Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, or well known as Ubud Monkey Forest, is the sanctuary and natural habitat of the Balinese long-tailed macaque. It is located at Padangtegal Ubud, Bali.
The mission of The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Monkey Forest Ubud) is conserving the area based on the concept of Tri Hita Karana. Tri Hita Karana is ones of philosophy in Hinduism. Tri Hita Karana is derived from the word of “Tri” meaning three, “Hita” which means happiness, and “Karana” which means the cause or manner. Thus, Tri Hita Karana means “Three ways to reach spiritual and physical well-being”.
The substance of doctrine of Tri Hita Karana is how to make people maintain a harmonious relationship in this life. Those three relationships comprise of harmonious relationships between humans and humans, humans and their environment, and humans with The Supreme God.
The implementation of Tri Hita Karana, in addition to the ritual performed in the temples, can be seen in a special ritual activities related to animal, called Tumpek Kandang; and Tumpek Uduh, where the animal and plant is the subject of the ritual. Based on the concept of Tri Hita Karana, The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Monkey Forest Ubud) will be a featured of international tourist destination to create peace and harmony to the visitors. As well as can be the heart of the city, the conservation of rare plants and plants for ritual purpose, and as a natural laboratory for educational institutions.
Guideline
Please be aware you are in semi – free ranging monkey area. Monkey aren’t aggressive by nature; they will only DEFEND THEMSELVES if they fell threatened.There are some important things you should know while you are in Monkey Forest Ubud are:
- DO NOT PANIC, if the monkeys jump on you, please drops any food and walk away slowly. They will soon jump off.
- DO NOT RUN , when monkeys approach you, keep calm and do not scream. Avoid shouting as this may frighten them.
- DO NOT LOOK THE MONKEYS IN THE EYE, this is interpreted as a sign of aggression.
- DO NOT HIDE ANY FOOD,because the monkeys will know and try to find it and do not ever try to pull it back.
- DO NOT BRING ANY KIND OF PLASTIC/PAPER BAG. To keep the forest litter-free and to avoid monkeys taking and playing with it.
Please TAKE CARE YOUR VALUABLE BELONGINGS
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Regards : Admin Ranz, Bali 25 August 2022