Conflict Resolution in Baduy Community: Tradition of Enduring Life

This research aims to explore conflict resolution within the Baduy indigenous community based on the values of pikukuh. Pikukuh acts as both a social and spiritual rule that governs life, including conflict resolution. Despite modern influences, the Baduy people maintain their traditions while facing social and technological challenges. This study employs an exploratory qualitative method, involving in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. Research was conducted in the Baduy customary region, engaging local traditional leaders (Jaro) and the community. The findings reveal that pikukuh plays a significant role in maintaining social stability and resolving conflicts through traditional mechanisms, such as silih hampura (forgiveness), self-purification, and exile, emphasizing the restoration of social relations. Additionally, the Baduy community has adapted to modernization without neglecting customary principles. In conclusion, the pikukuh-based conflict resolution system effectively preserves social and cultural harmony and provides a relevant alternative for conflict resolution amid social changes. JEL Codes: Keywords: Pikukuh, conflict resolution, Baduy community, modernization, social harmony.