Mataram, Friday, February 13, 2026 — The English Dharma Discourse Training was successfully conducted on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Rectorate Building of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram. The program was organized by the Language Center (UPT Bahasa) with full support from the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), as part of the institution’s commitment to strengthening human resources in English proficiency integrated with Hindu religious values.
The activity was officially opened by the Rector of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram, Prof. Dr. Ir. I Wayan Wirata, S.Ag., S.E., M.Si., M.Pd., whose remarks highlighted the institution’s strong encouragement for academic innovation, global engagement, and the dissemination of Dharma values through international languages.
The training was chaired by Dewi Kusumasanthi, B.Com.,MA., who led the organizing committee in coordinating the program. Under her leadership, the event brought together 21 selected participants, consisting of members of the academic community of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram and students from several senior high schools in Mataram.
The training aimed to enhance participants’ competence in delivering Dharma discourses in English, an increasingly important skill in today’s globalized world for academic purposes, religious outreach, intercultural dialogue, and cultural diplomacy. On the first day, two material sessions were delivered. The first session was presented by Dr. Sinar Ayu Ratna Dewi, S.S., M.Ag., who discussed the importance of English proficiency in the era of globalization. She emphasized that mastering English is essential for engaging in international communication, expanding academic opportunities, and disseminating Hindu teachings to a broader global audience.
The second session was delivered by the Rector of IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram, who presented a lecture on The Strategic Role of Dharma Broadcasting in the Digital Era and Its Contribution to Asta Protas and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In his presentation, the Rector highlighted how digital platforms can be utilized to spread Dharma teachings effectively while supporting institutional strategic programs (Asta Protas) and contributing to global development agendas.
According to the organizing committee, the training also covers various essential topics, including the concept and structure of Dharma discourse, language usage in English and Sanskrit, public speaking techniques, and ethical communication based on Hindu values. The program is expected to produce participants who are capable of composing and delivering Dharma discourses in English in a clear, structured, and communicative manner, as well as to develop future Dharma speakers with strong linguistic competence and moral responsibility.
This activity is also expected to strengthen the institution’s internationalization efforts and contribute positively to the improvement of human resource quality at IAHN Gde Pudja Mataram. The organizers expressed hope that the training will become a strategic step in preparing Dharma ambassadors capable of conveying universal Hindu values on the global stage while maintaining their cultural and spiritual identity.
By: DKS