1. Mysticism In World Religions: Frames Version Explores the mystical literature of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism .Category Society Religion and Spirituality Mysticism......If you don't have frames You can still explore thenonframes version of Mysticism in world religions. http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/

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2. World Religions Brief descriptions of several world religions, and a large collection of links to religious texts and to other religion and mythology websites. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1699/

World Religions Religion, History and Literature Religion is more than just a belief in a deity. Religion is philosophy and a way of life. It can define who you are, how you view the world around you and how you interact within it. There are as many different types of religion as there are different types of people. Some religions and beliefs you may know about, some may seem strange and some you've probably never heard of before. Hopefully the information provided on this page will help some people understand the beliefs of others and clear up misunderstandings that may have gone on for generations. You'll discover that people have more in common than you'd think. I've written descriptions of some world religions to give a basic definition of some of the belief systems. The following links represent a small fraction of the world's religions, so enter with an open mind and explore. Someone asked Master Yangqi, "When the founder of Zen came from India to China, he sat facing a wall for nine years-what does this mean?" Yangqi said, "As an Indian, he couldn't speak Chinese." Descriptions of some World Religions I wrote some of these papers many years ago in an Intro to Religion class, they were written as summaries of a chapter in "The World's Religions" by Huston Smith. Others were collected from other sources. If something is copywrited please let me know! Many thanks to Dr. Tony D'Souza for putting up with me in his class.

3. Welcome To World Religions Index Testimonies of conversion from various religions to Christianity, recommended links, and tables and Category Society Religion and Spirituality Examining Other Beliefs...... Personal stories from people who have experienced a wide variety of world religionsand religious philosophies. ARTICLES, (c) 1997-1998 world religions Index. http://wri.leaderu.com/

Equipping Christians to Understand Other World Faiths and Religious Philosophies Personal stories from people who have experienced a wide variety of world religions and religious philosophies. Articles and comparison studies discussing the major world religions their various views on God, salvation and the afterlife. A table that will take you to data on Christianity, Christian Science, Spiritualism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Eastern Mysticism, The Way International, Unity, and the Unification Church. A table that will take you to data on Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Primitive Religion. Our recommended links for other sites that deal with world religions, cults and religious philosophies. Home Personal Pages Articles Table 1 ... Other Sites (c) 1997-1998 World Religions Index . All rights reserved. This site is part of the Telling the Truth Project. ca

4. Adherents.com: Religion Statistics Geography, Church Statistics Find statistics for over 1 000 different faith groups. Includes details on the religious practices of various religions, such as Catholicism. Major Branches of Major world religions. World's Largest Churches (Religious Bodies) http://www.adherents.com/

A B C D ... Z Adherents.com - Religion Statistics - Church Statistics Adherents.com is a growing collection of over 41,000 adherent statistics and religious geography citations references to published membership/adherent statistics and congregation statistics for over 4,200 religions , churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, movements, ultimate concerns, etc. Basically, researchers can use this site to answer such questions as "How many Quakers live in Indiana?" "What are the major religions of Nigeria?" , or "What percentage of the world is Buddhist?" We present data from both primary research sources such as government census reports, statistical sampling surveys and organizational reporting, as well as citations from secondary literature which mention adherent statistics. Adherents.com is an Internet initiative and is not affiliated with any religious, political, educational, or commercial organization. Adherents.com is the 2nd most frequently visited general religion site on the Internet. Religion by Location Index * Religion by Name Index * Questions? Try our

5. RELIGIONS, FAITH GROUPS & ETHICAL SYSTEMS s of religions and ethical systems "World" Religions. There are many, long established, major world religions, each with over three million followers....... http://www.religioustolerance.org/var_rel.htm

RELIGIONS, FAITH GROUPS, ETHICAL SYSTEMS, etc. Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. Introductory thoughts: What is religion? There are many definitions for the term "religion" in common usage. On this web site, we define it very broadly, in order to include the greatest number of belief systems: "Religion is any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, and a philosophy of life." Thus we include here all of the great monotheistic religions, Eastern religions; Neopagan religions; a wide range of other faith groups, spiritual paths, and ethical systems; and beliefs about the existence of God(s) and Goddess(es). We recognize that most people define " religion " in a much more exclusive manner. Christianity There are many definitions for this term as well . Again, we use an inclusive definition: " An individual or group is Christian if they sincerely, thoughtfully and devoutly believe that they are Christian ." This generates a lot of angry Emails from some visitors to this site who are insistent on excluding some denominations as sub-Christian, quasi-Christian or non-Christian.

6. World Religions: Comparative Analysis Investigates whether world religions are complementary and equally true, especially focusing on compariso Category Society Religion and Spirituality Examining Other Beliefs......The goal of this comparative religion site is to investigate whether or not worldreligions are complementary and equally true. OF THE MAJOR world religions. http://www.comparativereligion.com/

Last modified February 1, 2003 Search this site: powered by FreeFind options A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE by Ernest Valea The goal of this site is to investigate whether or not there is sufficient evidence to prove that world religions are complementary and equally true, according to the model inspired by an old Indian tale - that of the blind men who tried to describe an elephant. It is said that once upon a time a king gathered a few men who were born blind. They were asked to describe an elephant, but each one was presented with only a certain part of it. To one was presented the head of the elephant, to another the trunk, to another its ears, to another the leg, the body, the tail, tuft of the tail, etc. The one who was presented with the head said: "The elephant is like a pot!" The one who was presented the trunk answered, "The elephant is like a hose". The one who touched only the ears thought that the elephant was a fan, the others said that it was a pillar, a wall, a rope, a brush, etc. Then they quarreled among themselves, each thinking that he was the only one right and the others were wrong. The obvious truth is that the elephant is a unity of many parts, a unity that they could not grasp in their ignorance. According to the pattern suggested by this tale, it is often said that world religions form a unity, and only this unity provides the right perspective on ultimate truth.

7. Religion Refdesk.com The World's Religions increase your understanding by reading and hearing about different religions from around the world. http://www.refdesk.com/factrel.html

Search Net Facts Subject Index Facts Encyclopedia Newspapers USA/World ... HOME Search the Web Search Tips Help Support Refdesk MY FACTS PAGE WORLD RELIGION RESOURCES WORLD RELIGION RESOURCES A Baha'i Faith Page About Islam and Muslims Adherents.com - Site is a collection of over 41,000 adherent statistics and religious geography citations - references to published membership/adherent statistics and congregation statistics for over 4,200 religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, movements, ultimate concerns, etc. Agape Europe Online Aish HaTorah - Window on the Wall All About Mormons All-in-One Biblical Resources Search ... Allfaiths Press - Collection of links for the world's religions, including alternative faiths Al-Islam - effort by a group of Muslims to digitise important Islamic resources and make them available to the masses through the Internet. alt.religion.buddhism.tibetan alt.hindu alt.religion.mormon alt.sufi ... Baha'i World, The - the official international presence of the Baha'i Faith on the web Beliefnet.com

8. Religions & Scriptures world religions and Scriptures. rather than institutional dimensions of the world's major religions, Smith devotes special attention to Zen and http://www.wam.umd.edu/~stwright/rel

Scriptures Hinduism Judaism Zoroastrianism Jainism ... Bhagavad-gita (Prabhupada) online Bhagavad-gita hardcover paperback Judaism Tanach (online) Tanach hardcover Zoroastrianism Zend Avesta (online) Avesta hardcover Jainism Jain texts (online) Shintoism (online) Kojiki hardcover paperback Nihongi paperback Buddhism Tripitaka (in Pali) online Dhammapada hardcover paperback Taoism Tao Te Ching (online) Tao Te Ching hardcover paperback Confucianism The Analects online Analects hardcover paperback Christianity The Bible (Revised Standard) online Bible NRSV hardcover NRSV paperback mult. tr. hardcover Islam ... The Holy Qur'an (online) Holy Qur'an hardcover paperback Sikhism Adi Granth (online) Adi Granth hardcover Bahai Faith Kitab-i-Aqdas (online) Kitab-i-Aqdas paperback Unitarianism UUA Principles (online) Multi-faith World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts (online) World Scripture paperback Books General The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions by Huston Smith Book Description: Emphasizing the inner rather than institutional dimensions of [the world's major] religions, Smith devotes special attention to Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, Sufism, and the teachings of Jesus. He convincingly conveys the unique appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the human heart and imagination. Every Day God: Messages from the Divine by David Hose and Takeko Hose Synopsis: When Takeko Hose was shot and paralyzed from the knees down, she and her husband, David, turned to prayer more fervently than ever. They received all they'd hoped for and more. Every Day God recounts the dialogues Takeko and David have engaged in with God for eight years. To them, God is akin to a warm and caring parent eager to nurture and love every child unconditionally. Moreover, with the right seeking, each person can access this divine source at the core of his or her being.

9. Welcome To The Internet Sacred Text Archive Archive of primary texts relating to all major world religions and many other spiritual practices, Category Society Religion and Spirituality Religious Texts...... The Internet Sacred Text Archive Open Source for the Human Soul WorldReligions Traditions Mysteries What's New? (Updated 3/20/2003 http://www.sacred-texts.com/

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10. Definitions Of Religious Terms Alphabetized and crosslinked collection of definitions taken from the Oxford Dictionary of world religions and the Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of world religions. http://www.bloomington.in.us/~okolicko/definitions.html

Alphabetized As a service to you, my visitors, I'm providing definitions of some terms used in these pages, for the sake of clarity. Religious terms will be taken from the Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (Many of the entries in the Oxford dictionary provide a reading list of books devoted to that term). Also, the 1999 edition of Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of World Religions. This note will appear after definitions from the (M-W EWR) . Links are provided to this page whenever a defined term is used in the text. There's a note to this effect on the index page. Wherever you see an asterisk immediately before a term, it means that the term is also included in this list of words. There are many terms here that do not appear in my journals, which are provided for comparative reasons. Sacred texts refered to here are collected on their own page. This collection of terms and people includes personages throughout history and the world in my lifetime that have influenced or impacted me. I would not be what I have become in my fifty-some years were it not for the beliefs and practices of those varied and sundry people I have met. I hope you find this service informative and useful. The buttons below take you to that letter in the listings. *Agni from Sanskrit , 'fire' cf. Latin, ignis

11. Mysticism In World Religions the site in their own special way, and I'd like to acknowledge theirefforts. Quotations from world religions organized by topic. http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/F_start.html

Mysticism is concerned with the nature of reality, the individual's struggle to attain a clear vision of reality, and the transformation of consciousness that accompanies such vision. This site explores the mystical traditions of six religions by comparing and contrasting quotations drawn from their respective literatures. These quotations have been organized by topic as seen below . Because I didn't want to bias the presentation by using terminology unique to a particular religion, I have tried to come up with broad, descriptive names for the topics. Preview the site Since this site consists of hundreds of web pages, I've also developed a single page called The Short List which includes an illustrative quotation for each topic presented here. Looking over this page will give you a feel for the entire site. Focus on one religion If comparative mysticism doesn't appeal to you, feel free to focus on Judaism Christianity Islam/Sufism Hinduism ... Buddhism , or Taoism . By selecting one of these links you will be able to access everything published at this site which pertains to that religion. Focus on one mystic If you'd prefer to concentrate on an individual mystic rather than a particular topic, check out

12. InterFaith Online An indepth personal exploration of world religions as carried out by the students of Warren Wilson College in affiliation with the Harvard Pluralism Project. This site contains links, a forum, and original essays representing a variety of religions and religious experiences. All research was carried out in Asheville, NC. http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~religion/newifo/index.shtml

Sections Home InterFaith Submissions Forum Religions Alternative Buddhism Christianity Hinduism ... Paganism Welcome to InterFaith Online The Harvard Pluralism Project Interfaith On-Line, featuring "Asheville’s Spiritual Odyssey," began during the 1998-1999 school year in conjunction with an affiliate partner grant from Harvard University’s "Pluralism Project." Dr. Jeanne Matthews Sommer, a Religious Studies faculty member at Warren Wilson College, received the grant in the spring of 1998. The purpose of the grant was to explore the religious diversity which exists in the Asheville/Buncombe county region. Under the direction of Dr. Sommer, nearly forty students have engaged in experiential research projects on a variety of world religions which are represented in Asheville. Student research has been conducted through three different courses: two sections of "World Religions in Asheville: Field Research," and one section of "America’s Alternative Religions." Each student in the two, semester long "World Religions" classes was required to choose a particular religion and conduct extensive experiential research (eight site visits and/or interviews) and text-based research. Each student developed a particular thesis which was of personal interest and for the purpose of writing a twenty page research paper. S/he also gathered basic demographic information from which to create various templates for each religion. Students in the course "America’s Alternative Religions" did less extensive experiential research (one site visit and one interview) in addition to text based research which culminated in a ten page paper.

13. Major Religions Ranked By Size Alternative summary listings of major world religions and numbers of adherents TheClassical world religions List. There are twelve classical world religions. http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html

Christianity Anglican Catholic Evangelical ... Return To Adherents.com Home Page Major Religions of the World Ranked by Number of Adherents Last modified 6 September 2002. (Sizes shown are approximate estimates , and are here mainly for the purpose of ordering the groups, not providing a definitive number. This list is sociological/statistical in perspective.) Christianity : 2 billion Islam : 1.3 billion Hinduism : 900 million Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist : 850 million Buddhism : 360 million Chinese traditional religion : 225 million primal-indigenous : 150 million : 95 million Sikhism : 23 million Juche : 19 million Spiritism : 14 million Judaism : 14 million Baha'i : 6 million Jainism : 4 million Shinto : 4 million Cao Dai : 3 million Tenrikyo : 2.4 million Neo-Paganism : 1 million Unitarian-Universalism : 800 thousand Rastafarianism : 700 thousand Scientology : 600 thousand Zoroastrianism : 150 thousand The adherent counts presented in the list above are estimates of the number of people who have at least a minimal level of self-identification as adherents of the religion. Levels of participation vary within all groups. These numbers tend toward the high end of reasonable worldwide estimates. Valid arguments can be made for different figures, but if the same criteria are used for all groups, the relative order should be the same. Further details and sources are available below and in the

14. Madison Area Interfaith Network Includes calendar of holy days for 14 world religions and the most diverse and most local links for religious and spiritual organizations. http://www.danenet.wicip.org/mainlink

madison area interfaith network madison area religious community and other related links over 250 diverse local links grouped by religion - updated 11/14/01 mission statement holy days wisconsin interfaith awareness week the guestbook ... articles on interfaith topics including these: Is Madison Religious? Hell, Yes! by Stuart Levitan for Madison Magazine Religious Diversity Graces Area by John-Brian Paprock for the Capitol Times Ask Questions If You Don't Know The Rituals by John-Brian Paprock for the Capitol Times Subscribe to MAIL, the Madison Area Interfaith List madisoninterfaith archive Hosted by YahooGroups.com for more information about M.A.I.N. and related efforts in Wisconsin, contact: EMAIL HERE Or write: P. O. Box 5207 Madison, Wisconsin 53705-0207 Site updated November 14, 2001 by JBP (Inroads Interfaith Ministry) site orginally designed by Kari M. Scott

15. World Religions Index: Table 2 Are there many paths to heaven? This site offers a comparison of major worldreligions and religious philosophies. (c) 19971998 world religions Index. http://wri.leaderu.com/wri-table2/table2.html

Equipping Christians to Understand Other World Faiths and Religious Philosophies TABLE 2 Introduction God Man/Universe Salvation/Afterlife ... Religion How to Use a World Religions Index Table You can access information three different ways using the World Religions Index tables: (1) Study a religion/religious philosophy by selecting it from the far left column of the table. (2) Study by subject category by selecting one of the categories in the top row of the table. (3) Or, go directly to a subject within a particular religion or religious philosophy by selecting the arrows that match up between the religion/religious philosophy and the subject category. Home Personal Pages Articles Table 1 ... Other Sites (c) 1997-1998 World Religions Index This site is part of the Telling the Truth Project.

16. Internet Resources Selection of religious studies resources for religious texts, specific religions, religious history, Category Society Religion and Spirituality Directories......world religions on the Web. A guide to some of the most helpful sites. This is truein relation to religion in general and also for specific world religions. http://www.ala.org/acrl/resjune02.html

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17. Buddhist Mysticism: Frames Version This is a site about mysticism in world religions. It includes quotations from the Dhammapada, Bodhidharma, Zen Buddhism and contemporary Tibetan Buddhism. http://www.digiserve.com/mystic/Buddhist/

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18. ThinkQuest Library Of Entries A site for those who wonder about other religions and wanted to know more. Features history, quotes, images, links, literature, and easyprint articles about major world religions. http://library.thinkquest.org/28505/

Welcome to the ThinkQuest Internet Challenge of Entries The web site you have requested, A Bow of the Head: A Look at the Different Religions of the World , is one of over 4000 student created entries in our Library. Before using our Library, please be sure that you have read and agreed to our To learn more about ThinkQuest. You can browse other ThinkQuest Library Entries To proceed to A Bow of the Head: A Look at the Different Religions of the World click here Back to the Previous Page The Site you have Requested ... A Bow of the Head: A Look at the Different Religions of the World click here to view this site A ThinkQuest Internet Challenge 1999 Entry Click image for the Site Languages : Site Desciption "A Bow of the Head" is about the five religions with the largest number of followers in the world today. The site provides a general introduction to each religion and defines major concepts. It does not attempt to convert anyone to another way of belief or to another religion. The site has been developed to encourage people of all ages to learn about these religions and to show respect for them all. A viewer can learn more about any of these religions by following the additional links provided. This site can be an appropriate resource for anyone wanting to know of sources of information about these religions. Students Ian Cleveland High School WA, United States

19. Spiritual World Overviews and dialogs about many world religions. http://www.spiritualworld.org

Welcome You're a spiritual being This is your Spiritual World Fascinating Dialogues with Holy People of Different Paths Discover and appreciate the different paths provided by God. Grow stronger and deeper on your own path. Live in spiritual awareness. Help heal and create a better world. There are many more paths. Free Subscription If you like this website you'll love the Mysteries. Get 12 free weeks of the great Mysteries Find your higher consciousness online Choose a Path Buddhism The Baptists Roman Catholicism Hinduism Islam Judaism Hasidic Judaism Religious Science Vedanta Yoga Welcome Your Guide Our Goals Contact Us ... Perspectives Inspiring views on world peace and religious harmony Ask for Prayers Are you or a friend in need of prayer? Noon Prayer You're invited to join us in prayer.

20. World Religions And Scriptures world religions and Scriptures Hinduism Judaism Zoroastrianism Jainism Shintoism Buddhism Taoism Confucianism Christianity Islam Sikhism http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/4330/

This site will be moving to http://www.geocities.com/worldreligions . Please update your links and bookmarks. World Religions and Scriptures Hinduism Judaism Zoroastrianism Jainism ... Bhagavad-gita (Prabhupada) online Bhagavad-gita hardcover paperback Judaism Tanach (online) Tanach hardcover Zoroastrianism Zend Avesta (online) Avesta hardcover Jainism Jain texts (online) Shintoism (online) Kojiki hardcover paperback Nihongi paperback Buddhism Tripitaka (in Pali) online Dhammapada hardcover paperback Taoism Tao Te Ching (online) Tao Te Ching hardcover paperback Confucianism The Analects online Analects hardcover paperback Christianity The Bible (Revised Standard) online Bible NRSV hardcover NRSV paperback mult. tr. hardcover Islam ... The Holy Qur'an (online) Holy Qur'an hardcover paperback Sikhism Adi Granth (online) Adi Granth hardcover Bahai Faith Kitab-i-Aqdas (online) Kitab-i-Aqdas paperback Unitarianism UUA Principles (online) Multi-faith World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts (online) World Scripture paperback Books General The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav Synopsis: The award-winning author of Dancing Wu Li Masters takes listeners on a brilliant exploration of a new phase of evolution humankind is in the process of entering.

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