Javanese Tantric Masters do not seek fame or followers, but rather work silently, preserving their ancient wisdom, siddhis, and divine connection to the cosmos. Those fortunate enough to meet them—through fate or deep spiritual calling—often walk away transformed forever.
Java has a long history of mystical traditions, dating back to the Majapahit Empire (1293–1527), when Hindu and Buddhist teachings flourished. Over time, elements of Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana), Shaivism, and local shamanic practices blended into a unique form of Javanese spiritualism.
Many of these teachings were kept secret, passed down orally through pesantrens (spiritual schools) or through hidden lineages in the jungles of Java, away from colonial and later, modern influences. Some of these masters became known as Ilmu Hikmah practitioners, a term used to describe those who wield divine wisdom and energy manipulation.
MEETING S.
This summer, I met a solid-built Lebanese-American guy. I’ll call him S. He had a smile that seemed to light up the entire space around him. He was as kind as they come and had a genuinely good heart. As a gesture of friendship—I’d even say brotherhood. We recognized each other immediately and formed a connection that would bear many fruits.
When people enter your life who still judge and perceive the world through the lens of malice and hostility, avoid them and cultivate compassion for them. On the other hand, if kind and loving people appear, who are thriving in life, welcome them and be happy for them.
S. told me about his daily routine: using a breathing technique that puts pressure on the lower chakras, he voluntarily awakens Kundalini every morning. I know the technique, and it’s not difficult at all, but I don’t think just anyone can handle it—it’s incredibly powerful.
THE JOURNEY TO JAVA AND MEETING JOCKO
“I need to leave for Java for a week! Do you want to come with me?”
“What’s the purpose of your trip?” I asked.
“I’ve discovered a lineage of Tantric masters in Java. I understand they are the real deal. I have to go there and see for myself.”
I felt that this was his pilgrimage and that he had to go alone. After he left, we didn’t talk for five days. He was completely absent from social media. Then, on the sixth day, I got a WhatsApp message:
“I’m coming back to Ubud tomorrow. We need to catch up. You won’t believe what I’ve seen!”
We met two days later because he took a day to integrate everything that had happened. When we finally met for a meal, he devoured two giant chops and a bowl of fruit for dessert. Then he pulled out a stone from his wallet. It looked like a magical stone—that’s what it felt like to me. It had a natural pattern of yin and yang intertwining.
“You can touch it!” he exclaimed with a smile.
“Master Jocko, a Tantric master devoted to Shiva, materialized it in my hands. I was in a cave—more like a natural altar—where there’s an ancient stone pierced by a rock.” He was referring to a merging of the two polarities, brought about by nature’s intelligence without human intervention.
“I started praying while holding rose petals in my palms! I prayed exactly as Jocko instructed me! At some point, I felt something solid in my hands, and when I opened them, I saw this miraculous stone.” The stone was about 5 cm in size, brown with white and black streaks forming a yin-yang symbol.
Jocko was a kind of shaman, a priest from a small village in Indonesia. There are many authentic masters in those lands who are not afraid to display their siddhis (spiritual powers). I had read about “The Magus of Java” and even watched the documentary about him back in university. The Magus of Java, also known as John Chang, was one of the first publicly known masters of this lineage. Documented in books and films, he demonstrated his ability to channel bio-electric energy (Chi) strong enough to light paper on fire with his hands. His disciples, like Jocko, continue this tradition in secrecy.
However, many of these adepts refuse to go public, fearing that their power will be misused or diluted. They believe that only those who are spiritually ready will find them, just as S. was guided to Jocko.
According to the villagers, Jocko had disappeared from this world for three days. In the dimension he reached, time flowed differently, compressed compared to our world. For him, those three days felt like only two hours—moments of glory and bliss.
He had been transported in his physical body to witness the wedding ceremony of two deities. After the sacred celebration, the groom thanked the master for being a witness but reminded him that he had a family and an important mission as a shaman in our world. At the groom’s request, Jocko returned and shared what had happened, astonishing all the villagers, who had thought he had vanished for days. He had never before neglected his priestly duties in the community.
The Role of Sacred Waterfalls in Initiations
One of the most powerful rituals in Javanese Tantra is baptism in sacred waterfalls, similar to what S. experienced. These locations serve as portals of purification and rebirth where initiates receive divine downloads from the spiritual realms. Waterfalls like Curug Sewu, Grojogan Sewu, or Tirta Empul in Bali are believed to hold intense cosmic energy.
During these rituals:
- The initiate enters a trance state and may receive visions or a new spiritual name.
- A dome of light is often seen above the person being initiated (which the translator confirmed for S.).
- The water is infused with Shakti energy, mirroring the role of the Jordan River in Yeshua’s baptism.
S. was also baptized again in a sacred waterfall. The waterfall symbolizes the seminal waters of life and the first baptism—the one with water, through which we receive divine protection and blessing. The translator, an Englishman who had lived among those masters for over twenty years, confirmed that a dome of light was hovering above him. Perhaps this is what the symbol of the dove signified at Yeshua’s baptism in the waters of the Jordan.
The Powers (Siddhis) of Javanese Tantric Masters
Javanese mystics are known for their mastery over supernatural abilities, some of which are similar to classical yogic siddhis, but with a strong focus on nature, spirits, and martial applications. Here are some siddhis commonly associated with them:
- Materialization & Manifestation
– Some masters claim to materialize sacred objects (like stones, relics, or gold) directly from the ether, as was seen with Jocko’s experience.
– These objects often have protective and energetic properties. - Invulnerability (Ilmu Kebal)
– A well-documented siddhi in Java, where adepts become impervious to weapons, fire, or sharp objects.
– This is often tested in traditional Debus performances, where practitioners stab themselves with no harm. - Teleportation & Dimensional Travel
– Masters can reportedly disappear from one place and reappear elsewhere.
– Some enter altered states where time moves differently (as Jocko did when witnessing the wedding of deities). - Weather & Elemental Control
– Some claim to summon rain or control winds through mantra and breathwork.
– This is linked to ancient Javanese kejawen practices, a mystical philosophy that governs the interaction between humans and nature. - Command Over Spirits & Deities
– Masters have deep connections with local spirits, guardian beings, and divine forces.
– Some can invoke Shiva, Dewi Sri (the Rice Goddess), or even Islamic saints to assist them. - Healing & Longevity
– They can heal diseases, perform remote healing, and extend their lifespan using breath control (similar to Taoist inner alchemy).
– Some monks in Java are said to live over 150 years due to these practices.
Before leaving, S. bid farewell with a blessing: “Adrian, we have found each other in maya (illusion) because a treasure is hidden in your heart! Keep doing what you are doing!”
“My home is your home,” he added, “so if you ever decide to visit me, you are always welcome!”
He smiled and said that he wasn’t particularly interested in materializing stones in Indonesian caves, as he was deeply anchored in his personal mission—to help and awaken the world’s wealthiest people.
The photos added to this post were sent to me by S. so I could share them with you.
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