Hubungan Antar Tarian Barongsai Dengan Agama Buddha, Nilai Spritual, Dan Upaya Pelestarian

Abstract

Before knowing the existence of religion, humans lived based on values/norms that had been agreed upon together, and if a violation occurred, sanctions were imposed according to the level of the violation. A way of life that inherited customs passed down from ancestors like this was later known as a cultural tradition. One of the most famous Chinese cultural traditions is the Barongsai Dance, which is always present at every major Chinese holiday. The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between Barongsai and Buddhism, what spiritual values are contained in it, and efforts to preserve it. Based on the data, the type of research used is library research which examines the relationship between Chinese Cultural Traditions and Buddhism. The results of the study show that: (1) Barongsai Dance is related to Chinese cultural traditions, there are spiritual values that are in harmony with Buddhist teachings, such as the symbolism of the lion in the barongsai which symbolizes strength, wisdom, and excellence; (2) it is a form of acculturation of Chinese culture with Buddhism where both carry out their traditional major day ceremonies with the intention of instilling noble values between Buddhist teachings and Chinese traditions; and (3) Barongsai preservation efforts involve various strategies to ensure that this tradition remains alive and relevant in the modern era. Preservation is not only limited to member regeneration, but also includes innovation in the creation of forms and media diversification.