Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The Bible

History Documentary - Origins of The Bible ( Full Documentary )


Published on Dec 8, 2016

History Documentary - Origins of The Bible ( Full Documentary )


Prof Stephen Prothero on the human problem and religion

This is a great series by Prof. Stephen Prothero about 8 world religions, in which he approaches an analysis of each religion from the point of view of the human problem ... in other words, what is the problem that Buddhism is trying to answer? Basically, how to deal with suffering.

Prothero -- God is not one  (these are the Youtube videos: approximately 20 to 25 minutes each)

Here is the information about his book:

God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World




Crash Course in Cosmogony

Cosmic Sexy Time, Eggs, Seeds, and Water: Crash Course Mythology #3


Published on Mar 11, 2017
In which Mike teaches you about the creation of the universe, with sex. This week we're talking about creations stories from Egypt, West Africa, Greece, China, and Persia that have a lot in common with human sexual reproduction. And also some castration and puking, to boot. We've got your cosmic eggs, right here!



Thursday, May 25, 2017

Group presentation on Chapter 5

East Asian Religions: Confucianism, Shinto, Daoism and Chinese Buddhism


Alexis, Christian, Akeem, Venus


The Buddha

The Buddha (Full Documentary)

https://youtu.be/EDgd8LT9AL4

Published on Feb 5, 2015
This documentary tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Guru Granth Sahib

Sikhs 101: Sikh Scripture (Holy Book) Guru Granth Sahib

Published on Aug 21, 2014

The Sikh Scripture or Holy Book is the Guru Granth Sahib. ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ. It is the revealed word of the divine, and has writings directly from the Sikh Gurus (Masters or "Prophets"). The way other faiths have scriptures, like the Bible, Torah, or Quran, Sikhs have the Guru Granth Sahib which is their Guru (Enlightener, Master)


Santeria Rituals

Santeria 
Published on Apr 6, 2015
This video is about Santeria Rituals


Sunday, May 14, 2017

Hinduism 101: Religions in Global History

Hinduism 


Published on Jul 17, 2016
An introductory lecture to the basics of Hinduism. Please consider support HHH this summer for more World History vids for the kiddies!


Animism - Native American Religion

Animism
Published on Mar 15, 2016


Thursday, May 11, 2017

The Teaching of the Shaman

The Teaching of the Shaman Part 1 - (Documentary 1997)


Published on Apr 29, 2014
The Teaching of the Shaman Part 1 directed by Marco Bartoccioni.
English version of "A scuola dallo Stregone.

The Last Iban Shamen

The Last Iban Shamen - Sarawak, Borneo


Published on Jan 13, 2014
Australian filmmaker Mark Shea visits Sarawak, Borneo to interview the last Iban Shamen in his remote jungle hut. The Iban were the headhunters of old.

As this is a historical piece, I have left the interview complete with both Iban and English language.

Thanks to Nicholas Mujah for organising the interview and my interpreter Ang Francesca



Tuesday, May 9, 2017

The World Religions 600 BC - AD 500

The World: A Television History - The World Religions 600 BC - AD 500 (1983)



Published on Oct 15, 2013
"The great world religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, and Taoism all developed in Asia within a thousand years."


only 2 minutes long, worth your time to watch!

Click here to watch video in Youtube


Monday, May 8, 2017

What is Religion?

Published on Sep 13, 2012
In this lecture we examine the role religion plays in the life of the individual; we are not concerned with the validity of any set of religious beliefs, nor the role of organized religion in society. Rather we build on the views of thinkers like William James, Wittgenstein, Dostoevsky, and Maslow to examine questions such as what exactly is religion?; why the central role in all civilizations throughout history?; what is the relationship between science and religion?; and can an atheist adhere to a religion?

To watch on Youtube click here