I. Overview If the 20th century was generally recognized to be the American century, then the 21st might very well be regarded as the Indian century. After all, following China, India has the largest population in the world. Like China, it too has a large and fast-developing economy, and it is steadily converting these economic […]
Chapter II: Ancient India – Birthplace of Hinduism & Buddhism. 2.1 Pre – History and Vedic India. 2.2 Indian Trade & Maritime Sea Routes 2.3 Indian Society & Religious Teachers( Pre-Buddhist India) 2.4 A Brief Introduction to Hinduism Hinduism and Buddhism There is a nice analogy which was told to me while visiting a Thai […]
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Get startedIslam in Indonesia Modern Indonesia is known for having the largest Muslim population by percentage of any country in the world. Coming to Indonesia in the 13th century A.D., Islam has continued to spread, and approximately 90 % of the current population considers itself to be Muslim.Nevertheless, many forms of Islam practiced there combine animist, […]
It comes as a phenomenon at how Buddhism was driven from the land of its birth place due to Hinduisms ultimate triumph. It is difficult to say what specifically led to Buddhist decline from India; however, it is clear that Hinduism corresponded more elaborately with human needs, and established more direct connections with deities. The […]
Kedarnath Kedarnath is on the bank of the Mandakini River between Gangotri and Badrinath. As the crow flies Kedarnath is only 42km from Badrinath. Over 100,000 pilgrims come here each year. It is believed that Sankaracharya passed away here about 820 AD. Kedareswar Siva is the presiding deity. Behind the Kedarnath temple is an impressive […]
Suicide is the intentional act of taking one’s own life, and unfortunately, is an everyday occurrence in today’s world. In general, suicide is a taboo topic and is often avoided in conversation. However, it is important to recognize the religious implications that arise from suicide and euthanasia. Ancient Indian religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, […]
I watched Around the World in 80 Faiths: India and Nepal . Around the World in 80 Faiths is documentary series by BBC executed by the Church of England Vicar, Pete Own-Jones, who travels far and wide to many continents such as North and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. I live in North […]
Mohandas Gandhi and Malcolm X were both strong activists for social rights. They led in similar yet different fashions. These men both used their beliefs in religion to create change in the world. The well-known Mahatma Gandhi and Malcolm X left behind legacies that still have an impact on the world today. One of the […]
Looking at current events and our history, we can see that many genocides and acts of violence are towards religious groups, we also see that many extreme religious groups are the ones that cause these genocides and acts of violence. Religion, according to many anthropologists, can be described as the relation we have between humanity […]
Introduction Tattoos have existed for decades. A tattoo is a permanent insertion of pigment underneath the skin with the usage of a keen instrument. Humans tattoo their bodies for cosmetic, religious, and sentimental purposes. In modern day, the practice of tattooing is rather safe due to single-use needles and other beneficial factors. Tattoos certainly secure […]
Buddhism will differentiate itself from Hinduism in many aspects. Hinduism believe in Brahman, in the creator God, Buddhism does not believe in a God who created the world as a result Buddhism is a religion of wisdom, enlightenment and compassion. For Buddhism, our highest consciousness is the mind. The mind is the part of being […]
During the 5th century B.C.E, a new way of life developed and flourished in northeastern India, one of the three most major widespread religions. Buddhism was found and created by Siddhartha Gautama, a former Hindu, upon realizing the common struggles and sufferings in life. Also known as Buddha Shakyamuni, or The Buddha, he was born […]
Systems of faith and worship form the major characteristic of religion. However, the religion that this paper tries to explain is one which believes in a supreme being and a power beyond the natural, often referred to as a god in all the religions (Cipriani, 2017). The worshiper is always free to choose the one […]
Food practices varies in Indian culture to its diverse traditions. Hindus, considered as vegetarians, as a common assumption though the fact remains some of them including Brahmins, eat meat. The Vedic texts strongly recommend non-violence against all life forms while it doesn’t explicitly prohibit eating meat. The idea of vegetarians being normal or pure while […]
Hinduism is a religion that consists of thirty-three million gods, both male and female deities are worshipped with equal regard. Hindus worshipping gods and goddesses has always been a real enigma for most people, especially westerners that worship only one God. Hinduism is a model of a religion that stands in sharp opposition to Western […]
Corporal punishment or physical punishment is a punishment intended to cause physical pain on a person. It is most often practiced on minors, especially in home and school settings. Common methods include spanking or paddling.(Wikipedia) Corporal punishment is widely practiced in today’s world and present in every culture. Here, I will be persuading a Hindu […]
When you look at both Christianity and Hinduism there is a lot that becomes clear and helps us better understand why these two different theologies have a lot in common. A significant point of agreement is that both Christians and Hindus share a monotheistic religion. Most importantly, there are many similarities among the birth of […]
Rationale and Preliminary Research The Hindu faith is one of many, such as Buddhism, that acknowledge and worship female deities. The Hindu deities have distinct and complex personalities, yet they are often viewed as aspects of the same Ultimate Reality called Brahman. It has been said that there are more than 330 million deities in […]
There are many different religions that India has to offer but the one that we are going to talk about is Hinduism. Hinduism is considered to be a polytheistic religion, but people of the religion believe in one god that can appear in many different forms. They believe that their religion is a way of […]
Samsara is an endless cycle in a human’s life. Karma, spiritual results of actions, moksha, the liberation, salvation, and goal, reincarnation, the rebirth, and atman, a person’s soul, all connect to explain the cycle of life. Reincarnation is when each soul (atman) passes through the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth repetitively, respectively called transmigration. […]
On a recent trip to Baltimore, technical difficulties with my ticket prevented me from boarding until I was one of the final people waiting to board the Washington D.C. bound Megabus. During my struggle, an Indian man who looked like he was in his late twenties came off of the bus to ask if he […]
When you think about Hinduism, what comes to mind? To begin with, hinduism is one of the oldest religions on the planet. They make up 15 percent of the world’s population, with 93 percent of Hindus in India. There are roughly 24 thousand Hindus in present day Brooklyn and about 2.23 million in the United […]
Hindus say that their faith is timeless and has always existed but researchers believe Hinduism formally started somewhere between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C. in the Indus Valley, near modern-day Pakistan. Hinduism does not have one founder but is instead a combination of various beliefs. Around 1500 B.C., the Indo-Aryan people migrated to the Indus […]
The dictionary defines Hinduism as, a major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from the Vedic region. However, Hinduism as a whole cannot be boiled down to a simple sentence. While it is a religion that over millions of people follow, it also can be considered a lifestyle. Even the roots of Hinduism […]
I recently attended an Indian wedding with my family as my brother’s best friend is of Hinduism religion. The wedding took place at India House Banquets in Schaumburg and was really interesting to compare to the many catholic weddings I have been to. When visiting this area that many Hinduism weddings take place, it was […]
It originated almost four thousand years ago (1500 BC). Hinduism got its name from Aryans, who lived on the eastern bank of river Indus. They introduced the first elaborative concept. Hinduism does not have one single, historical founder or a particular date of origin. As mentioned in ‘The World’s Wisdom’ by Philip Novak, they believe […]
I visited the Hindu temple in The Woodlands, while I was there a festival was going on for the Hindu holiday, Diwali. The outside of the temple was decorated with flags and colorful decorations. When I went in in saw many people dressed in traditional South Asian clothing, such as saris and lungis, but some […]
When I think of Hinduism, my mind automatically thinks of Ghandi. In this case we are not talking about architecture but education expectations of Hinduism in India. Hinduism is a religion that is mostly founded in India and it was established around 1500 BCE. Hindus believe in multiple Gods, particular one prime God, Brahmans. Hindus […]
Hinduism is religion typically practiced in modern Indian society and culture as well as throughout history. Early periods of Hinduism were based on a caste system which was the belief of every person having a purpose. The four stages of life were the following student, householder, retirement, and renunciation. In order to achieve this rebirth […]
Tony Robbins once said that “only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life’s deepest joy: true fulfillment”. True fulfillment is a state of being that everyone craves, something that makes them feel complete and truly at peace. Hinduism, a major religion and the one represented in the Mahabharata, focuses […]
