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Religions - Rivers of Faith

By The Pluralism Project

An introduction to the world’s religious traditions through the lens of America. The religious traditions of humankind are shown here as circles, each containing a commonly used symbol of that tradition. But this visual image of separate boundaried circles—graphically convenient as it is—is highly misleading, for every religious tradition has grown through the ages in dialogue and historical interaction with others.

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The different Buddhist schools of thought, still operating in the present day, developed after the death of the Buddha in an effort to perpetuate his teachings and honor his example.

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Brief Guide to Major Schools of Buddhism

Buddhism is not a monolithic tradition. As it spread through Asia over more than two millennia, it divided into several sects, each with its own liturgies, rituals, and canon of scriptures. This is a very simple guide to major sectarian divisions for people who are new to Buddhism.

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What the Teachers Say About Restarting Your Buddhist Practice: Overcoming Obstacles, Bringing Back the Enthusiasm, Re-establishing Faith and Commitments

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The ancient Eastern religion is helping Westerners with very modern mental-health problems.

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Buddhism for Beginners

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Guidelines for Choosing a Buddhist Teacher

You may be perfectly content to study and practice the dharma on your own, without a Buddhist teacher or community. But the time may come when you feel that isn’t enough, and you decide you want to seek one out.

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Finding Your Buddhist Teacher

The first step in finding a Buddhist teacher is clarifying why you need one.

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Buddhism vs. Zen

Zen is a branch of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China, when Buddhists were introduced to Taoists.

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Life and Lessons of Prophet Muhammad: 7 Points Everyone Should Know

Prophet Muhammad, the last prophet and founder of Islam, is known to be born in 570 CE (Common Era) and believed to have died on June 8, 632 AD (after Jesus's birth).

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Why Depicting Prophet Muhammad Is Controversial in Islam?

Some experts charge that illustrations and paintings have long been a controversial topic in Islam because the Quran does not say anything about it, leaving it open to numerous fatwas or religious ruling by different Islamic schools.

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Comparing Belief Traditions