Modernity and Borobudur: Reflection of Spiritual Transformation in the Perspective of Cultural Sociology
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https://doi.org/10.64538/strategish.v1i1.1Keywords:
Borobudur, Culture, Modernity, Sociology, SpiritualAbstract
Modernity affects all aspects of life, including the religious field. Borobudur was originally a place of worship and spiritual reflection and has shifted to a commercial tourist attraction. This study aims to describe Borobudur as a spiritual symbol, modernity and spiritual Borobudur, and the transformation of Borobudur's spiritual values in contemporary society. The theories used are theories of cultural sociology. The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive. The results of the study state that, first, Borobudur as a spiritual symbol is a combination of Buddhist teachings and Javanese philosophy, Borobudur is a symbol of a spiritual journey towards enlightenment. Borobudur functions as a social identity builder for Indonesian society and creates collective awareness through cultural symbols in the modern world, second, Modernity brings challenges to Borobudur, Borobudur begins to be seen as a commercial tourist attraction that reduces its spiritual value. Third, The transformation of Borobudur's spiritual value in contemporary society can be seen from its role as a symbol of Indonesian social identity, namely connecting various community groups through interfaith activities and spiritual practices such as meditation and dhammayatra which are relevant to facing socio-cultural challenges in the modern era.
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