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It’s the image you have in your mind of the colonial Indian soldier: long beard, fierce eyes, burly build, turban piled high on the head, sword at the ready. Sikhs were recruited by the British for their fighting prowess, a skill honed over centuries of defending their faith. In Sikhism, Hew McLeod, one of the world’s authorities on Sikh religion and society, covers the universe of Sikhism, from origins to present, sacred texts to prohibitions and customs (more…)
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This poster says at the top “Instructions for Life” and a list of 19 such instructions. These include “When you lose, don’t lose the lesson” and “Judge your succes by what you had to give up in order to get it.” At the bottom it says “Dalai Lama”. This poster measures approx. 24″ X 36″ In Tibetan Buddhism, the successive Dalai Lamas form a lineage of allegedly reborn magistrates which traces back to 1391. Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama to be one of (more…)
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Find out about customs, history, and Islamic law From faith, prayer, and fasting to charity and pilgrimage, understand Muslim life You dont have to be Muslim to understand Islam. This friendly guide introduces you to the origins and practices of Islam, including the Five Pillars and life-cycle rituals. Youll discover the significance of Muhammad and the Quran and meet the various Islamic sects. Youll also see how Islam has adapted over time a (more…)
