Cremation Of Last King Of Bali

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July 15th 2008

Published: July 20th 2008

Strange as it seems, it is in their cremation ceremonies that the Balinese have their greatest fun. A cremation is an occasion for gaiety and not for mourning, since it represents the accomplishment of their most sacred duty: the ceremonial burning of the corpses of the dead to liberate their souls so that they can thus attain the higher worlds and be free for reincarnation into better beings" Mig... Read Full Entry

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20th July 2008

Gunga
Carolyn Taylor

One of the best ever!
Dear Claire, thank you so much. Again, you have enlightened us with the many customs and rituals of wonderful people all around the world. Carolyn ( Gunga)

21st July 2008

Delaine
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AWESOME!
Claire, what a wonderful experience that so few of us will ever get to experience. Your writing is so descriptive, I almost felt like I was there. Thank you for sharing your spiritual journey. Delaine

23rd July 2008

Bev (alpbabe)
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Mind blowing!
Hi Claire, As usual an amazing account of your onward journey. I love living vicariously through your journals. They are amazing, vivid, entertaining, touching, funny, real. Thanks and keep them coming.

24th July 2008

MikeHK
Happy Feet!

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WOW, and then another, WOW, and then another! WOW!!!! I've only now got the chance to sit down and catch up on your blog & again, as always it is FABULOUS! Just unforgettable. (And I am glad you & Stu are not holled up somewhere in prison!) It brought back lots of memories of the festivals and rituals when we were there last year & ofcouse all those lovely smiling faces. I just love Bali. Keep smiling, Sarahxxx

21st February 2009

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What a travel experience! :)

6th April 2009

Joe
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Hi Claire, I was reading Autobiography of a Yogi at Bunga Permai hotel where I found your address, just had to look and see what it was when I came home, got a surprise and have enjoyed your comments on Bali. Do you think you will return to Bali some day? I hope wherever you are you are happy.

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