Bali: Sekala & Niskala

Essays on Religion, Ritual, and Art

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Hinduism, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Inspiration & Meditation, Spirituality
Cover of the book Bali: Sekala & Niskala by Fred B. Eiseman, Tuttle Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Fred B. Eiseman ISBN: 9781462900923
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Publication: September 13, 2011
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Language: English
Author: Fred B. Eiseman
ISBN: 9781462900923
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication: September 13, 2011
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Language: English

"The best book on Bali for the serious visitor…Has the freshness of personal experience."—Dr. Hildred Geertz, author of Kinship in Bali and Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University

In Bali, what you see—sekala—is a colorful world of ceremony, ritual, dance, and drama. What you don't see what is occult—niskala—is the doctrine underlying the pageants, the code underlying the rites, and the magic underlying the dance. In this book, author Fred Eiseman explores both tangibles and intangibles in the realm of Balinese religion, ritual, and performing arts.

The essays collected here topics ranging from Hindu mythology to modern gamelan music. Eiseman's approach is that of a dedicated reporter in love with his subject—he has the knowledge and patience to explain the near–infinite permutations of the Balinese calendar, and yet he is still moved by the majesty of the great Eka Dasa Rudra ceremony. The author's 28 years experience on the island shows and this book rewards close reading—even by the most seasoned students of Balinese culture.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"The best book on Bali for the serious visitor…Has the freshness of personal experience."—Dr. Hildred Geertz, author of Kinship in Bali and Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University

In Bali, what you see—sekala—is a colorful world of ceremony, ritual, dance, and drama. What you don't see what is occult—niskala—is the doctrine underlying the pageants, the code underlying the rites, and the magic underlying the dance. In this book, author Fred Eiseman explores both tangibles and intangibles in the realm of Balinese religion, ritual, and performing arts.

The essays collected here topics ranging from Hindu mythology to modern gamelan music. Eiseman's approach is that of a dedicated reporter in love with his subject—he has the knowledge and patience to explain the near–infinite permutations of the Balinese calendar, and yet he is still moved by the majesty of the great Eka Dasa Rudra ceremony. The author's 28 years experience on the island shows and this book rewards close reading—even by the most seasoned students of Balinese culture.

More books from Tuttle Publishing

Cover of the book Knife Throwing by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Complete Japanese Expression Guide by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Japanese Stone Gardens by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Thailand Confidential by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Too Much! by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Korean in a Flash Kit Ebook Volume 2 by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Malaysian Batik by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Mini Filipino Cakes and Desserts by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book The Promise of the Eternal Covenant by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Karate Dojo by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Okinawa: A People and Their Gods by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book The Covenant of the Torch by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Tropical Gardens of the Philippines by Fred B. Eiseman
Cover of the book Modern Ninja Warfare by Fred B. Eiseman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy