RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS ON SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CONTEXT OF HINDUISM IN BALI

Indian culture is a dominant influence in Balinese culture. This can be seen at the daily life of the Balinese in terms of their society, culture, economy, and politics, starting from early times and continuing until now. Not only the Hindu religion, but the Buddhist religion too, is practiced in Bali. These two influences strongly characterize the Balinese culture in the context of how they sustain their lives. This paper addresses important questions: First, how can we define the concept of sustainability in the context of a Balinese culture that has been strongly influenced by Indian culture? Second, how do Balinese perceive spirituality and the sustainability of life in their communities, and third, how do the Balinese anticipate the impact of globalization to be able to live in sustainable life, known as ajeg Bali? Through my analysis, I create a better understanding of hat extent religious teachings on sustainability are predominant in Bali in the context of Hinduism.