Representation of many of the world's faiths and spiritual traditions has been minimal to nonexistent in the mainstream ...

and Jain religious scriptures. Dating back to around 2000 BCE, it was the medium of many ancient Indian epics and philosophical texts like the Vedas and Upanishads. Though not commonly spoken ...

The new temple, say Jain leaders, will dually serve the community's growing needs while also sharing what the Jain religion ...

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion grounded in non-violence and personal spiritual development. Nitin Doshi, president of Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh (MSJS), said while Victoria's Jain ...

Across thousands of years, Jainism has stood apart for its gentle values. This ancient Indian faith teaches peace, restraint, and a unique respect for all living beings. In today’s plural […] ...

Here's a brief look at some of the most prominent spiritual figures across four major Indian religions—Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Mahavir (599–527 B.C.): The 24th and last ...

WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court in a trio of rulings expected in the coming weeks appears inclined to extend its trend of taking an expansive view of religious rights while ...

Divinity and the transcendent: Explore how religious texts grapple with humanity’s understanding of God or the divine. Questions include: Is God personal or impersonal? Singular or multiple? Actively ...

A search led to the discovery of half-burnt religious texts in an agricultural field near the place of worship, triggering anger and protests across the area. “Several people from various prayer ...

This oath can be made on a religious text or as a non-religious affirmation, and crucially MPs can choose which text to swear on, making this decision a meaningful and publicly visible indication ...