A Brief History of Religion
What is Religion? 2:23
Published on Apr 23, 2013With the goal of increasing awareness about five of the major world religions, I filmed nineteen in-depth interviews with leaders and members of congregations representative of Buddhism, Christianity (Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant), Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, as well as faculty experts from the Religious Studies Department at Missouri State University. After editing together the interviews and footage from religious services, the result was a series of five videos, approximately ten minutes each, providing an overview of each religion. In addition to the conversations I had with leaders, members, and experts, I attended four weeks of services at each different religion's congregation. This was a very hands-on learning experience, which really forced me to step out of my comfort zone in seeking to understand others' religious beliefs and practices. My purpose with this project is not only to increase my knowledge of these religions, but also to educate others.I hope these videos will promote understanding of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism as they are expressed in Missouri, and in doing so reduce existing stereotypes and misconceptions regarding these religions -Julie Wrocklage A BIG thank you to the 20 I interviewed for this project, My advisor Lora Hobbs for her constant support and encouragement, my good friend Marrie Ochieng for her artistic ability in designing the cover and table of contents AND transcribing 10 of my interviews, my grandma Nancy Kuncaitis for transcribing 7 more of the interviews, Jessy Unger for her help in filming the interviews, Kong Thao for his audio work, the MSU Honors College, and the Religious Studies Department.
http://youtu.be/lQm_mJKoO50
http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/history-of-religion.html How has the geography of religion evolved over the centuries, and where has it sparked wars? Our map gives us a brief history of the world's most well-known religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Selected periods of inter-religious bloodshed are also highlighted. Want to see 5,000 years of religion in 90 seconds? Ready, Set, Go!
A Time-Lapse Map of Every Nuclear Explosion Since 1945
Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto has created a beautiful, undeniably scary time-lapse map of the 2053 nuclear explosions which have taken place between 1945 and 1998, beginning with the Manhattan Project's "Trinity" test near Los Alamos and concluding with Pakistan's nuclear tests in May of 1998. This leaves out North Korea's two alleged nuclear tests in this past decade (the legitimacy of both of which is not 100% clear). Each nation gets a blip and a flashing dot on the map whenever they detonate a nuclear weapon, with a running tally kept on the top and bottom bars of the screen. Hashimoto, who began the project in 2003, says that he created it with the goal of showing"the fear and folly of nuclear weapons." It starts really slow — if you want to see real action, skip ahead to 1962 or so — but the buildup becomes overwhelming.
Vedic Hinduism: World's Most Ancient Religion of the world - TIMELINE
Concept of God in Hinduism, 3:08
Hindu Students Association and Hinduism Today, brings you series of videos to educate Hindus, and non-Hindus on basics of Hinduism. It is our intentions to make this videos brief, and easy to digest.
The goal is to assist young Hindu's learn about Hinduism, and to dis-spell common misconception about Hinduism
This first video addresses the question, "Why does Hinduism have so many Gods?" A quick answer to this question is very simple, it goes, "Hindus all believe in one Supreme God who created the universe. She (or He, OR whatever your experience makes you see the supreme reality as) is all-pervasive. She created many Gods, highly advanced spiritual beings, to be Her helpers." From What is Hinduism? by Editors of Hinduism Today
Swami Bodhinatha Veylanswami :
The narrator of the video is Swami Bodhinatha Veylanswami. Swami Bodhinatha Veylanswami is a 163rd preceptor of the Nandinatha Sampradaya's, Kailasa Parampara.
Most of the year finds him on the island of Kauai, where he oversees the varied publications of Himalayan Academy and serves as publisher of the international magazine, Hinduism Today. At the 458-acre monastery-temple complex, he trains the younger monks in both their service duties and their spiritual practices, and guides the lives of hundreds of families around the globe. Bodhinatha is actively immersed in a series of educational projects and international seminars that focus on bringing spiritual instruction to Hindu youth.
Hindu Students Association :
Hindu Students Association is a independent organization for the education and awareness of the Hindu religion for university/college students, graduate students and young professionals.
If you would like to have any of your question answered by us, please leave a comment, or email us at info@hsamail.org.
The information, views and commentary herein is provided by Hinduism Today and does not necessarily represent the gamut of opinions within Hinduism or those of the Hindu Students Association.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Fezg2Ss5E
View of Human Nature
View of Good and Evil
Hinduism's Take on Evil and Suffering, 5:46
Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami of Kauai's Hindu Monastery answers the first of five questions posed to a panel of diverse religious leaders at the Permian Basin's first interfaith gathering held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Midland, Texas, on April 7, 2011.
This question: How does your faith help you understand evil and suffering?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q32RpzJhhE
View of "Salvation"
Are monks seeking salvation selfish? 3:17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQPOjrRK5qM
View of After Life
The Hinduism Afterlife in Under One Minute, :53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCPBlVa5qPU
Practices and Rituals
Hindu Religious Practice 1/3, 9:36
The first part of a lecture by Dr Nick Sutton. Part of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Continuing Education Department's online initiative. www.ochs.org.uk/ced
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgcShm2zBjg
Celebrations and Festivals
Diwali - Festival of Lights, 3:05
In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. It's a fiveday celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrrW3rO51ak
Wendy Doniger 'On Hinduism' 15:18
Through this magisterial volume which she calls "the book of my books" Wendy Doniger, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest and most original scholars of Hinduism, enlarges our understanding of an ancient and complex religion. Comprising a series of connected essays, 'On Hinduism' examines many of the most crucial and contested issues in Hinduism, from the time of the Vedas to the present day: Are Hindus monotheists or polytheists? Is it possible to reconcile images of god with qualities (saguna) and without qualities (nirguna)? How can atheists be Hindu, and how can unrepentant Hindu sinners obtain salvation? Why have Hindus devoted so much attention to addictions, and why have they always been ambivalent about non-injury (ahimsa)? How have Hindu ideas about death, rebirth and karma changed in the course of history, and what do dogs and cows tell us about Hinduism? How and under what conditions does a pluralistic religion remarkable for its intellectual tolerance foster intolerance?
The book closes with short autobiographical essays in which Doniger looks back upon her academic career complete with its Orientalist heritage, self-critiques and controversies and talks eloquently and movingly about the influence of Hinduism on her own philosophy of life.
Drawing upon Doniger's writing over forty years, 'On Hinduism' is scholarship of the highest order, and a compelling analysis of one of the worlds great faiths.
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Rock songs with Hinduism
iH-121. Ravishankar and Beatles part of blast of Indian philosophy in American History, 3:40
http://youtu.be/nR6_TDNcvuw
Norwegian Wood, 2:03
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lY5i4-rWh44
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