The purpose of this article is to try to explain the benefits that can be obtained by learning the traditional knowledge of indigenous people around the world to overcome current perceptions and practices about the environment that has experienced serious degradation. Traditional Ecological Knowledge offers the appropriate tools to learn more  the insights of “Sacred Balance”. The research method used in this article was an in-depth analysis of the literature written by experts in the fields of biodiversity, culture, anthropology and ethnography. Synthesis has been taken from the review of this literature as described in this article with various modifications from field verification. This verification has been carried out in Bali through panel discussions with the heads and members of the banjar (village association) in Gianyar, Jatiluwih, Kerobokan and Ubud. The panel's focus was on the concept and practice of "Tri Hita Karana", the philosophy of Balinese life that embodies the cosmovision of "Sacred Balance". The results showed that the cosmovision of "Sacred Balance" which emphasizes on harmony and equilibrium as a way of life is a philosophy that can be emulated by humans throughout the world not only to achieve conservation but also a means for peace and happiness. This can be obtained by further studying this philosophy which has been practiced since time long standing by many people around the world through deeper studies of Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

Cipasung Village, located in Kuningan, West Java, is currently preparing themselves to develop into a tourism village. Therefore it is necessary to provide assistance to the village. The Tourism Village Assistance Program is believed to be a model for achieving improvements in the quality of products and services so that it can add additional economic income, environmental preservation and respect for the socio-cultural community. The type of tourism that can meet the three criteria above is a form of community-based tourism village. In order to give assistance, several activities have been carried out such as counseling and training in the field of hospitality and tourism to Cipasung Village community members. Physical activities have also been done such a designing signage to give directions to the tourist attraction in Cipasung Village. Assistance in implementing the results of counseling and training needs to be continued until the community can be independent.

Cikolelet village is located in Serang, Banten, and has become a tourist destination which is famous for its tourism destinations: Puncak Pilar and Cibaja Peak. At the moment Cikolelet Tourism Village has achieved a stage of development and is preparing to move up to the advanced stage. As a further step in the development of the tourism village in Cikolelet, further activities were held to support the sustainability of this tourism village. In this case STP Trisakti in collaboration with the Government of Banten Province cooperates to develop the Cikolelet Village. STP Trisakti has a role in providing assistance to the community in Cikolelet Village. The assistance method is to conduct counseling and training activities related to tourism for community members in Cikolelet Village. The most interesting finding is that Cikolelet Tourism Village, located in Gunung Sari, is undergoing a process of intervention in tourism activities that gives nuance and new knowledge in daily life. Increasing the capacity of the Cikolelet tourism village is important for the improvement and sustainability of tourism programs that have begun by involving the surrounding community.

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