Collection: Travel - Religion

World religions, diverse and true
Each with their own beliefs and practices, old and new
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity too
All seeking peace, love, and enlightenment, each in their own way

Judaism, the faith of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
A monotheistic religion, with the Torah as its sacred text
Following the Ten Commandments, and seeking to do good deeds
Praying at the synagogue, and celebrating holidays and festivals

Christianity, founded by Jesus Christ
Believing in one God, and in Jesus as the son of God
Following the teachings of the Bible, and the command to love one another
Worshipping at church, and celebrating Easter and Christmas

Islam, founded by the prophet Muhammad
Believing in one God, and in Muhammad as his messenger
Following the teachings of the Quran, and the Five Pillars of Islam
Praying at the mosque, and observing the month of Ramadan

Hinduism, a diverse religion with many deities
Believing in the cycle of reincarnation, and the ultimate goal of enlightenment
Following the Vedas and the caste system, and practicing yoga and meditation
Worshipping at the temple, and celebrating Diwali and Holi

Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama
Believing in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
Following the teachings of the Buddha, and the concept of mindfulness
Seeking enlightenment through meditation and compassion, and celebrating Vesak

Each religion, a path to understanding and enlightenment
Teaching love, compassion, and understanding for all humankind
May we learn from each other, and find peace in our diversity
Otranto Cathedral dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Ma
Golden spires of   Shwedagon
Blue Mosque
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Whirling dervish  at Mevlana shrine
Armenian cross stone
Thanka painting of Tibetan Buddhist guardian
Thanka painting of Tibetan Buddhist guardian
Medresseh archway
Mosaic detail, Medresseh
Chortens and stupas
Dragon head painting
Rameses II colossus, seated figure
Whirling dervish school display
Medresseh archway
Sumela monastery
Mosque complex, Registan Square
Mosque complex, Registan Square
Rameses II colossus, seated figure
Blue Mosque
ruins of Temple of Jupiter
Leoglyph statue
Pilgrims and tourists feed the koi carp
Thanka painting of Tibetan Buddhist guardian
Golden spires of stupas
Blue Mosque
Hindu pilgrims bathe in the Ganges
Leoglyph statue
Mosque,  Registan Square, Timurid era
Otranto Cathedral dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Ma
Minaret of mosque
Mosaic detail, Medresseh
Turquoise tiles of  Mevlana shrine
Guardian spirit painted on column
Otranto Cathedral dedicated to the Annunciation of the Virgin Ma
Whirling dervish  at Mevlana shrine
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque
Sunset on fairy chimney balanced rock formations
Reflections of Halil Rahman Cami on  the pool of Abraham
Halil Rahman Cami
Inner courtyard amd sadivan fountain f
Reflections of Halil Rahman Cami on  the pool of Abraham
Pilgrims and tourists feed the koi carp
Corinthian columns of the courtyard
Turquoise tiles of rooftop of Mevlana shrine
Inner courtyard amd sadivan fountain f
Reflections of Halil Rahman Cami on  the pool of Abraham
Inner courtyard amd sadivan fountain f
Night reflections of Halil Rahman Cami
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