Representation of Buddhism Teachings in the Show Sound of Borobudur : The Reconstruction of Karmawibhangga Relief in the Age of Hyperreality

Abstract

The musical reconstruction work of the 9th century through the Karmawibhangga relief represents Indonesian ancient culture which contains Buddhism teachings. This study aimed to identify the meaning of the Buddhist way of life teachings in the arts and its role in the age of hyperreality. This study was a qualitative descriptive study using the semiotics data analysis method in interpreting the existing relief into the reconstruction work. The semiotics analysis theory used is one by Charles Sanders Pierce, which groups the signs based on ground, object, and interpretant. The data collection technique used includes in-dept interviews and literature studies on book, journals, and videos. The research data validity was tested using the circular quality scheme. The research findings reveal that the reconstruction work of the Karmawibhangga relief contains meanings of the Buddhism core teachings on the way of life. This can be seen from the sign system, including the visuals, the songs, and the texts in the work. The good values in the work can be used to educate the public on how to face the hyperreality age.