13. Sikhism The revelation was imparted to Guru Nanak. Around the year 1,500 he mysteriously disappeared while bathing in a river. On reappearing three days later he said: "since there is neither Hindu nor Muslim, whose path shall I follow? I'll follow God's path. God is neither Hindu nor Muslim, and the path I follow is God's." His authority for those assertions, he went on to explain, derived from the fact in his three day absence he had been taken to God' court, where he was given a cup of nectar (amirt, from which Amritsar, Sikhsim's holy's city is named). Guru Nanak
14. Confucianism If there is one name with which Chinese culture has been associated it is Confucius -Kung Fu-tzu or Kung the Master.
15. Taoism Loa Tzu translates as “ The old boy, ” so these titles were probably all honorific Many scholars doubt that the man even really existed Lao Tzu was born around 604 BC He is said to have become upset at man ’ s refusal to cultívate goodness in reaction, he packed his bags, and set off for the border on a water buffalo stopped by a guard at the Hankas Pass and asked to leave a record of his beliefs in three days, he emerged with the Tao Te Ching (The Way and its Power)
16. Judaism God gave the 10 commandments to the people through Moses on Mount Sinai. They are; 1. I'm the Lord your God 2. You shall not make for yourself an idol 3. Do not take the name of the Lord in vain 4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy 5. Honour your father and mother 6. You shall not kill 7. You shall not commit adultery 8. You shall not steal 9. You shall not bear false witness against yr neighbor 10. You shall not convert your neighbor's wife It is said that 1 in every 3 people in the west has a Jew's name. The Jew's influence is far and wide. It lasted a long long time and the commandments too was brought down from generation to generation till today.
17. Christianity Christ = Messiah Jesus Christ the son of GOD "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 According to the World Christian Encyclopedia (year 2000 version), global Christianity had 33,820 denominations with 3,445,000 congregations/churches composed of 1,888 million affiliated Christians. Christianity is one religion. Catholicism, Protestant, Methodist etc. are just branches of christianity.
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19. Bahainism The Bahai Faith is is a monotheistic religion by Bahaullah in the19th century Persia emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind. There are an estimated 6m Bahai around the world in more that 200 countries 3 core principle establish a basis for Bahai teaching and doctrine:- the unity of God, the unity of religion and the unity of humankind
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21. Buddhist Varjarana Vajrayana ritual and devotion employs mantras (esoteric verbal formulas), mandalas (diagrams and paintings used in visualization practices), and a complex array of other rituals. Great emphasis is placed on the role of the guru in the Vajrayana; these are religious teachers who have mastered the philosophical and ritual tradition. The Tibet translation of guru is "lama," and the various Tibetan schools of the Vajrayana trace long lineages of gurus who serve both as religious and political leaders (the Dalai Lama is the most well known of Tibets Lamas).
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25. In this sutta, Gautama Buddha passes through the village of Kesaputta and is greeted by the people who live there: the Kalamas . The Kalamas greet the Buddha and ask for advice. According to the Kalamas, many wandering holy men and ascetics pass through the village, expounding their teachings and criticizing others'. The Kalamas ask the Buddha whose teachings they should follow. In response, he delivered a sutta that serves as an entry-point to Buddhist tenets for those unconvinced by revelatory experiences.
33. Let’s Sing together Ehipassiko come and see you’ll know The Teaching of Peace the Teaching of Love The Teachings of the Buddha is for all Who want to be free forever more But don’t just believe Investigate Do not simply accept what you hear or see Not even if it is uttered by ME So don’t just agree you’ve got to verify When you know that it’s good And it’s praised by the wise Then live up to it the rest of your life
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