Buddhist Kingdom Research Articles

Android Application as an Innovative Learning Media: Increasing Students' Historical Empathy Through the History of the Balinese Kingdom

The lack of digital learning media makes it difficult for students to study anywhere. This research aims to analyze Android-based media applications for the history of the Balinese Kingdom that are suitable for learning media for class X high school Hindu and Buddhist Kingdoms material. This research method is research and development (R&D) with a 4-D approach. The subject of this research is class X SMA. The validation process involves experts in the field of materials and media. Data collection methods through interviews, surveys, questionnaires and literature studies. The data analysis technique uses quantitative descriptive analysis. The research results show that the Android-based media application for the history of the Balinese kingdom based on Hindu and Buddhist kingdom material is very suitable for use as an alternative learning media to increase historical empathy. By using augmented reality (AR) technology, students can explore historical sites in realistic 3D, allowing them to experience the atmosphere of the past more realistically. Learning media using Android-based applications can provide a more exciting and relevant approach for students, increase historical empathy, and expand the accessibility of learning materials. This research implies that the use of technology such as augmented reality (AR) and multimedia interaction makes historical material more exciting and easier to understand and allows students to engage emotionally and deeply with the material being studied.

Digital Map Media: The Needs of Digital Media for Social Studies Learning in Grade IV Elementary School

The development of digital map learning media in social studies learning in elementary schools has several urgencies that need to be considered, especially in the context of developments in information technology and modern educational needs. This research aims to analyze the needs for developing digital map learning media in elementary school social studies learning. This research uses qualitative and quantitative research designs. Participants in this research were teachers and students. The sample in this research was 1 teacher and 11 students at elementary school. Data collection techniques included interviews, questionnaires and observations. Research findings from interviews with teachers show that teachers know about digital maps but only limited to Google Maps and Google Earth. The teacher explained that digital maps are suitable to be developed to facilitate understanding of Hindu Buddhist Kingdom material by paying attention to an attractive appearance, short and clear content, and combining it with technology. Research findings from the results of student questionnaires show that 90% of students are interested in learning material about the Hindu Buddhist Kingdom using digital maps. Thus, the results of the analysis of teacher and student needs show that digital map media is needed by students. This research can be developed to develop digital map media based on Hindu Buddhist Kingdom material as a social study learning medium for fourth grade elementary school students.

Book Review: Baptizing Burma: Religious Change in the Last Buddhist Kingdom

Book Review: Baptizing Burma: Religious Change in the Last Buddhist Kingdom

Baptizing Burma: Religious Change in the Last Buddhist Kingdom by Alexandra Kaloyanides (review)

Baptizing Burma: Religious Change in the Last Buddhist Kingdom by Alexandra Kaloyanides (review)

Baptizing Burma: Religious Change in the Last Buddhist Kingdom by Alexandra Kaloyanides (review)

Baptizing Burma: Religious Change in the Last Buddhist Kingdom by Alexandra Kaloyanides (review)

Siblings, comrades, friends: Kin(g)ship, hierarchy, and equality in Thailand’s youth struggle for democracy

AbstractThis article provides an innovative anthropological analysis of youth activism in contemporary Thailand by examining its past and current manifestations through an unusual theoretical nexus—that between (cosmological) politics and kinship tropes. Against the backdrop of the Buddhist kingdom’s long-standing cult of the ‘Father-King’, the article focuses on the 2020 Thai democracy movement in relation to student demonstrations in the 1970s. It aims to explore the ambiguous permutations in the meanings of kinship that have marked Thai young people’s democratic engagement in a range of social fields—including friendship, siblinghood, and comradeship. Drawing upon archival material, oral histories of student revolts, and extended ethnography with today’s youth activists in a number of political sites—anti-government rallies, universities, and private homes—the article reveals how kin relationships, hierarchies, and affects are entangled in diverse political formations of youth dissent. Through a detailed reading of these complex entanglements, it shows how relationships of ‘equal friendship’ and ‘hierarchical siblinghood’ substantiate the symbolic grounds of Thai youth activism, as conflicting instantiations of ‘filial insubordination’ to monarchical parenthood. While youth activists advocate for an egalitarian, ‘friendship-based’ polity, explicitly questioning the democratic viability of Thailand’s Buddhist kin(g)ship, they are simultaneously caught up in (seemingly inescapable) hierarchical sibling relationships that validate the latter’s ontological legitimacy in practice, generating subtle tensions. It is argued that attention given to the varied cultural shapes of these tensions can make it possible to unearth the deep, kinship-based core of Thai social conflict that is concealed beneath public forms and straightforward political stances.

Review of In the Forest of the Blind: The Eurasian Journey of Faxian’s Record of Buddhist Kingdoms


 
 
 In the Forest of the Blind: The Eurasian Journey of Faxian’s Record of Buddhist Kingdoms. By Matthew W. King. New York: Columbia University Press. Pp. xvi + 294. $160 (cloth); $40 (paper).
 
 

For We Are Also What We Have Lost

This essay describes and analyzes a historical situation of loss in Thailand's far south since the annexation of the Sultanate of Patani by Siam and its recurring conflict since the late 1940s. What was felt to be lost for my Malay Muslim interlocutors was a history of protracted struggles against a Thai Buddhist kingdom—the implications of which varied widely and were experienced unevenly. For some elites, the present violence reflected the loss of a past glorious kingdom. For ordinary civilians facing a reality of unending violence, what was lost was quotidian liveliness, embodiment, and emplacement. For others, the history of their struggles and its attendant losses had become constitutive of the present. Over the course of the essay, the relationship between loss and history (in its multiple temporalities) is ethnographically shown to be unstable, given the uneven effects on a population that was never homogenous in the first place.

Entrepreneurship Education for Gross National Happiness in Bhutan

The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan enjoys global fame for its pursuit of GNH (Gross National Happiness) as an alternative model of development. An increase in youth unemployment has made Bhutan look to entrepreneurship as a possible solution, prompting a need for entrepreneurship education. But what could entrepreneurship education look like in a context where policies and culture promote simple living and contentment, are cautious with regard to cultural change, and seek to constrain wealth accumulation of private sector entrepreneurs? This essay offers a number of suggestions for entrepreneurship education guided by GNH principles. The essay concludes by discussing what Western cultures can learn from GNH infused entrepreneurship education.

Studi Komparasi Model Pembelajaran Projek Based Learning (PjBL) dan Jigsaw Terhadap Hasil Belajar IPS SDN 2 Abepura

Learning outcomes are one level of measurement of learning objectives for students which are called Learning Outcomes. that way the delivery of learning material requires modification or appropriate learning design to achieve the objectives of teaching. The fact is that at SDN 2 Abepura there are still teachers who teach using conventional methods. This study aims to determine higher learning outcomes than the PjBL and Jigsaw learning models. The study used a quasi-experimental approach with a pretest-posttest non-equivalent control group design. calculated using the Gaint Score with 1) Social Studies learning outcomes for Hindu Buddhist kingdoms using the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model are higher with an average of 0.65 than using the Jigsaw learning model 0.42 2). Social studies learning outcomes with Hindu Buddhist kingdom material in the aspects of applying, analyzing, evaluating, creating with the Project Based Learning (PjBL) learning model are higher than the Jigsaw learning model. After following this research it can be concluded that the PjBL learning model has higher learning outcomes compared to the Jigsaw model.

IN THE FOREST OF THE BLIND: THE EURASIAN JOURNEY OF FAXIAN'S RECORD OF BUDDHIST KINGDOMS. By Mathew W.King. New York: Colombia University Press, 2022. Pp. xviii + 294. Hardback, $160.00; Paperback, $40.00.

Religious Studies ReviewVolume 49, Issue 1 p. 93-93 Short Reviews of Recent Publications: East Asia IN THE FOREST OF THE BLIND: THE EURASIAN JOURNEY OF FAXIAN'S RECORD OF BUDDHIST KINGDOMS. By Mathew W. King. New York: Colombia University Press, 2022. Pp. xviii + 294. Hardback, $160.00; Paperback, $40.00. First published: 24 April 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/rsr.16386Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL No abstract is available for this article. Volume49, Issue1Special Issue: Unique Approaches to Christianity in Africa and BeyondMarch 2023Pages 93-93 RelatedInformation

In the Forest of the Blind: The Eurasian Journey of Faxian's Record of Buddhist Kingdoms By Matthew W. King. New York: Columbia University Press, 2022. xviii, 294 pp. ISBN: 9780231203616 (paper).

In the Forest of the Blind: The Eurasian Journey of Faxian's Record of Buddhist Kingdoms By Matthew W. King. New York: Columbia University Press, 2022. xviii, 294 pp. ISBN: 9780231203616 (paper). - Volume 81 Issue 4

In the Forest of the Blind: The Eurasian Journey of Faxian’s Record of Buddhist Kingdoms, written by Matthew W. King

In the Forest of the Blind: The Eurasian Journey of Faxian’s Record of Buddhist Kingdoms, written by Matthew W. King

Entrepreneurship Education for Gross National Happiness in Bhutan

The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan enjoys global fame for its pursuit of GNH (Gross National Happiness) as an alternative model of development. An increase in youth unemployment has made it look at entrepreneurship as a possible solution. What would entrepreneurship education look like in a context where policies and culture promote simple living and contentment, are cautious with regard to cultural change, and seek to constrain wealth accumulation of private sector entrepreneurs? This essay offers a number of suggestions for entrepreneurship education guided by GNH principles in the service of “Gross National Happiness entrepreneurship”. The essay concludes by discussing what Western cultures can learn from GNH infused entrepreneurship education.

Reimagining the Dharma: Yanshou, Daoyuan, and Zanning on the Three Pillars of Buddhism

This paper addresses some key aspects of a reimagined Buddhism that proved formative for the new Buddhism (or “Neo-Buddhism”) of the Song dynasty. This “reimagined Dharma” takes its inspiration from three works associated with monks from the Buddhist kingdom of Wuyue (897–979) during the Five Dynasties period: the Zongjing lu 宗鏡錄 by Yongming Yanshou 永明延壽 (904-975), the Da Song seng shilüe 大宋僧史略 by Zanning 贊寧 (919-1001), and the Jingde chuandeng lu 景德傳燈錄 by Daoyuan 道原 (d.u.). I argue that these may be viewed as contemporary supplements to the three pillars of classical Buddhism (śila, samādhi, and prajñā), and that these supplements remade Chinese Buddhism in essential ways, providing new frames for success in the Song environment.

Lurching Towards a Canon: Mahāyāna Sūtras in Khotanese Garb


 The concept of canon centers around authority. Assertions about canonicity both reflect and reshape the structure and the source of authority. In a Buddhist context, processes of canonization are highly fluid and complex, shedding light on the socio-religious landscapes of different Buddhist cultures. The present essay explores the complexities of canonization by focusing on a specific Buddhist culture on the ancient Silk Routes, where Mahāyāna sūtras, a collection of Buddhist literature of disputed authenticity in India, were accepted as scriptural and canonized in a remarkable manner. Through the lens of an indigenous Buddhist poem, the author argues that the reception and canonization of Mahāyāna sūtras give illuminating clues about a pivotal transition in the history of this Buddhist kingdom named Khotan, where both the removal and the bestowal of authority took place.

The Effectiveness of The use of Snake and Ladder Media in The Material of The Kingdoms of Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism Based on The Hots Problem of Students Learning Outcomes in Elementary Schools

This research is motivated by the availability of the snake and ladder game on the material of the kingdoms of Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism based on HOTS questions which have not been tested for their effectiveness on student learning outcomes. This study aims to reveal the effectiveness level of the use of snake and ladder media in the material of Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms on student learning outcomes at SDN Ngaringan 03 Blitar. This type of research is a quasi-experimental research design with a non-equivalent control group design. The population in this study were grade 4 students at SDN Ngaringan Blitar. The research sample was taken using purposive sampling technique so that class 4A was selected as the experimental class and class 4 B as the control class. The instrument of this research is a test of learning outcomes by providing a pretest and posttest in the form of an objective test with 4 answer choices as many as 25 items taken from 40 questions that have been tested. The data analysis technique used was the N-Gain test and the two-mean similarity test (t-test). The results showed an increase in learning outcomes was better in the experimental class than in the control class. This is evidenced by the posttest mean scores of the experimental class and the control class respectively 92.12 and 73.96. This is also evidenced by the average N-Gain test for the experimental class of 0.762 with the high category and the control class of 0.294 in the low category, and supported by hypothesis testing carried out by t-test using the Independent Samples Test showing Sign 2 Tailed < 0.05, this indicates that the use of snake and ladder media is effective.

Urgency Of Project Based Learning Model In Social Studies Learning To Improve Students Learning Achievement

<p><em>This study aims to describe the importance of a project based learning model in social studies learning to improve student achievement. This research is a descriptive qualitative study with a naturalistic approach. This research was conducted at SMP IT MTA Karanganyar. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, observation and document analysis. The research instrument is the author himself as a data collector. The data validation was done by using triangulation techniques, double checking, and peer question and answer. Data analysis was performed using interactive analysis techniques which included data collection, data reduction, data display, and verification of conclusion. From the research results it can be concluded that the project based learning model is very important in social studies learning to improve student achievement. The increase in student learning achievement can be seen in the increase in student learning outcomes in material relics of the Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms in Indonesia. Project Based Learning assists teachers in developing student skills in making products that have benefits for students in participating in classroom learning. This condition is the main asset used in implementing the 2013 curriculum to create a generation that is superior, intelligent, creative, has quranic morals and environmentally friendly characters.</em></p>

Diplomatic relations of the Buddhist kingdom Northern Liang北涼: a research on the time of Juqu Mengxun’s 沮渠蒙遜 (368–433, r. 401–433) building stone Buddha for his Mother on Mount Tianti 天梯山

ABSTRACT Northern Liang (397–439), known for its patronage of Buddhist translation and statuary, is undoubtedly an exceptional ‘Buddhist kingdom’ in the medieval history. On 9 October 2018, Guangming Ribao 光明日報 (Guangming Daily) published an article claiming that a Buddhist statue recently discovered on Mount Tianti in Wuwei by the founder of Northern Liang (i.e., Juqu Mengxun 沮渠蒙遜 [r. 401–433]). Juqu’s mother Lady Che 車氏 was perhaps from the Western Regions; and his wife Lady Peng 彭氏 was perhaps a Qiang descendant – both were from ethnicities that, during the medieval time, were predominantly Buddhists. Mount Tianti Grotto 天梯山石窟, also known as the ‘stone grotto of Northern Liang,’ is referred to by the modern archaeologist Su Bai 宿白 (1922–2018) as the epitome of the stone grotto of the ‘Northern Liang Model.’ Is it certain that the female Buddhist statue in question is the Queen Dowager? In this author’s opinion, this attribution is an overinterpretation and is also the result of misunderstanding of a set phrase used in the inscriptions of the statues of the Northern Dynasties (386–577).

Instructional Media in the XV Century (A Case Study of Widodaren, Gerba, and Pasrujambe Inscriptions)

This study was aimed at analyzing and interpreting the instructional media existing in the classical period of the Hindu - Buddhist kingdoms. The object of the study was inscriptions found on the Semeru Slope, inclduing Widodaren, Pasrujambe, and Gerba. This study employed a qualitative method with an archeological-historical framework. The data was collected through a literature review and in-situ research of the inscriptions. The collected data was analyzed using a structural analysis in the forms of transliteration of the contents and meaning written at the inscriptions. The study found that there is evidence of the use of instructional media in teaching process. This finding is also supported by the Nāgarakṛtâgama and Bujaņga Manik manuscripts which narrate educational and moral values as one of the characteristics of instructional media. In addition, the instructional media serve as a tool support the teaching and learning process at that time.