11.06 sikap tokoh Buddhis lokal dan nasional dalam pengembangan seni budaya || Eti Mulatsih, S.Ag

Main Ideas / Concepts

• The video is a lesson on the attitudes of local and national Buddhist figures in developing arts and culture, and how their work supports spreading Buddhist teachings (Dharma).
• It emphasizes that Buddhist arts—especially Buddhist songs and children’s/educational arts—can make Buddhism more interesting, accessible, and widely accepted.
• Dissemination of the Dharma can happen through:
  • Music/song creation to teach and inspire
  • Children-focused religious arts
  • Traditional performing arts such as Buddhist puppetry

Learning Objectives (As Stated)

• Students can understand the attitudes of figures who support:
  • local Buddhism
  • national Buddhism
  • (implied) world Buddhist history actors
• Students are invited to apply learning via practice and assessment activities after re-watching if needed.

Key Figures Mentioned (With Their Contributions)

1) Bikku Giri Rakitu (national/local Buddhist song figure)

• Associated with Buddhist songs familiar since the 1990s.
• Noted Buddhist songs:
  • “Holy Night of Vesak”
  • “6 years of sorrow and sorrow” (as stated in subtitles; may be a title rendering error)
  • plus “many others”
• Biography details:
  • Childhood name: Ida Bagus Giri
  • Born: Banjar Buleleng, January 12, 1927
  • Ordained: November 15, 1966 in Bangkok, Thailand
  • Monk name: Upasampada Giri Rakitu
  • Name meaning:
    • “Giri” = mountain
    • “Rakitu” = guardian
    • Whole meaning described as guardian of Mount Giri
  • Name given by: Cakun Dhamma Kici Sobon (as stated)
• Motivation for creating songs:
  • To spread the Dharma to many people
  • To help people enjoy learning Dhamma

2) Bhante Sadanayano Mahatera (children’s Buddhist songs; education-oriented)

• Presented in the context of Sunday school/children learning.
• Encouraged idea: when studying, children should sing Buddhist songs.
• Example songs referenced:
  • “Bimbisara”
  • “Bendera Budhis Kita” (as written in subtitles)
  • “and many more songs”
• Biography details:
  • Novice name/role: Pabhajah Samanera (as stated)
  • Location: Sakyawanaram Pacet, Cianjur Vihara/monastery (as stated)
  • Associated teacher: Penabis Mahabiksu Asin Jinarakita Mahastawira (as stated)
  • Ordained as monk:
    • Date: February 11, 1991
    • Monk name: Sadaannyano
    • Place: Sakiawanaram Pacet, Cianjur monastery
    • Same teacher as when a novice
• Contribution/attitude:
  • Taught the Dharma topic: “art as a door to Dharma”
  • Actively created Buddhist songs especially for children

3) Joki Huang (songwriter + producer; active creator since 1986)

• Described as one of the few productive creators of Buddhist songs.
• Activity timeline:
  • Actively creating songs since 1986
• Roles:
  • Songwriter
  • Recording producer for Buddhist songs
  • Owner of Joki Music Production
• Early work:
  • First song mentioned: “Dham Sang Buddha”
• Education/work journey:
  • High school in Yogyakarta
  • Studied at Tarumanegara University
  • Moved to Jakarta, opened a recording studio around August 2005
  • Moved to homeland Bangka Island, opened a studio there
  • Returned to Jakarta in February 2007, opened another recording studio
• Popular songs referenced (as stated):
  • “Love of the Guru”
  • “Mama the Bhagawa” (title likely rendered incorrectly in subtitles)
  • plus “many others”

Local Cultural Art Example: Buddhist Puppetry (Wayang)

• The video explains that Buddhist puppet art in Indonesia exists, though it may be less widely known than “Purwo puppets” (as stated).
• Importance/lesson:
  • Buddhist puppets convey:
    • teachings of Buddha
    • Buddha’s history
    • stories from the Jataka
• Origin story (timeline described):
  • Began in the Java region, already using Javanese language and culture
  • Form of Buddhist puppets first born from the hands of:
    • the late Hajar Satoto (about 40 years ago)
  • At that time it was made from zinc, called “wayang seng”
  • Hajar Satoto offered the work to Suprapto Suryodarmo to perform
  • Suprapto integrated:
    • puppeteering
    • karawitan (traditional gamelan music)
    • fine arts
  • A Vesak commemoration committee asked them to perform at Mendut Temple
  • Performance on Vesak Day at Mendut Temple led to the term “Buddhist puppets”
  • The material/format changed:
    • “wayang seng” was replaced with “wayang kulit”
• Overall conclusion tied to the lesson:
  • Spreading Buddha Dharma through songs makes Buddhism more interesting
  • It becomes more easily accepted by all elements of Buddhist practice
  • Spreading Dharma through children’s Buddhist arts is highlighted

Methodology / Instructional Steps Included

Students are instructed to:

1. Learn about local and national Buddhist figures in arts and culture.
2. If they don’t understand:
   • Read and re-watch the video
3. Then do:
   • Practice and assessment activities
4. After finishing:
   • Read and watch the next learning video

Ending Message / Takeaway

• The video confirms the core message: Dharma spread through songs and Buddhist arts (especially for children) increases interest and acceptance of Buddhist teachings.
• Closing blessing: May all living beings be happy.

Speakers or Sources Featured

Speaker / Teacher

• Mrs. Eti Mulatsih, S.Ag

Buddhist Figures / Sources Mentioned

• Bikku Giri Rakitu
• Bhante Sadanayano Mahatera
• Joki Huang
• Cakun Dhamma Kici Sobon (named as the one who gave the monk name)
• Penabis Mahabiksu Asin Jinarakita Mahastawira (teacher mentioned)
• Hajar Satoto (late; puppetry origin)
• Suprapto Suryodarmo (performance collaborator)
• Vesak commemoration committee (organizational source mentioned)

Monastery / Temple Names Used as Sources or Locations

• Sakiawanaram Pacet
• Mendut Temple
• Sakyawanaram Pacet
• Cianjur Vihara (as stated)