We all have origin stories and identity myths, our tribal narratives that give us a sense of security and belonging. But sometimes our small-group identities can keep us from connecting with humanity as a whole -- and even keep us from...

Artist Raghava KK demos his new children's book for iPad with a fun feature: when you shake it, the story -- and your perspective -- changes. In this charming short talk, he invites all of us to shake up our perspective a little bit.

Many people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...

Togetherness defines the collectivist rhythm of Indonesians’ lives. In Indonesian society, the role of the individual is subordinate to that of the group. Although development has brought many imported, impersonal elements of urban life...

Singapore is a secular state, and people of all religions are free to worship. This history of religious tolerance dates back to a time when traders, immigrants, and conquerors introduced the islanders to their religions. Over the...

When entertaining friends or business associates in Singapore, whether at home or in a restaurant, it’s very important to take into account any religious dietary restrictions of your guests. Some Muslims, Indian Hindus, and Buddhists,...

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By 2050, the number of Muslims around the world will nearly equal the number of Christians, as Islam will grow faster than any other major world religion.

What does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really means, and how this vast, sprawling tradition contains more than one...

Sacred texts mean different things to different religions—sometimes they’re essential to belief and practice, and other times, not much importance is placed on them at all. In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we dive into the...

Angkor Pre Rup is a stunning temple complex in Cambodia's Angkor archaeological park. Built in the late 10th century, it is dedicated to Shiva. Its architecture symbolizes Mount Meru, featuring a three-tiered platform and a central...

Baphuon Temple in Angkor, Cambodia, is a remarkable archaeological site from the mid-11th century, dedicated to Shiva. This state temple of the Khmer Empire features a five-tiered pyramid structure symbolizing Mount Meru. Restoration...

Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a monumental site of Khmer architecture, originally built in the 12th century for the Hindu God Vishnu and later becoming a Buddhist temple. Covering 162.6 hectares, it features grand towers and intricate bas...

The Dambulla rock caves in Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site since 1991, house sacred shrines filled with Buddha statues, Hindu deities, and intricate wall and ceiling paintings created by generations of artists. These...

Pupil outcome: I can retell the story of waiting for God. Key learning points: - Stories from the Hindu Dharma can help us better understand Hindu ideas of God. - The waiting for God story is a well known Indian folktale. - The story...

Explore the unique blend of culture and cuisine at the Ganesha Temple canteen in Queens, a must-visit for authentic South Indian food.<br/>

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But a lot of the magic behind the bangles has been lost to time, war, and trauma. And Kamala has yet to learn how to control these forces. Based on real historical events, Kamala's family was forcibly displaced and lost loved ones...

To this day, the Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic structures in India. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died at 39. Completed in 1648 after 22 years of...

The Buddhist and Hindu Tantric goddess Chinnamasta is an audacious incarnation of divine feminine energy. She teaches us about giving and receiving, self-preservation and sacrifice, reproduction and death.



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Majestic, mysterious forms that hold the secrets of the universe? Or big, inscrutable rocks that take a lot of effort to climb? In pretty much every culture, it’s all about majesty and mystery when it comes to mountains. Home to mighty...

Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology. But there’s another common thread within these tales: gender fluidity. It’s not only commonplace in many...

Explore the unique blend of culture and cuisine at the Ganesha Temple canteen in Queens, a must-visit for authentic South Indian food.

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