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Ancestor Worship in Pagan Cultures
By Admin Webmaster 8/9/2021 9:49:57 AMThe concept of ancestor worship is not a new one for many Pagans today. Ancient cultures often venerated those who came before them, and even now, in our contemporary society, it’s not uncommon at all to find celebrations that honor the ancestors in a variety of different ways.
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Jewish Handwashing Rituals
By Admin Webmaster 7/9/2021 10:24:55 AMIn Jewish custom, handwashing is more than good hygienic practice. Required before eating a meal at which bread is served, handwashing is a mainstay in the religious Jewish world beyond the dining room table.
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Holy Cows: Hinduism's Blessed Bovines
By Admin Webmaster 6/25/2021 10:28:50 PMAs the sheep is to Christianity, the cow is to Hinduism. Lord Krishna was a cowherd, and the bull is depicted as the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Today the cow has almost become a symbol of Hinduism.
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The Importance of the "Hadith" for Muslims
By Admin Webmaster 6/19/2021 8:08:24 AMThe term hadith (pronounced ha-DEETH) refers to any of the various collected accountings of the words, actions, and habits of the Prophet Mohammad during his lifetime. In the Arabic language, the term means "report," "account" or "narrative;" the plural is ahadith.
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Hindu Wedding Rituals
By Admin Webmaster 6/2/2021 9:44:13 AMHindu wedding rituals may vary in detail depending on which part of India the bride and the groom come from. Notwithstanding regional variations and diversity of languages, culture, and customs, the basic tenets of a Hindu marriage are common throughout the Indian subcontinent.
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The Religious Implications of Shaving in Judaism
By Admin Webmaster 5/19/2021 10:10:02 AMThe laws about shaving in Judaism are diverse and detailed and different communities observe different customs. But are Jewish men required to have beards?
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Samurai Zen
By Admin Webmaster 5/17/2021 11:23:13 AMOne of the things "everybody knows" about Japanese history is that the famous samurai warriors were "into" Zen. But is that true, or false?
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Bindi: The Great Indian Forehead Art
By Admin Webmaster 5/14/2021 10:11:51 AMThe bindi is arguably the most visually fascinating of all forms of body decoration.
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What's a Segulah?
By Admin Webmaster 5/10/2021 10:07:02 AMIf you've ever been to a Jewish simcha (celebration) of any kind, you've probably noticed certain traditions or interesting quirks that seem a bit hokey.
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The Four Laava: the Sikh Wedding Hymns
By Admin Webmaster 5/7/2021 10:17:48 AMThe four hymns of Laav are performed during the four nuptial rounds of the Sikh wedding ceremony. Each Laav describes a different spiritual stage of married life, ending with the soul-bride and divine groom realizing their ultimate destiny as one soul.
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The Symbolic Meaning of Candles in Judaism
By Admin Webmaster 5/5/2021 8:48:35 AMCandles have deep symbolic meaning in Judaism and are used on a wide variety of religious occasions.
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Lord Kartikeya
By Admin Webmaster 5/3/2021 8:48:55 AMThe Hindu God known variously as Murugan, Subramaniam, Sanmukha or Skanda
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Ten Famous Buddhas: Where They Came From; What They Represent
By Admin Webmaster 4/28/2021 9:56:55 AMWhere ten famous Buddhas came from; What they represent?
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Guide to Anand Karaj, the Sikh Wedding Ceremony
By Admin Webmaster 4/26/2021 9:19:43 AMProgram Guide for Anand Karaj, the Sikh Wedding Ceremony
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All About Important Life Events of Sikhism
By Admin Webmaster 4/23/2021 10:01:08 AMAll About Sikhism Customs and Ceremonies
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The Hamsa Hand and What It Represents. This Protective Talisman Guards Against Evil
By Admin Webmaster 4/19/2021 9:53:05 AMThe hamsa, or hamsa hand, is a talisman from the ancient Middle East. In its most common form, the amulet is shaped like a hand with three extended fingers in the middle and a curved thumb or pinky finger on either side. It is thought to protect against the “evil eye."
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Vesak: Most Sacred Holy Day of Theravada Buddhism
By Admin Webmaster 4/16/2021 9:35:23 AMVesak is the most sacred holy day of Theravada Buddhism. Also called Visakha Puja or Wesak, Vesak is an observation of the birth, enlightenment, and death (parinirvana) of the historical Buddha.
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8 Types of Hindu Marriage in the Laws of Manu
By Admin Webmaster 4/14/2021 9:02:07 AMThe Laws of Manu (Manusmriti) is considered to be one of the standard religious texts for Hindus. Also called the Manava Dharma Shastra, it is regarded as a supplemental text to the Vedas and is an authoritative source of guidance for the norms of domestic and religious living for ancient Hindus.
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Ramadan Mubarak and Other Ramadan Greetings
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2021 11:04:22 AMDuring Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslim faithful greet one another by saying, "Ramadan Mubarak." This greeting, which means "Blessed Ramadan," is just one traditional way that people welcome friends and passersby alike during this holy time.
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Marriage and Weddings in Judaism
By Admin Webmaster 4/9/2021 9:48:58 AMJudaism views marriage as the ideal human state. Both the Torah and the Talmud view a man without a wife, or a woman without a husband, as incomplete.
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Classical Indian Musical Instrument Resources
By Admin Webmaster 4/7/2021 10:58:21 AMKirtan is a tradition established by First Guru Nanak and his minstrel companion Bhai Mardana. Traditional instruments used to perform Kirtan are an integral aspect of the Sikh worship service which is musical in nature.
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The Bhagavad-Gita - Introduction and Chapter Summaries
By Admin Webmaster 4/5/2021 10:14:13 AMDuring the centuries in which Buddhism was establishing itself in the east of India, the older Brahmanism in the west was undergoing the changes which resulted in the Hinduism which is now the prevailing religion of India.
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Hindu Wedding Rituals
By Admin Webmaster 3/31/2021 9:16:33 AMHindu wedding rituals may vary in detail depending on which part of India the bride and the groom come from. 13 Steps of a Vedic Marriage Ceremony
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<div class=noidunghover><p class=tieudehover>The Ganges: Hinduism`s Holy River Why the Ganges Is Considered Sacred</p></div>");' onmouseout="hidetip();">The Ganges: Hinduism's Holy River Why the Ganges Is Considered Sacred By Admin Webmaster 3/26/2021 9:54:50 AM The River Ganges, running for more than 1500 miles across some of the most densely populated areas in Asia, is perhaps the most religiously significant body of water in the world. The river is considered to be sacred and spiritually pure, though it is also one of the most polluted rivers on earth.
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Blessings of a Hindu Wedding
By Admin Webmaster 3/24/2021 10:56:59 AMThe Hindu marriage ceremony, a rite known as samskara, has many components. It is quite beautiful, highly specific, and it is filled with chanting, Sanskrit blessings, and ritual that is thousands of years old. In India, a Hindu wedding can last weeks or days. In the West, a Hindu wedding typically is at least two hours long.
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The Taoist Altar
By Admin Webmaster 3/17/2021 10:03:28 AMCentral to ceremonial forms of Taoist practice is the Taoist altar—the external representation of both Taoist cosmology and of the Internal Alchemical processes the practitioner undergoes on the path to Immortality.
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Vesak: Most Sacred Holy Day of Theravada Buddhism
By Admin Webmaster 3/15/2021 11:06:03 AMVesak is the most sacred holy day of Theravada Buddhism. Also called Visakha Puja or Wesak, Vesak is an observation of the birth, enlightenment, and death (parinirvana) of the historical Buddha.
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Simchat Bat. Naming Ceremonies for Jewish Girls
By Admin Webmaster 3/12/2021 10:13:02 AMIts a girl! When do you name her? When should you throw the party? After eight days, two weeks, a month? As opposed to a brit, circumcision, of a boy on the eighth day, there are no explicit rituals for a girl. Instead, there are customs for a Simchat Bat, celebration of a birth of a daughter.
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Fasting, Praying, and Regular Hindu Rituals
By Admin Webmaster 3/10/2021 10:36:52 AMIn Hinduism, each day of the week is devoted to one or more of the faith's deities. Special rituals, including prayer and fasting, are performed to honor these gods and goddesses. Each day also is associated with a celestial body from Vedic astrology and has a corresponding gemstone and color.
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Hair Covering in Judaism
By Admin Webmaster 3/8/2021 9:34:05 AMWhy do some Jewish women cover their hair?
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Gita Jayanti: Celebrating the Birth of the Bhagavad Gita
By Admin Webmaster 5/12/2021 9:52:03 AMThe Bhagavad Gita is considered the most important and influential Hindu scripture for its philosophical, practical, political, psychological, and spiritual value. Bhagavad Gita Jayanti, or simply Gita Jayanti, marks the birth of this holy book. According to the traditional Hindu calendar,
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Midnight Excursion
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOne of them used to arise at night, climb over the temple wall, and go to town on a pleasure jaunt. Sengai, inspecting the dormitory quarters, found this pupil missing one night and also discovered the high stool ... -
The Taste of Banzo's Sword
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM‘I cannot wait that long,' explained Matajuro. 'I am willing to pass through any hardship if only you will teach me. If I become your devoted servant, how long might it be?' 'Oh, maybe ten years,' Banzo relented.'My father is getting old, and soon I must take care of him,' ... -
Being Gifted
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA man who was with him said: “Did they steal anything of value?” Picasso answered: “No.” The man asked: “Then why are you so distressed?”. “It pains me that they didn’t ... -
True Friends
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA long time ago in China there were two friends, one who played the harp skillfully and one who listened skillfully. When the one played or sang about a mountain, the other would say: 'I can see ... -
No work, no food
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHyakujo, the Chinese Zen master, used to labor with his pupils even at the age of eighty, trimming the gardens, cleaning the grounds, and pruning the trees. The pupils felt sorry to ... -
Killing
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM‘Those who speak against killing and who desire to spare the live of all conscious beings are right. It is good to protect even animals and insects. But what ... -
I Am the New Year
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMI am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months. -
Accurate Proportion
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSen no Rikyu, a tea-master, wished to hang a flower basket on a column. He asked a carpenter to help him, directing the man to place ... -
Sleeping in the daytime
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOne summer day the air had been so sultry that Little Soyen stretched his legs and went to sleep while his teacher was away. Three hours passed when, suddenly waking he heard his master enter.... -
Three Last Wishes of Great Alexander
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAlexander told his officers: "I will soon leave this world. I have three final wishes. You need to carry out what I tell you." His generals, in tears, agreed. -
The Story of the Butterfly
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSo the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bits of cocoon. The butterfly emerged easily but it had a swollen body and shriveled wings.
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Proclamation of Victory (Binh Ngo Dai Cao)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSo filthy were their acts that the water of the Eastern Sea was not enough, to wash off the smell. Bamboo of the Southern Mountain did not suffice to count their crimes. Men and God felt indignant toward them! Nobody from heaven or on earth would forgive them... -
Rock Me to Sleep
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMBackward, turn backward, O Time, in your flight, Make me a child again just for tonight! Mother, come back from the echoless shore, Take me again to your heart as of yore; Kiss from my forehead the furrows of care, ... -
Do not go into the garden, Jesus
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDo not go into the garden, Oh! Jesus, do not go into the garden before dawn! But if I do not go into the garden in the dead of night, who will lead you to the sunrise of Paradise? -
Tomorrow I'm going
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTomorrow I'm going... It's no big a deal, It happens all the time, like fallen leaves in the park, Like flowers driven by winds onto the sidewalk... -
La Barque de ma vie - Tagore
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMJe meurs dans la plénitude, A répondu ma vie. La terre m’a dit : mes lumières baisent tes pensées à ton heure. -
Spring!
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSpring! How wonderful is the Spring! How majestic is the Spring! How fantastic is the -
We are the guardians of His Beauty
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWe are the guardians of His Beauty, We are the protectors, Of the Sun. There is only one reason. We have followed God into this world: To encourage laughter... -
Another fresh new year
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMnother year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear,... -
Taste of Life
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAs told the story of making tea, Me think of some reflexes, Making tea sees sober reflections... -
A God becomes Child to save the children,
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA God becomes Child to save the children, Shepherds chant with the tongue of Angels, Salvation is described in a Mystery, Heaven and Earth mingle into one Soul this night.... -
All the Hemispheres - Hafiz Poem
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAll the hemispheres in heaven. Are sitting around a fire. Chatting. While stitching themselves ... -
If - Rumi poerry
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIF YOU CAN DISENTANGLE, yourself from your selfish self, all heavenly spirits, will stand ready to serve you ... -
The Guest House
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an nexpected visitor.... -
To scatter flowers! (St. Teresa)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTo scatter flowers! — that means, to speak of Thee, — My only pleasure here, where tears fill all the hours; -
Poet Ken Sehested: Hope & Healing
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMBehold, the Beloved summons heaven and earth to witness our resolve: blessings and life in the face of curses and death. Choose life, and rejoice evermore. -
Moving river
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhen you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy. When actions come from another section, the feeling disappears. Don't let others lead you. They may be blind or, worse, vultures... -
Crucified with Christ my Savior
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTis not hard to die with Christ, When His risen life we know; ’Tis not hard to share His suff’rings -
The Window of My Soul
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDuring prayer I am accustomed to turn to God like this and recall the meaning of the words of the Tradition, “the delight felt in the ritual prayer.”* The window of my soul opens, and -
Don't go to sleep this night
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM...the night is generous, it can give you a gift of the full moon. it can bless your soul with endless treasure. every night when you feel the world is unjust never ending grace... -
Happy Gift
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThere was strange star. It was very bright It showed the kings how to find “One Baby, who would be Christ!” -
Teacher's Prayer
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLord, Please help me, To strengthen their voices, bodies and minds, -
The Best Poem of 2008
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis poem was nominated by UN as the best poem of 2008, written by an African Kid ...When I grow up, I black, When I go in sun, I black -
Serais - Tu tard, ce soir? Sampam de Lune (2)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMParticulièrement pour l’Eglise vietnamienne, il y avait avant l’âge de Han Mac Tu tant d’hommes qui se servaient de la poésie afin d’apporter aux populations indigènes les Paroles de Dieu, de propager la Foi- Aujourd’hui le langage contemporain se dit “des engagements aux cultures multi-nationales”. -
My Song for Today - St. Therese of the Child Jesus
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMO Divine Pilot! whose hand guides me. I’m soon to see you on the eternal shore. Guide my little boat over the stormy waves in peace. Just for today. -
TO LIVE OF LOVE - St. Therese of Liseux
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe eve His life of love drew near its end, Thus Jesus spoke: "Whoever loveth Me, And keeps My word as Mine own faithful friend,... -
Here Is Vy Da Hamlet by Han Mac Tu
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhy aren't you back to Vy Hamlet, To watch the sun rising over the areca trees? Whose garden is so lush in jade-like green And bamboo leaves cover whose firm square face? -
Poems for fathers
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhen I think about my father, and the years we've had to share I'm thankful just to know that his love is always there. -
All human beings are limbs of each other ...
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAll human beings are limbs of each other, having been created of one essence. -
The Blessed Virgin Mary Compared to a Window
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMBecause my love is simple as a window And knows no shame of original dust, I longed all night, (when I was visible) for dawn my death... -
Super Mom
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMYou're the master of every task. You're a dependable source of comfort; You're my cushion when I fall.
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