Category Archives: Religions and Cultures in India

Salaam Aleikhum

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Peace.  In our session on an introduction to Islam, this was the first thing we heard.  Salaam Aleikhum, an Islamic greeting, is like greeting everyone with peace.  To this greeting, one simply replies, aleikhum salaam.  Our gateway into the religion … Continue reading →

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Tapestry of Faith

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Even within our first 10 days in India, the importance of religion and spirituality has been immediately tangible.  Anywhere I look there are glimpses of the rich religious tradition of India. I remember our first bus ride to Bangalore I … Continue reading →

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