The world's religious beliefs, practises, and sacred places
World Service,Β·106 episodes
The 10th day of Tishrei when atonement and repentance is sought through prayer and songs
The Hindu month of Purushottama or Adhik Maas and the issues around women's cycles
The Jewish Festival of Lights and the miracle of one day's menorah oil burning for eight
How Muslims worldwide observe the ninth month of the Islamic calendar by fasting
Do guardian angels exist? Rabbi Lionel Blue reveals how they've been central to his faith
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice that concludes with the pilgrimage to Mecca or Hajj
Jewish kosher food. Why is some food 'fit or proper' and other foods not?
The Vesak festival celebrating the Buddha's enlightenment is marked around the world
Commandaria holy communion wine has been made in Cyprus for over 2,000 years
The Marula tree in Mozambique and the sacred drink made from its fermented juice
Why does Chinese Buddhism differ significantly from that in Tibet and South East Asia?
How the martyred 5th Guru Arjan still influences his followers today
Former hostage John McCarthy visits Israel and questions the violence done in God's name
What happens when you die? Different people give their interpretations of the afterlife
ο»Ώο»ΏHow do people of different religious faiths cope with the loss of a loved one?
What do the world's main religions teach about death, funerals, and grieving rites?
How Bach's battles with pietists and Calvinists meant he never enjoyed acclaim in his day
Forgotten at his death, how did Bach later become so exalted?
Why are Jews commanded to build a temporary dwelling during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot?
Can the urban garden, complete with goldfish pond, ever be considered sacred?
How people have used garden to express hope, faith, and beauty throughout history
A Western traveller seeks the path to serenity from an enigmatic Sheik
Why is the Archbishop of Canterbury's residence in London rather than Canterbury?
Can gardens meet the spiritual needs of people and communities today?
Why does religion offer people with disabilities in the face of prejudice?
How does religions' views on disability affect the lives of the disabled faithful
A Japanese Buddhist priest talks about Shin Buddhism and the importance of humility
The festival of Kwanzaa is celebrated by African-Americans as an alternative to Christmas
London's Bevis Marks Synagogue has held services continuously for over 300 years
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London is the largest stone built temple in Europe
