PERANAN PENYULUH AGAMA HINDU DALAM MENGIMPLEMENTASIKAN AJARAN TRI HITA KARANA BAGI MASYARAKAT KABUPATEN TABANAN

Abstract

Problems occured not only because of people selfishness or greediness, but also the lack of
understanding about Tri Hita Karana concept in the community. According to Decision of
Minister of Religion No. 516 the role of adviser of awareness-raising program to guide and foster
community in the religious way. It is notable for the adviser of such program to understand the
existing problems by providing education and better understanding of Tri Hita Karana Concept.
Nonetheless the understanding and practice of Tri Hita Karan for the adviser of Hindu Religion?
This issue is raised so we have visibility about the understanding and practice of Tri Hita Karan
by adviser of Hindu Religion. The topic had been researched using qualitative method, gathering
data by interview with the source, located in Ministry of Religion Tabanan Regency. Based on the
research result, it was stated that the method which used to explain the concept of Tri Hita Karana
is not good enough. The Adviser is recommended to improve the competency of advising, especially
the method and strategy of advising. Therefore, according to KMA No. 516, Religious Training
Centre have a duty to give training to advisers.