Bali is a place of temples; every family has one, and they start building it before anything else, even before the house. It represents a lifelong effort of generations, creating a space that keeps the family’s blessings together. After a family member passes away, it is also the place where their ashes are kept. The community—friends, neighbors, and family—gathers around a big fire to burn the bodies placed inside large statues of animals, which they believe will serve as vehicles for their ancestors to reach heaven. With such effort invested in following family traditions, it is necessary to reflect on what we want to preserve and what needs to be transformed.

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This retreat will be a space for transformation, encouraging us to embrace the values of the past while connecting with the joy and happiness they bring in the present. It’s a journey that invites us to bring awareness to life and its end. The awareness of death brings us awareness of life, encouraging us to lead a life full of meaning.

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