Verstehen · Kapitel 10
Balinese Hinduism
Bali's Hinduism is unique in the world — a fascinating fusion of Indian Hinduism, Buddhism, Javanese mysticism, and ancient Balinese animism. Religion permeates every aspect of daily life here: Every morning begins with offerings, every month brings ceremonies, and every village has at least three temples. To understand Bali is to understand its Hinduism.
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Tri Hita Karana — The Foundation
The philosophical heart of Balinese Hinduism is the concept of Tri Hita Karana — literally "the three causes of well-be…
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Temples & Temple Etiquette
Bali is estimated to have 20,000 temples (Pura) — more than any other place in the world. Each village has at least thr…
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Canang Sari — Daily Offerings
The small, artful bowls made of palm leaf, filled with flowers, rice, incense sticks, and sweets , found everywhere in…
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Nyepi — The Day of Silence
Nyepi is the Balinese New Year (according to the Saka calendar, usually falling in March) — and the most extraordinary…
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Ceremonies & Festivals
Bali has more festivals than days in the year — only slightly exaggerated. The Balinese Pawukon calendar (210 days) and…
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The Caste System
Bali has a four-caste system , imported by the Majapahit conquerors from Java — but it functions differently than in In…
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