Borobudur, one of the world's greatest Buddhist monuments, is an integral part of the sense of identity for the whole population of Indonesia. The most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia, this monument emanates a unique combination of charm and mystery. Written by scholars who have dedicated many years to studying it, this volume will bring pleasure to those who treasure the greatest historical monuments in the world.

Borobudur: Majestic Mysterious Magnificent

Arts & Photography

Fontein, Jan

Miksic, John N.

Magetsari, Noerhadi

Haryono, Timbul

Photography & Video

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The Gregorian, or Western, calendar is the most widely used and recognized calendar system in the world—but that doesn't mean it's the only one in use. The concept of time in Bali, and the inherent importance of rites and festivals on daily life, combined to create a calendar system that is bewilderingly complex but intriguing in its history. For the first time, a book has been written which unravels the difficulty of the Balinese calendar system and makes it accessible to a general audience. Time, Rites and Festivals in Bali, written by two recognized specialists of the culture, is a two part exploration of a breathtaking calendar system—and includes 62 specially commissioned drawings and a selection of photographs of rites along with wooden and painted calendars from museums around the world. From a lively introduction to the distinctly Balinese concepts of time, to an explanation of the two main calendars of Bali, to an in-depth discussion on the myth of Watugunung which is the basis for the origin of the main calendar system, Time, Rites and Festivals in Bali is a dynamic introduction to the spiritual and daily rituals that evolved at the core of this island nation.

Time, Rites and Festivals in Bali

Couteau, Jean

Breguet, Georges

History & Criticism

Bali: Ancient Rites in the Digital Age is a personal portfolio of work by the photographer Ida Bagus Putra Adnyana—offering a close view of rituals that few people have seen, often in remote villages of the island. The Hindu Balinese ceremonies described by author Diana Darling cover rites of passage and the rituals of death as well as those devoted to the gods, to the lower spirits, and the initiation of priests.  As a Balinese from a Brahmana priestly family, Adnyana brings an insider's knowledge of his subject, and he is often granted exceptional access to rare ritual ceremonies. Thus, he is able to photograph with the highest possible intimacy.

Bali, Ancient Rites in the Digital Age

Darling, Diana

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