Articles tagged ‘buddha’

Understanding Balinese Hinduism

By Nick | October 23rd, 2007 | 4 Comments »

Visitors to Bali will be immediately aware of the strength of the local culture and its Hindu based religion. Flower offerings mark shop fronts, the rattle of gamelan practice can be heard on major streets and abundant family temples offer a clue that something other that just cash and capitalism is at work here.

 

Ride to Batubulan Bali

By Nick | March 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Friday was a steaming hot day in Seminyak. The sun was a blow-torch and I was feeling the need to get away from my computer, there’s only so much Jakarta Post I can take. My idea was to ride in the direction of Gianyar to see some sights along the way. Dressed in long pants, [...]