Author name: Amit Bose

The universality of transcendence, a common thread weaving through the diversity of religious traditions, highlights our shared human experience. religion of peace This concept acknowledges a vast reality beyond the physical world, often described as transcendent, infinite, and beyond human comprehension. This greater reality is seen as the source of all existence, the ground of being from […]

While most religious teachings caution against overindulging in bodily pleasures, they highlight the significance of the body as a vessel for the divine or the sacred spark. For instance, in Christianity, the Apostle Paul refers to the body as “the temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19). This view emphasizes the sanctity of the

The journey towards a global understanding of religious wisdom, our shared heritage, often begins with small steps, like identifying connections between two or three traditions. When we find these commonalities, we establish a strong foundation. Sometimes, these parallels reveal themselves unexpectedly. For instance, in many Christian churches, the readings for Sunday, June 23, include two

In most religions, the family is the primary unit for spiritual education and moral upbringing. For instance, in Christianity, the family is often called the “domestic church,” where parents are seen as the first teachers of faith. The family unit is where we first learn what it means to love and to be loved. If