Bijikopi Peniwangi

This book is a biography of KH. Hasyim Asyari, one of the most influential and respected figures in Indonesian history. He was the founder of Tebuireng, the largest and most important Islamic boarding school in Java, and Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia. He was also a national hero, who issued the famous Jihad Resolution to defend the country from the Dutch colonialists. The book covers his life story, his religious thought, his political activism, and his legacy for the nation. The book is written by three authors: Ahmad Baso, Agus Sonyoto, and Rijal Mummaziq, who are experts in Islamic studies and history. They use various sources, such as historical documents, interviews, and previous works, to present a comprehensive and objective account of KH. Hasyim Asyari’s life and achievements. The book is divided into 12 chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of his personality and contribution. The book also includes photos, maps, and timelines to illust...

Para Priyayi (The Priyayi) is a novel by Umar Kayam, a prominent Indonesian writer, lecturer, and actor. The novel tells the story of Soedarsono, a young man from a peasant family who becomes a priyayi, a member of the Javanese aristocracy, thanks to the patronage of a local official. The novel follows his life and the lives of his children and grandchildren, as they navigate the changing political and social landscapes of Indonesia from the colonial era to the post-independence period. The novel explores the themes of identity, class, culture, tradition, and modernity, as well as the conflicts and contradictions that arise from them. The novel is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on Soedarsono’s rise from a humble background to a respected position in the bureaucracy, and the second part depicts the struggles and dilemmas of his descendants, who have to cope with the challenges of living in a modern and diverse society. The novel is rich in historical and cultural details...

Apanage dan bekel is a historical book by Suhartono that explores the social changes in rural Surakarta, Indonesia, from 1830 to 1920. The book focuses on the system of apanage and bekel, which were forms of land tenure and administration under the rule of the Surakarta Sultanate and the Mangkunegaran Principality. The book provides a detailed and nuanced account of how the system affected the lives of the peasants, the aristocrats, and the colonial authorities. The book’s plot is divided into six chapters, each covering a different aspect of the apanage and bekel system. The first chapter introduces the historical background and the geographical setting of Surakarta. The second chapter explains the concept and the origin of apanage and bekel, as well as their legal and political implications. The third chapter describes the social and economic conditions of the rural society, especially the peasants who worked on the apanage lands. The fourth chapter analyzes the role and the function...

Mister Rigen, my loyal kitchen cabinet director, sent me a letter all the way from Canberra.  I was surprised and impressed by his resourcefulness.  How did he know my address? I've never sent him a letter before. He must have taken the initiative to find out my address.  Maybe he asked around the office, interrogated various people, called Garuda Airlines, and maybe even Quantas, the Australian airline company. Anything is possible with Mister Rigen! I wouldn't be surprised if he contacted the intelligence world to get my address in Canberra.  But he found my address and sent me a letter. ............. Diyer Pak Ageng ............. Pak Ageng, we miss you! Thole-thole Beni and Septian are doing okay, but we're worried about you. We've been struggling for two months now. We can only afford to eat kangkung and sambel every day. Our budget is tight since the prices have gone up. We're surviving on rice from the office and trading it for other food. The kids are upset, ...

  Kuntowijoyo, born in 1943 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was a prominent Indonesian intellectual, philosopher, and cultural critic.  He dedicated his life to promoting intellectual discourse and critical thinking in Indonesian society, challenging traditional norms and ideologies.  Kuntowijoyo was known for his groundbreaking works in various fields including politics, culture, and religion. His ideas have shaped the intellectual landscape of Indonesia and continue to inspire generations of scholars and activists. One of Kuntowijoyo's most notable contributions was his critique of authoritarianism and political power in Indonesia. He believed in the importance of democracy, freedom, and human rights, and argued for the need to challenge oppressive structures of power.  Kuntowijoyo's insights into the nature of power and governance have had a lasting impact on Indonesian political thought, inspiring a new generation of activists and intellectuals to fight for a more just...

Ajip Rosidy (1938-2020) adalah seorang sastrawan, budayawan, sejarawan, dan pelestari warisan budaya Nusantara. Ia lahir di Jatiwangi, Cirebon, Jawa Barat, pada 31 Januari 1938. Ia menikah dengan Fatimah Wirjadibrata pada tahun 1955 dan dikaruniai enam orang anak. Ajip Rosidy mulai menulis karya sastra sejak usia 14 tahun. Karyanya banyak dimuat di majalah-majalah terkenal seperti Mimbar Indonesia, Zenith, Siasat, dan lain-lain. Ia menulis puisi, cerpen, novel, drama, esai, kritik, terjemahan, dan saduran, baik dalam bahasa Indonesia maupun Sunda. Ia juga dikenal sebagai penyair Sunda yang gigih melestarikan bahasa dan sastra daerahnya. Beberapa karya Ajip Rosidy yang terkenal antara lain: Tahun-tahun Kematian (kumpulan cerpen, 1955) Ketemu di Jalan (kumpulan sajak bersama SM Ardan dan Sobron Aidit, 1956) Pesta (kumpulan sajak, 1956) Di Tengah Keluarga (kumpulan cerpen, 1956) Sebuah Rumah buat Haritua (kumpulan cerpen, 1957) Dibalik Tirai (novel, 1960) Kembang Rampai (drama, 1962)...

Blangkon adalah salah satu warisan budaya Indonesia yang sangat terkenal. Blangkon tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai aksesori mode, tetapi juga memiliki makna filosofis yang dalam dan menginspirasi. Blangkon terbuat dari kain batik yang dilipat, dililit, dan dijahit sehingga berbentuk seperti topi. Blangkon biasanya dipakai oleh para pria Jawa dalam berbagai acara, baik formal maupun informal. Salah satu ciri khas dari blangkon adalah jumlah lipatan kain yang membentuknya. Jumlah lipatan kain ini tidak sembarangan, tetapi memiliki simbol dan makna tertentu. Menurut beberapa sumber makna simbolis dari umlah lipatan kain pembentuk blangkon adalah sebagai berikut : 1. 17 lipatan di sisi kiri dan kanan (wiron). Lipatan ini melambangkan adanya 17 rakaat dalam 5 waktu shalat, yaitu 2 rakaat shalat subuh, 4 rakaat shalat zuhur, 4 rakaat shalat ashar, 3 rakaat shalat maghrib, dan 4 rakaat shalat isya. Lipatan ini mengingatkan kita untuk menjalankan ibadah shalat sebagai kewajiban utama sebagai uma...

"Kopi Tubruk" is one of authentic Indonesian coffee with a rich history and a unique brewing method. Let me tell you more about it. Mud coffee, or kopi tubruk, is a traditional way of making coffee in Indonesia by pouring hot water over finely ground coffee beans and sugar, without filtering them.  The result is a thick, strong, and flavorful coffee with a layer of sediment at the bottom of the cup.   The history of kopi tubruk dates back to the 17th century, when coffee was introduced to Indonesia by the Dutch colonizers. At that time, coffee was a luxury item that only the elite could afford. However, a Chinese merchant named Tjak Thie Tjin, who lived in Batavia (now Jakarta), popularized coffee among the local people by selling it at a low price.   He also taught them how to make kopi tubruk by using a mortar and pestle to grind the coffee beans, and then mixing them with sugar and hot water in a glass or a pot.   Kopi tubruk became a favorite dri...

Aku mau cerita dikit mengenai syair atau lirik lagu "Sugih Tanpa Banda". Ayok kita ngoceh ngalor ngidul lagi....sinambi ngopi karo nyawang lintang ngalih..  .................. Syair tembang "Sugih Tanpa Banda" ini menggambarkan bagaimana seseorang yang telah mencapai tingkat kesempurnaan dalam tasawuf, yaitu maqam al-fana, yaitu keadaan di mana seseorang telah lenyap dari segala sesuatu selain Allah SWT.   Orang yang telah fana ini merasa kaya tanpa harta, kuat tanpa mantra, menang tanpa merendahkan orang lain, dan bahagia tanpa ada kesedihan.  Orang ini juga menerima apa yang Allah berikan dengan pasrah, tidak mengharapkan balasan, dan memiliki nama yang baik di mata Allah dan manusia.   Syair tembang ini merupakan salah satu karya dari RM Sosrokartono, seorang filsuf dan sufi Jawa yang menguasai 17 bahasa dan banyak ilmu pengetahuan.   Syair ini mengandung ajaran tasawuf Islam yang sangat mendalam dan relevan dengan kehidupan kita sehari-hari....

Saya akan bercerita sedikit sambil menunggu kopi yang tak kunjung datang..  Ngene ceritane..dulu...di awal tahun 90-an, aku masih menempuh pendidikan di salah satu SMA di Jl. Kemiri Raya Salatiga.  Saat itu... Ada sebuah rumah besar di daerah Kemiri Candi Salatiga yang sangat menarik perhatianku. Bila kita memandang rumah itu, Nuansanya terasa sangat berbeda. Sangat membumi. Bentuknya agak berbeda dibandingkan dengan rumah-rumah di sekitarnya. Arsitekturnya cukup unik.  Luas dan asri. Itu adalah rumahnya Pak Arief Budiman dan Bu Leila Ch. Budiman...   The house is located in Kemiri Village, Kemiri Candi street, at the foot of Mount Merbabu.  It was built in 1985, after Arief Budiman returned from his doctoral studies at Harvard University. He choose Salatiga as his home because he felt alienated and disappointed by the rapid development and social in justice in Jakarta.  He wanted to live in a more peaceful and natural environment, where he could pursu...