麻豆社

Buddhist Temple Bells

This week's Heart and Soul captures the physical and symbolic power of bonshu - the huge, bronze Buddhist temple bells in Japan.

• 26 mins

Hospice Chronicles

Episode 1

Many people chose to end their lives in a hospice. We follow 2 hospice volunteers through their training and first assignments.

• 26 mins

Hospice Chronicles

Episode 2

Many people chose to end their lives in a hospice. We follow 2 hospice volunteers through their training and first assignments.

• 26 mins

The Mystery Of The Mourner's Kaddish

Rabbi Naftali Brawer explores the history and meaning of the Mourner's Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead.

• 26 mins

Voice Of The Voiceless

Episode 1

Julian Miglierini looks at the legacy of El Salvador's advocate of the poor, Archbishop Romero, who was shot dead 30 years ago.

• 26 mins

Voice Of The Voiceless

Episode 2

Julian Miglierini looks at the legacy of El Salvador's advocate of the poor, Archbishop Romero, who was shot dead 30 years ago.

• 26 mins

Easter

Mike Ford explores why some Christians relate more easily to the suffering Christ of Holy Week than to the risen one of Easter.

• 26 mins

Iraq's Forgotten Conflict

Edward Stourton reports on 'a campaign of liquidation' against Iraq's religious minorities since the invasion of 2003.

• 26 mins

Ganga Ma - Voices Of The River

Episode 1

A journey down the Ganges collecting sounds and stories from among the 400 million people who live and work on it.

• 26 mins

Ganga Ma - Voices Of The River

Episode 2

A journey down the Ganges collecting sounds and stories from among the 400 million people who live and work on it.

• 26 mins

Muslims In Amsterdam

Roger Hardy sees how the Amsterdam Moroccan Muslim community is faring, particularly women, with dilemmas over faith & identity.

• 26 mins

Spirituality Of Silence

Peter Stanford asks what people are looking for away from the bustle of daily life, exploring the spiritual value of silence.

• 26 mins

Muslim Scots

Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.

• 26 mins

Dangerous Mission

After the killing of Christian aid worker Gayle Williams, we ask if missionaries are brave ambassadors or irresponsible.

• 26 mins

Colombian Hostages

Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.

• 26 mins

Celibacy

Episode 1

When did celibacy become mandatory for the priests in the Catholic Church? We examine the unmarried life of the priest.

• 26 mins

Celibacy

Episode 2

When did celibacy become mandatory for the priests in the Catholic Church? We examine the unmarried life of the priest.

• 26 mins

Faith And Football

Richard Coles explores the role faith plays in football and asks how realistic it is to expect football to be secular.

• 26 mins

Buddhist Temple Bells

There are thousands of Buddhist temples in Japan and most have huge bronze bells, bonshou, which are cherished and revered.

• 26 mins

Fame, Blame And Shame

Episode 1

Michael Ford explores the spiritual dimensions of Fame, Blame and Shame through vivid stories from different cultures & faiths.

• 26 mins

Fame, Blame And Shame

Episode 2

Michael Ford explores the spiritual dimensions of Fame, Blame and Shame through vivid stories from different cultures & faiths.

• 26 mins

Fame, Blame And Shame

Episode 3

Michael Ford explores the spiritual dimensions of Fame, Blame and Shame through vivid stories from different cultures & faiths.

• 26 mins

New Jewish Life In Berlin

Through the eyes of Berlin's new Jews, Kristine Pommert portrays the Jewish community in what used to be Hitler's capital.

• 26 mins

Bosnia's War Babies

Episode 1

The story of teenagers 'born from hate', as a result of war rape in Bosnia, who are now experiencing mental trauma.

• 26 mins

Bosnia's War Babies

Episode 2

The story of teenagers 'born from hate', as a result of war rape in Bosnia, who are now experiencing mental trauma.

• 26 mins

A Dictatorship Of Relativism

Edward Stourton examines claims that the tolerance which moral relativism is supposed to foster has turned into a new extremism.

• 26 mins

Recite!

Razia Iqbal takes a fresh look at the rich oral and artistic traditions surrounding the Quran - the holy book of Islam.

• 26 mins

Rise And Rise Of The Georgian Orthodox C

Tom Esslemont explores the astonishing renaissance of Georgia's Orthodox Church following the end of Communism.

• 26 mins

Christianity In China

Episode 1

Christopher Landau tells the story of the rapid growth of state-sanctioned Christianity in China, and its impact on society.

• 26 mins

Christianity In China

Episode 2

Christopher Landau tells the story of the rapid growth of state-sanctioned Christianity in China, and its impact on society.

• 26 mins