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Sikhism
Posted June 1, 2011 by Charlie Van Dyke in Traditional Paths in Conversation
Sikhism

SIKH PRACTICES AND PRINCIPLES

The way of life that is known as Sikhism began in the Punjab area of what was then India in the 15th c. as a revolutionary spiritual teacher, Guru Nanak, spread a simple message that the highest form of worship is to praise God’s Name.

Other guiding principles are to rise early in the morning and meditate, w... read more
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Charlie Van Dyke
SGI Buddhism
Posted June 1, 2011 by Charlie Van Dyke in Traditional Paths in Conversation
SGI Buddhism

Soka Gakkai International – USA (SGI) Buddhism

Dating from around 400 – 500 B.C.E., Buddhism is based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as “The Buddha” (literally “the Awakened One”) who lived in the northeastern region of the Indian subcontinent. Gautama summed up his life’s work in this passage from The ... read more
Tags: Buddhism, Arizona Interfaith Movement, Dharma, Buddhist, Theravada, Mahayana, Tibet, China, Korea, Japan, Enlightenment, Soka Gakkai International, SGI Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, The Buddha, Buddha, The Awakened One, India, Lotus Sutra