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Asia and Religion  (click for an enlarged image) Religion by Country * Primary religion(s) in country [Source: CIA World Factbook] General Information History for Kids' West Asian Religions Yahoo's Religion & Beliefs Directory Lesson Plans Cleveland Museum of Art's Lesson Plans; Includes Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto National Geographic's "Religion and Belief Systems in Asia" National Geographic's "The Spread of Buddhism" Buddhism About.com: Buddhism Access to Insight's: What is Theravada Buddhism? BuddhaNet's Basic Buddhism Guide: 5 Minute Introduction Buddhist Studies WWW Virtual Library DharmaNet Hinduism Directory of Hindu Resources Online Facets of Religion: Hinduism Hindu Universe Hinduism: The World's Third Largest Religion Open Directory Project: Hinduism Islam Al-Islam Constitutional Rights Foundation - The Origins of Islamic Law Explore Islam Muslim Answers Muslims Internet Directory Muslim Women's League My Muslim - General Information Statements for the Academic Study of Islam, Religion, and Middle East Understanding Islam Why Islam? Film Titles to Consider The Land of the Disappearing Buddha - Japan Abstract: "If the Buddha of India met the Buddha of Japan, would they recognize each other? To find out, this program talks to the staff in a Tokyo restaurant who keep regular Zen meditation schedules as part of their job, then on to the classical Zen calligraphy, swordfighting, archery and tea ceremony." [From Ambrose Video] Religions of the World Abstract: "Transcend into a world where spiritual beliefs know no limits. Travel to exotic locations around the world and see how such religions as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Protestantism and Catholicism have shaped cultures, changed history and left their mark on humanity. Learn fascinating facts about the striking similarities and differences. Explore what makes up the core of our very existence. Narrated by Ben Kingsley." Several titles in the series include Buddhism, Confucianism & Taoism , Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shinto, and Religions of Small Societies." A Separate Peace: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Shintoism Abstract: "This program examines the structure and major tenets of these four eastern religious philosophies. The role of the spiritual master in Hinduism is defined, and the belief in transcendental power and a multitude of deities is explained. The history of Buddhism is traced from the 6th century BC. Reincarnation and non-violence are discussed as major beliefs. Chinese Taoism, especially its stress on the equilibrium of forces, is examined. Shintoism, a Japanese religion, is presented as a form of animism in which nature is composed of a multitude of deities: the kami. Shintoism's coexistence in Japan with Buddhism is explained as follows: 'Shintoism is in charge of birth and marriage; Buddhism is in charge of death." [From AEMS] Wisdom of Faith with Huston Smith Abstract: " For half a century Huston Smith has immersed himself in the world's religions, seeking to understand their hold on the human heart and imagination. Now, Bill Moyers talks with Smith about how the six great religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam – differ, and what they hold in common. Titles are: "Hinduism and Buddhism," "Confucianism," "Christianity and Judaism," "Islam," and "A Personal Philosophy." Available from PBS.org [From AEMS] For More Film Titles, browse AEMS' Fall 2001 News & Reviews You will find reviews for the following films (in alphabetical order): Believing Confucianism & Taoism Faith of Islam Japan Past & Present: Buddha in the Land of the Kami The Long Search, Islam: There is no god but god Mosque One Precept: Zen Buddhism in America The Principles and Practice of Zen Religions of the World: Shinto Shinto: Nature God & Man Taoism: A Question of Balance Last Updated July 27, 2012 |
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