Gautama Buddha, or simply known as Buddha, was a monk, mendicant, sage, and Teacher on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. In the moment of pure enlightenment, he became the Buddha, or “he who is awake”. For the rest 80 years of his life, he traveled, preaching the Dharma, which is the name given to the … Read more
In a world where society is morally bankrupt, selfish and materialistic, it is refreshing to see that some young people are ready to give up temptations and lead chaste and consecrated life. In other words, becoming nuns and monks and devoting their life to god. For most 20 something young people, the life starts after … Read more
Malcolm Little, also known as Malcolm X, was born on 19th May, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was an activist fighting for the rights of African-Americans. By the age of thirteen, Malcolm was an orphan. His mother was committed in a mental hospital and his father was killed when Malcolm was nine years old. In the … Read more
Many of the traditions of the Inuit people, including language, beliefs, customs, and so on, have develop over thousands of years. They believe that humans, animals, and forces of nature had spirits, and when something went wrong, the spirits were not happy. The Inuit people have a long tradition of oral literature and storytelling. Before … Read more
Christmas or Christmas Day is derived from the old English word ‘Crīstesmæsse’ meaning ‘Christ’s Mass’. It is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. While the month and date of Jesus’ birth are unknown, … Read more
The story of Winston Blackmore, the notorious leader of Canada’s most famous polygamist community, in Bountiful, BC. Bountiful is a well known religious commune where polygamist marriages are common, and has been under investigation by the RCMP for years, but no convictions have ever been given.
Have you heard the legend of the Greek god Hades kidnaping the goddess Persephone from Sicily and taking her to the underworld in order to marry her? Or Hercules entering the underworld in Cape Tenaron in search for his loved one who was trapped in Hell by Hades? Odysseus also entered the underworld on his … Read more
Journey of Faith – The New World, chronicles the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Thoughtful insights from 32 top scholars continue the journey into the Book of Mormon’s thousand-year span, aiding understanding of this sacred text. Mormon’s description of the land, religious history, culture, and traditions create a fascinating mosaic. Filmed on … Read more
Over the years, Popes and the Church have used various transports to get from place A to place B. In most cases, Popes need a vehicle when they are outside the country, since they do not travel as much in Vatican. The history of the Popemobile starts in 1929, when the first vehicle for the … Read more
The Amish are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships with Swiss and Alsatian Anabaptist origins. They believe that God has a personal and abiding interest in their lives, families, and communities. Amish people live in a simple manner. As a strict community, they have a couple of rules that fellow members of the community … Read more