Yoga is many things to many people in many contexts. Yet what we can say unambiguously is that modern yoga is predominately practised by women.
A message to students and staff observing Ramadan from the Muslim Chaplain at SOAS.
As the largest religion practiced in India and one of the oldest religions in the world, Hinduism has a rich history.
In 2019, Dhruv Ramnath travelled to Calicut in south India to attend the Skanda Sashti celebrations. Here is his photo essay of the ceremony.
Learn about ancient Iraq’s mythology, culture, and languages on two new summer school courses.
The role of Buddhism in the history of healing and medicine from 12th century Cambodia to today.
World Religion Day falls on 16th January 2022 in celebration and recognition of the diversity of religions that exist. We’ve pulled together a list of the seven most breathtaking and impressive religious buildings around the world.
The story of modern-day Hanukkah leads to questions of what Jewish voices, traditions and practices are prioritized over others.
A brief history of Kumartuli and the everyday realities of the potters who live there.
Each family celebrates differently: here’s how one student celebrates Yom Kippur, the most important day in the Jewish calendar.
Project dldl was set up and implemented during a global pandemic and an Ethiopian war. What lessons are there to be learned?
Ramadan offers four types of minimalisations – things you should limit, and serves as a contrast to society’s culture of maximalism.
Professor Muhammed Abdel Haleem discusses Ramadan, the Qur’an, and Covid-19.
Is Lao Tzu’s taoism the answer to our anxieties? Or is stocism the solution to calmer lives? We explore how philosophy can help during the pandemic.
Last week was the Jewish celebration of Tu BiShvat. Although it’s commemoration varies annually, this year the holiday fell on the 27th and 28th of
Chill out for the New Year with SOAS alumna Ruth McNeil at an online yoga event.
“So many affectionate nicknames are been given to me, but I have never done anything about it. So, this Diwali, I have decided to dress
Discover more about Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, and the signifance of the five days of the festival.
A SOAS research project is preserving ancient Yasna traditions – nearly forgotten within Zoroastrianism – and sharing them through film.
In the past, Judaism has been able to accommodate to changed circumstances. This will also be the case this year, thanks to COVID-19.
A brief guide to a practice that sits at the heart of Japanese life.
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Geshe Tashi Tsering was recognised for services to Buddhism in the UK.
Child marriage denies young girls of any agency in their future.
Two years since the murder of Mashal Khan, students take to the streets
Two students argue for and against a name change for the gallery.
It’s time we started taking yogis seriously, says religious scholar
A brief guide to one of the world’s oldest active religions.
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It’s that time of year again
Dr Matthew Wilkinson on his new book on Islam
Dr Harris reports on the news that 10% of Xinjiang’s Muslim population have been indefinitely detained in internment camps.
From Hanukkah and Easter, to Holi and Diwali, the 5 major religions celebrate many different holidays around the world.
With Labour facing tough scrutiny over allegations of antisemitism, Catherine Hezser considers the history of Jews and Socialism
“It’s all open to one’s interpretation and that is a real beauty in studying religions”
Indian poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore is celebrated by a bust in Gordon Square.
Political shifts in Muslim majority countries have put Muslim minority communities into the spotlight.
SOAS defends the right of controversial speaker to speak on campus despite public criticism
3 core issues when discussing freedom of speech on campus
It may be the world’s 9th largest organised religion, but to many, its key tenets are largely unknown…
‘What if he turns up at the next Kumbh Mela with 200 foreigners and wants to pitch camp?’
Each generation needs its own myths. The Yeti is a myth, which grew up as part of Himalayan folklore, and became assimilated into a wider mainstream. However, myths often serve as a mirror of prevailing social circumstances, as well as a driver for their formation, and the times they are a changin’.
“This course is hugely relevant and addresses some of the key issues facing our societies today”
“Coming from a small town ‘up north’, I love the huge range of things to see and do in London”
“My aim is to prove that Islamic law really isn’t too different to the legal systems around the world.”
Islam and violence are not interchangeable
Those of us teaching degrees in philosophy at SOAS welcome the recent press interest in the debates concerning ‘decolonising the curriculum’. These debates challenge both
Hinduism and Buddhism was Max Weber’s second essay (after Confucianism and Taoism), which examined the economic ethics of the world religions. SOAS University of London
