Groups

  • Hinduism
    Name:
    Hinduism
    Status: Owner
    Description: This Group is for anyone interested in Hinduism Aum History · Deities Denominations · Literature Beliefs and practices Dharma · Artha · Kama · Moksha Karma · Samsara · Yoga · Bhakti Maya · Puja · Mandir Scriptures Vedas · Upanishads · Ramayana Mahabharata · Bhagavad Gita Purana · others Related topics Hinduism by country Gurus and saints · Reforms Ayurveda · Calendar · Criticism Festivals · Glossary · Jyotisha Hindu swastika This box: view • talk • edit Hinduism (known as Hindū Dharma in modern Indian languages)[1] is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. In contemporary usage Hinduism is also sometimes referred to as Sanātana Dharma (सनातन धर्म), a Sanskrit phrase meaning "eternal law".[3] Hinduism is the world's oldest major extant religion,[4][5] whose earliest origins can be traced to the ancient Vedic civilization.[6] A conglomerate of diverse beliefs and traditions, Hinduism has no single founder.[7][8] It is the world's third largest religion following Christianity and Islam, with approximately a billion adherents, of whom about 905 million live in India and Nepal.[9] Other countries with large Hindu populations include Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. Hinduism contains a vast body of scriptures. Divided as revealed and remembered and developed over millennia,
  • Morning Pages Group
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    Morning Pages Group
    Status: Member
    Description: Hi, thought I'd create this group to find people to help me make sure I do my daily "morning pages." If you're not familiar, check out Julia Cameron's book, "The Artist's Way." The idea is that every morning you write three pages of anything, just three pages, and your life begins to shake off its dust and become more creative and flowing and lively. Wanna try? I'm thinking we each check in here right after we've done our pages (which can actually be done any time). Every day. If you missed
  • Foods to Feed the Soul
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    Foods to Feed the Soul
    Status: Member
    Description: We all have our "comfort foods," from mashed potatoes to roast chicken to steaming soup. But in this group, let's share the foods that really nourish our spirits. Does the smell of baking bread clear your mind? Does the crunch of a knife slicing through a red pepper wake you up? Does the bubbling of hot oatmeal make you feel centered? We all have to eat, so why not feed our souls as we nourish our bodies? Photos, recipes, stories - let's gather 'round the table.
  • Gratitude Circle
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    Gratitude Circle
    Status: Member
    Description: In September 2000, Beliefnet user dariaMcB started a gratitude prayer circle to give thanks for the end of the Montana fires and for cooler weather. It didn't take long for others to join the circle. This year, Beliefnet welcomes you to join us in giving thanks in a new gratitude circle--a place for sharing stories, photos, and videos. Connect with each other in this special group dedicated to honoring that simple expression, 'Thank You.'
  • Celebrating Kwanzaa
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    Celebrating Kwanzaa
    Status: Member
    Description: A group where people who celebrate the Pan-African holiday--or who would like to start--can come together to discuss their Kwanzaa traditions, learn the principles of the holiday, post photos and videos of their favorite moments and most importantly celebrate family, community and, culture.
  • What Kind of Music Would Jesus Listen to?
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    What Kind of Music Would Jesus Listen to?
    Status: Member
    Description: What kind of music do you think Jesus would listen to if he walked the earth today? Rap? Rock? CCM? Would he own an iPod?
  • Christian Pop Culture: The Rapture Ready! Book Club
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    Christian Pop Culture: The Rapture Ready! Book Club
    Status: Member
    Description: Love Christian rock... or hate it? Jesus t-shirts make you praise the Lord... or throw up? Grew up in the Christian "bubble"... or never heard of it? Join Daniel Radosh, author of Rapture Ready! Adventures in the Parallel Universe of Christian Pop Culture, for a fun and thought-provoking conversation about the $7 billion intersection of faith and consumerism. Learn more about Radosh's fascinating journey from Christian music festivals and theme parks to Passion plays and comedy nights. Meet the stars of Bibleman and Ultimate Christian Wrestling. And share your own stories of life in the Christian subculture... for better or worse!