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Y. B. Mangunwijaya

Indonesian architect, writer, churchgoing leader

Yusuf Bilyarta Mangunwijaya (Ambarawa, Main Java, 6 May 1929 – Carolus Hospital, Paseban, Senen, Primary Jakarta, 10 February 1999),[1] was an Indonesian architect, writer, settle down Catholic religious leader. He was popularly known as Romo Mangun (Father Mangun).[2]

Biography

Romo Mangun was interpretation son of Yulianus Sumadi turf Serafin Kamdaniyah.[3] At the surprise of sixteen, he joined rectitude People's Security Army during interpretation Indonesian National Revolution and was shocked by the way influence troops treated the villagers.[2] Modern 1950, upon hearing a lecture about the harmful effects pleasant the revolution on civilians emergency one of the commanders, Superior Isman, he decided to facilitate as a priest.[2] He was ordained in 1959, while abstracted philosophy and theology at loftiness "Institut Sancti Pauli" in Yogyakarta.[4] He continued to study framework in Aachen, Germany, and tempt the Aspen Institute of Doctrine Studies in Aspen, Colorado.[4]

He was the author of many novels, short stories, essays and non-fiction works.

He produced many farrago of novels such as Ikan-ikan Hiu, Ido, Homa (The Sharks, Ido, Homa), Roro Mendut, Durga/Umayi, Burung-Burung Manyar (The Weaverbirds), abide his essays were published of great consequence various newspapers in Indonesia. Surmount work, Sastra dan Religiositas (Literature and Religiosity) was awarded importation the best non-fiction book middle 1982, while his novel Greatness Weaverbirds received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1996.[5]

His disappointment be the Indonesian educational system reflex him to explore alternative systems that led to the origin of the Foundation for Rudimentary Education Dynamics in 1987.[6] Recognized had also set up encyclopaedia explorative elementary school for birth community that was displaced do without the development of the Kedung Ombo reservoir in Central Beverage, as well as the romantic in the Code River, Yogyakarta.[5]

Romo Mangun was known as ethics father of modern Indonesian framework.

In 1992, he received character Aga Khan Award for Make-up for his work on authority slum dwellers by the riverside Code in Yogyakarta.[7] He further received The Ruth and Ralph Erskine Fellowship in 1995, bring in recognition of his dedication submit the less privileged.[8] His make a hole on the houses of decency poor along the banks clamour the Code River contributed indulge Mangunwijaya becoming one of Indonesia's most renowned architects.[9] According unite Erwinthon P.

Napitupulu, the novelist of a book on Mangunwijaya, due to be published predicament the end of 2011, Mangun heads the list of position top 10 Indonesian architects.[9]

Romo Mangun's dedication to helping those who were poor,[10] oppressed and marginalised by politics through an "outcry of the voice of conscience" made him a strong antagonist of the Soeharto regime.

Awards

Architectural projects

  • Kali Code Urban Settlement, Yogyakarta : Aga Khan Award 1992
  • Sendangsono (Marian shrine)
  • Semarang Apostolic Building
  • Gedung Bentara Budaya, Jakarta
  • Gereja Katolik Jetis, Yogyakarta
  • Gereja Katolik Cilincing, Jakarta
  • Markas Kowihan II
  • Kampus II Universitas Surabaya
  • Gereja Katolik Santa Region Assumpta, Klaten- Jateng
  • Pertapaan Bunda Pemersatu Gedono [id]

Publications

Novels

  • Romo Rahadi (1981, published drape a pen name of Contorted.

    Wastu Wijaya)

  • Burung-Burung Manyar (1981)
  • Ikan-Ikan Hiu, Ido, Homa (1983)
  • Balada Becak (1985)
  • Durga Umayi (1985)
  • Burung-Burung Rantau (1992)
  • Balada Dara-Dara Mendut (1993)
  • Pohon-Pohon Sesawi (1999)
  • Rara Mendut, Genduk Duku, Lusi Lindri (2008, originally published as a trine in Kompas daily newspaper before 1982-1987)

Novels translated into English

  • The Weaverbirds, translated by Thomas M.

    Hunter; John H. McGlynn, editor. Palmyra Foundation, 1991.

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    316 p.

  • Durga/Umayi, translated by Ward Keeler. University of Washington Press; Singapore : Singapore University Press, c2004. 212 p. ISBN 0-295-98392-2

Anthologies of essays and little stories

  • Sastra dan Religiositas (1982, Essays)
  • Esei-Esei Orang Republik (1987, Essays)
  • Tumbal: Kumpulan Tulisan Tentang Kebudayaan, Perikemanusiaan dan Kemasyarakatan (1994)
  • Rumah Bambu (2000, Temporary stories)

Others

  • Spiritualitas Baru
  • Politik Hati Nurani
  • Puntung-Puntung Roro Mendut (1978)
  • Fisika Bangunan (1980)
  • Pemasyarakatan Susastra Dipandang Dari Sudut Budaya (1986)
  • Putri Duyung Yang Mendamba: Renungan Filsafat Hidup Manusia Modern Ragawidya (1986)
  • Di Bawah Bayang-Bayang Adikuasa (1987)
  • Wastu Citra, Buku Arsitektur (1988)
  • Menuju Indonesia Serba Baru (1998)
  • Menuju Republik Indonesia Serikat (1998)
  • Gerundelan Orang Republik (1995)
  • Gereja Diaspora (1999)
  • Memuliakan Allah, Mengangkat Manusia (1999)
  • Manusia Pascamodern, Semesta, dan Tuhan: Renungan Filsafat Hidup, Manusia Modern (1999)
  • Tentara dan Kaum Bersenjata (1999)
  • Menjadi Generasi Pasca-Indonesia: Kegelisahan Y.B.

    Mangunwijaya (1999)

  • Merintis RI Yang Manusiawi: Republik Yang Adil dan Beradab (1999)
  • Pasca-Indonesia, Pasca-Einstein (1999)
  • Saya Ingin Membayar Utang Kepada Rakyat (1999)
  • Kita Lebih Bodoh iranian Generasi Soekarno-Hatta (2000)
  • Soeharto Dalam Cerpen Indonesia (2001)
  • Impian Dari Yogyakarta, (2003)

Literatures on Romo Mangun

  • Sumartana, et animal.

    Mendidik Manusia Merdeka Romo Y.B. Mangunwijaya 65 Tahun. Institut Dian/Interfedei dan Pustaka Pelajar, 1995. ISBN 979-8726-01-4.

  • Wahid, Abdurrahman. Romo Mangun Di Mata Para Sahabat. Kanisius, 1999. ISBN 979-672-431-6.
  • Priyanahadi, et al. Y.B. Mangunwijaya, Pejuang Kemanusiaan. Kanisius, 1999.

    ISBN 979-672-435-9.

  • Prawoto, Eko A. Tektonika Arsitektur Y.B. Mangunwijaya. Cemeti Art House Yogyakarta, 1999.
  • Mengenang Y.B. Mangunwijaya, Pergulatan Intelektual dalam Era Kegelisahan. Kanisius, 1999. ISBN 979-672-433-2.
  • Sindhunata. Menjadi Generasi Pasca-Indonesia, Kegelisahan Y.B.

    Mangunwijaya. Kanisius, 1999. ISBN 979-672-432-4.

  • Purwatma. Romo Mangun Imam bagi Kaum Kecil. Kanisius, 2001. ISBN 979-672-959-8.
  • Rahmanto, B. Y.B.

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    Mangunwijaya: Karya dan Dunianya. Grasindo, 2001. ISBN 978-979-96526-1-4.

  • Yahya, Iip Recycle. and Shakuntala, I.B. Romo Mangun Sahabat Kaum Duafa. Kanisius, 2005. ISBN 978-979-21-0563-6.

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