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Spirituality Without Dogmas: The Best Spirituality Ever

About free, undogmatic and inspiring spirituality. Videos, links, books and debate. For me dogmas just don't work. I'm a spiritual person, but I don't really like the idea of anybody telling me what I have to believe.

Quiz: Religion facts and trivia

Take my pop quiz about religion worldwide. I've put in questions about Christian, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. Maybe you'll learn a few things, maybe you'll show yourself just how much you already knew some religion trivia.

Interfaith initiatives and organisations 

Theosophical Society - theosophy

The cool thing about the Theosophical Society is that it is a great place to learn about religion, philosophy, science and metaphysics - without having to commit to any dogmas. Each member can remain in whatever religion they choose - as long as they...

Mission World Peace

This article is for sharing with you my discussion with a person a friend rather, of different religion. He has different fundamentals in life ....still there was something common. He being a Muslim and I a Hindu was not a hurdle at all in being fri...

Sacred Music Festival in Fez Morocco

If you haven't heard of the Sacred Music Festival in Morocco, and you have an interest in World Music, Spirituality, or Travel, you really should check it out. The festival was begun as a way to honor all faiths through music. We may not agree on any...

Spiritual teachers 

William James - mystic, psychologist, philosopher

Influential in the young sciences of psychology, educational psychology, psychology of religious experience and mysticism, and the philosophy of pragmatism. He was the brother of novelist Henry James and of diarist Alice James. Without ignoring Jame...

Karen Armstrong: author, former nun and religious inspiration

Karen Armstrong is the embodiment of religious tolerance and spiritual transformation. A former Roman Catholic Nun, she got disillusioned about religion. A visit to Jerusalem rekindled her love for religion and she turned to writing books about the...

Annie Besant, teacher, lecturer, secularist and theosophist...

Minister's wife, student of medicine, raised a prophet, reformer, secularist and more. Annie Besant (1847-1933) was many things in her lifetime - and living in the 19th and early 20th century, all of those things were revolutionary for a woman to be...

H.P.B. The Extraordinary Life and Influence of Helena Blavatsky

Blavatsky is a monumental figure in the history of religion - East AND West. This book tracks her life, the many controversies around her, her ideas, and her influence.

Best Paul Brunton books and biography

Paul Brunton was an influential spiritual teacher in the first half of the 20th century. He was instrumental in making the Maharshi known in the West. His books popularized many theosophical and Eastern philosophical concepts and practices. Whatever...

Understanding the Middle East 

Christianity in Islamic Countries

It may come as a surprise to some to learn that Christianity is very much alive in countries westerners generally associate with Islam. Of course there is the obvious location, Israel, where Judaism, Christianity and Islam all maintain a very strong...

Islam for non-Muslims

Islam for non-Muslims is my attempt to help others understand this very misunderstood religion and the culture and beliefs of its followers. I am not a Muslim. My only Muslim friends are pen pals. I am a seeker of peace and understanding which I bel...

Religions of Iran

While the government of Iran is a theocracy (a form of government in which a god or deity is recognized as the state's supreme civil ruler, or a form of government in which a state is governed by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are rega...

Debating our way to understanding 

The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality

These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share. Part lensography, part hey monkeybrain lens - I hope you all enjoy.

Is God Omniscient ? If so, do we have free will?

If God exists, He is all knowing. That means that in advance he knows what we will do. If He knew yesterday that today I will do the laundry - am I free to NOT do the laundry today? There is a conflict between our assumption that we have free will,...

More interfaith spiritual teachers 

Anthony De Mello, Christian inspiration from India

Influenced the world through his powerful understanding of the human condition. Through the use of parables and teaching stories, de Mello pointed the way to authentic living. The influence of spiritual traditions outside mainstream Christianity is c...

Mme Blavatsky : Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Blavatsky compared the science of her day, studied the world religions and came up with her own synthesis, which she called 'theosophy', or ancient wisdom.

John Hick - philosopher of religion

An introduction into the philosophy of John Hick a noted religious philosopher using quotes. Philosophers of religion know John Hick's pluralistic hypothesis for it's daring solution to conflict between religions. The basic idea: religion is based o...

Samuel Lewis - Sufi Sam

As an environmentalist Sam was a soil scientist and horticulturist and was concerned with feeding the world's hungry. His hope was to improve the quality and quantity of food production planet-wide by promoting organic gardening, seed exchange, sea w...

Great spiritual teachers - my favorite inspirational people

These are some of the teachers - past and present - who will keep reminding us that there IS more to life. There is more to US... Spiritual teachers are the salt that gives flavor to our otherwise somewhat dry western culture. With all the focus on...

Interfaith teachers - even more 

Abraham Joshua Heschel

Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) was a Warsaw-born American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians of the 20th century. One of his most important writings was the classic "God in Search of Man : A Philosophy of Judaism." The book challenge...

Judith Simmer-Brown Buddhist Scholar

Judith Simmer-Brown has been on the faculty of Naropa University for 27 years and is currently the Chair of the Religious Studies Department. She has a BA from Cornell College, a MA from Florida State University, a PhD from Walden University and is a...

Best Ken Wilber Books

Books by Ken Wilber who writes on psychology, philosophy, mysticism, ecology, and spiritual evolution. He has been described as New Age, although his writings are critical of much of the New Age Movement. His work formulates what he calls an "integra...

Gandhi & Christianity

Gandhi, who's full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was born in 1869 in Gujart, and would later go on to be known as the "Great Soul." Gandhi was taught by his father that he needed to respect all religions and many came into his home, however no...

Personal perspectives based in various religious and spiritual backgrounds 

Metaphysical Mystic Mama

Yes, I admit mobius strips, quarks and mesons turn me on. I love physics! There I've said it...I am a total science freak and proud of it! People are usually surprised to find out that someone as Earthy as me, who reads tarot cards, does yoga and i...

Book reviews 

Henk Spierenburg Theosophy Books

My mentor, renowned theosophical scholar Henk Spierenburg, deserves a page at squidoo. He was best known for his compilations of Blavatsky's work according to subject. With the internet and digital search the most valuable thing about these books...

The best spiritual books EVER

Gathering all my spiritual book reviews together. Religion and spirituality fascinates me no end. I also love to read books - this lens combines both fascinations. I've reviewed quite a few spiritual books by now. Here you'll find my reviews...

Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure

Great book if you want to go to India yourself - especially if you're interested in India as the home of spirituality. I read the book in one go: couldn't put it down. It's interesting as a story of personal and spiritual growth and as a catalog of...

Every Christian Needs to Read This Book! (And Every Atheist Too!)

(No, I'm not talking about the Bible.) We're all on one side or the other of the "God Divide." As an atheist, do you ever wonder about believers? As a Christian, are you curious how the world views you? A journalism student jumped the Divide in a st...

Intercultural practices and religious ideas 

Gods, Goddesses, Celebrations that cross religious bounderies

Tools of the Witch

Witches like stuff. There is something about lighting a candle, burning incense, or writing words using dragon's blood ink on parchment paper that just brings a spell together. None of these items is magical in and of itself. Energy used to create m...

How to Make a Spirit Mask

A spirit mask is a dwelling place which has been made for a spirit to occupy. It is created either with a working knowledge of what spirit is waiting to take up residence or with the intention of attracting a spirit to the mask once it has been made....

Minor Pagan Holidays

Within the religion of Paganism two groups of holidays are celebrated. The Sabbats are the Major holidays and mark the passing of the year in the Wheel of the Year. The other group of holidays are used to mark and honour the changes of the Moon. T...

Modron: Welsh Mother Goddess

Modron first came to me back in 1998 when I was initiated as a priestess in the coven group that I was part of back then. She came at a time when I was rediscovering my own femininity and, while I didn't know it at the time, was about to begin on the...

The Power Of Prayer

The definition of the word prayer is: The act of communicating with God. Yet my husband who claims not to believe in God, prays all the time. He gives thanks before every meal, prays for sick and injured people, and does all sorts of little prayers...

Spiritual and religious quotes from various religions 

Wisdom Quotes: Inspirational Spiritual Sayings

I've gathered together some of the best quotes of the wisest people around. I hope you find them as inspirational as I do.

Pray Peace

Peace and Prosperity are Pictured Here!! We had an amazing discussion the other night when Jeannette Maw came on the "Moon, Moo & You: The Collective Wisdom" Blog Talk Radio Program! We were focusing on the Pray Rain Journal and instead of praying...

Spiritual Quotes and Wisdom Sayings

This lens has links to websites and books with wise quotes from various spiritual traditions to uplift your life and inspire you to kindness, patience, inner strength and a better life in general.

Short Inspirational Religious quotes and sayings

Inspirational sayings and quotes from various religions: Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and more. Help me make this lens even better by submitting your favorites wisdom sayings from these religious traditions.

More religious and spiritual groups 

Religion and Spirituality Headquarters

Lenses by lensmaster spirituality about religion and spirituality. Included are lenses about Buddhism, Theosophy, Christianity, Spiritual Quotes, Religious tolerance, inspiring spiritual teachers (male and female) and spiritual book tips. Merely my l...

Religious gifts and spiritual products Headquarters

For all your lenses about spiritual gifts and products. Whether for healing, or just religious candles. Whether books or tarot cards... So far we've got gifts for Buddhists and Hindus, Wiccans, Muslims and Christians. Only quality lenses will be...

Buddha & Buddhism Headquarters

Group for lenses about Buddhism: whether Theravada or Mahayana. Criticism of Buddhism is also acceptable, just as debate is. So far we have Buddhist teachers, themes, books and products etc. We could do with information on Theravada Buddhism and Bud...

Hinduism and Yoga Headquarters

Learn about Hindu customs and the history of yoga. Find out about the temples and pilgrimage sites in Bharat. Get introduced to the sacred scriptures of Hindustan. Lenses about Hinduism and yoga are welcome here.

Christianity Headquarters

Lenses about Christianity: whether protestant, liberal or Roman Catholic. Whether your lens is about your faith in Jesus, or questioning the same.. While my path is an alternative one, in this group I also welcome Christian lenses devoted to explaini...

More by me on squidoo 

Spirituality's Lensography of lensographies

What can I say to introduce myself. I'm an online addict who has two spiritual blogs, one spiritual website and so on. I'm interested in Religion, Spirituality, Webdesign, Search Engines (aka Google), Science fiction, Fantasy literature, the environm...

Spirituality Squidoo Groups

Just a lensography of all my groups on squidoo. And no: they aren't all about religion and spirituality. There's humor and insomnia as well. And just a bit more about my native land: the Netherlands (aka Holland). Lenses in my groups have a greater...