Religions & Philosophies

Pakistani-American multimedia journalist Nushmia Khan gets poignant images of a small, sometimes embattled religious minority.

On Islam and the use of geometric patterns.

Essay introduces the complex and important role of religion in South Asia, from the earliest civilizations to present.

The life of Buddha, the emergence of Buddhism, basic tenets, and major sects throughout Asia.

On Hinduism's power of the feminine and goddess worship.

Religion in Vietnam

An introductory essay on Vietnamese world view throughout the ages.

The Philippines boasts to be the only Christian nation in Asia. Learn about its religious diversity and history.

Shinto

A short introduction to Shinto, Japan's native belief system.

Islamic Iran

An expansive essay on the history of Iran through the first great global age.

An overview of Korea's mainstream religions, from Shamanism to Christianity.

Comparisons of the great texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confuciansm, Christianity, Daoism, Islam, Judaism and Shinto.

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