Traditional Reconciliation Method in Java

Conflict for Indonesian society is an inseparable part based on historical facts from pre-independence, the era of independence, post-independence, the New Order, and the reform era. The conflict reached its peak during the transitional period, the change from the New Order to reform. The evolving dynamics of conflict require varied resolution methods, combining several approaches (contending, problem-solving, yielding, inaction, and withdrawing). This article emphasizes conflict resolution methods in Indonesia, such as musyawarah for consensus, mutual cooperation (gotong royong), and a cultural values approach, present in the wisdom of Javanese societies such as the Javanese and Sundanese. Wisdoms contains virtues used as guidance in life. For the ancient Sundanese community (Baduy), wisdom is a life principle containing binding rules. Violators will face sanctions ranging from mild to severe. In Javanese society, traditional conflict reconciliation methods involve applying cultural values and local teachings to build peace, understanding, and harmony among individuals or groups involved in disputes. Keywords: Conflict Reconciliation, Traditional Methods, Musyawarah for Consensus, Gotong Royong; Wisdoms.