In Jainism, those who teach the dharma are known as tirthankaras, or spiritual guides.
For many Westerners, there are two “main”
Eastern religions: Buddhism and Hinduism. The Abrahamic trio of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam are more popular in the West,…
Diwali
Here in the United States, most people associate the festival of lights with Christmas displays throughout November and December, but in India the festival of lights refers to one of the country’s biggest festivals – Diwali. Typically, Diwali falls i…
Fasting
Fasting is when you abstain from food or drink for a period of time. Generally, it is done with a spiritual observance. Practically every religion has a form of fasting. During Lent, Christians fast, giving up meat and fish. Muslims fast during the month of…