A conversation with Joo Peter Joo Peter is a German documentary filmmaker, writer, photographer and artist whose work explores culture, community and the relationship between people and nature. Since 2014, he has travelled extensively through Asia, with a particular connection to Indonesia and Bali, documenting traditional cultures and contemporary life through film, photography and writing. […]
The Geological Embrace Deep in the heart of Ubud, nature carved a masterpiece of earth and water, anchored by the legendary Campuhan Ridge. For nearly ten kilometers, two powerful rivers—the Oos and the Tukad Yeh Wos—run parallel through the Balinese landscape, carving deep, dramatic gorges of dense tropical jungle and volcanic stone. As they journey […]
Dr. Kerstin Duell. A Life Shaped by Curiosity Beyond Borders is inspired by a presentation given by Dr. Kerstin Duell at Usada Bali in June 2026. It draws upon themes and stories shared during her talk. The reflections that follow are offered as a response to her work and the questions it continues to evoke. […]
Reflections on Balinese ancestral traditions from a talk by Jean Couteau at Usada Editor’s Note Kuningan: Ancestors and a Sacred Cycle article is based on a talk by Jean Couteau presented at Usada, exploring the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Galungan and Kuningan in Bali. Couteau’s reflections draw attention to the importance of ancestral relationships, […]
Reflections on Balinese ancestral traditions from a talk by Jean Couteau at Usada Editor’s Note The following article is based on a talk by Jean Couteau presented at Usada, exploring the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Galungan and Kuningan in Bali. Couteau’s reflections draw attention to the importance of ancestral relationships, ritual cycles. As well […]
Love Potions, Sacred Charms and Guna Guna with Made Surya continues a series inspired by a talk presented by Made Suryasa at Usada Bali. Through stories, cultural context, and traditional teachings, Made explored the Balinese understanding of love charms, sacred symbols, spiritual protection, and the ethical dimensions of esoteric knowledge. Rather than presenting these subjects […]
