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Zen
A fabulous animation explains Zen in the perspective of a Buddhist. Tip: Introduce your Buddhism lesson with this colorful video!
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Pilgrimage to Mecca
Cartoon animations talk about the pilgrimage to Mecca in this short video. What a great way to introduce your lesson!
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Muslim Call to Prayer
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Muslim's sacred tradition of the call to prayer in this video. Different facts about this tradition are explained.
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Intro to Japanese Religion
Shinto and Buddhism are two Japanese religions introduced in this short video. Author, Rushton Hurley, describes the differences between the two religions with fantastic visuals.
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How to Understand Karma
Different steps to understanding karma are displayed through photos, text, and sign language in this video. Note: Some text may be difficult to read due to color.
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How to Perform a Muslim Prayer
Learn how to perform a Muslim prayer with this instructional video. A student demonstrates the different steps from beginning to end.
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Five Ks of Sikhism
There are five Ks of Sikhism that are described in this animated video: kasha, kurgan, kanga, Kara, and Kocher. This is a very informative video to learn about siks!
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The Story of India - The Meeting of Two Oceans - 4/6
Where to next in this story of India and Islam? Part four continues the story of Akbar the great ruler, the religion that enchanted him, and the emergence of the Shiites. A great clip that demonstrates acculturation, conquests, and...
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Origins of Civilization - India - The Empire of Spirit 2/6
Travel to the Indian countryside to see how Indian culture evolved. In part two the caste system, the Vedas, and the teachings of Krishna are introduced. A wonderful look into the spiritual life and ritual of Indian culture.
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The Story of India - The Meeting of Two Oceans - 6/6
This video concludes this six-part series and takes the story of Islam and India full circle. Showcasing the art, architecture, and living remnants of an empire long past this clip demonstrates how India as a country and culture were...
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The Story of India - The Meeting of Two Oceans - 2/6
Muslims came into India and by the end of the 12th century had begun military conquest. Part two of this six-part series focuses on political, religious, and cultural influences brought by the spread of Islam into India.
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Ancient Chinese Architecture
Imagine building a five-story wooden temple with no nails or crafting a wooden bird that can fly for three days. These achievements by the originator of Chinese carpentry and craftsmanship stand alongside his invention of the carpenterÕs...
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The Story of India - The Power of Ideas - 2/6
Meet the Buddha as he seeks enlightenment, you will see the actual tree where the Buddha sat. This introduction leads us into the depth of Indian history and religion.
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The Byzantine Empire - Part 4
When missionaries went out from the Byzantine Empire, the rulers they converted became political allies. This worked well until the prophet Muhammad arose and united the Arab war-torn tribes. As Muhammad was a merchant, he worked to...
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The Dark Ages - Part 9 - The Crusades
This series concludes with the end of the Viking raids and the beginning of the knights. Kings, vassals, peasants, knights, and the church are all covered. Watch and learn how the Crusades effected Europe by way of relics, trade, and...
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The Dark Ages - Part 3 - Common Thread of Christianity
Part three of this series on the Dark Ages, focuses on the spread of Christianity throughout Medieval Europe. Christianity became a common thread that bound much of politics and society. Clovis, and later, Constantine used religion as a...
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History of Egypt Part 2
Part two of this narrated timeline of the history of Egypt begins after the reign of Cleopatra and ends abruptly with mention of the struggles against Great Britain.