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 […]
Essence of Balinese Tantra and Yoga #1
The very heart of Balinese Tantra, Yoga, and all its religious teachings can be summed up in one word, transformation. Either Balinese meditative techniques or ritual is all based on […]
The Philosophy and Practice of Ongkāra Yoga in Balinese Tantra (Bird-eye View)
Ongkāra (Sanskrit: Oṁkāra) is the essence of Balinese spiritual tradition. Ongkāra has always been an inseparable part of the socio-cultural and literary tradition in Bali. Ongkāra is chanted as a […]
Mind of A Yogi: Being A Hermit for 10 Minutes
Sometimes meditation can be challenging to do. It is not uncommon when I sit intending to meditate, but my mind wandered here and there: thoughts of the future, memories of […]
Wonderful Things That Happens With Focus
Focus is one of the essential meditative states to develop. Almost all types of meditation from all traditions involve and train focus on a certain level. The reason is due […]
Cosmicizing and Divinizing The Body
What we call ‘self’ lies within the body’s boundary, with the skin as the outer edge of the (physical) body. Something that is outside our skin will be called “something […]
Balinese Yoga and Tantra: A Very Brief Introduction
Bali is one of the most popular destinations for yogis and yoginis from across the globe. But, it’s just (a modern form of) yoga being held in Bali, not Balinese […]