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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- Jain History Outline
Jainism has a rich and illustrious history spanning back to the 8th century B.C.E. This detailed outline sketches the main events in Jainism, with links to articles with more information. Alongside the Jain history are listings of contemporary major events in India as well other parts of the world.
- The Sikhism Home Page
The history, way of life, and belief structure of the Sikhs are just a sampling of the topics covered by this incredibly comprehensive site about the Sikh religion. Presented in an easy-to-understand, nonthreatening, and interesting format, the information helps readers understand the faith and the people who are part of it. Click on "Resources" to learn about religious terms, Sikh names, and the Sikh alphabet and to hear audio recordings of Sikh prayers.
- Peace is the Path
Today's students seem to spend a lot of time learning about the history of war. What about the history of peace? Presented by the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, this online exhibition explains the history of the way of peace, a movement essential to Jains, Hindus, and the followers of many other religions. This movement inspired Mohandas Gandhi, who inspired Martin Luther King Jr., who inspired a generation of peace-loving Americans, who hopefully inspired the youth of today.
- The Khalsa
The last Sikh guru, Govind Singh, organized the fellowship known as the Khalsa. The purpose of these men and women is to unite the Sikhs, a people who have experienced their share of strife throughout South Asia. This site provides some basic information about the Khalsa. Be sure not to miss the audio recordings of two BBC radio broadcasts. One is an account of the 1699 founding of the Khalsa; the other describes the tradition of the Khalsa soldier.
- A to Z of Jainism
"A is for apple. B is for bear." Not in this Jain ABC book, which provides a basic overview of the Jain religion for children (and for people who have never heard these terms). The words explained include familiar terms like "karma" and "yoga," as well as terms such as "zalar" (instrument used in temple), "upashraya" (home for Jain monks), and "leshya" (the color of thoughts).
- Five Symbols of the Sikh Faith
The Five Ks of the Khalsa were instituted by Govind Singh, the last of the Sikh gurus. But his reasons for doing so are not known. This article describes one scholar's attempts to interpret the symobolism of the five Ks.
The Kirpan Do all Sikhs still walk around with swords?
Jainism and Sikhism
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