The concept of Tri Hita Karana

Bali is an island that has a tradition and culture that is very thick. Balinese culture is essentially based on the values ​​that are rooted in the teachings of Hinduism. The Balinese recognize the difference (rwa bhineda), which is often determined by factors of space (village), time (kala) and the real conditions in the field (patra). The concept of the village, kala, patra cause of Balinese culture and is flexible and selective in accepting and adopting external cultural influences. Historical experience shows that the communication and interaction between the Balinese culture and foreign cultures such as Indian (Hindu), China, and the West in particular in the field of art has given rise to new creativity in the visual arts and performing arts. The themes in painting, fine arts and performing arts heavily influenced by Indian culture. Similarly, Chinese and Western culture / Europe gives the feel of a rock on the art products in Bali. The acculturation process shows that the Balinese culture is flexible and adaptive, especially in the arts that is still able to survive and not lose identity (Mantra 1996).

Balinese culture actually uphold the values ​​of balance and harmony of the human relationship with God (Parhyangan), human relations (pawongan), and the human relationship with the environment (palemahan), which is reflected in the teachings of Tri Hita Karana (three causes of welfare). If humans were able to maintain a balanced and harmonious relationship with all three of these aspects then welfare will be realized. In addition to the values ​​of balance and harmony, also known in Balinese culture the concept of tri Shemaiah the Balinese people's perception of the time. According to the Balinese past (athita), the present (anaghata) and future (warthamana) is a time series of DAPT is not separated from one another. Human life at this time is determined by the results of past actions, and actions today determine the lives in the future. In the doctrine of the law of karma phaladisebutkan causation of a deed, a good deed will get a good result. Vice versa, the bad deeds or bad results are also not good for the concerned.