Aspects of Bali Culture And Religion: The Implementation Of Vedic Teaching As The Basis of Balinese Hindu Religious Life

Abstract

Bali is one of Indonesia's thousand islands, and the Balinese are its inhabitants. Balinese culture is Hindu culture, as it is based on the essence of Hinduism. Then there is Bali Island, which is a Hindu territory. Because Hinduism has assimilated with Balinese culture, some people struggle to distinguish between Balinese and Hindu cultures. The majority of people are aware that Hinduism is practiced in Bali through various symbols and arts, including crafts, dancing, and singing, as a complement to the ceremonies. Bali is awash with ritual performances daily, so the island is also known as the island of rites. As a result of this reality, Balinese culture is one of a kind among Indonesia's a thousand cultures. That is why the Indonesian government has positioned Balinese culture as the country's most popular tourism destination. The idea of Balinese Hindus that all their ceremonies are founded on Vedic teachings but have been interpreted by local wisdom endows Balinese Hindus with a distinct personality that is quite diverse and unique among Indonesia's thousands of tribes. It evolved into the world-renowned island of Bali. Indonesians who reside outside the island of Bali believe that they must visit Bali before entering heaven; this makes the majority of people wish to visit Bali.