Founded: Buddhism began about 2,500 years ago in India. Founder: Gautama Siddhårtha, the Buddha, or “Enlightened One.” Major scriptures: The […]

Sloka Generous, selfless giving is among dharma’s central fulfillments. Hospitality, charity and support of God’s work on Earth arises from

Sloka The Pañchâkshara Mantra, Namah Sivâya, is repeated verbally or mentally, often while counting a mâlâ of rudrâksha beads, drawing

Sloka The most precious of all Saivite mantras, Nama˙ Sivâya is freely sung and chanted by one and all. Mantra

Sloka Again and again in the Vedas and from satgurus we hear “Aham Brahmâsmi,” “I am God,” and that God

Founded: Hinduism, the world’s oldest religion, has no beginning—it predates recorded History founder: Hinduism has no human founder. Major scriptures:

The spectrum of Hindu religiousness is found within four major sects or denominations: saivism, sâktism, Vaishnavism and Smârtism. Among these