GENERAL ... BAHA’I ... BUDDHISM ... CONFUCIANISM ... HINDUISM ... ISLAM ... JAINISM ... JUDAISM ... SIKKISM ... TAOISM ... ZEN BUDDHISM
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GENERAL
Beliefnet: Multifaith Information
http://www.beliefnet.com
Information on all different beliefs and religions
World Scripture: Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts
http://www.ettl.co.at/uc/ws/index.html
Essays and excerpts from all sacred texts of world religions
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BAHA’I
The Baha’I World
http://www.bahai.org/
Examines the beliefs and history of the faith and its activities today
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BUDDHISM
BuddhaNet
http://www.buddhanet.net/
Information about the teachings of Buddha and the pursuits of his philosophy around the world
Buddhist Art and Architecture
http://www.buddhanet.net/gallery.htm
Images and information on varying pieces
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CONFUCIANISM
Confucius
http://www.friesian.com/confuci.htm
Moral teachings, links to maps, e-texts
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HINDUISM
HinduNet
http://www.hindunet.org/
Information on Hindu history, scriptures, forms of worship, and customs
Hindu Universe
http://www.hindunet.org/home.shtml
Site to promote greater understanding of Hindu culture and heritage
Study of Hindu Religion
http://www.us-hindus.com/
Comprehensive study of principles and practices
Kirby Library - Buddhism and Hinduism pathfinder
Archive of Newsletters from 1998 to date
Swami Vivekananda's address in Chicago - At The World's Parliament of Religions conference,
Chicago, 11th September 1893
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ISLAM
Al-Islam
http://www.al-islam.org/
Information on Islam and its beliefs
A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam
http://www.islam-guide.com/
Makes the basic tenets of Islam accessible to non-Muslims
Islam: Empire of Faith
http://www.pbs.org/empires/islam
This documentary explores the first 1000 yers of Islamic civilization
Islam: 622 AD to Present
http://www.friesian.com/islam.htm
Chronological outline with brief information
Islam Page
http://www.islamworld.net
Good introduction to Islam
Islamic Studies, Islam, Arabic, and Religion
http://www.arches.uga.edu/~godlas/
Collection of annotated sites about many different aspects of Islam life
The Islamic World to 1600
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/islam
Introduction to Muslim history from the 7 th to the 17 th centuries
Maryams.net
http://www.maryams.net/
Information and resources on Muslim women in today’s world
The Noble Qur’an
http://cwis.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/
Information about the holy text of Islam
Online Course
http://www.islam101.com/dawah/course101.html
Good introduction to or a refresher course on Islam
Ramadan on the Net
http://www.holidays.net/ramadan
All kinds of information on this holiday
The Religion of Islam
http://www.iad.org/
This site by the Royal embassy of Saudi Arabia provides an excellent introduction to Islam
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JAINISM
Jain History
http://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/jainh.html
Timeline with important events
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JUDAISM
INTERNET JEWISH RESOURCES FOR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Judaism
Judaism
Jewish Virtual Library
http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/judaism.html
Learn about the basic concepts of Judaism, Jewish history, practice, ritual and more
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SIKKISM
Sikhism
http://www.sikhs.org
Origin, development, philosophy, and scriptures
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TAOISM
Taoism and the Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Philosophy?taichi/taoism.html
History of Taoist thinking; explores the rise of Taoism with its temples, priests, rites
Taoism Information Page
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/taoism/
Directory of annotated links
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ZEN BUDDHISM
Zen Buddhism WWW Virtual Library
http://www.ciolek.com/WWWVL-Zen.html
Searchable, annotated directory of sites on many different Zen topics
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