system of rites
1Classic of Rites — The Classic of Rites (simplified Chinese: 礼记; traditional Chinese: 禮記; pinyin: Lǐjì), also known as the Book of Rites, Book of Customs, the Record of Rites, was one of the Chinese Five Classics of the …
2Five Tibetan Rites — The Five Tibetan Rites is a system of exercises reported to be more than 2,500 years old [http://jr books.com/EyeOfRevelation/1939 EyeOfRevelation.html Forward from 1939 edition of The Eye of Revelation ] ] which were first publicized by Peter… …
3Caste system among Indian Christians — The Caste system among Indian Christians is attributed to the assimilation of local Hindu practices, which has caused caste distinctions to be retained after conversion. Some Christian groups have adapted the Indian caste system in diverse ways… …
4Delhi Bus Rapid Transit System — Delhi BRTS Info Transit type Rapid transit Number of lines Phase I: 7 (under construction) …
5History of the Indian caste system — The history of the Indian caste system dates back to the Vedic period. Origin The origin of the caste system as it is today is still obscure.A 2001 genetic study, led by Michael Bamshad of the University of Utah, found that the affinity of… …
6Hukou system — A hùkǒu ( zh. 户口) or hùjí (zh c|c=戶籍) refers to the system of residency permits which dates back to the 1950s where household registration is required by law in mainland China and Taiwan. A household registration record officially identifies a… …
7Danka system — The shūmon ninbetsu aratamechō, or danka register, of a village called Kumagawa near Fussa, Tokyo (Fussa City Museum). The danka system ( …
8Sikh rites — Sikh rites: The Sikhs engage in various regular activities to concentrate the mind on God and undertake selfless service. These rites and services are:Ardas: The Ardās is normally said while standing with folded hands before and after performing… …
9Mahabharata and the Indian caste system — The Indian epic Mahabharata gives glimpses of caste system prevailed in ancient India. Apart from the four basic orders (varnas or castes) Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaisya and Sudra the epic mentions several other castes that sprang from their… …
10Mahābhārata and the Indian caste system — The Indian epic Mahabharata gives glimpses of caste system prevailed in ancient India. Apart from the four basic orders ( varnas or castes) Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaisya and Sudra the epic mentions several other castes that sprang from their… …
