Bali has no separation between the visible and the invisible, the material and the spiritual. Life unfolds in two intertwined dimensions: Sekala, the seen world, and Niskala, the unseen. This understanding is not just a belief but a way of being. You see it in the offerings placed on busy streets... in the careful placement of a stone... in the reverent silence during a ceremony, even when no one appears to be leading it.

In Bali, these two worlds dance together. Every moment, every object, and every relationship carries both form and essence—matter and spirit. This blog category, Bali Sekala & Niskala, will explore these twin realities by summarizing the book chapters and themes in digestible formats.

Each article in this category will serve as a gentle companion to a section of that book—a doorway into understanding how the Balinese live not just in time and space but also in vibration, myth, and deep connection.