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Beyond the Offerings: The Sacred Language of Balinese Rituals

Dapur Usada Jl. Sugriwa No.4, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Gianyar

 Date: Thursday, May 26th Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Usada Bali, Jl. Sugriwa No.4, Ubud, Bali Balinese rituals are more than tradition—they are living maps to the unseen. Each ceremony becomes a symbolic journey, a sacred communication with the hidden layers of reality. Rooted in ancient Vedic rites and infused with the visionary spirit of Tantric Yoga, these […]

Bhairava, Durga, and Left-Handed Tantra in Balinese Traditions: Galungan Reflections

Dapur Usada Jl. Sugriwa No.4, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Gianyar

In this talk, we will explore the historical and mystical traces of Left-Handed Tantra in Bali, revealing its presence in esoteric traditions such as léyak (Balinese occult practices), ritual blood offerings, liquor sacrifices, and cremation ground rites. These seemingly transgressive elements, often associated with Balinese black magic, are in fact deeply rooted in Tantric philosophy, where breaking societal taboos serves as a path to spiritual liberation.

Kuṇḍalinī, Cakras, and the Subtle Body

Alchemy Yoga & Meditation Center (Ubud) Jl. Penestanan, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Gianyar

What does ‘kuṇḍalinī awakening’ really mean in traditional Yogic and Tantric scriptures? Does modern yoga accurately reflect the ancient teachings on cakras and the subtle body, or have essential truths been lost beneath layers of misconception and appropriation? This discussion takes you beyond the surface-level understandings of Kuṇḍalinī, cakras, and the subtle body by returning […]