Religion and Spirituality

Futahashira Shrine Futahashira Shrine- Located in Miyagi Prefecture. Festivals, history, Priest biography. Shinto Shinto- Full text of English translations of the Yengishiki, and excerpts from the Kojiki and Nihongi. International Shinto Foundation International Shinto Foundation- Introduction to Shinto, plus publications. Basic Terms of Shinto Basic Terms of Shinto- Explanation of fundamentals of Shinto. Shaman Links Shaman Links- Provides educational information and links to information on shamanism. Also links to shamanic practitioners, teachers, and teaching organizations listed by city and… The Foundation for Shamanic Studies The Foundation for Shamanic Studies- A non profit educational organization founded by Michael Harner. Includes the Way of the Shaman Basic Workshop, Advanced Shamanic Training, Bo… Shamanism FAQs Shamanism FAQs- A collection of FAQs regarding shamanism. The Raven Lodge The Raven Lodge- Shamanic resource center for shamanic and personal development with details of a home study course, bookstore, craft-work section, news-letter, down-loads section… Shamanic Ecstasy Shamanic Ecstasy- A general overview of shamanism plus newsgroup FAQs. Includes information on ayahuasca and other shamanic hallucinogens. Den of ZaWolfSpirit Den of ZaWolfSpirit- Dedicated to shamanism in all its aspects, with a penchant towards Wolf. Dance of the Deer Foundation Dance of the Deer Foundation- The mission is to preserve the Huichol culture and its shamanic practices and traditions. Features Huichol history, information about the foundation … Path Of The Feather Path Of The Feather- Teaches techniques of shamanic journeys and the use of medicine wheels and spirit animals. Sacred Hoop Magazine Sacred Hoop Magazine- List of contents of this UK magazine on Shamanism, Animism, earth wisdom, native spirituality and ecology, with some material online. Also shopping. The Guardian: Scientology The Guardian: Scientology- Brief summary of beliefs, the Scientology community in the UK, and important dates. Patheos.com: Scientology Patheos.com: Scientology- Overview of the Scientology religion, its origins, beliefs, rituals and community. Beliefnet: Scientology Beliefnet: Scientology- Background and history, "What Scientologists Believe" and message boards for discussion by believers, critics, and the curious. Primarily focused on CoS. BELIEVE: Scientology BELIEVE: Scientology- A brief description. The Truth About Scientology The Truth About Scientology- Information about technology within and outside the CoS, Church of Scientology's declining statistics, alterations to Hubbard's writings, revisionist … Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance: Scientology Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance: Scientology- Description of Scientology, its history, its founder, controversy about the Church, religious recognition in various count… Study Technology Study Technology- L. Ron Hubbard's research and on the subject of study. Animated tutorial for kids on how to improve study skills. FAQ: Books and Tapes on Scientology FAQ: Books and Tapes on Scientology- A thorough listing of Scientology and Dianetics materials. Includes a bibliography of books, tapes and films. Terra Ferma Terra Ferma- Project supporting the equitable representation of religion in the media and academia. Includes examples of misrepresentation, statement of purpose and links to relat… One World Insight One World Insight- Non-profit group promoting religious tolerance and commonalities through compassion and education. I.S.A. - International Satsang Association I.S.A. - International Satsang Association- Promoting open access to spiritual resources. The Satsang aims to be "Open Space" where all traditions and authentic ways of spiritual … Peaceseeds Peaceseeds- Comparison of the sacred texts of various religions on a variety of subjects. Focusing on the commonality between all traditions. EarthRenewal.Org EarthRenewal.Org- Social activists' web portal, with over 1,000 external links, discussion form, and pages devoted to areas from Art to World History, all relating to religious to… Center For Reduction of Religious-Based Conflict Center For Reduction of Religious-Based Conflict- Works to reduce religious-based conflict by publicizing its costs to the world, its causes, and by offering long-term solutions. Forum 18 News Service Forum 18 News Service- Christian initiative to report on threats and actions against the religious freedom of all people, regardless of their religious affiliation. International Association for Religious Freedom International Association for Religious Freedom- Describes organization and provides compiled data detailing worldwide religious freedom. The Joy of Sects The Joy of Sects- Devoted to showing the commonality among the world's religious traditions. The Corrymeela Community The Corrymeela Community- Almost 30 years of reconciliation work between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. Includes timelines, recent information, articles and links … Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance- Having three main purposes: to disseminate accurate religious information, to expose religious fraud, hatred and misinformation, and to… World Religious Texts World Religious Texts- The Golden Rule in various religions. World Prayers World Prayers- Gathering the great prayers from spiritual traditions around the world into a common archive. Beliefnet: Sacred Texts Beliefnet: Sacred Texts- Links to a wide selection of full texts, including Baha'i sacred writings, the Dhammapada, Confucian Analects, Tao-Te Ching, several versions of the Bible… Internet Sacred Text Archive Internet Sacred Text Archive- Archive of primary texts relating to all major world religions and many other spiritual practices, including all major scriptures and hundreds of oth… Religions, Faith Groups, and Ethical Systems Religions, Faith Groups, and Ethical Systems- Description of various religions and ethical systems, including Christian denominations, provided by Ontario Consultants on Religious… Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion- Consortium of Canadian academic societies. News, articles, job listings; directories of Canadian researchers, journals, and academic … Bible History Online Bible History Online- Resources for study of the Bible and the ancient world. Maps, timelines, images, software, links. Express: "Reincarnation is Real" Express: "Reincarnation is Real"- Intertwines the theories of consciousness survival and reincarnation by suggesting a departing soul can find a new brain. Cites the case of James… Scientific American: Ian Stevenson’s Case for the Afterlife Scientific American: Ian Stevenson’s Case for the Afterlife- A blog entry written by Jesse Bering outlining Professor. Stevenson's research on past life memories. Preparation for Reincarnation Preparation for Reincarnation- Eva Broch Pierrakos discusses the process of reincarnation and how we can influence our next life through the choices we make now. Pathwork Guide Le… The Reincarnation FAQ The Reincarnation FAQ- Information about reincarnation from scientific, religious and mystical perspectives. Includes examples of past life memory, supporting articles, bibliograp… Edgar Cayce and Reincarnation: Past Life Readings as Religious Symbology Edgar Cayce and Reincarnation: Past Life Readings as Religious Symbology- Essay by J. Gordon Melton analyzing some of the readings and other materials left by Edgar Cayce about re… The Implications of Reincarnation in Today's World The Implications of Reincarnation in Today's World- Provides free information on experiencing past lives and the implications that past lives have on present life. A Note on Past Lives A Note on Past Lives- Author and spiritual teacher L. Ron Hubbard writes about reincarnation and its effects on our present lives. In Another Life - Reincarnation in America In Another Life - Reincarnation in America- Supporting website for documentary film on reincarnation. Includes film preview, related articles, collection of personal accounts, boo… Reincarnation Reincarnation- An essay on the Western origins of reincarnation as a philosophical concept and religious belief. The Question of Reincarnation The Question of Reincarnation- Article about life, death and reincarnation, from a Christian Spiritualist perspective. Another View of Reincarnation Another View of Reincarnation- Jean Parent examines reincarnation as a key role in man's redemption and salvation, from a Biblical perspective. (English/French)