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The dynamics of Muslim–Buddhist relations in West Lombok; Harmony and disharmony in social religious relations

. Baharudin & M. Syamsurrijal


Abstract

This article aims to explain and analyze the dynamics of Muslim-Buddhist relations in social religion in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Province. This research is a descriptive-analytic field study focused on Mareje Village, West Lombok. The theory of associative and dissociative social relations is used to find and analyze the dynamics of Muslim-Buddhist relations in socio-religious life in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Data were obtained through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation related to the research objectives. Data analysis was carried out in three stages: data reduction, data verification, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study conclude that the Muslim-Buddhist relationship in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara takes place in an associative manner, which is indicated by a harmonious relationship among the community. At the same time, some conflicts between Muslim-Buddhist often occur but do not lead to disintegration because of the solid associative relations of religious doctrine, family and kinship relations, and neighborly relations.

 

Keywords; Harmony, Disharmony, Relation, Muslim-Buddhist, West Lombok.

 

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