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Sikhs
How the martyred 5th Guru Arjan still influences his followers today
Bible Journeys
Former hostage John McCarthy visits Israel and questions the violence done in God's name
Final Farewell - Heaven and Hell
What happens when you die? Different people give their interpretations of the afterlife
Final Farewells - Grieving
锘匡豢How do people of different religious faiths cope with the loss of a loved one?
Final Farewells - Death
What do the world's main religions teach about death, funerals, and grieving rites?
JS Bach
How Bach's battles with pietists and Calvinists meant he never enjoyed acclaim in his day
Forgotten at his death, how did Bach later become so exalted?
The Spirit of the Garden
Why are Jews commanded to build a temporary dwelling during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot?
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
Night Journey
A Western traveller seeks the path to serenity from an enigmatic Sheik
Lambeth Palace
Why is the Archbishop of Canterbury's residence in London rather than Canterbury?
Can gardens meet the spiritual needs of people and communities today?
Can You See Me?
Why does religion offer people with disabilities in the face of prejudice?
How does religions' views on disability affect the lives of the disabled faithful
Shin Buddhism
A Japanese Buddhist priest talks about Shin Buddhism and the importance of humility
Festival of Kwanzaa
The festival of Kwanzaa is celebrated by African-Americans as an alternative to Christmas
Where the Spirit Lives
London's Bevis Marks Synagogue has held services continuously for over 300 years
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London is the largest stone built temple in Europe
The Quaker society that has been meeting for over 300 years
Are there any sacred spaces in the cyberspace? And can a virtual community be spiritual?
Unity of the Church
Has liberal Protestant theology caused a breakdown in the ecumenical movement?
Parinirvana Festival
The Mahayana festival marks the Buddha's death and his Mahaparinirva, nirvana after death
Maha Shivaratri
The Hindu festival of Shiva marking the end of winter and the start of spring
Baha'ism in Britain
British Bahais observe the Feast of 'Al谩 and the teachings of the prophet Bah谩'u'll谩h
John Stainer's Crucifixion
John Stainer's Crucifixion is among the most popular of all English choral works
Persian Theatre and Ta'zieh
The vibrant Persian theatrical tradition that re-enacts the martyrdom of Imam Hussein
B谩b and Bah谩'u'll谩h
The lives and teachings of B谩b and Bah谩'u'll谩h, divine messengers in the Baha'i faith
Zoroastrianism
The cosmic and moral dualism of Zoroastrianism where life is torn between good and evil
Lord of the Dance - Nataraja
Lord Shiva as Nataraj, destroyer of the universe, is celebrated in Indian classical dance
Lord of the Dance - Krishna
Classical Indian Kathak dancers celebrate and honour the stories of Lord Krishna