By FX Juli Pramana
LAST week, Bhumiksara Foundation hosted a webinar featuring neurologist Prof Dr Yuda Turana, Sp.S (K), in celebration of the foundation’s 37th anniversary.
As a professional educator at SMK Kanisius, a Catholic vocational school in Surakarta, Central Java, I found the event profoundly insightful. I’d like to share my impressions and highlight the significant benefits of Prof Yuda Turana’s discussion on spiritual exercises.
Bhumiksara Foundation’s Mission
Bhumiksara Foundation primarily provides scholarships and formation to promising young Indonesians, particularly Catholics, and individuals from minority religious backgrounds. This initiative called the Pemapan Scholarship or “Future Leaders,” aims to foster a new generation of ethical, capable, and compassionate leaders.
Prof Yuda Turana, a neurologist at the Catholic University of Atma Jaya Jakarta and the university’s current dean, is also an active member of the Bhumiksara Foundation. During the webinar, he presented on “Mind Spirituality,” exploring the relationship between brain activity and spiritual practices.
According to Bhumiksara Foundation’s Executive Director, Royani Ping, the webinar attracted 300 participants, exceeding expectations. “Everyone was highly engaged until the end, and although not all questions were answered, the enthusiasm was overwhelming,” said Ping.
Ms Agnes Dosorini, a member of the Bhumiksara Foundation Board and the chairperson of the organizing committee, emphasized that the event aligned with the foundation’s theme for the year, “Grow and Glow (Bertumbuh Seimbang dan Bersinar Bersama).” The foundation remains committed to nurturing Catholic nationalist leaders with strong integrity, empathy, and intellectual capabilities.
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