Nurturing Spirituality in the Digital Age: Insights from Online Buddhist Sunday Schools

Latifah Latifah

Abstract


In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional religious education increasingly leverages online platforms to foster spiritual development and community among practitioners. By employing a qualitative content analysis approach to examine the YouTube recordings and Instagram content of the online Buddhist Sunday School of Guna Dharma, this study focuses on the online Buddhist Sunday School of Guna Dharma, examining its methods for cultivating spiritual journeys, fostering virtual communities, and employing innovative teaching approaches. It addresses the challenges of adapting traditional Buddhist education to digital formats, including managing online learning platforms, and maintaining student engagement. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and accessibility for diverse student backgrounds and needs, contributing to the broader understanding of online religious education's potential in the digital age.


Keywords


Buddhist Sunday School, Community building, Digital learning, On line Buddhist education; Religious education; Spiritual development

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