Indonesian Condition during Hindu-Buddhist

era
Social for 8th Grade
Mts Bilingual Muslimat Nu Pucang Sidoarjo
 Process of Hindu-Buddhist in Indonesia

The entry of Hindu-Buddhist religion in Indonesia are from

social interaction of Indonesian people with other countries
such as China and India through trading activities, because it
is supported by Indonesia's strategic location.
 Process of Hindu-Buddhist in Indonesia

Because the land route in Central Asia was unsafe, sea route becomes an
option. The sea route goes through the Malacca Strait which is located
near the territory of Indonesia can be opportunity for Indonesia, because
Indonesia can become a transit port for Chinese and Indian traders. Also,
Indonesian traders are active in international trade.
 Process of Hindu-Buddhist in Indonesia

The process of spreading Hindu-Buddhist religion in

Indonesia are from trade between Indian traders and
Indonesian traders. Indians began to introduce Hindu-
Buddhist religion, and Indonesians became interested in
their religion.
 Hindu

Hindu have gods. The main gods are called Trimurti, Brahma
(creator), Vishnu (caretaker), and Shiva (destroyer). The form of
their worship is statue. They have Weda holy book. in Indonesia, the
hyang widhi is the one who is worshiped
 Budha

Buddha was spread after Hindu. The essence of Buddha is

to free people from samsara. Buddha was taught by
Sidharta Gautama with Tripitaka holy book. In Buddha
there is no caste system.
 THEORY OF HINDU IN INDONESIA

KSATRIA WAISYA
Theory Theory

Ksatria theory states that
Hindu can entry in Indonesia
by ksatria caste
Waisya theory states that the entry of
Hindu to Indonesia was brought by
waisya or traders. Some of the traders
settled and married with Indonesians
people
 THEORY OF HINDU IN INDONESIA

BRAHMANA BackFlow
Theory Theory

Brahmana theory states that the entry of
Hindu in Indonesia was brought by priests
who came to Indonesia to fulfill the
invitation king who were interested in
Hindu
The backflow theory states that the entry of
Hindu to Indonesia was by Indonesian
intellectuals. Many Indonesians studied in
India and return to Indonesia to spread Hindu
The Influence of Hindu-Budha in
Indonesia
THE INFLUENCE OF HINDU-BUDHA IN INDONESIA

Politics and government

Before there was Hindu-Buddha,
Indonesia only knew choose oldest to
be leader. With Hindu Buddha that
entry in Indonesia, people begin to
recognize the concept of kings and
kingdoms that were passed down from
generation to the next generation
THE INFLUENCE OF HINDU-BUDHA IN INDONESIA

In Social

After getting know about Hindu-

Buddha, Indonesians began to
recognize the caste system.
Caste System in Hindu

Kasta
Brahmana

as t a Ks at ri a
K

W a i sya
K asta

Kasta Sudra
 Caste System in Hindu

Kasta
1. Brahmana (Priest) Brahmana
2. Ksatria ( Kings)
a
3. Waisya (Trader, Kasta Ksatri
Farmer) i sy a
a W a
4. Sudra (Waitress) Kast

Kasta Sudra
THE INFLUENCE OF HINDU-BUDHA IN INDONESIA

In Economy

The eastern coast of Sumatra, which

is near with Malacca Strait, is a
popular trade route. Day by day,
region that are the center of trade
was became the center of the
kingdom
THE INFLUENCE OF HINDU-BUDHA IN INDONESIA

Religion Aspect

Before Hindu-Buddha come to the

Indonesia, Indonesian people known
animism and dynamism. However, the
original belief of the Indonesian people
are still exist until now, but mixed with
Hindu-Buddha beliefs
THE INFLUENCE OF HINDU-BUDHA IN INDONESIA

Art and Culture Aspect

The results of cultural arts can be

seen in the form temples, statues,
carving, Prasasti, books with
sansekerta language
 Examples of Hindu-Buddha Kingdoms in Indonesia

KINGDOM

MAJAPAHIT Sriwijaya
Founded around Founded around
1293 Masehi, the 6th Masehi ,
located in
located in East
Palembang, South
Java Sumatra

MATARAM
SINGASARI
NAME
KUNO
Founded in 1222 Founded around
Masehi and 8 Masehi located
located in Malang in Central Java