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Abstract

This paper analyzes the Act of Truth in nine Jataka and Avadana stories depicted in Candi Borobudur, Central Java, aiming to identify its key factors and purpose in the allegories. Through content analysis and comparative analysis, the study finds that merit, right speech, and intention are the primary contributing factors to the Act of Truth. A beneficial Act of Truth involves taking a firm stance on truth, driven by compassion to benefit others and attain one’s highest potential. The findings suggest that the acts in these stories form a part of the bodhisattva’s path to achieving perfect awakening. This study also offers insights into the beneficial acts represented in ancient Javanese reliefs.

Bahasa Abstract

Tulisan ini menganalisis 'Tindakan Kebenaran' dalam sembilan cerita Jataka dan Avadana yang digambarkan di Candi Borobudur, Jawa Tengah, dengan tujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor utama dan tujuan dari kiasan-kiasan tersebut. Melalui analisis isi dan analisis komparatif, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pahala, ucapan benar, dan niat merupakan faktor utama yang berkontribusi terhadap 'Tindakan Kebenaran'. Manfaat dari 'Tindakan Kebenaran' adalah mengambil sikap tegas terhadap kebenaran, didorong oleh welas asih untuk memberi manfaat bagi orang lain dan mencapai potensi tertinggi seseorang. Temuan-temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa tindakan-tindakan dalam kisah-kisah ini merupakan bagian dari jalan bodhisattva untuk mencapai pencerahan yang sempurna. Penelitian ini juga menawarkan wawasan tentang tindakan-tindakan bermanfaat yang direpresentasikan dalam relief-relief Jawa kuno.

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