New officer for Hindus, Buddhists

JAKARTA (JP): A delegation of parents, students and teachers from Mahatma School made a courtesy call on the newly appointed Director General for the Guidance of Hinduism and Buddhism Brig. Gen. A. Wayan Gunawan at the Ministry of Religious Affairs yesterday.

The delegation, led by V. Ram, briefed the director general on religious activities in the Indian community and Mahatma School, which is managed by Mahatma Gandhi Foundation.

Mahatma School was founded in 1985 and has students from all religions.

Religious instructions are given in accordance with the children's religions and there are classes in Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism, the school said in a statement.

The delegation included children representing the Hindu and Buddhist religions as well as industrialist Haru Mahtani, Indian pundit Pandit Prakash Sharma and Kishin from Anand Ashram Yoga Center. (hhr)