Don't criticize Hartati Murdaya<\/p>\n
I am bewildered why Buddhist students and a group of Buddhists
\npersonally attacked Hartati Murdaya after she expressed her views
\nin a program on TVRI in which prominent community figures
\nparticipated.<\/p>\n
Their opinions were different from the students on the subject
\nof student demonstrations. The attitude of wanting to win for
\noneself by blaming others, without any introspection, is not
\nright.<\/p>\n
I have seen for myself Hartati doing social work, including
\ncarrying a 10 kg rice sack in a team of volunteers of both
\nBuddhists and other religions. Therefore, the Buddhist community
\nshould be proud to have Hartati, who is in my opinion not only a
\ncommunity figure but also a national asset, among their ranks.<\/p>\n
It is hard to find a person like Hartati who is willing to
\nsacrifice her wealth, time and thoughts in the interests of the
\nBuddhist community as a whole, especially the little people who
\nstrongly desire philanthropy.<\/p>\n
Therefore, I appeal to Buddhist students and individuals who
\nhave written open letters in which they attack and oppose
\nHartati, to stop doing so. Join Hartati in her social work and
\ndistribute free foodstuffs to the needy and offer free medical
\ntreatment.<\/p>\n
These activities take place nearly every week, sometimes
\nthrough Paramita, the (social concern) foundation led by Hartati,
\nsometimes with Jakarta administration officials and Armed Forces
\nmembers. In my opinion to work together with and to be close to
\ngovernment officials and Armed Forces members is not a sin, not
\nsomething hateful.<\/p>\n
GUSTI PUTU NEGARA<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dont-criticize-hartati-murdaya-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }