A Question of Faith
Full Programme | A Question of Faith
Full Programme | A Question of Faith
A compilation of five short films for GCSE Religious Studies where twelve students, made up of Christians, Muslims and non-believers, ex...
Revelation | A Question of Faith
Revelation | A Question of Faith
The group takes part in a Christian healing service and questions if god can heal today.
Suffering | A Question of Faith
Suffering | A Question of Faith
Following a visit to a children's hospice the group discuss why innocent children suffer.
Marriage | A Question of Faith
Marriage | A Question of Faith
On the theme of marriage, the group are guests at a Muslim wedding to explore the value of marriage.
Sexuality | A Question of Faith
Sexuality | A Question of Faith
Taking part in a Christian church service for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, the group ask where religion stands when ...
Afterlife | A Question of Faith
Afterlife | A Question of Faith
A visit to a Humanist funeral triggers debate about what happens after we die.
Belief File: Ethics
Issues: Belief and Suffering | Belief File
Issues: Belief and Suffering | Belief File
This programme looks at suffering from the Buddhist point of view.
Issues: Belief and Homosexuality | Belief File
Issues: Belief and Homosexuality | Belief File
This programme looks at homosexuality from Christian and Jewish perspectives.
Issues: Belief and Abortion | Belief File
Issues: Belief and Abortion | Belief File
This programme looks at abortion from the Christian and Sikh perspectives.
Issues: Belief and Genetics | Belief File
Issues: Belief and Genetics | Belief File
This programme deals with genetic engineering from a Christian perspective.
Test of Time: Forgiveness | Belief File
Test of Time: Forgiveness | Belief File
Joe Seremane, a black South African MP imprisoned on Robben Island, talks about apartheid and the need for forgiveness.
Test of Time: Money | Belief File
Test of Time: Money | Belief File
Christian band ''The World Wide Message Tribe'' say why they take the minimum wage and live in deprived areas.
Test of Time: Commitment | Belief File
Test of Time: Commitment | Belief File
Debbie Santiago talks about how she became an alcoholic and homeless. And James Mawdsley is released from a 17 year jail sentence in B...
Test of Time: Peace | Belief File
Test of Time: Peace | Belief File
Pam White, a PC on duty when a bomb went off outside Harrods in 1983, talks about how she found peace after becoming a Christian. Plus ''Go...
Taking Issue
Does God Exist? | Worlds of Belief
Does God Exist? | Worlds of Belief
Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Billy, a Belfast boy, who regains his faith in Maze prison.
Life after Death | Worlds of Belief
Life after Death | Worlds of Belief
Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. A young mother, an atheist, develops complications whilst giving birth and has a...
Wealth and Poverty | Worlds of Belief
Wealth and Poverty | Worlds of Belief
Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. This programme looks at wealth and poverty from the point of view of Christian...
Euthanasia | Worlds of Belief
Euthanasia | Worlds of Belief
Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Today's theme is Euthanasia which includes a dramatic reconstruction of real events, i...
Right or Wrong? | Worlds of Belief
Right or Wrong? | Worlds of Belief
Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. A hotelier who, suspecting a staff member of stealing, sets a trap and catches hi...
Identity and Belonging | Belief File
Identity and Belonging | Belief File
Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. This program looks at identity and belonging.
Reconciliation | Belief File
Reconciliation | Belief File
Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Bushra and Nicola try to bring Jewish and Muslim students on their university campus to...
Vegetarianism | Belief File
Vegetarianism | Belief File
Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Hindu vegetarian Dhiren Shah loves his girlfriend Maya, but her meat eating habits are c...
Sex Before Marriage | Belief File
Sex Before Marriage | Belief File
Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Kelly, a young Christian from Yorkshire, tells of her promiscuous lifestyle before...
Belief File: Christianity
Christianity in Britain: What's it all about? | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: What's it all about? | Belief File
First of five programmes exploring Christianity in Britain now, and in the past.
Christianity in Britain: Many Voices | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: Many Voices | Belief File
Second of five programmes exploring how Christianity speaks to many different people across Britain.
Christianity in Britain: Signs and Symbols | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: Signs and Symbols | Belief File
Third of five programmes exploring the meaning behind the different signs and symbols in Christianity.
Christianity in Britain: Community and religion | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: Community and religion | Belief File
Forth of five programmes exploring the importance of community in Christianity.
Christianity in Britain: Personal quests | Belief File
Christianity in Britain: Personal quests | Belief File
Fifth of five programmes exploring how Christianity can be life-changing.
Christianity
See allCan good come out of suffering? Part 2 | A Question of Faith
Can good come out of suffering? Part 2 | A Question of Faith
Students share their opinions about suffering and religion.
Arguments against capital punishment | Matters of Life and Death
Arguments against capital punishment | Matters of Life and Death
A man who was wrongly convicted of murder provides arguments against the use of the death penalty.
Marriage | A Question of Faith
Marriage | A Question of Faith
Students discuss their differing opinions on relationships, sex and marriage.
King Ezana of Axum and Christianity | Africa's Great Civilisations
King Ezana of Axum and Christianity | Africa's Great Civilisations
King Ezana of Axum's decision to convert to Christianity changed the course of African history.
Pentecostal Church healing | A Question of Faith
Pentecostal Church healing | A Question of Faith
Students visit a Pentecostal Church where they do divine healing.
Baptism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
Baptism | Life and Death the Pentecostal Way
Hannah and Jordan are baptised in the Pentecostal Church.
Afterlife | A Question of Faith
Afterlife | A Question of Faith
Students discuss questions of heaven, hell and if there is an afterlife.
Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem | The Passion
Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem | The Passion
In a dramatised retelling of the last week of Jesus' life, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem for Passover.
Religion and homosexuality | A Question of Faith
Religion and homosexuality | A Question of Faith
Students discuss their religious beliefs about homosexuality.
Joseph's dream | The Nativity
Joseph's dream | The Nativity
In a dramatised retelling of the Nativity, the Angel Gabriel visits Joseph in a dream.
Revelation | A Question of Faith
Revelation | A Question of Faith
Students share their thoughts about religious revelations and how they function in different religions.
Requiem Mass | Being…
Requiem Mass | Being…
A demonstration of what happens in a requiem mass.
LGBT Church | A Question of Faith
LGBT Church | A Question of Faith
Students visit a Church that accepts LGBT people.
The creationist view | Did Darwin Kill God?
The creationist view | Did Darwin Kill God?
From the 1960s, a new view of creation emerged in America, contradicting the theory of evolution… and previous Christian teaching...
Can good come out of suffering? Part 1 | A Question of Faith
Can good come out of suffering? Part 1 | A Question of Faith
The students visit children with extreme disabilities. They discuss their enjoyment of life and the children's a...
Catholic children practice for their First Holy Communion | Catholics
Catholic children practice for their First Holy Communion | Catholics
Catholic children prepare for their First Holy Communion with the help of their teachers.
The Iona Community | Songs of Praise
The Iona Community | Songs of Praise
The story of the Iona Community, founded at the site of one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Great Britain.
Another Great Awakening? | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Another Great Awakening? | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Pete Owen-Jones explores whether America is experiencing another Great Awakening, as charismatic Christianity sweeps...
Background to Christian forgiveness | What's the Point of Forgiveness?
Background to Christian forgiveness | What's the Point of Forgiveness?
An introduction to the ancient context in which Jesus first preached about forgiveness.
Introduction to Pilgrimage | Pilgrimage
Introduction to Pilgrimage | Pilgrimage
Eight celebrities with different faiths and religious backgrounds travel together on pilgrimage to Rome.
The Holy Flame | Sacred Wonders
The Holy Flame | Sacred Wonders
At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Christians gather to witness an Easter miracle.
Belief File: Islam
Islam: The Shahadah | Belief File
Islam: The Shahadah | Belief File
This first programme is about the Shahadah; the declaration of faith that Allah is the one true God and Mohammed is his messenger.
Islam: The Qur'an | Belief File
Islam: The Qur'an | Belief File
This programme is about guidance and faith, the spread of Islam and the discoveries by early Muslim scholars.
Islam: Prayer | Belief File
Islam: Prayer | Belief File
This programme is about the importance of prayer in the Islamic faith.
Islam: Values | Belief File
Islam: Values | Belief File
This programme is about the importance of values in the Islamic faith.
Islam: The Hajj | Belief File
Islam: The Hajj | Belief File
This fifth programme looks at the Hajj, the pilgrimage all Muslims should try to make at least once in their lifetime.
Islam
See allMuslim wedding | A Question of Faith
Muslim wedding | A Question of Faith
Students experience a Muslim wedding.
Muhammad's First Revelation | The Life of Muhammad
Muhammad's First Revelation | The Life of Muhammad
The story of the first of Muhammad's revelations of the Qur'an.
The Quran | The Life of Muhammad
The Quran | The Life of Muhammad
Rageh Omaar explains Muslim beliefs about how the Qur'an was revealed to Muhammad.
Islam and Homosexuality | Queer Britain
Islam and Homosexuality | Queer Britain
Riyadh Khalaf talks to a young Muslim woman who is planning a platonic marriage of convenience.
Hijrah | The Life of Muhammad
Hijrah | The Life of Muhammad
Muhammad's flight from Mecca marked the start of a new era of his life.
England's Moeen Ali: Ramadan fast makes me feel sharper | Newsday
England's Moeen Ali: Ramadan fast makes me feel sharper | Newsday
Moeen Ali talks about what the Ramadan fast means to him.
Divorce | Islam, Women and Me
Divorce | Islam, Women and Me
Mehreen Baig attends a session of a sharia court where divorce cases are being heard.
Afterlife and mourning and funeral rites in Islam | Being…
Afterlife and mourning and funeral rites in Islam | Being…
This clip explains the different rituals in Islam that are carried out following the death of someone.
Muhammad's Marriage to Khadija | The Life of Muhammad
Muhammad's Marriage to Khadija | The Life of Muhammad
A look at the significance of Muhammad's marriage to Khadija in shaping Muslim attitudes to women.
What accepting Islam felt like for Jermaine and reciting Shahada | Being…
What accepting Islam felt like for Jermaine and reciting Shahada | Being…
A first hand account of one persons accepting Islam later in life and reciting the Shahada.
Ramadan in Jerusalem | Sacred Wonders
Ramadan in Jerusalem | Sacred Wonders
A team of volunteer paramedics help worshippers during Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
The Great Mosque at Djenne | Sacred Wonders
The Great Mosque at Djenne | Sacred Wonders
Every year, the whole city of Djenne in Mali gets involved in restoring the Great Mosque, the largest mud building in the world.
Different perspectives on capital punishment | Matters of Life and Death
Different perspectives on capital punishment | Matters of Life and Death
Representatives from different religions discuss their opinions on capital punishment.
Shirk | The Life of Muhammad
Shirk | The Life of Muhammad
A look at Muhammad's birth and early life and the way in which he is viewed by Muslims.
Jahiliyyah: The Age of Ignorance | The Life of Muhammad
Jahiliyyah: The Age of Ignorance | The Life of Muhammad
An exploration of Arabian society and religion in Muhammad's era.
Salah | Belief File
Salah | Belief File
Muslim students explain how they pray.
Sharia | The Life of Muhammad
Sharia | The Life of Muhammad
An exploration of the origins of Sharia law and its role today.
Last Sermon | The Life of Muhammad
Last Sermon | The Life of Muhammad
A look at the key teachings that Muhammad delivered in his Last Sermon, and their relevance to historical and contemporary Islam.
Islamic-Jewish Relations | The Life of Muhammad
Islamic-Jewish Relations | The Life of Muhammad
A look at whether a massacre of a Jewish tribe by Muslim forces in Muhammad's war against the Quraysh influenced later Islami...
Shia imagery | The Hidden Art of Islam
Shia imagery | The Hidden Art of Islam
Rageh Omaar learns how the theological schism between Sunni and Shia Muslims is also reflected in their art.
Depicting the Hajj | The Hidden Art of Islam
Depicting the Hajj | The Hidden Art of Islam
Rageh Omaar looks at depictions of the Hajj in Islamic art.
Wearing a Hijab | The Chronicles of Nadiya
Wearing a Hijab | The Chronicles of Nadiya
Nadiya Hussain talks about why she chooses to wear the hijab.
Belief File: Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism & Buddhism
Hinduism: God | Belief File
Hinduism: God | Belief File
Young British Hindu's explain and discuss God in the Hindu faith.
Hinduism: Family | Belief File
Hinduism: Family | Belief File
Young British Hindu's explain and discuss family in the Hindu faith.
Hinduism: The World | Belief File
Hinduism: The World | Belief File
Young British Hindu's explain and discuss Hinduism's global appeal.
Judaism: God | Belief File
Judaism: God | Belief File
Young Jewish Briton's explain and discuss God in the Jewish faith.
Judaism: The Torah | Belief File
Judaism: The Torah | Belief File
Young Jewish Briton's explain and discuss the importance of the Torah in the Jewish faith.
Judaism: The Family | Belief File
Judaism: The Family | Belief File
Young Jewish Briton's explain and discuss the role of family in the Jewish faith.
Sikhism: Equality and Respect | Belief File
Sikhism: Equality and Respect | Belief File
Young British Sikh's explain and discuss the importance of equality and respect in Sikhism.
Sikhism: Commitment and Diversity | Belief File
Sikhism: Commitment and Diversity | Belief File
Young British Sikh's explain and discuss the importance of diversity in Sikhism.
Introduction to Buddhism | Belief File
Introduction to Buddhism | Belief File
Young British Buddhist's explain and discuss the key beliefs of Buddhism.
Hinduism
See allThe Caste System | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
The Caste System | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Parle Patel explores whether the caste system is still important to Hindus in Britain today.
Diwali | Belief File
Diwali | Belief File
A look at the many ways in which Hindus celebrate the festival of Diwali.
Different perspectives on abortion | Matters of Life and Death
Different perspectives on abortion | Matters of Life and Death
Representatives from different religions discuss their opinions about abortion.
Daltis | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Daltis | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Parle Patel meets a young British Hindu who faced discrimination as a result of his caste.
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva | Belief File
Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva | Belief File
In Hinduism, there is one supreme god represented in many different forms.
Deities and Brahman | Being…
Deities and Brahman | Being…
An explanation that Hindus in fact only have one God, Brahman, but different representation of Brahman, called Deities.
Durga Puja | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Durga Puja | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Across the city of Calcutta in India the festival of the goddess Durga is being celebrated.
Caste Discrimination | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Caste Discrimination | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Parle Patel meets campaigners trying to outlaw caste-based discrimination in the UK.
Afterlife and funeral rituals | Being…
Afterlife and funeral rituals | Being…
Funeral rituals depend on family traditions in Hinduism.
Garba | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Garba | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Parle Patel learns about how Garba dancers are trying to break down caste barriers.
The story of Ganesh | Belief File
The story of Ganesh | Belief File
The story of how Ganesha became a Hindu god and why he is such a popular one.
Finding a partner - Hinduism | Strictly Soulmates
Finding a partner - Hinduism | Strictly Soulmates
Two young Hindu women in Britain search for their soulmates with the help of matchmakers, parents and family.
Death in Hinduism | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Death in Hinduism | The Ganges with Sue Perkins
Sue Perkins meets a woman staying in a Death Hotel in Varanasi who explains her choice to live there.
Celebrating Diwali in London | Sacred Wonders
Celebrating Diwali in London | Sacred Wonders
At the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London, preparations for Diwali are taking place.
Krishna | Belief File
Krishna | Belief File
Krishna is one of the most worshiped Hindu gods.
Hindu funerals in Varanasi | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
Hindu funerals in Varanasi | Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve
Each day on the River Ganges at the holy city of Varanasi, hundreds of funerals take place.
Marriage | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Marriage | Hindus: Do We Have a Caste Problem?
Parle Patel discovers how the caste system affects dating and marriage for Hindus around the world.
ISKCON | Belief File
ISKCON | Belief File
Hare Krishna devotees in Britain explain how they respect and celebrate the cows they own.
A visit to a Hindu shrine | Around the World in 80 Faiths
A visit to a Hindu shrine | Around the World in 80 Faiths
In the Himalayan mountains, a set of springs near the source of the Ganges form a holy site for Hindus.
Marriage | Belief File
Marriage | Belief File
A Hindu couple explain how their marriage was arranged and celebrated.
Marriage in Hinduism | Being…
Marriage in Hinduism | Being…
A look at a Sri Lankan Tamil marriage ceremony in Hinduism and how things have changed between this generation and the last.
Judaism
See allDifferent perspectives on Euthanasia | Matters of Life and Death
Different perspectives on Euthanasia | Matters of Life and Death
Representatives from different religions discuss their opinions about euthanasia.
Passover | The Story of the Jews
Passover | The Story of the Jews
The festival of Passover is one of the most important celebrations in the Jewish calendar.
Good and Evil | God on Trial
Good and Evil | God on Trial
Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz discuss good and evil and their belief in God.
Questioning God's Will | God on Trial
Questioning God's Will | God on Trial
Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz argue about whether God is just or cruel.
The Sacrifice of Isaac | Testament: The Bible in Animation
The Sacrifice of Isaac | Testament: The Bible in Animation
The story of Abraham agreeing to sacrifice his son Isaac to God.
Free Will | God on Trial
Free Will | God on Trial
Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz discuss the idea of free will as a resolution to the problem of evil.
Birth rituals in Judaism | Being…
Birth rituals in Judaism | Being…
Circumcision is a large part of the rituals that follow birth in Judaism, followed by the naming ceremony.
Converting to Judaism and marriage | Being…
Converting to Judaism and marriage | Being…
Jolanda and Jack discuss the adaptations they made to their wedding ceremonies and Jolanda's conversion to Judaism.
The Holocaust | What's the Point of Forgiveness?
The Holocaust | What's the Point of Forgiveness?
Discussing the possibility of forgiveness after the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Should there be a sacred day of rest? | Sunday Morning Live
Should there be a sacred day of rest? | Sunday Morning Live
The British Chief Rabbi explains the value of Shabbat.
Bar mitzvah | Being…
Bar mitzvah | Being…
Ethan explains the different traditions involved with his bar mitzvah, including the importance of the Torah and why he is twinning with a boy who los...
Introduction to Judaism | Belief File
Introduction to Judaism | Belief File
Daniel introduces Judaism, he visits a Synagogue and discusses the Torah and Shabbat.
The Ten Commandments | Belief File
The Ten Commandments | Belief File
Jewish students tell the story of The Ten Commandments.
Death and mourning in Judaism | Being…
Death and mourning in Judaism | Being…
This clip explores how bodies are looked after following death and the mourning periods that follow.
Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt | Testament: The Bible in Animation
Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt | Testament: The Bible in Animation
The story of Moses parting the Red Sea to lead the Jews out of Egypt.
Pesach | Belief File
Pesach | Belief File
The history and traditions of the Jewish celebration of Passover.
Antisemitism | The Story of the Jews
Antisemitism | The Story of the Jews
Simon Schama looks at the Jewish population of Paris at a time of resurgent French nationalism.
King Solomon's Temple | Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City
King Solomon's Temple | Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City
Simon Sebag Montefiore recounts the history of King Solomon's Temple and its importance to Judaism.
Early Judeo-Muslim relations | The Story of the Jews
Early Judeo-Muslim relations | The Story of the Jews
In Medieval Cairo and much of the Mediterranean, Jews lived and flourished under Muslim rule despite many restrictions.
Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem | David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul
David Suchet explores Jerusalem and witnesses a Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall.
Hanukkah and contemporary Jewish identity | Christmas Voices
Hanukkah and contemporary Jewish identity | Christmas Voices
A Jewish family explore what Hanukkah means to them.
The Torah | Belief File
The Torah | Belief File
The history and significance of the Torah.
Sikhism
See allIntroduction to Sikhism | My Life, My Religion
Introduction to Sikhism | My Life, My Religion
An introduction to the most fundamental beliefs and practices of Sikhism.
Death and reincarnation | Being…
Death and reincarnation | Being…
A discussion of Sikh traditions and beliefs about death.
Women in Sikhism | The Story of Vaisakhi
Women in Sikhism | The Story of Vaisakhi
Equality of the sexes has always been an ideal of Sikhism, but one the religion has not always lived up to.
Guru Granth Sahib | My Life, My Religion
Guru Granth Sahib | My Life, My Religion
A Sikh child explains the role of the Guru Granth Sahib in Sikh worship and the way in which it is treated by Sikhs.
The Khalsa | My Life, My Religion
The Khalsa | My Life, My Religion
The story behind the creation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh.
The 5 K's | Being…
The 5 K's | Being…
A Sikh family explain the 5 K's of Sikhism.
Sikhism | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Sikhism | Around the World in 80 Faiths
At a festival in Nanded, India, Sikhs explain their key beliefs and the history of their faith.
The Five Ks | My Life, My Religion
The Five Ks | My Life, My Religion
A Sikh child explains the meaning behind the five Ks worn by Sikhs.
Vaisakhi Langar | The Story of Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi Langar | The Story of Vaisakhi
The Sikh tradition of langar is an important part of the festival of Vaisakhi.
Vaisakhi | My Life, My Religion
Vaisakhi | My Life, My Religion
Vaisakhi, which celebrates the creation of the Khalsa, is one of the most important Sikh festivals.
Vaisakhi in Amritsar | Sacred Wonders
Vaisakhi in Amritsar | Sacred Wonders
The Sikh festival of Vaisakhi in Amritsar.
A feast at the Golden Temple | Sacred Wonders
A feast at the Golden Temple | Sacred Wonders
At the Golden Temple in Amritsar, volunteers prepare food for thousands of worshippers celebrating Vaisakhi.
Anand Karaj | Being…
Anand Karaj | Being…
A Sikh couple discuss the Anand Karaj, their Sikh marriage ceremony.
Sewa | The Story of Vaisakhi
Sewa | The Story of Vaisakhi
A look at the Sikh tradition of langar and the charitable works that it has inspired.
Love and marriage | Being…
Love and marriage | Being…
Sikh couples discuss their experiences of love and marriage.
Sikh funeral | Being…
Sikh funeral | Being…
An exploration of Sikh funeral traditions.
Buddhism
See allBrahmanic society | Genius of the Ancient World
Brahmanic society | Genius of the Ancient World
An explanation of the social and religious context in which the Buddha was brought up and how it influenced his ideas.
Tibetan Buddhism | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Tibetan Buddhism | Around the World in 80 Faiths
At a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Nepal, monks explain their way of life and their key religious beliefs.
Changing concepts of karma | Genius of the Ancient World
Changing concepts of karma | Genius of the Ancient World
The Buddha's revelations changed the ways in which karma was viewed, giving his ideas great appeal in a changing soc...
Angkor Wat | Sacred Wonders
Angkor Wat | Sacred Wonders
At Angkor Wat in Cambodia, a team of gardeners protect the temples from the spread of the jungle.
Nirvana | Genius of the Ancient World
Nirvana | Genius of the Ancient World
Through deep meditation, the Buddha achieved Enlightenment and developed the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Painting a Buddhist stupa | Sacred Wonders
Painting a Buddhist stupa | Sacred Wonders
A Buddhist stupa at Kathmandu is being prepared for the Buddha's birthday with a fresh coat of paint.
Spreading the Buddha's teachings | Genius of the Ancient World
Spreading the Buddha's teachings | Genius of the Ancient World
The story of how the Buddha's ideas spread through his own preaching and the creation of the first monasteries.
Responses to Samsara | Genius of the Ancient World
Responses to Samsara | Genius of the Ancient World
After leaving his life as a prince, the Buddha joined other thinkers searching for solutions to the problems of Samsara.
Warrior monk exams | Sacred Wonders
Warrior monk exams | Sacred Wonders
Yandian, a Buddhist trainee monk, prepares for his exams at the Shaolin Monastery, China.
The Buddha's legacy | Genius of the Ancient World
The Buddha's legacy | Genius of the Ancient World
After the Buddha's death, his ideas continued to spread through his followers and the influence of Emperor Ashoka.
The Four Sights | Genius of the Ancient World
The Four Sights | Genius of the Ancient World
The story of how the Buddha left his privileged life as a prince in the Himalayas after witnessing the Four Sights.
The middle way | Genius of the Ancient World
The middle way | Genius of the Ancient World
The Buddha's idea of the Middle Way and his realisations about the nature and impermanence of the self.
The path of self denial | Genius of the Ancient World
The path of self denial | Genius of the Ancient World
Before developing the Middle Way, the Buddha spent six years pursuing a life of self denial with other ascetics.
Around the World in 80 Faiths
Australasia and the Pacific Ring of Fire | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Australasia and the Pacific Ring of Fire | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Pete travels to Australasia to find out how tribal faiths have survived into the 21st century.
The Far East | Around the World in 80 Faiths
The Far East | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Pete encounters the exotic religions of the Far East, including Buddhism, Shinto and Taoism.
Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Africa | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Pete continues his odyssey with a gruelling journey exploring the spiritual traditions of Africa.
The Middle East | Around the World in 80 Faiths
The Middle East | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Pete Owen Jones's epic journey exploring the world's beliefs continues in the Middle East, taking him to Syria, Samaria, nort...
United States of America | Around the World in 80 Faiths
United States of America | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Pete Owen Jones's adventures continue as he embarks on the American leg of his religious odyssey to find out why, wh...
The Indian Subcontinent | Around the World in 80 Faiths
The Indian Subcontinent | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Pete Owen Jones journeys to the south of India to examine the mystery of Indian religions, including the transmigrati...
Latin America | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Latin America | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Pete Owen Jones's exploration of world faiths continues in Latin America, where he visits a UFO-worshipping community and goes ...
Europe | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Europe | Around the World in 80 Faiths
Peter Owen Jones journeys across his home continent, Europe. He finds a few surprises, and discovers that his own church was responsib...