by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Religions of India
Jainism is one of the oldest religions of the world. The supreme object of veneration in Jainism is variously invoked as a ‘Tirthankara’, a ‘Jina’ or an ‘Arhat’. The ancient Indian text, ‘Rigveda’ makes a mention of two of the Jain ‘Tirthankaras’, Rishaba and... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Religions of India
The history of Buddhism spans almost over a period of 2500 years since its origin in India, being founded by Gautama Buddha in the 5th century B.C. Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama or Sakhyamuni in a royal family around 544 B.C. in Lumbini in Nepal. Prince... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Religions of India
Tibetan Buddhism, also called ‘Lamaism’, is a predominant religion of Tibet, Mongolia and other parts of the world. In India it is practised by over 120,000 Tibetans in their different settlements at Dharamshala, Kushalnagar (Karnataka), Darjeeling, Arunachal Pradesh,... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Religions of India
Nyingma Sect : The Nyingma (‘The Ancient Ones’), also known as the Red Hats, is the oldest school of Tibetan Buddhism, being foundedin C 820. It is based on a lineage of teachings and traditions introduced during the reigns of the Buddhist Kings of the... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Religions of India
Sikhism is ranked as the world’s fifth largest religion. It began about 500 years ago by Guru Nanak and preaches a message of devotion and remembrance to God at all times, truthful living and equality of mankind and renounces superstitions and blind rituals. Sikhism... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Religions of India
The word ‘Islam’ means ‘surrender or submission’ to the will of God. It is derived from the Arabic word ‘Salaam’, which means ‘peace’. Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and purity of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His...