one of the most important tekyes in iran and one of the most important islamic buildings in kermanshah province is the mo’aven-ol molk tekyeh. this building is located in historical context (barzeh damagh district) and related to the late qajar period. based on the present situation, the space of this tekye has been formed of four parts: courtyard entrance, hoseiniyeh, zainabiyeh and abbasiyeh....

Abstract In the midst of earth’s pressing climate catastrophe, nexus between ecology and religion merits further investigation. this article, I attempt to illuminate certain important aspects by analyzing various Hindu eco-theological motifs, with a particular focus on those religious tradition known as Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism. will compare contrast motifs Vaiṣṇavism other notable traditions texts....

The article deals with the sacred groves of the Balts in Lithuania and presents the linguistic background, the historical documents from the 12th– 18th century, the key folklore motifs of the topic, as well as selected examples of groves. The article also discusses possible relationships between pre-Christian religious traditions connected with the sacred groves and the ones which have survived...

This article focuses on religiousness and spirituality in the art works of psychiatric patients Nikkilä Hospital, Finland. The pictures analysed here belong to a collection held at Helsinki City Museum they were made during twentieth century. theoretical frame study is cultural mental health. approached as presenting specific kind imagery which has connections not only personal history diagnose...

This article contains the first subject and contextual analysis of authentic text in Persian language named "Iadgar Zandan ia aineye Jahan" (Prison Diary or Mirror World), by a prominent political public figure, theologian Abu Nasr Mubashshir at-Tarazi (1896 - 1977), recognized fighter against totalitarian Soviet regime. work was written during his stay an Afghan prison Kabul from September 6 t...


 While it has been known for several decades that the Āvaśyakacūrṇi of Śvetāmbara Jaina tradition and Mūlasarvāstivāda Vinaya Buddhist share some common narrative plots or motifs, so far no detailed study made to understand different ways in which parallel material is utilized two texts. Through a comparative stories three characters (Prince Abhaya, physician Jīvaka, King Udrāyaṇa) their ...

The paper explores the ways in which American film Gran Torino (2008) has used and actualised biblical motifs to address important challenges of contemporary society. After a brief presentation plot basic data on its production screening, identifies used. Then, social dimensions their cinematic interpretation are observed, contained criticism formalism, reconstruction violent heroism promotion ...