Nono Sampono appreciated 38 Bhikkhu Thudong takes a prayer at Pik
Jakarta -The spiritual journey of Thudong -Monnike from Thailand is an important momentum in strengthening interfaith unit and harmony in Indonesia. A total of 38 monks who traveled 2500 km from Thailand to the Borobudur Temple stopped at Pantai Indah Kapuk (Pik) Jakarta to participate in national prayer activities to welcome Vesak 2569. This activity was held on Mian Fo Riverwalk Island, Pik, as a form of respect as well as a way to strengthen the values of tolerance, togetherness and national unity. In this case, Agung Sedayu Group (ASG) played an active role as host as well as the most important facilitator of the activity, in collaboration with the Salim group and religious leaders and the government. Director of Agung Sedayu Group, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dr. Nono Sampono expressed his appreciation for the presence of monks and called this event an extraordinary spiritual moment. Browse to continue with the content “We are certainly very happy, when we arrive in Jakarta, the monks took the time to stop at the Mian Fo Riverwalk Island Pantai Indah Capuk in prayer, Pindapata, Sanghadana, and to bless 10.000 Buddhists this morning,” Nono said in a written statement, Monday (4/21/2025). Nono Sampono appreciates 38 Bhikkhu took a joint prayer on Pik Photo: Agung Sedayu group that he transferred in a joint prayer activity on Saturday (19/4). ASG as the developer of the PIC area supports religious activities that promote the values of peace and diversity. ASG’s dedication to creating friendly public space for all elements of society is proven again through the implementation of this activity. The event began with the welcoming of the monks by the Ayu fence and the Pagar Bagus, followed by the disappointment of the red and white flag along 780 meters by Nu Santri. The march continued with a joint prayer, Pindapata (giving funds to monks), Sanghadana (offers to monks to be distributed to social institutions), and closed accounts by monks. Bhante Wichai and Bhante Rangan said that this journey was not only a spiritual practice, but also brought a peaceful message to strengthen unity amid Indonesian diversity. “This time he went to Borobudur for the purpose of distributing the dhamma of the Buddhist teachings practiced. This year the plan to Borobudur will go like last year. In Indonesia there are still many differences in beliefs, he intends to be good in the mind to meet for Indonesian unity and peace,” he said. By supporting ASG, this activity is not only a symbol of tolerance and diversity, but also a concrete step to create an inclusive living space for all levels of society. A harmonious collaboration between the private sector, religious leaders and the community to care for national values. For information, present at this event, represented different national and regional figures, such as the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, by the head of the Religious Moderation and Human Resource Development Agency (BMBPSDM) of the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia, prof. Dr. H. Ali Ramdhani, Director of Buddhist guidance of the Ministry of the Republic of the Republic of Indonesia, dr. Supriyadi M.PD., Mayor of North -Jakarta, Ali Maulana Hakim, acting head of the Banten Provincial Tourism Office, Linda Rohyati Fatimah, head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Tourism and Creative Economy, Andika Permata, Deputies for Tourism Products and Organizers of Activities, the Indonic Ministry’s activities. Vincent Jemadu, chairman of Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, Vincent Jemadu, the International Thudong International Committee, Welly Widadi. Dr Nono Sampono, the Indonesian Tridharma Council, along with the ranks of the directors of the Agung Sedayu group and Salim group, also attended this joint prayer event. (Ega/Ega) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here