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.
The Mysticism of Goddess Sarasvati in Balinese Tradition
Sarasvatī holds a cherished place in Bali, especially among those who seek wisdom, as she is revered as the goddess of knowledge. However, Sarasvatī transcends being just an ethereal deity; […]
Karma Cleansing: A Balinese Tantric Perspectives
Karma cleansing is one trend that is based on eastern spiritual traditions. Many individuals also claim to be able to help other individuals in cleansing their past karma to live […]