Metaphysic Dimension in Labuhan Ceremony of Yogyakarta Palace

Sri Sudarsih,B Warsito,T Triadi Putranto,Sudarno Sudarno

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202020207051

Abstract

The symbolic behavior in Javanese culture is reflected in labuhan ceremony which is done at certain moments by Yogyakarta Palace. This tradition is based on values and has a specific purpose. Labuhan ceremony has strong cultural roots associated with metaphysical meanings. The material object in this study is labuhan ceremony by Yogyakarta Palace, while the formalized object is metaphysics. This research is a qualitative research in philosophy. The method used is the method of analysis-synthesis with methodical interpretation. The existence of labuhan ceremony is regarded as the metaphysical type of communication between the world and the supernatural nature. Both have a reciprocal relationship so that labuhan ceremony is a form of communication to maintain harmony. Labuhan ceremony has a metaphysical meaning, which is a symbol of a harmonious relationship among human beings, supernatural nature, and God.

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Translating life philosophically can be done based on cultural patterns
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that deals with issues of existence
Bakker explains that ontology or general metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that answers the issue and holds an overview of the existing structure or absolute reality for all types of reality [6]

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Translating life philosophically can be done based on cultural patterns One such pattern is the mythic culture. Peursen has mapped three cultural charts that always surround each culture, namely the mythic stage, the ontological stage, and the functional stage [1]. This mythic attitude is still felt in modern culture. Symbolic behavior in Javanese culture, for example, is labuhan ceremony which is carried out at certain times by Yogyakarta Palace until now. This tradition has a purpose, value, way, and is done in a particular place

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