In this issue

In the first issue, we delve into the major world religions. Covering Christianity, Budhhism, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism, the issue follows the rise and falls of these religions as well as the practices and traditions that have stood the test of time. The influence religion has had on food, festivals and the overall lifestyle of a region is unmatched. Journey through the origins of these religions and gain a deeper understanding about the beliefs that inspire such deep devotion and faith in their followers. Furthermore, there will be an exploration on the divide that exists between and within religious communities and how it has steered away from the
initial path.

No Small Tree The Roots And Branches Of Buddhism

Buddhism, one of the longest-standing and widest-spread religions, has since its origins in northeast India - moved across Asia and the entire world, branching out and taking on divergent forms along the way.

9 mins

HINDUISM One Religion, Many Gods

One of the world's oldest religions and with a following of about 1.2 billion people, Hinduism is deeper than a religion - it is a way of life.

10 mins

Islam A Tumultuous History

The world's fastest-growing religion spread across the globe through conquest and trade.

8 mins

ANCIENT RELIGION Zoroastrianism A Persian Religion

One of the world's oldest religions, Zoroastrianism might slowly be fading into obscurity.

6 mins

5 Oldest Religions Of The World

The oldest scriptures of Hinduism, the Vedas, are thought to have been orally transmitted since the second millennium BCE, with the Rigveda being the oldest known Vedic Sanskrit text.

1 min

LIVING GODDESS The Worshipped Child

In Nepal, young girls are revered as supreme deities - but not for long.

6 mins

Fight For A Sustainable World

Science and religion are often thought of as being at odds. But the two seem to agree on the intrinsic value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

5 mins

Sacred Sites In The Philippines

The most convenient way of getting around most towns is either by tricycle or jeepney - the ubiquitous, colorfully decorated buses that are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines.

6 mins

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