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November 2013

November 15, 2013

Doing Time, Doing Vipassana

In this 52 minute documentary, prisoners in one of India's most notorious prisons use an...

November 12, 2013

Young Nation Under God: America and Religion

Two radio shows, On Being, hosted by Krista Tippet and The Takeaway, hosted by John...

November 11, 2013

A Touching Transformation for Veteran’s Day

November 10, 2013

Jews In Iraq: The Remnants of a Culture’s Heart and Soul

A 1793 volume of the Babylonian Talmud An 1815 copy of the mystical Zohar A...

November 09, 2013

The Fate of Egypt’s John Stewart

This summer John Stewart appeared on Egypt's political satire show called Al Bernameg. It's absolutely...

November 09, 2013

Kristallnacht 75th Anniversary

Anniversaries of historical events offer great teaching opportunities because of all the attention in the...

November 08, 2013

Zen Buddhism: The 10 Ox Herding Pictures

Studying Zen Buddhism? Here's a clip in which Shinzen Young, an American meditation teacher, explains...

November 08, 2013

Issue of Prayer Returns

Teaching an elective in religion? Here's a good issue to debate. The Supreme Court is...

November 05, 2013

Mighty Muslim and Marvel Comics

Studying Islam? Check out Islam in popular American culture like Marvel Comics. In February, according...

November 04, 2013

Great Prezi introducing Sunni Shia Split

Here's another great Prezi, from the same person who did the Buddhism Prezi below, about...

November 03, 2013

China to Mute Dalai Lama’s Voice in Tibet

China says it will stamp out the Dalai Lama's image and voice in Tibet. They...

November 03, 2013

Happy Diwali: Hindu Festival of Lights 2013

Happy Diwali! The Hindu festival of Lights, which is celebrated all over the world, begins...

November 03, 2013

Great Prezi Introducing Buddhism

Teaching Buddhism? Here's a great Prezi introduction to Buddhism with several short video clips. I...

November 03, 2013

50 “Stunning” Synagogues

Here are 50 "stunning" synagogues, according to the Huffington Post, who recently posted 50 "amazing"...

November 02, 2013

Turkey’s ‘Rockin’ Imam

Teaching Islam? Here's a great story about a Turkish Iman, Ahmet Muhsin Tuzer, who is...

November 02, 2013

Oprah Talks with Thich Nhat Hanh

Teaching Buddhism? Here's a great introduction to the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat from...

November 01, 2013

The Buddha in the World

Want to learn more about Buddhism? Here's a very readable book by Pankaj Mishra. His...

October 2013

October 27, 2013

No Woman, No Drive: Saudi Video Spoof

Should Saudi women be allowed to drive? Several Saudi women got behind the wheel this...

October 23, 2013

Malaysia: Who Can Refer to God as “Allah”

Should only Muslims be allowed to refer to god as "Allah?" That's what a Malaysian...

October 22, 2013

Hinduism: Monotheistic or Polytheistic?

Teaching Hinduism? Is it a monotheistic religion or is it a polytheistic religion? Here's an...

October 21, 2013

Two Indias: Modernity & Fundamentalism: Film

Two Indias, both represented by women in this award-winning documentary. One represents a fundamentalist movement...

October 21, 2013

Famous Writers Talk About God

What do big time writers like Nadine Gordimer, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip Roth...

October 20, 2013

Religious Symbols: Take the Quiz

How well do you know the major symbols of the various religions? Take the quiz...

October 19, 2013

Yoga: The Art of Transformation: Freer Sackler Museum

Billed as "the world's first exhibition of yogic art," The Freer Sackler Museum in Washington...

October 18, 2013

Hinduism and Modern India

Studying Hinduism? Here is an interesting clip from PBS Religion and Ethics News Weekly about...

October 15, 2013

Why Turkey Lifted its Ban on Islamic Headscraf

As the western world debates restricting religious-oriented attire, Turkey just relaxed its restrictions on women...

October 15, 2013

Eid Al-Adha 2013: Feast of Sacrifice

Eid Al-Adha, also called the festival of sacrifice, is a four day Muslim holiday that...

October 14, 2013

Navratri 2013: Worshipping The Divine Mother

Navratri, the Hindu festival of nine nights that began on October 5th and ended Sunday,...

October 14, 2013

Snake-Handling Preachers Open Up About ‘Takin’ Up Serpents’

Here's an interesting story from NPR about snake handling, a practice that dates back more...

October 12, 2013

Tibetan Buddhism, Christian Science & Jainism

Interesting overview of the origins, rituals, beliefs, and practices of Tibetan Buddhism, Christian Science, and...