http://nepal.arrna.com/culture/religion/ Nepal: Travel, Trekking, Mountaineering information - Arrna.Com delivers the latest interesting news and articles on the latest technology, entertainment, automotive, and more. Sun, 20 May 2012 21:46:52 +0545 http://nepal.arrna.com/culture/religion/tantrism.html http://nepal.arrna.com/culture/religion/tantrism.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:45:00 +0545 Movement from with the Mahayana school appeared in first century AD in fringe areas of India. Hindus and Buddhists came into contact with animist religions and integrated beliefs and practices. Yoga, physical exercises to control body functions, mantras, repetitive utterances, bijas, magic syllables, use of designs and objects such as... Religion http://nepal.arrna.com/culture/religion/buddhism.html http://nepal.arrna.com/culture/religion/buddhism.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:43:00 +0545 Based on meditations of GAUTAMA SIDDHARTA, also called Sakyamuni (wise man of the Sakya clan) and later the Buddha (Enlightened one). Philosophical doctrine and code of conduct. Based on the three jewels, Buddha himself, dharma, Buddha's teachings and prescribed conduct, and sangha the community. Religion http://nepal.arrna.com/culture/religion/hinduism.html http://nepal.arrna.com/culture/religion/hinduism.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:40:00 +0545 The word Hinduism was introduced in the 19th century to define the aggregate beliefs of the Arya, immigrants who left Central Asia in 1500 BC, and animist religions of native populations in India. Religion http://nepal.arrna.com/culture/religion/muslims-in-nepal.html http://nepal.arrna.com/culture/religion/muslims-in-nepal.html Fri, 29 May 2009 16:05:00 +0545 Nepali historians believe that the first Muslims settled in Kathmandu during King Ratna Malla's reign in the late 15th century. Kashmiri traders were probably the first Muslims to arrive, followed by Afghans, Persians and even Iraqis. The ‘Raqi Bajar’ in Indra Chok area gets its name from the Iraqi merchants. Religion