The world's religious beliefs, practises, and sacred places
World Service,路106 episodes
The 10th day of Tishrei when atonement and repentance is sought through prayer and songs
31 Dec 2001,路13 mins
The Hindu month of Purushottama or Adhik Maas and the issues around women's cycles
18 Aug 1999,路13 mins
The Jewish Festival of Lights and the miracle of one day's menorah oil burning for eight
18 Nov 1999,路13 mins
How Muslims worldwide observe the ninth month of the Islamic calendar by fasting
30 Nov 1999,路13 mins
Do guardian angels exist? Rabbi Lionel Blue reveals how they've been central to his faith
01 Jan 2000,路13 mins
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice that concludes with the pilgrimage to Mecca or Hajj
15 Mar 2000,路14 mins
Jewish kosher food. Why is some food 'fit or proper' and other foods not?
03 May 2000,路13 mins
The Vesak festival celebrating the Buddha's enlightenment is marked around the world
08 May 2000,路13 mins
Commandaria holy communion wine has been made in Cyprus for over 2,000 years
12 May 2000,路14 mins
The Marula tree in Mozambique and the sacred drink made from its fermented juice
18 May 2000,路14 mins
Why does Chinese Buddhism differ significantly from that in Tibet and South East Asia?
06 Jun 2000,路14 mins
How the martyred 5th Guru Arjan still influences his followers today
16 Jun 2000,路13 mins
Former hostage John McCarthy visits Israel and questions the violence done in God's name
23 Aug 2000,路13 mins
What happens when you die? Different people give their interpretations of the afterlife
07 Sep 2000,路13 mins
锘匡豢How 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?
08 Sep 2000,路13 mins
How Bach's battles with pietists and Calvinists meant he never enjoyed acclaim in his day
03 Oct 2000,路13 mins
Forgotten at his death, how did Bach later become so exalted?
09 Oct 2000,路13 mins
Why are Jews commanded to build a temporary dwelling during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot?
17 Oct 2000,路13 mins
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
18 Oct 2000,路13 mins
Why is the Archbishop of Canterbury's residence in London rather than Canterbury?
20 Nov 2000,路13 mins
Can gardens meet the spiritual needs of people and communities today?
22 Nov 2000,路13 mins
Why does religion offer people with disabilities in the face of prejudice?
04 Dec 2000,路13 mins
How does religions' views on disability affect the lives of the disabled faithful
12 Dec 2000,路13 mins
A Japanese Buddhist priest talks about Shin Buddhism and the importance of humility
22 Dec 2000,路12 mins
The festival of Kwanzaa is celebrated by African-Americans as an alternative to Christmas
26 Dec 2000,路12 mins
London's Bevis Marks Synagogue has held services continuously for over 300 years
03 Jan 2001,路13 mins
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London is the largest stone built temple in Europe
08 Jan 2001,路12 mins
