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Sang Hyang Tunggal
Achintya (from Sanskrit: अचिन्त्य, "the inconceivable", "the unimaginable"), also known as Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (Balinese: "The Divine Order") and Sang Hyang Tunggal ("The Divine Oneness"), is the Supreme God of Indonesian Hinduism (formally known as ''Agama Hindu Dharma''), especially on the island of Bali. Achintya is equivalent to the metaphysical concept of Brahman of Indian Hinduism and is the Supreme God in traditional ''wayang'' (shadow puppet) theatre. All gods, goddesses, and existence are believed to be the manifestation of the Achintya in Balinese Hinduism. Role Achintya corresponds to a rather recent trend towards monism in Bali, according to which there is one supreme deity, and that all other gods are only manifestations of him. Achintya is emptiness and considered as the origin of the Universe, all other divinities emanating from him. He is often associated with the sun god, and depicted in human form with flames around him. His nakedness expre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padmasana (shrine)
A Padmasana is a shrine (Balinese language, Balinese: ᬧᬮᬶᬗ᭄ᬕᬶᬄ, ''palinggih'') in the form of a tower, crowned with an empty throne to worship Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, a manifestation of God, Supreme God in Balinese Hinduism, Balinese Hindu belief. The term ''padmasana'' is derived from the Sanskrit, meaning ''lotus throne''. A Padmasana shrine is usually located in the ''Utama Mandala'', the holiest of holies of a Balinese temple compound, and is usually the focal point of worship in ''sembah, sembahyang'' rituals. Etymology Padmasana is a Kawi (Old Javanese) word, originally derived from Sanskrit. ''Padma (attribute), Padma'' means "lotus flower" or "center", and ''asana'' means "being seated" or "guidance" or "advice". The lotus flower is commonly depicted as a seat for deities in Hindu-Buddhist art. According to one interpretation, it symbolises the (macrocosm) which is the ''stana'' (abode or resting place) of God. Symbolism A Padm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dang Hyang Nirartha
Danghyang Nirartha, also known as Pedanda Shakti Wawu Rauh, was a Shaivite religious figure in Bali and a Hindu traveler, during either the 15th or the 16th century. He was the founder of the Shaivite priesthood in Bali. Nirartha is also called Pedande Sakti Wawu Rauh (the newcomer of Holy Priest); in Lombok he is known as Pangeran Semeru, and in Sumbawa as Prince Sangupati. Early life A representative of elite social milieus, Nirartha was a disciple of Muslim saint Sunan Sitijenar, Syekh Siti Jenar. Jenar was a Javanese member of the ''Wali Sanga'' (revered Muslim saints) in Java who proned a more mystical approach of sufism, called pantheist Sufism (union of man and God, ''wujûdiyah, manunggaling kawulo gusti'') - which opposed shariatic Sufism such as that of Sunan Kudus. Travelling to Bali: politics Balinese texts define Nirartha as “a poet, intellectual, wonderworker, and advisor to rulers”, a well-travelled innovator or reformer. He was sent by the Javanese ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catholicism
The Catholic Church (), also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the List of Christian denominations by number of members, largest Christian church, with 1.27 to 1.41 billion baptized Catholics Catholic Church by country, worldwide as of 2025. It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions and has played a prominent role in the history and development of Western civilization.Gerald O'Collins, O'Collins, p. v (preface). The church consists of 24 Catholic particular churches and liturgical rites#Churches, ''sui iuris'' (autonomous) churches, including the Latin Church and 23 Eastern Catholic Churches, which comprise almost 3,500 dioceses and Eparchy, eparchies List of Catholic dioceses (structured view), around the world, each overseen by one or more Bishops in the Catholic Church, bishops. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the Papal supremacy, chief pastor of the church. The core beliefs of Catholicism are found in the Nicene Creed. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
