Kejawen jako tradiční mystická víra v případě současné Jávy
Kejawen as the Traditional Mystical Belief in case of Contemporary Java Island

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the mystical stream called Kejawen and its current form and impact on the culture and traditions of the Indonesian Java Island. The presented findings are based not only on the study of secondary sources, but also on qualitative field survey. As appropriate methods have been chosen semi-structured interview. Respondents (Javanese) have been asked about knowledge and their relation to the traditional Kejawen. Besides the interview, observation has been chosen method in the case of traditions and rituals. Photographs, individual texts and items related to the topic have been analyzed by document analysis. Although Kejawen is not an officially recognized religion according to Indonesian legislation, its influence is visible until today. Especially in rural areas are still a lot practicing supporters. The influence of Kejawen is connected to life of Javanese deeper than most of them is willing to admit. Nevertheless, mystical tradition has influence on their daily life, decision making, art, traditions and also contemporary mass culture.

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