Thudong title, 38 monks hold joint prayers to collect donations at Pik

Jakarta -A total of 38 monks who performed the Thudong ritual arrived in Indonesia to continue the spiritual journey up to 2500 km from Thailand to the final destination of the Borobudur Temple. They were all warmly welcomed and prayed together at the Mian Fo, Pantai Indah Kapuk (Pik). Muhammad Ali Ramdani, head of religious moderation and HR Development Agency (BMBPSDM), said: Thudong’s activities performed by monks were not only religious ceremonies, but a spiritual momentum and became a reflection space that strengthened the values ​​of peace, brotherhood and national unity. “Of course, this activity is not just a religious ceremony, but a spiritual momentum. He becomes a reflection space and development of the faith that strengthens the values ​​of peace, brotherhood and national unity,” Ali said in his comments at Si Mian Fo, Saturday (4/19/2025). Browse to continue with the content, this event started with a monk trip to cock and lifted the red and white flag at 780 m. The people present arrived at Pik and performed the data, an activity to contribute to the monks. It gives alms in the form of food, money or daily staple foods. After that, the monks walked to Mian Fo to carry prayers together. After praying together, the event continued with a Sanghadana, an activity where people who did not have time to make donations during Pindapata had the opportunity to contribute to the monks. Later, all donations collected will be handed over to social institutions in need. After the Sanghadana was completed, the event continued with the blessing by the monk to the people and walked in the direction of the State Palace. Ali added, Thudong was present as a reminder of the importance of returning to the values ​​of national unity, brotherhood and the love of the nation. “Thudong is present as a reminder of the importance of returning to the values ​​of national unity, fraternity and national affection,” he said. Through this activity, he invited all groups to strengthen determination and maintain harmony amid diversity. “I invite all of us to stop strengthening our determination, maintaining harmony and relationships in the midst of existence,” he said. “We need to express more peace than division, promote empathy, replace prejudice and strengthen solidarity as a people. Religious relationships are not only important foundations for social life, but are also the most important pillars in building an inclusive and sustainable future,” he concluded. Also watch video: DPD Review PSN Tropical Coastland, make sure you are not in PIK 2 (PRF/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025, read the inspiring story of exemplary police candidates here