Sasono Adirasa is a sacred space of worship for followers of Kejawen, a Javanese spiritual belief system rooted in indigenous philosophy and mysticism. The site honors Pangeran Sambernyawa, a noble warrior from Surakarta renowned for his military prowess and resistance against cooperation with the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

Open to all faiths and belief systems, Sasono Adirasa serves as a place for contemplation, interfaith dialogue, and spiritual reflection on one’s relationship with the Divine. The name comes from the Javanese words “Sasono” meaning place and “Adirasa” meaning true feeling or inner essence. Together, they reflect the purpose of this sacred site: to explore the true inner self and spiritual awareness.

The complex also includes a library that holds books and writings focused on human ethics and moral teachings, rooted in the values of Pancasila, Indonesia’s foundational philosophy. There are two main buildings within the compound. The Gedung Pasucen is a space for spiritual purification before the Divine, while the pendopo (open pavilion) hosts spiritual gatherings and discussions. The pendopo’s roof is built in three levels, symbolizing the three stages of divine knowledge in Kejawen belief: Ilmu Kanuragan (the knowledge of physical strength and self-mastery), Ilmu Sangkan Paraning Dumadi (the understanding of human origin and life’s purpose), and Ilmu Kasampurnaning Dumadi (the realization of spiritual perfection and unity with the Divine).