The Application of Huma Betang's Philosophy in Caring the Earth and Maintaining the Saddha of Buddhists in Bumi Tambun Bungai, Central Kalimantan

Abstract

This article examines the development of Buddhism in Central Kalimantan by implementing the Huma Betang philosophy as a symbol of the traditional house typical of the Dayak people in taking care the earth and maintaining Saddha/belief. Using historical qualitative methods, a research approach that examines events, figures, descriptively, analytically, and using data collection methods from sources such as documents, and archives, to examine how the existence of Buddhists in implementing the philosophy of local cultural values of the Dayak Huma Betang tribe in the movement to take care of the earth to maintain Saddha in Tambun Bungai, Central Kalimantan. Understanding of the integration of Buddhism and environmental action with the midst of a global environmental crisis, collaborating religious communities and Dayak communities to become a force for positive change instilling moral and ethical values to motivate real and sustainable actions to help government programs Analysis of various sources of scripture such as Dhammapada, Vanaropa Sutta, Implementation of Huma Betang local wisdom through the application of shared responsibility, moderation and tolerance, living in harmony and peace in the movement of caring the earth and environmental awareness (Eco Dhamma), the concept of interdependence (Paticca Samuppada) and universal compassion (Metta) is in harmony and relevant to the Buddha Dhamma.