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The 8 Most Important Voodoo Gods
By Admin Webmaster 5/9/2022 9:40:59 AMThe loa, or major divine beings of Voodoo, or Vodun, are spirits who serve as intermediaries between man and Bondye, the supreme Voodoo god. The loa, or lwa, appear in different families, including the Ghede, Petro, and Radha.
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Sami People: Religion, Beliefs, and Deities
By Admin Webmaster 4/4/2022 10:16:10 AMThe Sámi people of Norway, Sweden, and Finland have a rich spiritual history that reflects their culture and traditional ways of life. From reindeer herding to animism, the Sámi have found ways to maintain their ancient culture and religious beliefs despite the ever-changing world around them.
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Is Astrology a Pseudoscience?
By Admin Webmaster 3/28/2022 11:13:35 AMIf astrology is not really a science, then is it possible to classify it as a form of pseudoscience? Most skeptics will readily agree with that classification, but only by examining astrology in light of some basic characteristics of science can we decide if such a judgment is warranted.
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Basic Concepts of Wicca
By Admin Webmaster 1/12/2022 9:52:33 AMThere's an old saying that if you ask any ten Wiccans about their spiritual beliefs, you'll get at least fifteen different answers. That's not far from the truth, because with hundreds of thousands of Americans practicing Wicca today (and the actual numbers remain unclear), there are thousands of different Wiccan groups in existence.
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How Many Religions Are There in the World?
By Admin Webmaster 8/9/2021 10:33:12 AMPinpointing precisely how many religions there are in the world today is next to impossible, although some estimate the number exceeds four thousand. The vast majority of those faiths are contained within a handful of major religious groups.
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The Story of Pele, Hawaiian Volcano Goddess
By Admin Webmaster 6/2/2021 8:27:34 AMPele is the goddess of fire, lighting, and volcanoes in Hawaiian indigenous religion. She is sometimes called Madame Pele, Tutu (Grandmother) Pele, or Ka wahine ʻai honua, the earth-eating woman. According to Hawaiian legend, Pele is the creator of the Hawaiian Islands.
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The Basics of Zoroastrianism
By Admin Webmaster 5/5/2021 10:03:10 AMZoroastrianism is arguably the world’s oldest monotheistic religion. It centers on the words of the prophet Zarathushtra, called Zoroaster by the ancient Greeks, and focuses worship upon Ahura Mazda, the Lord of Wisdom.
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Is Scientology a Cult?
By Admin Webmaster 4/23/2021 10:56:59 AMScientology was created in 1952 by the charismatic leader and science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard. It has been designated a religion by the United States and the UK governments for tax purposes. But it has also been called an "anti-constitutional sect" in Germany and a "dangerous cult" in France and in many parts of the United States.
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PCID to participate in the 10th anniversary celebration of the Sikhi Sewa Society
By Admin Webmaster 4/25/2022 10:50:04 AMOn April 2, 2022, the Sikhi Sewa Society in Italy (founded in 2011), an initiative mostly of Sikh youths with the objective of community-building and assisting and accompanying Sikhs with integration into Italy, will commemorate the tenth anniversary of its foundation.
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The Four Laava: the Sikh Wedding Hymns
By Admin Webmaster 4/6/2022 10:27:21 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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Sikhism Gurus and Historical Figures
By Admin Webmaster 3/21/2022 9:02:36 PMA succession of ten gurus developed and established the tenets of Sikhism. The famous people and important leaders of Sikh history include influential women, fearless warriors, and countless brave and heroic martyrs who stood fast for their faith when confronted with infamous tyrannical villains.
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Nishan Sahib Defined: Sikh Flag
By Admin Webmaster 2/7/2022 11:18:53 AMNishan is a word with Arabic roots. In Sikhism, Nishan means flag, insignia, or banner. Sahib is a term of respect meaning Master, or Lord. In Sikhism, the flag is addressed as Nishan Sahib to show respect for the exalted insignia.
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Sikh Prayers, Sacred Scriptures, and Texts
By Admin Webmaster 12/31/2021 9:20:01 AMDiscover Sikhism's many forms of prayer and worship, including daily prayers, meditation, and scriptures. Plus, information on Guru Granth, how Sikhs care for their holy scripture, and how to read a hukam, the divine command of the Guru.
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Do Sikhs Believe in a Bible?
By Admin Webmaster 7/9/2021 10:31:47 AMThe word bible is derived from the Greek word biblia meaning books. The term which originates from Byblos an ancient Phoenician city which traded in papyrus used in producing a paper like substance for writing upon. Scriptures and scrolls were among the earliest of hand written books.
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Mukti Defined: Emancipation and Attainment of Salvation
By Admin Webmaster 4/28/2021 10:16:33 AMMukti is a derivative of the root word Mukt which can mean absolution, deliverance, emaciation, freedom, liberation, pardon, release, or salvation. In Sikhism, mukti generally refers to liberation from the bondage of five influences of ego.
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10 Ways That Sikhism Differs From Hinduism A Comparison of Beliefs, Faith, and Practices
By Admin Webmaster 4/19/2021 10:48:51 AMSikhs are not Hindus. Sikhism rejects many aspects of Hinduism. Sikhism is a distinct religion with a unique scripture, principles, code of conduct, guidelines, initiation ceremony, and appearance developed over three centuries by ten gurus, or spiritual masters.
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Japanese Gods and Goddesses The Main Mythological Tales of Traditional Shinto Religion
By Admin Webmaster 2/21/2022 10:01:27 AMJapanese gods and goddesses are mostly those of the traditional religion of Japan, known as Shinto ("The Way of the Gods"), or kami-no-michi.
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Do Sikhs Believe in the Devil or Demons?
By Admin Webmaster 4/14/2021 11:10:56 AMSikhism does not have a concept of the devil, or Satan as does Christianity, Islam, or Judaism. Sikhs believe that demons or devils are entities, or spirits which are driven solely by ego.
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Yoruba Religion: History and Beliefs
By Admin Webmaster 3/31/2021 9:43:37 AMThe Yorùbá people, who inhabit a significant part of Western Africa, including Nigeria, have been practicing their unique set of religious customs for centuries. Yoruba religion is a blend of indigenous beliefs, myths and legends, proverbs, and songs, all influenced by the cultural and social contexts of the western portion of Africa.
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Engimono: Definition, Origins, Significance
By Admin Webmaster 3/15/2021 10:52:40 AMEngimono are traditional Japanese lucky charms, often decorated with bright colors and designs, that signify different kinds of luck (e.g. marriage and love, fertility, success). The practice of keeping engimono comes from Japanese folklore, though it also has strong roots in both Buddhist and Shinto culture and religious history.
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Glossary of Shinto: Definitions, Beliefs, and Practices
By Admin Webmaster 3/8/2021 9:51:12 AMSince Shinto has no founder or central creationist figure, but rather is an ancient set of beliefs that was formally incorporated into Japanese society with the influx of Confucianism and Buddhism, understanding the complex web of tradition, ritual, prayer, kami, and jinja can be daunting. This glossary provides you with a general overview of Shinto definitions, key terms, names, and figures that repeatedly appear across the study of Shinto.
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Understanding Kami, the Shinto Spirits or Gods
By Admin Webmaster 3/1/2021 9:47:29 AMThe spirits or gods of Shinto are known as kami. Yet, calling these entities 'gods' is not quite correct because kami actually includes a wide expanse of supernatural beings or forces. Kami takes on many meanings depending on the context and it doesn't just refer to the Western concept of God or gods, either.
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Japanese Mythology: Izanami and Izanagi
By Admin Webmaster 2/24/2021 9:51:28 AMEvery Japanese emperor and empress in the long line of familial succession can trace their ancestry and divine right to rule directly to the deities that, according to Japanese mythology, formed the islands of Japan from the murky darkness of the earth below the heavens.
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Shinto Worship: Traditions and Practices
By Admin Webmaster 2/1/2021 11:14:29 AMShinto (meaning the way of the gods) is the oldest indigenous system of belief in Japanese history. Its beliefs and rituals are practiced by more than 112 million people.
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The theme of the Colloquium was “Christian and Taoist Ethics in Dialogue.”
By Admin Webmaster 4/25/2022 10:15:12 AMThe Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID), the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore, and the Taoist Federation of Singapore (TFS) jointly organized the Second Christian-Taoist Colloquium.
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The Meaning of Wuji (Wu Chi), the Un-manifest Aspect of the Tao
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2022 9:02:47 AMThe Chinese word Wuji (pinyin) or Wu Chi (Wade-Giles) refers to the unmanifest aspect of Tao: Tao-in-stillness, in other words. Wuji is the undifferentiated timelessness which, in the Taijitu Shuo (a traditional Taoist diagram) is represented by an empty circle.
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Acupressure of Hui Yin Point
By Admin Webmaster 2/16/2022 10:26:23 AMAt the very root of the torso, at the center of the pelvic floor, a half-inch in front of the anus, lies Hui Yin, the first point on the Ren Mai (aka Conception Vessel). The English translation of Hui Yin is “Meeting Of Yin” or “Convergence Of Yin.” The point is also occasionally rendered as “Seabed.”
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The Shamanic Origins of Taoism. The Historical Origins Of Taoism In China
By Admin Webmaster 1/26/2022 10:38:39 AMThe beginnings of recorded historical China lie some 5,000 years ago when a tribal people settled along the banks of the Yellow River -- its source high on the Tibetan plateau, its mouth at the Yellow Sea.
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Tao Te Ching - Verse 42
By Admin Webmaster 1/14/2022 10:57:15 AMTao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, The Two gives birth to Three, The Three gives birth to all universal things.
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Taoist Immortal Lu Dongbin (Lu Tung Pin): An Introduction
By Admin Webmaster 5/12/2021 11:01:35 AMThe most well-known of the Eight Immortals—and sometimes portrayed as their leader - is Lu Dongbin (also spelled Lu Tung-Pin), who is considered, in various contexts, as the patron of jugglers, magicians, barbers, and neidan: a true Renaissance man! What we know of his historical life was that he was a Tang dynasty scholar and poet.
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An Insider's Look at Taoist Cosmology
By Admin Webmaster 5/10/2021 9:25:59 AMEvery spiritual tradition has a defined (or implied) cosmology: a story about the origin of the universe--about how the world as we perceive it comes into existence.
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The Eight Immortals Of Taoism
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2021 10:52:16 AMFor devout believers, a central tenet of the ancient Chinese practice of Taoism is the belief that adhering to certain beliefs and practices can lead to very long life, even immortality.
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Overview of Internal Alchemy in Taoism
By Admin Webmaster 4/5/2021 11:15:53 AMnner Alchemy or Neidan, a term often used synonymously with Qigong, is the Taoist art and science of gathering, storing, and circulating the energies of the human body.
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Daoism in China Schools, Main Tenets, and the History of Practicing "The Tao"
By Admin Webmaster 3/24/2021 9:51:57 AMDaoism or 道教 (dào jiào) is one of the major religions indigenous to China. The core of Daoism is in learning and practicing “The Way” (Dao) which is the ultimate truth to the universe.
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What Does the Yin-Yang Symbol Mean?
By Admin Webmaster 3/17/2021 9:13:24 AMThe most well-known of Taoist visual symbols is the Yin-Yang, also known as the Taiji symbol. The image consists of a circle divided into two teardrop-shaped halves—one white and the other black. Within each half is contained a smaller circle of the opposite color.
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The Taoist Five Elements
By Admin Webmaster 3/12/2021 8:59:32 AMAccording to Taoist cosmology, Yin-Qi and Yang-Qi – the primordial feminine and masculine energies – produce what are known as the “Five Elements.” The Five Elements, in turn, give birth to the “ten-thousand things,” i.e. all of manifest existence. The Five Elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.
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The Three Purities of Taoism
By Admin Webmaster 2/26/2021 9:20:16 AMThe Three Purities, or the Three Pure Ones, are the highest deities in the Taoist pantheon. They function, for Taoism, in a similar way to the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) of Christianity, or the Trikaya (Dharmakaya, Samboghakaya, and Nirmanakaya) of Buddhism. They represent three aspects of the divinity inherent in all living beings.
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Laozi, the Founder of Taoism
By Admin Webmaster 2/26/2021 9:06:35 AMLaozi, also known as Lao Tzu, is a Chinese legendary and historical figure who is considered to be the founder of Taoism. The Tao Te Ching, Taoism’s most sacred text, is believed to have been written by Laozi.
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Gender and Taoism
By Admin Webmaster 2/24/2021 10:30:03 AMAccording to Taoist practice, at the deepest level of our being—in our spiritual essence—we are neither man nor woman. Learn how this concept applies throughout Taoism, including its history, scriptures, ceremonies, and tradition.
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The Shamanic Origins of Taoism. The Historical Origins Of Taoism In China
By Admin Webmaster 2/22/2021 10:14:16 AMThe Historical Origins Of Taoism In China
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About the Tao Te Ching
By Admin Webmaster 10/9/2020 10:27:51 AM“Tao Te Ching” is the Wade-Giles romanization of the original Chinese title. Depending on the specific set of rules one follows, it can also be written like “Tao-te Ching” — with the hyphen and the second character in lowercase.
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Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained
By Admin Webmaster 10/9/2020 10:11:47 AMOriginally written by a sage named Lao Tzu over 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching is one of the most succinct—and yet the most profound—spiritual texts ever written.
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Taoism – a part of the Three Religions of Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/10/2017 9:43:53 PMTam Giao, which includes Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, plays the key role in Vietnamese religion. “Tao” means “path” or “way” that turns Taoists’ thoughts to health, longevity, immortality and spontaneity.
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Taoism 101: Introduction to the Tao
By Admin Webmaster 3/8/2016 10:11:33 AMTaoism teaches a person to follow their breath, to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. So here is the modern practical guide to living as a Taoist!
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A Short History of Daoism
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDaoism is an organised religious tradition that has been continuously developing and transforming itself through China, Korea and Japan for some two thousand years. Now it has spread around the globe from Sydney to Toronto and includes among its followers people from a whole range of ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. -
The Value of the Tao
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhat makes the Tao so special? Authentic traditions of the Tao emphasize practical teachings that anyone can follow, so we cannot stop at simplistic slogans like “the Tao is priceless.” We also cannot avoid answering the question with glib statements like “the specialness of the Tao cannot be expressed with words.”
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Le "Minh Ly"
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDepuis 1922, l'Être Suprême a guidé ces débutants dans la voie spirituelle. A ces premiers jours, les fondateurs du « Minh Ly » comprenaient 6 personnes: Nguyên Van Miêt (Minh Thiên), Nguyên Van Xung (Minh Giao), Lê Van Ngoc (Minh Truyên), Vo Van Thanh (My Truc), Nguyên Van Dê (Minh dao), Âu Kiêt Lâm (Âu Minh Chanh).
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What or Who Is a Cantor?
By Admin Webmaster 5/18/2022 10:10:18 AMAlthough most well-known around the Jewish High Holidays, the cantor in Judaism is often present throughout the year in the synagogue.
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What is the Shema?
By Admin Webmaster 5/2/2022 9:56:38 AMOne of the most well-known prayers in Judaism is the shema, a blessing that finds its place throughout the daily prayer service and well into the evening hours at bedtime.
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Rosh Hashanah Prayers and Torah Readings Prayer Services for the Jewish New Year
By Admin Webmaster 2/14/2022 10:51:44 AMThe machzor is the special prayer book used on Rosh Hashanah to lead worshippers through the special Rosh Hashanah prayer service. The main themes of the prayer service are repentance by man and judgment by God, Our King.
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The Western Wall: A Quick History
By Admin Webmaster 1/21/2022 9:29:02 AMThe First Temple was destroyed in 586 BCE, and the Second Temple was finalized in 516 BCE. It wasn't until King Herod decided in the 1st century BCE to expand the Temple Mount that the Western Wall, also called the Kotel, was built.
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Blessing the Children on Shabbat
By Admin Webmaster 3/26/2021 8:09:46 AMEvery week as the sun sets on Friday evening the Jewish holiday of Shabbat begins. This day of rest lasts until Havdalah is said as the sun sets on Saturday and is dedicated to family, community and spiritual renewal.
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What Is the Star of David in Judaism? The Significance of the Six-Pointed Star
By Admin Webmaster 3/22/2021 9:47:39 AMThe Star of David is a six-pointed star made up of two equilateral triangles superimposed over each other. It also is known as a hexagram. In Hebrew, it is called the magen David (מָגֵן דָּוִד), which means the "shield of David."
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Does Judaism Believe in an Afterlife?
By Admin Webmaster 3/5/2021 10:05:21 AMMany faiths have definitive teachings about the afterlife. But in answer to the question "What happens after we die?" the Torah, the most important religious text for Jews, is surprisingly silent. Nowhere does it discuss the afterlife in detail.
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What Does It Mean For Jews to Be the Chosen People?
By Admin Webmaster 2/22/2021 10:29:56 AMAccording to Jewish belief, Jews are the Chosen People because they were chosen to make the idea of one God known to the world.
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Pope and Rome Rabbi exchange greetings
By Admin Webmaster 4/8/2020 11:13:34 AMPope Francis and the Chief Rabbi of Rome have exchanged greetings on the occasion of the Jewish feast of Pesach, or Passover, that starts on the evening of Wednesday and continues till the evening of April 16, this year.
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History of Iraqi Jews is warning to Christians
By Admin Webmaster 4/7/2016 11:12:33 AMJews accounted for one-third of Baghdad’s population by the time of the first world war. Now the community is all but extinct...
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“There is no despair in the world at all!”
By Admin Webmaster 4/7/2016 11:09:41 AM“There is no despair in the world at all!” Every month, the Nation of Israel sanctifies the moon. This means that at least once a month, we form a deep bond with our Father in Heaven, the King of Kings.
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ROSH HASHANAH 2014
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMRosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, falls on the Hebrew calendar dates of 1 and 2 Tishrei. Here are the coinciding secular dates for the upcoming years -
Rosh Hashana, la nouvelle année juive
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLes 5 et 6 septembre, les Juifs ont célébré Rosh Hashana, soit le début de la 5774e année selon le calendrier hébreu. -
The 8 most important things to know about Rosh HaShanah
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMRosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Ten Days of Awe, during which Jews reflect upon their actions over the past year and seek forgiveness for their transgressions in hopes of influencing God's final judgment. -
Fête de Roch hachana / Rosh Hashana (Judaisme)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AML'expression Roch hachana signifie "tête de l'année", 1er jour de l'an, C'est le 1er Tichri. Rosh-Hashana est le Nouvel An Juif. Bien que selon la Torah, l'année commence en Nissan (le mois de Pessah, la tradition a fixé ce jour comme le premier de la nouvelle année. -
Art not for art's sake, but to the glory of God
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe aesthetic sense in Judaism reflects a healthy skepticism about appearances, even while it advocates beauty and purity.
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The Mysticism of Rabindranath Tagore
By Admin Webmaster 4/27/2022 8:38:59 AMRabindranath Tagore (May 7, 1861 - August 7, 1941) the bard of Bengal immaculately brought out the essence of Eastern spirituality in his poetry like no other poet.
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Seven Dimensions of the Mind
By Admin Webmaster 4/20/2022 8:23:41 AMSatguru sivaya subramuniyaswami’s framework of seven dimensions of the mind divides consciousness into seven categories that range from gross to extremely subtle.
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Manasa Is the Snake Goddess in Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 4/18/2022 8:37:49 AMMa Manasa Devi, the snake goddess, is worshiped by Hindus, mainly for the prevention and cure of snakebites and infectious diseases like smallpox and chicken pox as well as for prosperity and fertility. She stands for both 'destruction' and 'regeneration', almost akin to a snake shedding its skin and being reborn.
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Tolerance: A Hindu Viewpoint
By Admin Webmaster 4/13/2022 10:19:37 AMIn a world mired in stubborn opinion, bigotry and callousness, it is important to reflect on ideals that can be an antidote.
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Lakshmi: The Hindu Goddess of Wealth and Beauty
By Admin Webmaster 3/30/2022 11:02:23 AMFor Hindus, the goddess Lakshmi symbolizes good luck. The word Lakshmi is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksya, meaning "aim" or "goal," and in the Hindu faith, she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity of all forms, both material and spiritual.
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The Hindu Mahalaya Celebration An Invocation of Durga the Mother Goddess
By Admin Webmaster 2/28/2022 9:41:29 AMCome autumn and Hindus all over the world get infused with festive fervor. For Bengalis, Mahalaya is the signal to make final preparations for their greatest festival called Durga Puja.
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The 10 Yamas & Niyamas of Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 2/28/2022 9:35:18 AMWhat does living virtuously mean to Hindus? It is following the natural and essential guidelines of dharma and the 10 yamas and 10 niyamas - ancient scriptural injunctions for all aspects of human thought, attitude and behavior. These do's and don'ts are a common-sense code recorded in the Upanishads, in the final section of the 6000-to 8000-year-old Vedas.
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Nine Beliefs of Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 1/17/2022 9:12:21 AMOur beliefs determine our thoughts and attitudes about life, which in turn direct our actions. By our actions, we create our destiny. Beliefs about sacred matters–God, soul and cosmos–are essential to one’s approach to life.
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Hinduism: An Overview
By Admin Webmaster 1/12/2022 8:34:12 AMHinduism, also known as the Sanatana Dharma, or “Eternal Way,” is our planet’s original and oldest living religion, with over one billion adherents.
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Karnataka To Bring Law To Free Temples From State Control Soon
By Admin Webmaster 1/3/2022 10:15:28 AMINDIA, December 30, 2021 (Republic World): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday revealed that his government was considering a bill to free Hindu temples and religious institutions from state control.
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Lord Kartikeya The Hindu God known variously as Murugan, Subramaniam, Sanmukha or Skanda
By Admin Webmaster 12/29/2021 10:01:59 AMKartikeya, the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati or Shakti, is known by many names Subramaniam, Sanmukha, Shadanana, Skanda and Guha. In the southern states of India, Kartikeya is a popular deity and is better known as Murugan.
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Raising Children As Good Hindus (Part. 1)
By Admin Webmaster 5/19/2021 9:48:52 AMMany Hindu families visiting our Hawaii monastery, particularly those with young children, ask if I have any advice for them. I usually respond with one or two strategic suggestions. I always stress the importance of presenting Hinduism to their children in a practical way so that it influences each child’s life for the better.
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108 Names of the Goddess Durga
By Admin Webmaster 5/14/2021 10:43:47 AMGoddess Durga is the mother of the universe according to Hindu belief. There are many incarnations of Durga: Kali, Bhagvati, Bhavani, Ambika, Lalita, Gauri, Kandalini, Java, Rajeswari, et al. Her nine appellations are Skondamata, Kusumanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri, Brahmacharini, Maha Gauri, Katyayani, Chandraghanta, and Siddhidatri.
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The Mysticism of Rabindranath Tagore
By Admin Webmaster 5/3/2021 9:59:18 AMRabindranath Tagore (May 7, 1861 - August 7, 1941) the bard of Bengal immaculately brought out the essence of Eastern spirituality in his poetry like no other poet.
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Hindu Gods and Goddesses
By Admin Webmaster 4/16/2021 9:50:57 AMHinduism, the world's third largest religion, is often considered a polytheistic faith, as the religion does not advocate the worship of one particular deity. However, the Hindu belief system includes a complex structure of deities that is not easily categorized.
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Insight: Raising Children As Good Hindus
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2021 9:01:06 AMMany Hindu families visiting our Hawaii monastery, particularly those with young children, ask if I have any advice for them. I usually respond with one or two strategic suggestions.
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The Goddess Durga: The Mother of the Hindu Universe
By Admin Webmaster 4/9/2021 10:31:01 AMIn Hinduism, the goddess Durga, also known as Shakti or Devi, is the protective mother of the universe.
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Hindu Gods and Goddesses
By Admin Webmaster 3/26/2021 8:42:09 AMHinduism, the world's third largest religion, is often considered a polytheistic faith, as the religion does not advocate the worship of one particular deity. However, the Hindu belief system includes a complex structure of deities that is not easily categorized.
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Hindu Rites and Rituals The Ceremonies of Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 3/24/2021 10:35:49 AMThe ritual world of Hinduism, manifestations of which differ greatly among regions, villages, and individuals, offers a number of common features that link all Hindus into a greater Indian religious system and influence other religions as well.
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Navaratri: Nine Divine Nights of Fast & Prayer
By Admin Webmaster 3/24/2021 8:59:50 AM"Nava-ratri" literally means "nine nights." This festival is observed twice a year, once in the beginning of summer and again at the onset of winter.
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Gandhi Quotes About God and Religion
By Admin Webmaster 3/10/2021 9:53:20 AMMohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 to 1948), India’s “Father of the Nation,” spearheaded the country’s Freedom Movement for Independence from British Rule. He is known for his famous words of wisdom on God, life, and religion.
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The 4 Stages of Life in Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 3/8/2021 9:22:19 AMIn Hinduism, human life is believed to comprise four stages. These are called "ashramas" and every person should ideally go through each of these stages.
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10 of the Most Important Hindu Gods
By Admin Webmaster 3/5/2021 11:00:09 AMFor Hindus, there is a single, universal god known as the Supreme Being or Brahman. Hinduism also has numerous gods and goddesses, known as deva and devi, who represent one or more of Brahman's aspects.
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What Does Brahman Mean in the Hindu Religion? A Unique Concept of the Absolute
By Admin Webmaster 3/3/2021 9:16:29 AMLet us look at what Hinduism holds to be the Absolute. The ultimate goal and Absolute of Hinduism are "Brahman" in Sanskrit. The word comes from the Sanskrit verb root brh, meaning "to grow". Etymologically, the term means "that which grows" (brhati) and "which causes to grow" (brhmayati).
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The Origins of Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 2/24/2021 9:38:23 AMThe term Hinduism as a religious label refers to the indigenous religious philosophy of the peoples living in modern day India and the rest of the Indian subcontinent. It is a synthesis of many spiritual traditions of the region and does not have a clearly defined set of beliefs in the same way that other religions do.
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Publisher's Desk - Should Parents Teach Their Kids Religion?
By Admin Webmaster 2/19/2021 10:31:13 AMIn a globalized world, people are questioning the need to pass their faith on to the next generation. Let’s talk about that.
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Hinduism has never opposed the idea of disbelief, but its profound understandings of God make atheism more difficult
By Admin Webmaster 2/8/2021 8:46:50 AMIn many of my talks over the years, I have spoken about the idea of the secularizing influence of modern universities on our Hindu youth. Surprisingly, almost none of the parents and teachers present have heard of this erosive phenomenon.
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Christian Missionaries Allot $175 million for Conversions
By Admin Webmaster 2/5/2021 9:18:42 AMINDIA, January 25, 2021 (Mission Kaali): The "International Mission Board" (IMB) wants to bring Jesus to every tribe, nation, people and language. The excuse they give is "God has given His vision to the Church." IMB wants to carry out this "Great Commission" to make disciples of all nations.
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Finding Peace and Contentment Worried? Burdened? Frustrated? Here are some amazingly effective techniques that can bring shanti into your life
By Admin Webmaster 2/1/2021 9:30:08 AMWorried? Burdened? Frustrated? Here are some amazingly effective techniques that can bring shanti into your life
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The Life and Philosophies of Confucius
By Admin Webmaster 3/1/2021 10:32:06 AMConfucius (551-479 B.C.), the founder of the philosophy known as Confucianism, was a Chinese sage and teacher who spent his life concerned with practical moral values.
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Confucianism in Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/10/2017 8:21:36 PMThe profound impact of Confucianism remains strong in Vietnam. Social order is defined by its principles, and the rituals or deference and obedience are still observed.
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The Ethics of Confucius - Chapter 2 (part 3)- Self-Control
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM"A flaw in a mace of white jade may be ground away, but a word spoken amiss cannot be mended." This is expatiated upon by the sage as follows: "Hear much and put aside the points of which you are in doubt, while you speak cautiously at the same time of... -
The Ethics of Confucius - Chapter 2 (part 2): Fortitude
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHere are yet other words of penetrating wisdom concerning the advantages of this perfect poise and calm: "He who does not anticipate attempts to deceive him nor think beforehand of his not being believed, and yet apprehends these things readily when they occur, is he not a man of superior... -
The Ethics of Confucius - Chapter 2 (part 1): Self-development
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMConfucius puts it: "If the will be set on virtue,there will be no practice of wickedness." (Analects, bk. iv., c. iv.) True; for when the will rests upon set purpose, based upon purified desire, born of knowledge and discriminating investigation of phenomena, nothing can... -
The Ethics of Confucius - Chapter 1 (part 7) - Rectified Purpose
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM"Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished." (Analects, bk. xiii., c. xvii.) -
The Ethics of Confucius - Chapter 1 (part 6)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM"Their thoughts being sincere, their purposes were rectified." In this age, when comfort is the sole god of the many, who also deem themselves good and virtuous and even superior, surely these truths need to be held before ... -
The Ethics of Confucius - Chapter 1 (part 5)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIt is characteristic of Confucius that, where he did not know, he did not affirm. His saying, "When you do not know a thing, to acknowledge that you do not know it, is knowledge " -
The Ethics of Confucius: Chapter 1 (part 4)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM"Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilous." (Analects, bk. ii., c. xv.) -
The Ethics of Confucius: Chapter 1 (part 3)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM."When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to acknowledge that you do not know it—this is knowledge." -
The Ethics of Confucius - Chapter 1 (part 2): The Art of Living
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM" The practice of right-living is deemed the highest, the practice of any other art lower. Complete virtue takes first place; the doing of anything else whatsoever is subordinate." -
The Ethics of Confucius: Chapter I (part 1)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe central idea of Confucius is that every normal human being cherishes the aspiration to become a superior man—superior to his fellows, if possible, but surely superior to his own past and present self. This does not more than hint at perfection as a goal; and it is said of him that one of the subjects concerning which the Master rarely spoke, was "perfect virtue." -
Understanding Ceremony and Ritual in Confucianism
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCeremony and ritual are concepts in Confucianism that are at the center of any discussion of its moral code. The columnist in the Cultural of Life column in the Peace Weekly introduces us to the Confucian view of life. The aspect of ritual or ceremony so intimately connected with Confucianism has a relationship with society that we may tend to disregard and see only ceremony and ritual. -
Confucianism in Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe influence of Confucianism on Vietnam was tenacious because it was rooted in the country's educational system until the 20th century. (Education consisted of a study of the Confucian classics and ethics.) -
What is Confucianism?
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMConfucianism, the philosophical system founded on the teaching of Confucius (551–479 B.C.), dominated the sociopolitical life of China for most of that country's history and largely influenced the cultures of Korea, Japan, and Indochina.
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