Religion and Spirituality Inspiration, Debate and Information

This lens has reader submitted quotes from various spiritual traditions as well as links to websites and books with wise quotes to uplift your life and inspire...

A collection of quotes about the one issue none of us can ignore: life. What is the goal of life? What are we here for? What is the place of love, or inspiration,...

On LOVE in all its manifestations: romantic love, spiritual love, love as a source of creativity etc. Love quotes and links to more quotes on love. Love is...

Rumi is best known as a poet to the Western world, but he was also a Sunni Muslim Islamic Jurist, a theologian and sufi mystic. His works were written 13th century...

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....

Yours and my favorite quotes from the Christian tradition & links to more Christian and Spiritual quotes. There are quotes praising Jesus, Bible Quotes, but...

These books explain Buddhism for a modern Western audience. They generally focus on the practical aspects of Buddhism: how to live your life well and meditation. When...

Famous for 'The Prophet', Khalil Gibran was also a successful immigrant in the US (from Lebanon). This lens will show you his artwork as well as give...

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

According to tradition, the Tao Te Ching (or Dao De Djing) was written around the 6th century BC by the sage Laozi (or Lao Tzu, Lao Tse, "Old Master"),...

Fairies, pixies, gnomes and elves... They stand for magic, imagination, creativity and mystery. Fairies particularly are popular because they are also thought...

I don't think there is any saying that sums up the ideals of our time better than: "Live Well - Love Much - Laugh Often". But it's not as easy to do as it...

There aren't many spiritual blogs out there that I actually enjoy reading. These are them. See the guestbook for blogs people have submitted. You're free to...

Do you agree? Share your thoughts on this lens about what the best world religion is. I'm sticking to the world religions, for the sake of brevity, but have...

For your faithful yoga practitioner, or someone who wants to start, here are some great yoga gifts. From yoga gear to unique yoga interior design ideas, from...

Test your knowledge of Islam and it's prophet Muhammad. Do you know your Muslim trivia? Are you good at multiple choice? I've made you a 10 question...

Following the example of Prophet Muhammad, Muslim men often wear silver rings. In fact, tradition dictates that they don't wear rings of any other metal. No...

A madman? A genius? A surrealist painter, but also a realist painter. An atheist, but later converted to Roman Catholicism. Despite the many developments in...

Fairies, pixies, gnomes and elves... They stand for magic, imagination, creativity and mystery. Fairies particularly are popular because they are also thought...

These oracle decks are great for finding inspiration to move to the next level in your life - or just make a difficult decision, by looking at it from a fresh...

Wicca tradition states that the Universe is made from 5 elements - Air, Fire, Water and Earth, plus Aether/Spirit, which unites the other four. Each elemen...

Based on your astrological sign is personal by definition, this jewelry is said by some people to bring good luck. I've found jewelry for each sign in the zodiac....

As women become more of a force in our worldwide culture, goddesses also get more and more attention. You will find some beautiful, some ancient and some modern...

Wicca, also known as Witchcraft or the Craft, is a very modern religion. It developed in the first half of the twentieth century, primarily in England, and was...

Getting to know the Wicca world? This lens helps you understand what other witches are saying. In the process you will understand how wicca rituals are built...

A lot of people are worried about the way different religions antagonize one another. It's an old story, but one that humanity can no longer ignore. Islam...

An artist whose art is still popular in the pagan scene, Susan Seddon Boulet will mostly be remembered for her goddess art. The mystical style of her paintings...

Finding appropriate jewelry for men is always a struggle. Because men wear less jewelry in general, the pickings are smaller than for women. Male witches however...

Yours and my favorite quotes from the Christian tradition & links to more Christian and Spiritual quotes. There are quotes praising Jesus, Bible Quotes, but...

A madman? A genius? A surrealist painter, but also a realist painter. An atheist, but later converted to Roman Catholicism. Despite the many developments in...

The 10 Commandments were given to Moses by God thousands of years ago, yet these moral and religious principles are relevant for modern life. These Command...

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...

One of the deepest hyped spiritual books of the late 20th century is 'a Course in Miracles' (also known as ACIM). It uses Christian symbols and imagery, but...

From Mother Mary to the present times Christian women have carefully nurtured their faith and communities. We'll try and present a wide range of Valentine's...

Most kids love to draw and color. Coloring Books are a great way to introduce kids to the Holy Bible and Biblical characters. Some of the Bible Coloring Books...

People have their own image of God - yet God presents himself in the Bible in a variety of ways. I thought I'd go back to what's in that book to see...

Bible is the scripture that I've read the most, and the thing that stands out for me is the emphasis Jesus puts on Love. Love - very rightly - is claimed b...

Edgar Evans Cayce (March 18, 1877 - January 3, 1945) was a clairvoyant. He channeled answers to questions on subjects such as health or Atlantis, while in a...

Rumi is best known as a poet to the Western world, but he was also a Sunni Muslim Islamic Jurist, a theologian and sufi mystic. His works were written 13th century...

Test your knowledge of Islam and it's prophet Muhammad. Do you know your Muslim trivia? Are you good at multiple choice? I've made you a 10 question...

Following the example of Prophet Muhammad, Muslim men often wear silver rings. In fact, tradition dictates that they don't wear rings of any other metal. No...

I've organized this religious jewelry by price: the most beautiful and expensive at the top (over $100), the more affordable and cheap rings and pendants to...

Al Wadud - The Loving is one of the 99 names of Allah revealed in the Quran. This page aims to bring together a comprehensive collection of Valentine's Day...

Don't you love wearing a bit of silver and gold -that also expresses your Muslim faith? I've found you hamsa pendants, star and crescent rings, evil eye bra...

Some of these items can be personalized - with your name in Arabic letters for instance. Others feature Allah or the Kaaba. I hope you enjoy my selection of...

Jalaladin Rumi was born in Wakhsh in Tajikistan on the 30th September 1207 to a family of learned Muslim theologians. Escaping the Mongol invasion and destruction,...

What's more important to us than Life? I would not know. These are some quotes of Jaladin Rumi, aka Mevlana, about this most important of issues to think about...

Islam - just like other religions - preaches love and harmony. Not just on some special days and celebrations, but throughout an individual's life. Some pe...

Alex Grey (born November 29, 1953) is an American artist specializing in spiritual and visionary art. There is a clear connection with the world of alternative...

Krishnamurti's books were usually compiled by others from his talks. Below you will find introductions to his work, but also deeper philosophic reflection...

A lot of people are worried about the way different religions antagonize one another. It's an old story, but one that humanity can no longer ignore. Islam...

Best known for her visit to Tibet, when it was closed to foreigners, Alexandra David-Neels books are travel journals mixed with spiritual insight. She helped...

Jiddu Krishnamurti was famous in his lifetime for first being raised as a 'world teacher' and then renouncing the organisation founded in his honor. Paradox...

Links to book reviews of theosophical books and a selection of the most famous and inspirational books in the theosophical movement. Books by Annie Besant, W.Q....

Spiritual teachers are often controversial. Elizabeth Clare Prophet is accused of the usual: not being very scientific, not being clear about her sources (w...

Geoffrey Hodson (12 March 1886 in Lincolnshire, England - 23 January 1983 in Auckland, New Zealand) was a occultist, Theosophist, mystic, philosopher and es...

The best series of occult and spiritual literature ever. This lens contains links to all Blavatsky's books and articles. Read The Secret Doctrine, Isis Unve...

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 b...

For your faithful yoga practitioner, or someone who wants to start, here are some great yoga gifts. From yoga gear to unique yoga interior design ideas, from...

After the Vedas the Upanishads are the most revered texts in Hinduism. What are the Upanishads? The Upanishads are texts which contain the basis of the later...

What is an ashram? Why go on a spiritual retreat? This lens explains the way of life on an ashram and has links to ashrams and pictures of ashrams. An ashram...

Learn about karma and reincarnation from the perspective of Buddhism, Theosophy and Hinduism. But also based on the science of past life memories of children...

There is a whole genre of funny movies that most of us will never have seen: Indian music video's turned into humor. Some of these were made by and for Indi...

Not only is Yoga good for our body and mind, it also shares a deeper Spiritual resonance with Valentine's. Yoga literally means "to unite" or "to become on...

Fortunes change every Friday at the box-office. What's hot one week is cold shouldered by everyone the next. It's not easy to remain relevant in the showbiz....

Kamadeva carries a Sugarcane Bow and Floral Arrow, and like his Roman counterpart Cupid - the arrows give birth to desire. Kamadeva's two wives are Rati and...

Hindi is the first language of around half a billion people in the North, West, and Central regions of India and also the official language of the Indian Un...

Choosing The Top 10 Movies from a collection of tens of thousands - spread over nearly 9 decades is a task which would always leave Bollywood fans unsatisfi...

These books explain Buddhism for a modern Western audience. They generally focus on the practical aspects of Buddhism: how to live your life well and meditation. When...

An art form developed in India and Tibet, mandalas have come to be seen as symbols of inner peace and balance. These mandala posters are sometimes based on traditional...

The Dalai Lama is that unique mix of a spiritual teacher and a political leader. Unlike the Pope he is virtually uncontested as a spiritual inspiration. His...

Zen Buddhism (also called Chan Buddhism in China) is one of the most famous types of Buddhism in the West. It has similarities with Taoism as well. On this...

Alex Grey (born November 29, 1953) is an American artist specializing in spiritual and visionary art. There is a clear connection with the world of alternative...

What is an ashram? Why go on a spiritual retreat? This lens explains the way of life on an ashram and has links to ashrams and pictures of ashrams. An ashram...

Learn about karma and reincarnation from the perspective of Buddhism, Theosophy and Hinduism. But also based on the science of past life memories of children...

Zen Buddhism is perhaps one of the least understood forms of Buddhism, precisely because it's so well known. On the other hand - perhaps it's the type of Bu...

The colors and shapes of Tibetan Buddhism are unique. This has a lot to do with the letters: spiky forms derived from devanagari (the letters most used to w...

Because modern life is so very busy, so full of sensory impressions from the internet, tv, music, traffic etc. many people need to be reminded of something most...

In Chinese astrology the dragon will be born in 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 or 2012. Getting them a dragon is a perfect way to get in...

Dragons feature in the Mythology of regions as diverse as China, the Middle East, and Europe. While no one can be sure about the exact origins of these awe-inspiring...

Or The Male Water Dragon, to be more precise! Most of us are aware that the Chinese Zodiac comprises of Twelve Animals, and each year is named after an Animal. There...

The rise of the Chinese economy during the past three decades has been spectacular to say the least. Recently, China displaced Japan as the second largest ...

Confucius was born about 5 centuries before Jesus in China's Lu province. Like Jesus he traveled widely to spread his philosophy of life. There are lots of...

Dragon is the most potent animal in the Chinese Zodiac. It symbolizes ambition and drive. People born in the year of Dragon are strong willed and like to set...

Feng Shui has been practiced in China and East Asia since the ancient times. This intricate system of aesthetics is supposed to use the laws of Astronomy and...

According to tradition, the Tao Te Ching (or Dao De Djing) was written around the 6th century BC by the sage Laozi (or Lao Tzu, Lao Tse, "Old Master"),...

Confucianism is one of the main philosophies of China, having left it's mark on it's whole bureaucracy and governmental structure. There is debate on whether...

Tao or Dao literally means 'way', 'path', or 'route'. it is generally used to signify the primordial essence or fundamental aspect of the universe. De is the...

Very inspiring. About leadership, living life and letting things be (that you can't control anyhow). This lens has quotes from the Tao Te Ching and information...

Zen originates from Chinese Chan, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit word Dhyan (meditation or meditative state). Our lives and the Universe, if we look...

The Tao Te Ching or Dao De Jing, originally known as Laozi, is a Chinese classic text. Its name comes from the opening words of its two sections: dao "way,"...

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....

These books explain Buddhism for a modern Western audience. They generally focus on the practical aspects of Buddhism: how to live your life well and meditation. When...

It's good for kids to be read to, and what better time to honor this tradition than around Christmas time? The books on this page each lend themselves to this...

For your faithful yoga practitioner, or someone who wants to start, here are some great yoga gifts. From yoga gear to unique yoga interior design ideas, from...

Looking for a top gift for your Buddhist friends and family? You don't have to look any further. I've found you artwork, calendars and books that will...

I've organized this religious jewelry by price: the most beautiful and expensive at the top (over $100), the more affordable and cheap rings and pendants to...

Following the example of Prophet Muhammad, Muslim men often wear silver rings. In fact, tradition dictates that they don't wear rings of any other metal. No...

Some of these items can be personalized - with your name in Arabic letters for instance. Others feature Allah or the Kaaba. I hope you enjoy my selection of...

Based on your astrological sign is personal by definition, this jewelry is said by some people to bring good luck. I've found jewelry for each sign in the zodiac....

Don't you love wearing a bit of silver and gold -that also expresses your Muslim faith? I've found you hamsa pendants, star and crescent rings, evil eye...

Learn about karma and reincarnation from the perspective of Buddhism, Theosophy and Hinduism. But also based on the science of past life memories of children...

The Dalai Lama is that unique mix of a spiritual teacher and a political leader. Unlike the Pope he is virtually uncontested as a spiritual inspiration. His...

Who doesn't love spiritual quotes? These are some ways to turn spiritual inspiration into a great spiritual gift. I think these bracelets, posters, silver hangers,...

This is a collection of spiritual cards from various traditions. They inspire, guide and help you interpret your day. I especially love the cards that contain...

Let's be clear: for a Buddhist, there can never be too many Buddhist shirts. Can there? I don't think so. I've found you a whole bunch - from two...

I don't think there is any saying that sums up the ideals of our time better than: "Live Well - Love Much - Laugh Often". But it's not as easy to do as it...

An art form developed in India and Tibet, mandalas have come to be seen as symbols of inner peace and balance. These mandala posters are sometimes based on traditional...

Krishnamurti's books were usually compiled by others from his talks. Below you will find introductions to his work, but also deeper philosophic reflection...

A yoga statue makes a great gift. The yoga figurines on this page usually show the kind of back bending asana that has come to symbolize yoga in the common mind....

The 10 Commandments were given to Moses by God thousands of years ago, yet these moral and religious principles are relevant for modern life. These...

We had an advent calendar for a few years when I was small. It had a strange magic. We had a simple advent calendar: just pictures behind the doors, no candy...

I've selected some unique calendars for everyday use. Some are great mainly to make a note about your plans. Others have information about the Wiccan moon c...

Blessed by the Lord - are we all, whether we feel it or not. On this page I've found you inspiring Christian planners and organizers that will help remind you...

Pema Chodron (formerly known as Deirdre Blomfield-Brown) is an ordained Buddhist nun in the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition, and a teacher in the lineage of Cho...

Paganism is a general term which is used by people of all kinds of alternative spiritual traditions who use pre-christian traditions (often shamanistic ones)...

I've found homely, fun, beautiful and religious calendars for Jewish people. Whether you want to learn Yiddish and have some fun, or get up to speed on Jewish...

Find pocket calendar that fits your religious inspiration and background. All these date books include spiritual quotes, that's why we call them religious p...

Planners and wall calendars devoted to Celtic spirituality and the scenery of Scotland. To the left the eternally popular Celtic Compact Engagement Calendar...

The Tao Te Ching or Dao De Jing, originally known as Laozi, is a Chinese classic text. Its name comes from the opening words of its two sections: dao "way,"...

Known in recent years as a teacher of Zen Buddhist meditation and mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh entered public consciousness as a peace activist. During the Vietnam...