| Balians: Traditional Healers of Bali Contributor(s): Keeney, Bradford (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0918172357 ISBN-13: 9780918172358 Publisher: Ringing Rocks Press OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2004 Annotation: The 10th volume of the Profiles in Healing series presents the male and female healers from Bali, called Balians; discusses their healing practices; and shares the visions that have defined their way of life. In addition, the Lontar--a sacred text consisting of etchings on dried palm leaves--is presented and its medicinal teachings are explained. Illustrated by beautiful and mystic photos and drawings and accompanied by an audio CD of traditional music and readings from the Lontar, this books provides a penetrating examination of the ancient healing practices of Bali. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Ethnic & Tribal - Religion | Eastern - Body, Mind & Spirit | Healing - General |
| Dewey: 615.509 |
| LCCN: 2003098819 |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 7.18" W x 10.26" (2.71 lbs) 200 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Oceania - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The 10th volume of the Profiles in Healing series presents the male and female healers from Bali, called Balians; discusses their healing practices; and shares the visions that have defined their way of life. In addition, the Lontar--a sacred text consisting of etchings on dried palm leaves--is presented and its medicinal teachings are explained. Illustrated by beautiful and mystic photos and drawings and accompanied by an audio CD of traditional music and readings from the Lontar, this books provides a penetrating examination of the ancient healing practices of Bali. Life stories, personal accounts of visions, and detailed descriptions of medical practice are interspersed throughout. |