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Meditation to find inner peace

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There are several ways that we can achieve a better life physically and mentally, even in a spiritual context. Apart from doing activities based on rationality, we need to take a break from time to time. It is not only our body or body that needs rest, but also our soul and mind. There are times when we simply do meditation because not everyone is good at yoga. You only need to find a quiet place in one of your rooms, whether at the home, office, apartment, or when you are enjoying the waves on Sanur beach, Bali. By chance, you are in one of the beautiful mountains in Europe, Africa, India, and maybe also in the United States. Sometimes even in the simplest places, you can meditate.  Meditation in Sanur Beach, Bali (kembalilagi.com) Before you start meditation today, maybe you are interested in knowing the meaning of meditation according to Hinduism. I am very grateful to have found the essence and purpose of meditation according to Hinduism from Wikipedia, also based on Buddhism. If w

Metatah. A Beautiful Balinese Hindu Ceremony in South Tangerang, Indonesia

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Balinese people in the Island of Bali has great tradition and ritual. Their culture is not only maintained on the island, but also outside Bali. Balinese Hindu tradition also can be found in Java Island and other places throughout Indonesia, even overseas.  As one of the major religions in the world, Hinduism has universal teachings in which its adherents carry out their worship and traditions in accordance with local customs, traditions, and culture. It is not surprising that you will see that the diversity of arts and culture of Hindus in Bali or other countries is not the same as the Hindu tradition in India. The Vedic scriptures never mention that Hindus outside India must follow the traditions and culture prevailing in India. What becomes a guideline for Hindus is to rely on the ethics and truths that exist in the Vedas and local wisdom that applies in every country wherever Hindus live in this world. Pura Agung Santi Bhuwana, Balinese Hindu Temple  in Belgium, Europe ( goodnewsfr

Bhagavad Gita: An incredible dialogue between Arjuna & Lord Krishna

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Bhagavad Gita means 'song of God'. This noble mandate is at the heart of Indian spirituality. This holy book teaches man to overcome his low instincts and realize his full potential as a human being, that is to know himself as an eternal Atman, one with God. There is an expression that states that Bhagavad Gita is the 5th Vedic, which seems very sensible. If you read the Gita, you will find the essence of the supreme purification of humanity, human struggle, the true truth about God, and the human obligation of the neighbor, the universe, not just the obligation to God, the Creator himself. Bhagavad Gita is very universal, and there are many world leaders from ancient times read and inspired by Gita.  The Bhagavad Gita is the universal teachings for all mankind, not only for Indians or Hindus.

Barack Obama pray for world peace at Bali's Hindu Temple

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Barack Obama USA president to 44th vacation in Bali since June 23, 2017. Obama visited Bali accompanied by his wife Michelle, their two daughters, sister-in-law, half sister and several family members. They have visited a Balinese art museum in Ubud, enjoying typical Balinese snacks such as Jaja Lak Lak, young coconut ice, watching traditional Balinese dance, painting, also visiting Jatiluwih Tourist Village area.  Obama arrives at Tirta Empul. Image: tempo.co This village is very beautiful because of the beauty of terraced rice fields, and has received recognition as a UNESCO world cultural heritage. While visiting the ARMA Museum, Obama also visited a Hindu temple, named Pura Dalem Peliatan. At this temple Obama worshiped in accordance with the Hindu Balinese ordinances.

The beauty of the Hindu tradition in Indonesia

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The beauty of the Hindu tradition in Indonesia History has shown that the teachings of Hinduism is the oldest in the world. This religion has evolved from India to the rest of the world by peaceful means. We can find a way to pray and culture or tradition, culture and art based on the Hindu in various continents and countries. Which makes proud because Hindu traditions outside India is very unique in that it blends beautifully with art, tradition and local culture. If you travel to countries that have a Hindu, then you will find a Hindu who did not seem the same with Hindu rituals and traditions in India, then we should be grateful for the Hindu has proved as a doctrine and a universal religion.   Pura Besakih, a Hindu temple in Bali. Image: klikhotel.com

Inspiring and beautiful Hindu Quotes

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Hindus all over the world, not only enlightened from the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita or other Hindu books, but also inspired by many wise people, both born as Hindus, as well as those who are not Hindus. All have been recorded in a variety of words that are often quoted by many people around the world. Beautiful Hindu. Image: blog.onlineprasad.com

Candi Prambanan a beautiful Hindu temple in Yogyakarta, Java Island

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Do you want to see the majesty of Hinduism outside India? You can find it on the island of Java, Indonesia, a beautiful Hindu heritage, Candi Prambanan. The temple is very beautiful, that you should visit in the near future.  If you vacation in Indonesia, in addition to (an island with a population of Hindus), you need to visit Yogyakarta, Java. Not far from Yogyakarta, you can make a pilgrimage to a Hindu temple. Prambanan temple also called Lara Jonggrang, is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century BC. Based on the inscription Mantiasih, Siwargha, and a short inscription on the Prambanan temple, it is known that the founder of Prambanan temple is Sri Maharaja Rakai Pikatan. This temple was built in the ninth century AD, at the time of the Ancient Mataram Kingdom. Candi Prambanan. Image: mangyop.deviantart.com Prambanan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, once known as one of the