The Organizer of Hindu Community Guidance at the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Banyuwangi Regency, Oksan Wibowo, attended the celebration commemorating the 20th  anniversary of Pasraman Satya Dharma Santi. The agenda took place in Patoman Village (Kampung Bali), Blimbingsari District, Banyuwangi Regency, on Wednesday.

The participation of the Organizer of Hindu Community Guidance of Banyuwangi reflected the government’s support for the sustainability of Hindu religious education institutions that take an active role in nurturing and guiding the Hindu community. On this agenda, Oksan Wibowo emphasized the essential of pasraman as an integral part of the religious guidance ecosystem within society.

According to Oksan, pasraman serve not only as centers for learning Hindu teachings, but also as institutions for continuous spiritual and social development. Through pasraman activities, Hindus—particularly the younger generation—are encouraged to understand the values of Dharma and to implement them in everyday social life.

He also emphasized the importance of collaboration among Pasraman administrators, parents, Hindu priests, and the wider community in ensuring the sustainability of Hindu religious education institutions. The synergy collaboration, he noted, can strengthen the role of pasraman as adaptive, resilient, and community-oriented centers of religious development.

Marking the 20th anniversary, Oksan Wibowo expressed his appreciation for the dedication and consistency of the management of Pasraman Satya Dharma Santi in serving the Hindu community in the Blimbingsari area. He expressed hope that the pasraman would continue to innovate and serve as a model for the management of Hindu religious education in Banyuwangi.

The anniversary celebration was attended by pasraman administrators, Hindu priests, Hindus community, and local residents. The agenda ran well and concluded with a joint prayer as an expression of gratitude to Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa.