Science Note – The Earth

Science Note – The Earth

-          The shape of the earth is round or sphere

-          Globe is the representative of the earth

-          The evidence that the earth is round :

1.       Sea exploration

2.       Satellite Image

3.       Earth Shadow on the moon is always circular

4.       The horizon looks like curve

5.       The appearance of the sailboat  on the sea always looks the tip first after that the body

-          Rotation of the earth is the spinning of the earth on its axis.

-          Rotaion causes day and night.

-          Revolution of the earth is the movement of the earth around the sun in 364 and ¼ days or 1 year.

-          A continent is a large area of land.

-          Here are the names of the continents : North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia , Australia, and antartica.

-          The largest continent is Australia.

-          An ocean is a large area of water.

-          Here are the names of the oceans : Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Southern Ocean.

-          The largest Ocean : Pacific Ocean.

-          The smallest Ocean : Arctic Ocean.

-          Landscape is the way a piece of land looks.

1.       Mountain : A very high hill that stands high abve its surroundings. The highest peak on the earth is Mount Everest.

2.       Volcano : A mountain with an opening through which hot gases, lava, and ash are erupted during an eruption.

3.       Valley : A long , narrow area of lower land lying between hills or mountains.

4.       Highland : An open and very wide area higher than surrounding. It is in the mountain.

5.       Lowland : An open area that is lower than surrounding land.

6.       Ravine : The deep and narrow area between the mountains.

7.       Trench : A long, narrow valley in the seabed. The deepest trench in the earth is Mariana Trench.

8.       Forest : a large group of trees growing close together along with various kinds of other plants.

9.       Desert : a large area of land that has very little rainfall and may be either hot or cold. The largest cold desert is Antartica. The largest hot desert is Sahara.

10.   Swamp : a low lying area of land permanently covered with water.

11.   Lake : a large body of water entirely or nearly surrounded by land.

12.   Beach : A stretch of sand, rocks, or other materials along the shoreline of sea.

13.   River : a long, natural body of water that flows in a channel into the ocean, a lake or another river.

14.   Glacier : A huge riveror sheet of ice that usually moves very slowly down a mountain or over the land.

15.   Geyser : A natural, hot water underground spring that frequently erupts with a stream of hot water and stream.

16.   Sea-Volcano : The active mount in the sea.

17.   Continental slope : The Slope area to the sea-floor.

TOTO

Introduction

At TOTO we are passionate about water, from the way we make use of water, to its impact on the environment, water is afterall, the element aroundwhich we build our products.

Founded in 1917 as a manufacturer of ceramic sanitary wares and plumbing hardware, before long, TOTO grew to become Japan’s Industrial Leader in sanitary and plumbing related products. Now in the 21^st century, TOTO with it’s expanded corporate vision is poised to move  forward and provide products as well as services that improves the cleanliness, comfort and convenience of all its customers while maintaining the purity of our environment.

History

PT. Surya TOTO Indonesia Tbk. is founded in 1977 as a joint venture with TOTO Ltd. Japan. The first of its global expansion outside of Japan. Since then the company has grown by lepas and bounds to become the largest sanitary ware and fittings factory in Indonesia, and also the top trusted brand in the minds of the Indonesian costumers.

Even after achieving that we countinously strive to improve upon other areas of our businesses. Our factories and business process are Japan Industrial Standards (JIS) and ISO Approved.. We have also achieved ISO 14001 certification for our factories to lessen the environmental impact of our industries. And beyond that, we are expanding our CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) work to help improvethe social climate of the country. The results of our actions have gone beyond the Bottomline of our balance sheets. We have received accolades in the field of top customer satisfaction for a few consecutive years, and have received recognitions from the government through our support of natural disaster stricken areas.

Looking ahead to the future, we will continue to expand our business, creating products that areat the forefront of bathroom technology, more innovative , and also more environmentally friendly. We truly believe that improvement and innovation is an endless cycle that we intend to keep turning forward into the future.

1977

Established on July 11 th, 1977

(Certificate of Notary Kartini Mulyadi, S.H. No. 88, Jakarta).

1990

Listed in the Jakarta Stock Exchange.

1994

Received JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Certification.

Received ISO 9002, Quality Management Systems Certification.

2002

Received ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems Certification.

2005

Received ISO 14001, Environmental Management Systems Certification.

2006

Merger with Subsidiary PT. Surya Pertiwi Paramita.

Distribution

With a world class distribution and supply chain network designed to match its growing reputation and global demand, TOTO can meet the individual demands of all its customer, from a single customer that requires thousands of items for their projects.

We will work with our customers to ensure the best possible satisfactory delivery of their TOTO Products.

Our products are exported to thousands of customers spaning over 30 countries around the globe, selling through our certified partners or TOTO Ltd. Distribution channels.

1.       Australia                              16. Maldives

2.       Bangladesh                         17. Myanmar

3.       Brunei                                   18. New Zealand

4.       Cambodia                            19. Pakistan

5.       China                                     20. Phillipines

6.       Egypt                                     21. Qatar

7.       Fiji                                          22. Singapore

8.       Hongkong                           23. Sri lanka

9.       India                                      24. Saudi Arabia

10.   Iran                                        25. Taiwan

11.   Japan                                    26. Thailand

12.   Jordan                                  27. U.A.E

13.   Korea                                    28. U.S.A

14.   Kuwait                                  29. Vietnam

15.   Malaysia                              30. Yaman

Stunning Products

As a leader in high quality bathroom and kitchen ware, TOTO is committed to producing innovative high performance products. Beautifully crafted minimalist designed, integrated with the latest technological advances in concealed engineering, have led to a product second to none. Whether it is for private homes, prestigious hotels or public conveniences, TOTO provides complete solutions to todays ergonomic and environmental needs. Years of proven performance have made us the paramount choice for the worlds leading designers, contractors, and concerning homeowners.

Technology and Quality Control

At TOTO all our products are designed to provide perfect functionality and endless durability, ensuring precise waterflow and beautiful stay clean finishes and coatings , year after year.

Before it ever leaves the factory, every TOTO product is subjected to extreme testing and scrutiny, from it’s inner working technology to its surface perfection. Only when all the criteria for efficiency and durability have been met will it be released. It is what TOTO customers the world over have come to expect, perfectly aesthetic ergonometry and innovative technology.

Manufacturing Excellence

With more than 30 years of manufacturing excellence, integrating Indonesian craftsmanship and Japanese know how, TOTO have always strived in the pursuit of perfection. Providing high quality products through ongoing research and development.

Using the most up to date manufacturing machinery and systems available, have allowed TOTO to compete on a global scale, fast becoming  one of the worlds leading exporters of premium quality bathroom and kitchen ware.

CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility

PT. Surya TOTO Indonesia is aware that the impact of a company goes beyond the commercial and environmental values, but also social. Actually our CSR work started since the beginning of the company, we have always cared  for the improvement of social standards around our factory, donations and repairs around factory is an annual tradition that visibly improves the living standards and environment around our factory.

Recently, we have expanded the activities to a national scale, through extensive donations to charitable organizations around the countries.

We have made significant contributions to the victims of the devastating Tsunami in the Aceh province, helped with the rebuilding of the earthquake devastated areas of Jogjakarta, these are just a couple of the major contributions we have made.

In the future, we will continue to provide social support to charities, social organizations and orphanages all around the country not only as proof that we are company that cares for its environment and society, but to give precedence to our suppliers and business partners so that they may do the same.

RODA-RODA KEBERHASILAN

RODA-RODA KEBERHASILAN

(Membahas Cakka Sutta-AN & Dasuttara Sutta-DN)

“Patirupe vase dese, ariyamittakaro siya;

Sammapanidhisampanno, pubbe punnakato naro;

Dhanam dhanam yaso kitti, sukhancetamdhivattati.”

“Ketika seseorang berdiam di tempat yang seusai dan bergaul  dengan para mulia, ketika ia telah membentuk tekad yang benar, dan telah melakukan perbuatan berjasa di masa lampau, panen, kekayaan, kemasyuran, dan reputasi, bersama dengan kebahagiaan akan mendatanginya.”

(Anguttara Nikaya , Catukkanipatapali-Cakkasuttam)

      Jika berbicarakehidupan tentu semua  orang ingin hidup yang baik. Hidup yang baik ini bukan hanya masalah hidup yang bebas dari masalah. Hidup yang baik yaitu perkara bagaimana seseorang dapat mencapai tujuan-tujuannya. Tujuan seseorang pastilah berbeda, dari satu orang ke orang yang lainnya. Mencapai kesuksesan itulah bahasanya. Sukses hanya sebuah kata untuk memberikan pernyataan, pernyataan atas suatu hal yang orang harapkan kemudian didapatkannya. Sukses inipun bukan juga masalah materi, tetapi lebih dari itu adalah masalah batin atau mental.

      Banyak cara, banyak jalan, dan banyak solusi bagi seseorang yang ingin mencapai tujuan-tujuannya, menjadi sukses dan merasa berhasil atas apa yang dicita-citakannya. Dalam hal ini tentu saja kita semua tidak dapat mengelak atau menghindar dari kenyataan bahwa, kita membutuhkan solusi untuk sukses dan mencapai tujuan-tujuan tersebut.

      Sebagai umat Buddha yang tentu mengenal Dhamma sebagai ajaran Buddha, kita haruslah berusaha mencari jalan atau solusi tersebut di dalamnya,bukan malah keluar dari Dhamma, atau malah bertolak belakang dengan Dhamma. Dalam hal ini, Buddha pernah menguraikan di dalam Anguttara Nikaya, Catukkanipatapali-Cakkasuttam bahwa ada empat roda yang ketika roda ini berputar, maka para dewa dan manusia akan emncapai kebesaran dan kekayaan berlimpah, termasuk tujuan-tujuan hidupnya. Apa keempat roda tersebut:

1.      Patirupadesavaso

Bertempat tinggal di tempat yang sesuai.

2.      Sappurisavasayo

Bergaul dengan para mulia atau memiliki teman yang baik (kalyanamitta)

3.      Attasammapanidhi

Telah membentuk tekad yang benar atau memahami apa yang berguna bagi dirinya sendiri.

4.      Pubbe ca katapunnata

Memiliki simpanan kebajikan di masa lampau atau telah melakukan perbuatan berjasa di masa lampau.

Itulah empat hal yang ketika dimiliki oleh seseorang, maka apa yang menjadi tujuan dan cita-citanya akan tercapai.

      Pada bagian Sutta yang lain di Digha Nikaya – Dasuttara Sutta, Buddha juga mengatakan bahwa empat roda ini sebagai cattaro bahukaro yaitu empat hal yang sangat membantu. Artinya sama dengan di dalam Cakka Sutta-Anguttara Nikaya, bahwa empat hal ini dapat membantu pada pencapaian tujuan-tujuan di dalam hidup ini. Pada kedua Sutta tersebut, keduanya disebut sebagai “Roda”. Mengapa demikian, karena sama seperti roda pada umumnya yang digunakan pada kendaraan-kendaraan, roda tersebut dapat membantu laju kendaraan tersebut. Dengan demikian maksud dari roda tersebut (cakka) yaitu ketika dimiliki akan membantu pemiliknya untuk melaju dalam kehidupan ini.

      Kehidupan ini memang sulit, namun akan semakin sulit jika kita selalu beranggapan demikian. Sebaliknya tidak banyak beranggap namun banyak bertindak, itulah awal dari kemudahan hidup. Banyak bertindak tanpa banyak beranggapan.

Ceramah Dhamma oleh : Bhikkhu Gunapiyo Minggu Tanggal 31 Januari 2016

Sumber : Berita Dhammacakka N0. 1125 Minggu Tanggal 31 Januari 2016.

Kisah Sammajjana Thera

      Sammajjana Thera mempergunakan sebagian besar waktunya untuk menyapu halaman vihara. Pada waktu itu, Revata Thera juga tinggal di vihara, tetapi tidak seperti Sammajjana, Revata  Thera mempergunakan sebagian besar waktunya untuk bermeditasi atau pemusatan batin secara mendalam. Melihat kebiasaan Revata Thera, Sammajjana Thera berpikir bahwa thera-thera yang lain hanya bermalas-malasan menghabiskan waktunya.

      Suatu hari Sammajjana pergi menemui Revata Thera dan berkata , “Kamu sangat malas, hidup dari pemberian makanan yang diberikan dengan penuh keyakinandan kemurahan hati, tidakkah kamu berpikir kamu sewaktu-waktu harus harus membersihkan lantai , halaman atau tempat-tempat lain?”

      Revata Thera menjawab, “Teman, seorang bhikkhu tidak seharusnya menghabiskan seluruh waktunya untuk menyapu. Ia harus menyapu pagi-pagi sekali, kemudian pergi untuk menerima dana makanan. Setelah menyantap makanan, sambil merenungkan kondisi tubuhnya ia harus berusaha untuk menyadari kesunyataan tentang kumpulan kehidupan-kehidupan (khanda), atau lainnya, membaca buku-buku pelajaran sampai malam tiba. Kemudian ia dapat melakukan lagi pekerjaan menyapu jika ia menginginkannya.”

      Sammajjana Thera dengan tekun mengikuti saran yang diberikan oleh Revata Thera dan tidak lama kemudain Sammajjana mencapai tingkat kesucian Arahat.

      Bhikkhu-bhikkhu lain mengetahui sampah yang tertimbun di halaman. Mereka bertanya kepada Sammajjana mengapa ia tidak menyapu seperti biasanya.

      Sammajjana menjawab , “Ketika saya tidak sadar, saya setiap saat menyapu, tetapi sekarang saya tidak lagi tidak sadar.”

       Ketiak para bhikkhu mendengar jawaban tersebut, mereka menjadi sangsi, sehingga mereka pergi menghadap Sang Buddha, dan berkata, “Bhante, Sammajjana Thera secara tidak benar mengatakan dirinya sendiri telah menjadi seorang Arahat, ia mengatakan hal yang tidak benar.”

      Kepada mereka , Sang Buddha menjawab , “Sammajjana telah benar-benar mencapai tingkat kesucian Arahat, ia mengatakan hal yang sebenarnya.”

Kemudian Sang Buddha membabarkan syair 172 berikut:

Barangsiapa yang sebelumnya pernah malas, tetapi kemudian tidak malas, maka ia akan menerangi dunia ini bagaikan bulan yang terbebas dari awan.”

Sumber : Dhammapada Atthakatha