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Menggali Genealogi dan Transformasi Vihara Sima 2500 Buddha Jayanti: Dari Situs Sejarah ke Pusat Spiritualitas Modern

1Program Studi Sejarah, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

2Program Studi Informatika, Fakultas Sains dan Matematika, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

3Program Studi Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

4 Program Studi Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Diponenogoro, Indonesia

5 Program Studi Ilmu Perpustakaan, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

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Received: 28 Jul 2025; Published: 8 Dec 2025.
Editor(s): Muhammad Mukafi

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This study examines the genealogy, history, and transformation of Vihara Sima 2500 Buddha Jayanti as a center of spirituality and social engagement within the context of the Buddhist revival in Indonesia. Established in 1958 to commemorate 2500 years of the Buddha's passing, the vihara plays a strategic role in strengthening national and international religious and cultural networks. Using a qualitative and descriptive-analytical approach, this research reveals the process of revitalizing the vihara from its period of prominence through decline, to its renewed function as a meditation and community development hub that is open and inclusive. The findings indicate that the vihara functions not only as a place of worship but also as a social, educational, and multicultural space capable of addressing modern societal challenges. This revitalization demonstrates that traditional religious institutions can successfully build relevant spiritual identities and respond to Indonesia's social dynamics.

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Keywords: Genealogy, Revitalization, Vihara, Buddhism, Social, Spirituality

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