Character Education in the Metaverse Generation in the “Larung Sesaji” Tradition in Gunungkidul

Abstract

Larung Sesaji is a religious tradition as a form of gratitude to God that cannot be separated from the life of Hindus. This tradition is closely related to the Melasti ceremony which is held before Nyepi. The method used in this study is a qualitative method. Data collection techniques used are participatory observation techniques, interviews, and documentation studies. Meanwhile, the data collection tools are observation guides, interview guides, and documentation. Larung offerings become an annual agenda held before Nyepi. This is thanks to the roles of various parties, ranging from parents, religious teachers, stakeholders, priests and also Parisadha who helped instill this character. Based on the information obtained, character education in the metaverse generation is carried out through the Larung Sesaji tradition by combining the concepts of Tri Hita Karana and Tri Kaya Parisudha teachings. Because these two concepts are considered the most suitable for success in instilling character in the metavrse generation.