Spiritual thoughts from across the world
World Service,路1097 episodes
Is seeking spiritual guidance what separates us from animals?
12 Aug 1988,路4 mins
What is the true meaning of "samaritan"?
01 Dec 1988,路3 mins
Thoughts on the festival of Chanukah and a central question: to die or fight back?
27 Nov 1989,路4 mins
The religious significance of the number eight and its association with Buddhism
27 Aug 1991,路4 mins
In the religious countdown, the number ten is the number of guidance
The religious significance of the number nine, a Hindu number of balance
27 Aug 1991,路3 mins
The seven deadly sins, the seven sorrows and seven joys of Mary
Reverend John Bowker and the religious countdown into consequence
The significance of number one in Judaism, Christianity, Islam and especially in heaven
20 Sep 1991,路5 mins
The four Gospels, and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism
23 Sep 1991,路4 mins
Reverend John Bowker on the five books of Torah in the Jewish faith
The religious significance of the number three and the nature of love
23 Sep 1991,路3 mins
The number six, and its significance in Buddhism
Anglican priest Angela Tilby compares the scientific and spiritual understanding of time
31 Mar 1992,路4 mins
Anglican priest Angela Tilby discusses mathematics, physicists and faith
Could science provide a surer path to God than religion?
Islamic thought in the postmodern era, with questions about power, ethics, and consensus
14 Jul 1992,路4 mins
Islamic thought in the postmodern era, the importance of texts, and questions of truth
15 Jul 1992,路4 mins
Islamic thought in the postmodern era, with questions of reality and fixed absolutes
16 Jul 1992,路3 mins
The meaning of religion to the individual and the importance of personal experience
18 Jul 1992,路4 mins
Methodist minister Pauline Webb on Paul the Apostle's advice about how to live together
21 Jul 1992,路4 mins
How Buddhism is taught, understood, and experienced
28 Sep 1992,路4 mins
How compassion can help cope people with violence
07 Nov 1992,路4 mins
The continuing rejection by some Christians of the Gregorian calendar
05 Jan 1993,路4 mins
Father Sergei Hackel on the significance of Christmas celebrations for Orthodox Christians
05 Jan 1993,路3 mins
The ninth month of the lunar calendar's special place in the religious memory of Muslims
07 Jan 1993,路3 mins
The story of the Prophet Muhammad and his retreat at a cave in the Mount of Hira
The mission of the Prophet Muhammad, 10 years after it had begun
07 Jan 1993,路4 mins
The mid-winter (14 January) festival of India and Nepal
08 Jan 1993,路4 mins
Thoughts on the Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence of the god Shiva