Development of Hindu-Buddhism in Indonesia
1. Theory of Hinduism in Indonesia
Indonesia as an archipelago is very strategic, which is located between the two
continent (Asia and Australia) and two oceans (Indonesia and Pacific) which are regions
crossroads of world trade traffic.
As a result of these trade relations, contact and relations between Indonesia and Indonesia ensued
India, and Indonesia with China. This has become one of the causes of entry
Indian culture or Chinese culture to Indonesia.
Regarding who brought or spread Hinduism - Buddhism to
Indonesia, cannot be known for certain.
several theories, including:
- The Brahmin Theory, expressed by J.C.Vanleur, argues that Hinduism entered
Indonesia was brought by Brahmins because only Brahmins were entitled
study and understand the contents of the Vedic scriptures. The arrival of the Brahmins is suspected
because of the invitation of the ruler / chief in Indonesia or deliberately came to spread
Hinduism to Indonesia.
- Ksatria Theory, expressed by Prof. Dr. Ir. J. L. Moens argues that that brings
Hinduism to Indonesia is a knight or group of soldiers, because of it
political turmoil / war in India 4 - 5 century AD, the warriors who lost the war pressed
and fled to Indonesia, even suspected of establishing a kingdom in Indonesia.
- Vaishya Theory, expressed by Dr.N.J.Krom, argues that Hinduism entered
Indonesia was brought by traders who came to trade in Indonesia, even
it is suspected that someone settled because he married an Indonesian.
- The Sudra theory expressed by Hinduism entered Indonesia brought by groups
Shudra. This theory was put forward by Bosch. The aim is to change lives because in India
just be manual laborers.
- The Reverse Current Theory was put forward by FD. K. Bosh. This hypothesis emphasizes the role
the Indonesian people in the process of spreading Hindu and Buddhist culture in Indonesia.
- The combined theory is a combination of all theories aimed at spreading
Hindu - Buddhist religion to Indonesia without leaving their respective duties.
1. Theory of Hinduism in Indonesia
Indonesia as an archipelago is very strategic, which is located between the two
continent (Asia and Australia) and two oceans (Indonesia and Pacific) which are regions
crossroads of world trade traffic.
As a result of these trade relations, contact and relations between Indonesia and Indonesia ensued
India, and Indonesia with China. This has become one of the causes of entry
Indian culture or Chinese culture to Indonesia.
Regarding who brought or spread Hinduism - Buddhism to
Indonesia, cannot be known for certain.
several theories, including:
- The Brahmin Theory, expressed by J.C.Vanleur, argues that Hinduism entered
Indonesia was brought by Brahmins because only Brahmins were entitled
study and understand the contents of the Vedic scriptures. The arrival of the Brahmins is suspected
because of the invitation of the ruler / chief in Indonesia or deliberately came to spread
Hinduism to Indonesia.
- Ksatria Theory, expressed by Prof. Dr. Ir. J. L. Moens argues that that brings
Hinduism to Indonesia is a knight or group of soldiers, because of it
political turmoil / war in India 4 - 5 century AD, the warriors who lost the war pressed
and fled to Indonesia, even suspected of establishing a kingdom in Indonesia.
- Vaishya Theory, expressed by Dr.N.J.Krom, argues that Hinduism entered
Indonesia was brought by traders who came to trade in Indonesia, even
it is suspected that someone settled because he married an Indonesian.
- The Sudra theory expressed by Hinduism entered Indonesia brought by groups
Shudra. This theory was put forward by Bosch. The aim is to change lives because in India
just be manual laborers.
- The Reverse Current Theory was put forward by FD. K. Bosh. This hypothesis emphasizes the role
the Indonesian people in the process of spreading Hindu and Buddhist culture in Indonesia.
- The combined theory is a combination of all theories aimed at spreading
Hindu - Buddhist religion to Indonesia without leaving their respective duties.
