World Religions

Opening the Doors of Understanding
Welcome to the World Religion Convention

World Religions Glossary: Part III

Ramadan- A month of fasting in which Muslims do not eat from sunup to sundown and read the Koran.
Samsara- The eternal cycling of birth, death and rebirth. The course of life.

Shahadah- The first pillar of Islam.

Swastika- In Hinduism, a symbol of good luck , prosperity, peace and love.

Ultimate Trinity- In Hinduism, it is the three main Gods; Krishna, Vishnu, and Brahma.
Water- The feminine element in Hinduism that offsets fire.
Buddhism
Christianity