The thing that ties it all together in my mind is the beautiful mystery that is Balinese spirituality - an interesting combination of Hinduism, Buddhism, and animism. Offerings are found everywhere, from the sidewalk to the dashboard of a car, at the cashier desk in the store to the temple. This is the visible thread of Balinese devotion that you feel everywhere. In Bali, the people strive for balance, good and evil, demons and gods, and they live their religion as they breathe through their daily lives. One is moved to please the gods through music (like gamelon, an amazing percussive tonal display), dancing, and drama. It makes for a culture that offers great beauty to the onlooker, and it is shared freely.
Monday, February 2, 2015
A love letter to Bali
The thing that ties it all together in my mind is the beautiful mystery that is Balinese spirituality - an interesting combination of Hinduism, Buddhism, and animism. Offerings are found everywhere, from the sidewalk to the dashboard of a car, at the cashier desk in the store to the temple. This is the visible thread of Balinese devotion that you feel everywhere. In Bali, the people strive for balance, good and evil, demons and gods, and they live their religion as they breathe through their daily lives. One is moved to please the gods through music (like gamelon, an amazing percussive tonal display), dancing, and drama. It makes for a culture that offers great beauty to the onlooker, and it is shared freely.
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