When people think of religion, they typically think about deities or guidelines on how to pursue a life that aligns with the divine. However, plenty of modern religions also feature an array of creatures, spirits, and monsters that serve an array of purposes. …
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Engaging in daily spiritual rituals can be a helpful way to maintain a positive disposition and feel connected to a force more powerful than yourself. Naturally, it isn’t always easy to remember to follow daily practices. One helpful option to consider is cr…
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In societies heavily influenced by Judaism or Christianity, the concept of a day of rest isn’t strange. Known as the Sabbath or Shabbat, this day or time period is intended for adherents to take a break from work and reserve time for worship and other religi…
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Collective stories can sometimes be hard to recognize because they are presented as irrefutable truths about how the world works. Modern Western societies are largely driven by the belief in infinite growth and accumulation. It’s undeniable that this n…
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Music has been described as a powerful force, capable of connecting people within and across geographic, generational, and cultural boundaries. It exists in various combinations of melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and sounds as forms of expression, celebration, i…
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The transition from childhood to adulthood is what’s known as the coming of age. It is acknowledged in various cultures around the world, although the specific age varies. This transition may be a simple legal matter, or it can be part of a ritual, often ass…
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Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest religions. According to a recent study, roughly 7% of the world’s population identifies as a Buddhist. Despite this, there are many people around the planet who don’t know much about this ancient system of beliefs. T…
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Buddhism is followed by nearly 500 million adherents today.
Followers of Buddhism make up less than 1 percent of modern India’s population. While this belief system spread throughout Asia first and then to the rest of the world through migration and cultural exch…
The Bodhi tree is one of the central symbols of Buddhism.
Symbols play an important part in most of the religions of the world. The Cross of Jesus is associated with Christianity, the Star of David is a symbol of Judaism, and so on. While many people of the Western…
Reincarnation as an idea has been around for thousands upon thousands of years across many belief systems.
Reincarnation is a concept that most people have a vague understanding of. In essence, this is an idea that suggests that all living creatures die and are reb…