Crash Course
Buddha and Ashoka Crash Course World History
In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural...
Curated Video
Rama and the Ramayana: Crash Course World Mythology
The next entry in our parade of heroes is Rama, the protagonist of the Ramayana, one of India's oldest stories. We're going to be talking about Rama's importance to Hindu culture, and how Rama fits into Campbell's idea of the Hero's...
Curated Video
Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History
In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural...
Curated Video
Hope: The Power to Achieve Your Dreams
In this video, Dante the Dragonfly visits the show "Human Nature" to talk about the importance of hope. Through the story of Dharma, a young musician, Dante explains how hope gives us confidence and strength to pursue our goals, even...
Hip Hughes History
Jainism 101: Religions in Global History
A short overview of Jainism. Please support the World History Playlist!
5 Minutes English
Hinduism | 5 MINUTES
Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, dating back over 4,000 years: Its early origins are ambiguous: with no single founder or definite starting point –in fact, many Hindus believe the religion is eternal, as old as time itself.
Hip Hughes History
Hinduism 101: Religions in Global History
An introductory lecture to the basics of Hinduism.
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WS PAN View of Kopan Monastery / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
WS PAN View of Kopan Monastery / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
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WS View of Kopan Monastery with young monks wandering in balcony / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
WS View of Kopan Monastery with young monks wandering in balcony / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
PBS
Vesak | All About the Holidays
A video details the history of the world holiday, Vesak—also known as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Day. Follow one prince's journey in 562 BCE in Nepal to how he achieved nirvana and became Buddha.
Crash Course
Buddha and Ashoka
For such a complex and lengthy topic, Mr. Green does a great job of introducing and/or quickly summarizing the major tenets of Indian cultural and religious history, as well as the origins of Buddhism. Topics covered in this episode...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Marriage, Family and Sexuality: Lesson 3
This lesson will discuss ideas on marriage and sexuality from various religious traditions. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Marriage, Family and Sexuality."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Marriage, Family and Sexuality: Lesson 1
This lesson will discuss ideas on marriage and sexuality from various religious traditions. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Marriage, Family and Sexuality."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Yakshi Figures: Lesson 2
This lesson will explore the role of yakshi figures in Indian art. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Yakshi Figures."