Seeds of Virtue Around the ‘Lotus’

Centuries ago, Gunadarma designed the Borobudur temple, inspired by lotus flowers that grow gracefully even in muddy pools. Until now, the passion of his work continues to flow, greeting those who are marginalized.

KOMPAS/P RADITYA MAHENDRA YASA

A teacher guides a student with disability in an activity on Wednesday (10/16/2019) at the Surya Bunda skills school in Wanurejo, Borobudur district, Magelang regency, Central Java. The school provides a variety of skills training programs to students with disabilities for their future livelihood.

A boisterous atmosphere surrounded the Surya Bunda School on Wednesday morning (16/10/2019). The school that helps educate children with special needs is about 2 kilometers from Borobudur temple, in the village of Wanurejo, Magelang regency, Central Java.

Amid the commotion, Radiq Dwi Kurniawan, 11, tried to jump over the school’s fence. Two teachers immediately restrained him and guided him back to class.