Sacred Teachings, Modern Relevance
Explore the soul of Yogic Traditions, Balinese wisdom, and contemplative psychology through teachings, talks, and writings that bridge ancient wisdom and modern depth.
Om Swastiastu
I’m Putu
I’m a writer, speaker, and researcher deeply rooted in the Balinese sacred traditions and its intersection with Indian Tantra & Yoga.
My passion lies in uncovering the mystical dimensions of being—through the study of Tantra, Balinese spiritual traditions, and contemplative psychology. I’m drawn to the spaces where the esoteric becomes embodied: where old mantras meet modern minds, where the soul finds form in ritual, and where ancient Southeast Asian wisdom reveals new possibilities for healing and wholeness.
Published Books
I’ve written several books in Bahasa Indonesia on Tantra, yoga, and meditation, including the Ilmu Tantra Bali series (3 volumes) and Meditasi Tantra. Through these works, I hope to preserve and present the deep wisdom of our ancestors for today’s seekers.
Ilmu Tantra Bali: Memetakan Ajaran Spiritual Para Leluhur
Ilmu Tantra Bali: Teori dan Praktik Transformasi Kesadaran
Ilmu Tantra Bali: Memetakan Ajaran Spiritual Para Leluhur
Meditasi Tantra: Warisan Leluhur Nusantara untuk Manusia Modern
Selected Academic Papers
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ABSTRACT
This article presents a historical review of the conceptualization of Kuṇḍalinī and Kuṇḍalinī Yoga within Tantric texts from the 7th to the 12th centuries and tracing their continuity in Haṭha Yogic literature. Its objective is to analyze the persistence and development of conceptual elements over time and to investigate key themes elucidating the ontological and practical dimensions of Kuṇḍalinī and Kuṇḍalinī Yoga. The findings reveal that early Tantric texts portray Kuṇḍalinī as a cosmogonic and mantric force, while Kuṇḍalinī Yoga practices entail the utilization of mantras in conjunction with breath control techniques. In Haṭha Yogic texts, Kuṇḍalinī undergoes a transformation from a cosmogonic force to a personal energy intrinsic to individuals and subjects to physical manipulations. This study underscores the significance of contextualizing Kuṇḍalinī within its philosophical and spiritual framework, often overlooked in mainstream culture or studies concentrating solely on its physical manifestations.
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The exploration of Kuṇḍalinī and Cakra in traditional Balinese and pre-modern Indonesian texts has been largely overlooked in previous studies. One contributing factor is the limited discussion of these topics in traditional Balinese literature. This article offers an initial survey of Kuṇḍalinī as depicted in the Jñānasiddhānta and Amṛtakuṇḍalinī texts, alongside descriptions of Cakra found in the Gaṇapatitattva and Dharma Śūnya Kakawin. The accounts in these four texts show notable parallels with early Śaiva Tantric literature and various Haṭha Yoga texts. This preliminary study paves the way for more in-depth research into the Yoga and Tantra traditions in Bali, and their connections to South Asian literature.
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Talks & Workshop
…that seek depth, not just information.
Book Project, 2025
The Psychology of Tantric Yoga: Kamalanātha, Carl Jung, and the Psychology of Awakening
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