Healers and Healing in Balinese Tradition

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Balinese traditions preserve diverse approaches to healing, ranging from usada medicine and bodily therapies to ritual, prayer, and spiritual practices.

This talk examines the traditional roles of balian and other healing specialists, different understandings of illness and imbalance, and the relationship between physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of healing in Balinese culture.

Rather than presenting healing as a collection of exotic practices, we will explore the underlying worldview that gives these practices their meaning.