religionIt is faith and reverence for gods, and it is also a kind of faith. However, religion is a supernatural phenomenon. It gives everyone what they need for life, including sunlight, soil, and food. Generally speaking, every religion has a moral code that allows the world to take the right path and adjust its own actions.
Religion includes symbolic meanings, beliefs, and narrative stories. It is a religious practice that should give practitioners a life experience. Regardless of whether the central meaning of religion is embodied in any deity or many deities, or the fundamental truth, the universal characteristics of religion are manifested by the prayers, rituals, meditation, music, and art forms of practitioners. In addition, religion also And society and politics are often intertwined.
Religion also includes primitive cultural traditions, sacred writings, historical myths, and personal religious beliefs and experiences. The development of religion can extract many forms from different cultures, and at the same time it is accompanied by the differences of various cultures.
pilgrimage
In the 19th centuryRail travelBefore the advent of ships, long-distance travel was not a pleasure, and many people who were far from home were motivated by faith. Pilgrimage is a searchIn good health, Salvation, wisdom, or the meaning of life, it is still the same today. Although pilgrims can now travel to sacred places quickly and comfortably, some people may choose a narrow path literally and figuratively. Some pilgrimage routes have become their own destinations, just like the "travel infrastructure" of the past, regardless of whether it is still in use. Many pilgrimage routes are open, and they are necessary for religious journeys, even involving many people of different beliefs or no beliefs at all. Please keep in mind that some pilgrimage routes and destinations may refuse to visit non-believers (or different believers) on special occasions.
Preaching
Missionaries and pastors may need to stay away from their hometown to go to work, usually withVolunteer natureMake a combination. See alsobusiness travel。
World religions
Abrahamic religion
JudaismWas the first to be established,ChristianitywithIslamIt is the largest in terms of the number of believers. All three religions have many common histories and beliefs. Another smaller and closer one is the Bahá’í Faith, which originated inmiddle EastofHoly Land. There are also some religions that are sometimes called Latter-day Saints because in addition to possessing the Bible, they also hold post-Bible texts of the Bible; most of them were established in the United States, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also Called Mormon), Jehovah’s Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists, these religions have a large number of believers all over the world.
- Holy Land
- Colorful churches
- Religious reformation
- Road to San Diego(Go toSantiago de Compostela）
- pilgrimage
- Traveling during Ramadan
- Kosher food
Banned religion
HinduismwithBuddhismbegins atIndiaThere are also some related religions with a smaller number of followers, such as Jainism and Sikhism. Hinduism for hundreds of yearsSoutheast AsiaMost areas also flourished, but were eventually replaced by other religions, exceptBaliIn addition, there are some exceptions. Since then, Hinduism has remained inSouth AsiaRegions, except for change movements such as Hare Krishna and South Asian immigrants. However, Buddhist values have influencedAsiaThe vast land everywhere.
You will notice the yoga and meditation mentioned below. This is because these two parts were highly developed by Hindu and Buddhist masters in ancient times, so although there are many types of meditation, yoga is at least the most influential way of meditation, and now yoga is usually in a non-religious way in Hinduism and Practice outside the Buddhist country.
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Holy Land of the Indian Subcontinent
- Japanese meditation
- Thai meditation
- Meditation Center
- Yoga
- Visit the Eighty-Eight Shikoku Shrine
East Asian Religion
Although most parts of East Asia are Buddhists, and there are many Muslims in China and Mongolia, there are also some religions that have developed in the region.
existChina：
- Confucianism In the West, it is regarded as a religion and also like a code of conduct. Although the temple of Confucianism, the Temple of Confucius (also known as the Temple of Confucius or the Temple of Confucius), dedicated to the worship of Confucius existed in China, but in Vietnam (the Temple of Confucius is called the Temple of Confucius in Vietnam)Văn Miếu), South Korea (the Confucian Temple is called문묘) And Japan (the Confucian Temple is called in JapanConfucius Temple) Can also be found. Confucianism emphasizes respect for ancestors and contributions to society, and emphasizes education and learning. Confucianism has considerable influence in the neighboring countries of China. We canA trip to the capital of ChinaCan understand that the birthplace of Confucius isQufu, And was born inZouchengBoth Mencius attracted pilgrims and tourists to visit.
- Taoism Is to meditate withInactionReligion based on the concept of (using the judgment of the current situation and trend to make actions that follow the trend). Taking "Tao" as the highest belief, believes that "Tao" is the origin of everything in the Central Plains. In traditional Chinese culture, Taoism (including Taoism, magicians, etc.) is considered to be a dominant theoretical doctrine along with Confucianism and Buddhism and a method of seeking relevant practices to become immortals. There are famous foundersLao Tzu的神像, located in Taihu LakeSanshan IslandQuanzhouQingyuan Mountain. In a narrow sense, it refers to a philosophy based on the teachings of Lao Tzu. This term is usually used in a broader sense to refer to the worship of traditional Chinese gods.
existJapan：
- Shinto It is a religion based on Japanese folk beliefs and natural worship since ancient times, and belongs to the animistic and polytheistic beliefs.
existSouth Korea：
- Korean Shamanism It is the traditional religion of the Korean people. Although Buddhism and Confucianism have finally become one of the mainstream after they were introduced into China; however, Korean Shamanism is practiced in many places, and it is still a religion and culture in Korea. Before the construction of a new building, it is often called at the sitegut(굿) Shamanism ceremony.
Unlike Western religions, these religions tend to be polytheistic.
Other beliefs
Although the religions mentioned above are major and well-known, almost all people in the world believe in certain spiritual symbolic traditional religions.
respect
Religion is a sensitive topic and part of many international and regional conflicts. The overall travel guide for all religious practices in the world will be very long. As a general principle, travelers should first understand the ethics of the destination’s dominant religion.