Chapter 2: The Mind of A Perfect Yogi
As is customary in a kakawin, Kamalanātha begins his work with a prelude (maṅgala)—an opening verse offered in homage to his teacher, Malinātha. This is not mere convention. The maṅgala sets the tone, naming the horizon of the journey, reminding both poet and reader of the spirit in which the text must be received. In […]
Chapter 1 – Introduction
A Little About This Book This small book was written with a large hope: that we might see more clearly the paradoxes that mark our journey, and that we might walk with greater attentiveness—both in the ways we meet our daily lives and in the ways we approach the spiritual path. The hope is simple […]
Navigating Spiritual Journey: Jung & Kamalanātha Dialogue
One of humanity’s fundamental needs is for religion. This is what Carl Jung believed. Unlike Freud, who saw religion as a source of neurosis, Jung considered the absence of religion […]
Balinese Book of the Dead: Journey in The Afterlife (Part 1)
Bali is known for one of its magnificent rituals of death, the Ngaben Ceremony. This ceremony is filled with excitement as if conveys the message that death is celebrated, not […]
Śivarātri: The Light of Śiva and the Night of The Soul
Introduction Once a year, on the 14th day of the 7th month – a day before the new moon –comes a holy night called Śivarātri (more correctly; Mahāśivarātri). Śivarātri is […]
Balinese Yoga & Yoga in Bali
My first encounter with the word yoga was when I was about ten. My father is a cultural enthusiast, especially its mystical elements. That passion led him to meet various […]
Balinese Offering as A Meditative Tool
If you have been to Bali, one thing you’ll obviously notice is the offering that spreads almost everywhere. The offering consists of flowers in a different color, put in a […]
Tantra, Mantra, and Yantra in Balinese Tradition
Tantra, Mantra, and Yantra in Balinese Tradition: The discussion of Tantra, Mantra, and Yantra in Balinese Yogic tradition leads to the discussion of the mystical values of human beings. In Balinese Tantra and Yoga tradition, humans are viewed as a living mantra, a living manuscript, and a living yantra. Although the phrase Tantra, Mantra, and Yantra is not widely used in Balinese Tradition, its essence is the very soul of Balinese spiritual tradition.