ReligionDB
109 religions, denominations, and spiritual traditions. From ancient faiths to modern movements, a guide to how humanity seeks meaning.
Major World Religions
Christianity
The worlds largest religion. Centered on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Divided into Cathol...
Islam
The second largest religion. Founded by Prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula. The Quran is cons...
Hinduism
The oldest major religion with no single founder. Originated in the Indus Valley civilization. Encom...
Buddhism
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to e...
Sikhism
Founded by Guru Nanak in Punjab, India. The fifth largest organized religion. Emphasizes equality, s...
Judaism
The oldest Abrahamic religion and foundation of Christianity and Islam. The Torah contains the first...
Christian Branches
Catholic Church
The largest Christian denomination. Led by the Pope in Vatican City, the smallest country in the wor...
Eastern Orthodox Church
The second largest Christian communion. Split from Catholicism in the Great Schism of 1054. Patriarc...
Protestantism
Originated with Martin Luthers 95 Theses in 1517. Emphasizes salvation by faith alone and scripture ...
Coptic Christianity
One of the oldest Christian traditions, founded by St. Mark in Alexandria. The Coptic Orthodox Churc...
Islamic Traditions
Sunni Islam
The largest branch of Islam, about 85-90% of Muslims. The name comes from Sunnah, the teachings of M...
Shia Islam
The second largest branch of Islam. Believes Ali should have succeeded Muhammad. Iran is the largest...
Sufism
The mystical dimension of Islam. Seeks direct experience of God through love and devotion. Whirling ...
Buddhist Schools
Theravada Buddhism
The oldest surviving Buddhist tradition. Dominant in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Lao...
Mahayana Buddhism
The largest Buddhist tradition. Dominant in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Emphasizes the bodhisa...
Vajrayana Buddhism
The Diamond Vehicle, practiced mainly in Tibet, Bhutan, and Mongolia. Incorporates tantric practices...
Zen Buddhism
A Mahayana school emphasizing meditation (zazen) and direct insight. Originated as Chan Buddhism in ...