Ritual Tantulak Ambun Rutas Matei sebagai Media Pendidikan Karakter dalam Perspektif Pendidikan Agama Hindu

Abstract

Tantulak Ambun Rutas Matei Ritual is a sacred tradition within Hindu Kaharingan that continues to be practiced by the Dayak community in Kalimantan. This ritual functions not only as a religious medium for maintaining cosmic harmony between humans, nature, and ancestral spirits, but also as a source of pedagogical values relevant to character education. This study aims to examine and describe the character education values embedded in the practice of the Tantulak Ambun Rutas Matei Ritual and its relevance to the development of Hindu religious education based on local wisdom. The research employs a literature review method with a descriptive-analytical approach, drawing on religious texts, previous scholarly studies, and relevant literature on Hindu Kaharingan and character education. The findings reveal that the ritual integrates core Hindu values, including Dharma as an ethical foundation, Bhakti as an expression of spiritual devotion, Karma Marga as a path of selfless action, and Tri Kaya Parisudha, which emphasizes purity of thought, speech, and action. These values are internalized through ritual symbols, ceremonial stages, and communal participation. The study highlights the potential contribution of local religious traditions to the development of contextual, inclusive, and culturally grounded Hindu religious education in Indonesia.