User talk:Jameslunderwood

Hello Gunkarta. I saw your contributions to the Hinduism in Indonesia page. I am currently working on a research paper for Graduate school that will be looking into Balinese Hinduism. Do you know of any good resrouces (books, online, whatever)? The only problem is that I can only read English! I would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks! Jameslunderwood (talk) 16:26, 19 July 2010 (UTC)jameslunderwood[reply]

Only english..? well that's a problem. Most of Balinese religious scripts or Hindu Balinese education textbooks is provided by "Dinas Pendidikan Provinsi Bali" (the Education Council of Bali province government), unfortunately it usually only available in Bali and most them are written in Indonesian or even Balinese language. Most of Bali travel and tourism books often provides a glimpse of Balinese Hindu ceremonies, traditions and festivals; yet it lacks of depth of the subjects and lack of authority to explain religious concept. One of the most comprehensive and authorized Balinese Hinduism online source is the authoritative Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia and to lesser extent Babad Bali.com. Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia is the most authoritative Hindu Balinese Council in today Indonesia, however (unfortunately) the site also written in Indonesian language. Hope that help. (Gunkarta (talk) 12:22, 20 July 2010 (UTC)).[reply]