1. Zoroastrianism - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia zoroastrianism is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra, Zartosht). Mazdaism is the religion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Part of a series on Zoroastrianism Portal Primary topics Zoroastrianism / Mazdaism Ahura Mazda Zarathustra (Zoroaster) aša (asha) / ... arta Angels and demons Overview of the Angels Amesha Spentas Yazatas Ahuras ... Angra Mainyu Scripture and worship Avesta Gathas Vendidad The Ahuna Vairya Invocation Fire Temples Accounts and legends Dēnkard Bundahišn Book of Arda Viraf Book of Jamasp ... Story of Sanjan History and culture Zurvanism Calendar Festivals Marriage ... Eschatology Adherents Zoroastrians in Iran Parsis Iranis Persecution of Zoroastrians See also Index of Related Articles view talk edit Zoroastrianism is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra, Zartosht). Mazdaism is the religion that acknowledges the divine authority of Ahura Mazda , proclaimed by Zoroaster. As demonstrated by Zoroastrianistic creed and articles of faith , the two terms are effectively synonymous. In a declaration of the creed — the Fravarānē — the adherent states: "…I profess myself a devotee of Mazda, a follower of Zarathustra." (

2. Zorastrianism zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed worldreligions, and it has probably zoroastrianism became the state religion of various Persian empires, http://www.religioustolerance.org/zoroastr.htm

About this site About us Our beliefs Is this your first visit? Contact us ... Vital notes World religions BUDDHISM CHRISTIANITY Who is a Christian? Shared beliefs ... Comparing religions Non-theistic... Atheism Agnosticism Humanism Other About all religions Important topics Basic information Handling change Doubt/security ... More info. Spirituality and ethics Spirituality Morality and ethics Absolute truth Peace and conflict Attaining peace Religious tolerance Religious hatred Religious conflict ... Religious violence "Hot" topics Very hot topics Ten commandments Abortion access Assisted suicide ... Other topics Laws and news Religious laws Religious news Religions of the world Zoroastrianism: Founded by Zarathushtra Sponsored link. document.write(''); Quotation: " Zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed world-religions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and indirectly, than any other single faith ." Mary Boyce. Introduction: The religion was founded by Zarathushtra (Zoroaster in Greek; Zarthosht in India and Persia). Conservative Zoroastrians assign a date of 6000 BCE to the founding of the religion; other followers estimate 600 BCE. Historians and religious scholars generally date his life sometime between 1500 and 1000 BCE on the basis of his style of writing.

3. World Of Traditional Zoroastrianism The tenets of the religion, religious articles and stories. http://www.zoroastrianism.com/

By the Grace of God World of Traditional Zoroastrianism http://Zoroastrianism.com Traditional Zoroastrianism Main Page The Tenets of the Mazdayasni Zarathushtri religion, as believed in by thousands of faithful Parsis/Irani Zoroastrians. Lots of religious articles and stories, explanations by Zoroastrian Priests, and links to other Zoroastrian sites. Includes details on how to join our new Traditional Zarathushtris Mailing List which is uniting religious Zarathushtris worldwide. Standing up for our Glorious religion on the internet. The Saga of the Aryans A Zoroastrian religious novel, based on the Aryan scriptures such as the Gathas, Yashts and Vendidad. This is a historical romance very popular among the Zoroastrians in India. Inspiring our youth with faith and pride in their ancestral Aryan identity and religion. Zoroastrian Matrimonial Page Fellow Zoroastrians seeking matrimonial correspondence with their co-religionists. By the Grace of God, the Zoroastrian Matrimonial Page is highly successful and popular among the worldwide Zoroastrian community - many marriages have taken place.

4. Zoroastrianism zoroastrianism is perhaps the world s oldest continuing nonpantheistic religion. The founder of zoroastrianism, Zarathustra, preached around 600 BCE a http://i-cias.com/e.o/zoroastr.htm

ALPHABETICAL SEARCH Any of the words All of the words Exact phrase Boolean Case sensitive CONTENT INDEX ATLAS Zoroastrianism ZOROASTRIANS IN THE MIDDLE EAST Last column: % Alevis of the population Iran Total *) *) Calculated for the total population of North Africa and the Middle East, approx. 460,000,000. Other countries: 200,000 RELATED FAITHS Alevism Zurvanism Isma'ilis Religion with its origin in ancient Iran , which exist even in modern times. Zoroastrianism is perhaps the world's oldest continuing non-pantheistic religion. The founder of Zoroastrianism, Zarathustra , preached around 600 BCE a monotheistic religious message, much of which is found in the central collection of religious texts, Avesta Inside the History of Religion the teachings of Zarathustra has been used in order to explain the development of the three major monotheistic religions, Judaism Christianity , and Islam , but there has never been proven any clear examples of influence between the belief systems. Zoroastrianism is also called Zarathustrism, Mazdaism and Parsism. Parsism is the term used today among the believers in India, the largest Zoroastrian society of today. Modern Zoroastrianism counts about 150,000 believers in India, 60,000 in Iran, and perhaps 50,000 in the rest of the world. CULT The cult of Zoroastrianism is focused on the battle against the evil, and the principal symbol of this is the sacred Fire. The most important place of worship is the Temple of Fire, which a fire burns as a symbol of the holiness of Ahura Mazda.

5. AVESTA -- Zoroastrian Archives zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed worldreligions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and indirectly, than any other http://www.avesta.org/

Recommended Reading Avesta Zoroastrian Archives "Zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed world-religions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and indirectly, than any other single faith." - Mary Boyce, Zoroastrians: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices (London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1979, p. 1) "Zoroaster was thus the first to teach the doctrines of an individual judgment, Heaven and Hell, the future resurrection of the body, the general Last Judgment, and life everlasting for the reunited soul and body. These doctrines were to become familiar articles of faith to much of mankind, through borrowings by Judaism, Christianity and Islam; yet it is in Zoroastrianism itself that they have their fullest logical coherence....” - Mary Boyce, Op. Cit. p. 29. We provide the complete text of the extant Avesta , the most ancient scriptures of Zoroastrianism, as well as many Pahlavi scriptures. It also includes information about the Avestan language, and other useful information for students of Zoroastrian religion. Most of the texts in these archives are extremely rare. NOTE: Spelling of Zoroastrian technical terms has been normalized in these archives to facilitate searches.

6. BBC - Religion & Ethics - Zoroastrianism Guide to the ancient religion of zoroastrianism, including history, modern practices, beliefs and worship. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/zoroastrian/

@import '/religion/religions/zoroastrian/css/zoroastrian_index.css'; @import '/includes/bbcpage/v3-0/toolbar.css'; Skip to main content Text Only version of this page Access keys help Home Explore the BBC 29 May 2008 Accessibility help Text only BBC Homepage Religions ... Contact Us Like this page? Send it to a friend! Religions Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. It was founded by the prophet Zoroaster in ancient Iran approximately 3500 years ago. Features Worship Zoroastrian worship is not prescriptive. Its followers can choose whether they wish to pray and how. Zoroaster Zoroaster was born in Northeast Iran or Southwest Afghanistan and founded Zoroastrianism in approximately 1200 BCE. Select a religion... Atheism Humanism Baha'i Buddhism Mahayana Theravada Christianity Baptist Catholic Christadelphians Church of England Church of Scotland Eastern Orthodox Exclusive Brethren Jehovah's Witnesses Methodist Mormon Pentecostal Quaker Seventh-day Adventists Hinduism Islam Shia Sunni Jainism Jehovah's Witnesses Judaism Humanistic Liberal Orthodox Reconstructionist Reform Mormon Paganism Heathenry Wicca Rastafari Santeria Shinto Sikhism Taoism Unitarianism Zoroastrianism Messageboards Related links Also on bbc.co.uk

7. Zoroastrianism, The Religion Of Mankind Restored, Containing A Zoroastrian Cyber Restored zoroastrianism explained, a world religion for all Mankind. There is only one God, firstly realized by the Enlightened Zoroaster and here explained http://www.zoroastrianism.cc/

ZOROASTRIANISM, the Religion of Mankind Restored. The Restored Zarathushtrian Community Central Administration: 741 W 10st, Miami FL, 33130, USA tel/fax: 305-223-3451 Click here to start your internet sessions with this page There is one God only, firstly realized by the Enlightened Zoroaster and here explained to all of HUMANITY See God in full Glory (Flash movie - 4 MB) Enter Site Discussion Forum The Zoroastrian Religion, by many perceived to be an ancient Persian religion only, is in fact the First Universal and Monotheist Religion in History. Restored Zoroastrianism brings the Good Religion back to the World. It is not an oriental mystic sect or cult, but a World Religion for all Mankind. Suppressed and forgotten by the World during thousands of years, it is time to recall that God was realized in the Profound Teachings of Zoroaster, a thousand and more years before any prophet brought "divine revelations". Where later prophets described God in rather "human" terms, Zoroaster never did. He realized a Supreme Being, who is independent of being worshipped and obeyed and thus ...

8. Zoroastrianism -- Beliefnet.com I always thought zoroastrianism was founded by Prophet Zarathustra, but I read that Zoroaster was part of a line of prophets, and he was possibly the http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_10035.html

var primarySectionID = 10000; var sid = "10035"; var psid = "0"; var stid = "0"; document.write(''); home Belief-o-Matic Christianity Buddhism ... Faith eCards document.write(''); document.write(''); Home Zoroastrianism Connect with Other Zoroastrians Featured Discussion More Prophets? "I always thought Zoroastrianism was founded by Prophet Zarathustra, but I read that Zoroaster was part of a line of prophets, and he was possibly the thirteenth prophet...Are there previous prophets to Zarathustra?" TheMungunjiasticMan Join the Discussion More Discussions How Do Zoroastrians View Other Faiths? Do Zoroastrians Believe in Evolution or Creationism? What Do We Know About the Life of Zarathustra? A Contemporary Zoroastrian Prophet? ... More Zoroastrianism Discussions Zoroastrianism Features Keeping the Flame Alive A Zoroastrian filmmaker takes us inside her ancient faith, where a fierce struggle rages between tradition and the forces of change. Zoroastrianism Basics Numbers: Founder: Zarathustra (in Greek, Zoroaster) was a Persian prophet who at the age of 30 believed he had seen visions of God, whom he called Ahura Mazda, the creator of all that is good and who alone is worthy of worship. This was a departure from previous Indo-Persian polytheism, and Zarathustra has been termed the first non-biblical monotheist (though monotheism in Zoroastrianism never took on the absolute quality that it assumed in Judaism and Islam). Though there is disagreement among scholars as to exactly when and where Zarathustra lived, most agree that he lived in eastern Iran, probably around the sixth century B.C.E.

9. Zoroastrianism - ReligionFacts zoroastrianism Introduction to history, beliefs, and practices from ReligionFacts. http://www.religionfacts.com/zoroastrianism/index.htm

var tcdacmd="sa=a;sz=2;ad"; var tcdacmd="sa=a;sz=5;ad"; Enter your search terms Submit search form A-Z Religion Index The Big Religion Chart published: 12/20/05 updated: 2/6/07 Parsis: A Photographic Journey In Search of Zarathustra The Dawn and Twilight of Zoroastrianism The Gathas of Zarathushtra The Magi The Zend Avesta a-z religion index / zoroastrianism Frieze and inscription of Persian ruler Darius the Great, with Zoroastrian symbol. Photo: GFDL Zoroastrian Temple of Yazd, Iran. Photo: GFDL Manuscript portion of the Zend Avesta, the Zoroastrian scripture. (Bodleian MS J2) Parsi ceremony of initiation. Photo: GFDL Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism is the ancient, pre-Islamic religion of Persia (modern Iran). It survives there in isolated areas but more prosperously in India, where the descendants of Zoroastrian Persian immigrants are known as Parsis, or Parsees. In India the religion is called Parsiism Founded by the Iranian prophet and reformer Zoroaster in the 6th century BC, Zoroastrianism contains both monotheistic and dualistic features. Its concepts of one God, judgment, heaven and hell likely influenced the major Western religons of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Date founded: c.

10. ZOROASTRIANSIM The faravahar is now used as the symbol of the Zoroastrian faith. Click on the symbol to see For more about zoroastrianism, click one of the following http://www.pyracantha.com/zoroastrianism.html

The Faravahar, or Fravashi, was the symbol of the holy light of Glory ( khvarenah ) surrounding ancient Persian kings, heroes, and saints. It is found on ancient Persian monuments. Some Zoroastrians also think it signifies the glorified human soul. The faravahar is now used as the symbol of the Zoroastrian faith. Click on the symbol to see an informative article about its origins. ZOROASTRIANISM The ancient Iranian religion of fire, light, and Wisdom still lives today. This is the first monotheistic religion, founded by the Prophet Zarathushtra over 3000 years ago. It has had a profound influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Western culture. Introduction to Zoroastrianism: Please read this first. It has link-words to essays on various Zoroastrian topics. THE ZOROASTRIAN WAY Do Zoroastrians really worship fire? Is Zoroastrianism really a dualistic religion? Can you convert to Zoroastrianism? What are the scriptures of Zoroastrianism like? ... How has Zoroastrianism influenced Judaism and Christianity? (newly updated) What is the sacred garb of Zoroastrians like?

11. Zoroastrianism We provide the complete text of the extant Avesta, the most ancient scriptures of zoroastrianism, as well as many Pahlavi scriptures. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Zoro.html

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12. Traditional Zoroastrianism: Tenets Of The Religion Traditional zoroastrianism The Tenets of the Mazdayasni Zarathushtri religion, as believed in by thousands of faithful Parsis/Irani Zoroastrians. http://tenets.zoroastrianism.com/

Traditional Zoroastrianism: Tenets of the Religion These are the tenets of the Mazdayasni Zarathushtri religion, as accepted and preached by all the Dasturjees and religious teachers and common Zarathushtris in India. May our faith increase day by day, in these glorious tenets, that our ancestors have believed in for thousands of years. All our Scriptures are sacred, including the Gathas, Yashts, and the Vendidad. We pray all of them in our Fire temples, before the Sacred Fire, and they have immense spiritual power, their very utterance in the sacred Avestan language serving to further righteousness and fight evil. All our fire-temples and rituals of the Yasna are sacred and are necessary for the religion, such as the Nirang-din ceremony, which creates the Holy Nirang. The spiritually powerful Nirang forms the foundation of many other sacred rituals, that when performed, increase the power of good in this world and decrease the power of evil. Dakhma-nashini is the only method of corpse-destruction for a Zarathushtri, as enjoined in the Vendidad: this is the destruction of the dead body in the stone-enclosed Dakhma, by the flesh-eating bird or the rays of the Sun, the most spiritually powerful method as commanded by Ahura Mazda to Zarathushtra. Dakhma-nashini is also very hygienic and ecologically-sound, because it prevents the world from being spiritually or materially polluted by decaying dead matter. For more information on Dakhma-nashini, select

13. Zoroastrian Religion Zoroastrianism A personal page with Zoroastrian information and references on the Zoroastrian Calendar, Prayers, and Firetemples. http://www3.sympatico.ca/zoroastrian/

14. Zoroastrianism Name zoroastrianism, named after the prophet Zoroaster. The proper name of the prophet is Zarathushtra; Zoroaster and zoroastrianism are the Greek http://meta-religion.com/World_Religions/Zoroastrim/zoroastrism.htm

Meta Religion World Religions Zoroastrim Zoroastrianism Search Topics Archaeology Astronomy Esoterism Extremism ... Support Discover Free Books Answers FAQ Healing Resources Travel Journals ... Back to World's Religions page Zoroastrianism Articles 33 Alaats in Nature Amesha Spentas The Avesta Ancient Aryans ... Zoroastrianism and Judaism Khorda Avesta Section I (Miscellaneous short prayers) Section II -(Hymns 1-9) Section III (Hymns 10-11) Section IV (Hymns 12-13) Section V (Hymns 14-19) Section VI (Hymns 20-21, Siroza, Afrinagan) Zorastrianism is an ancient religion. The Founder of Zorastrianism was the Persian Prophet Zorathustra, meaning "He of the golden light". The Greek form "Zoraster" (1200 B.C.) also knows him. Zoraster's people inhabited strips of Central Asia before moving to Persia - now Iran. Modern scholars do not accept a traditional belief that Zoraster lived in 500 B.C. and that the Greek philosopher Pythogarus studied with him. Zorastrianism is a belief in a struggle between good and evil. He taught that there is one Eternal God "Ahura Mazda" who is Lord of Wisdom. He is wholly wise, just and good. "Angra mainyu" the spirit of evil, wholly wicked and malevolent.

15. Zoroastrianism - MSN Encarta zoroastrianism, religion that arose from the teachings of the devotional poet Zoroaster, known as Zarathushtra to ancient Iranians, who is regarded as http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761558789/zoroastrianism.html

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16. Zoroastrianism zoroastrianism, is the religion founded by Zoroaster, or Zarathustra, in Persia toward the end of the seventh century BCE. Today, obscurity still surrounds http://www.silk-road.com/artl/zoro.shtml

Zoroastrianism By E. J. Keall Department of Middle East and Islamic Studies, University of Toronto, Revised by Irma Marx Many once-domed structures of the Sasanian era that survived have been labeled 'fire-temples' without any justification. Some of the surviving buildings could possibly be associated with secular pavilions or parts of palaces. The fire-temple designation has been applied simply because the tending of the holy fires appears to outsiders as the most exotic aspect of the religion. The Muslim conquerors of the seventh century AD were amazed by the numerous fire-temples, and some of these buildings were converted into mosques, which became the most distinctive architectural aspect of later Iranian architecture. The priest Kartir, who became prominent under Shapur I, was probably responsible for the most extreme orthodox practices. His inscriptions on the rock relief of Shapur and Bahram II attest to the fact that he was one of the most important figures in the empire, playing an important political, as well as religious role. The attitudes of Kartir were not original, for Ardashir had destroyed pagan monuments and had established fire-temples in their places before Shapur I. But Kartir was particularly zealous in that endeavor. He attacked Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Manichaeans and Christians alike during the reign of five kings, from Shapur I to Narseh. It is generally thought that Narseh was reasonably tolerant of the Manichaean faith. Mani had preached a more syncretistic religion, combining both Christian and Zoroastrian beliefs, based on universalism put forward by other gnostic sects. After preaching in India, Mani returned to Iran, where his ideas received considerable acceptance, even amongst members of the royal family. But he encountered the zeal of Kartir, who pronounced him as heretic, and Mani was executed. After his death, Manichaeism spread into Central Asia, even reached China. In spite of his official tolerance, Manichaean beliefs continued to be regarded as heretical by the clergy. The strict attitudes of Kartir were later relaxed, but not overthrown.

17. An Introduction To Daena Vanuhi (Zoroastrianism); The Good Religion Of Asho Zara zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed worldreligions, and it has probably . Some Zoroastrians say they are pressured to change their religion. http://www.cais-soas.com/CAIS/Religions/iranian/Zarathushtrian/introduction.htm

CAIS The Circle of Ancient Iranian Studies Home About CAIS Articles Daily News ... Links Iranian Religions: Zoroastrianism An Introduction to Daenâ Vanuhi The Good Religion of Asho Zarathushtra Edited by Shapour Suren-Pahlav "Zoroastrianism is the oldest of the revealed world-religions, and it has probably had more influence on mankind, directly and indirectly, than any other single faith." Mary Boyce THE FIRST PROPHET 'Zarathushtra Spitama' was the first prophet to teach monotheism, the belief in one God. With his Divine revelation he preached the doctrine of goodness and retribution - and gave the world the triple motto of "Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds". Prophet Zarathushtra's complete name was 'Zarathushtra Haechataspa Spitama', and "Zoroaster" is the most current of various Greek forms of his first name. He was born around 1767 BCE somewhere in the North or North-Eastern part of the Iranian world, possibly in the

18. Zoroastrianism And Teachings Of Zarathushtra zoroastrianism was founded by Zarathushtra and practiced by Parsis. http://www.hinduwebsite.com/zoroastrianism/zoraindex.asp

HINDUWEBSITE.COM Zoroastrianism Home Page Hinduism Upanishads Saivism ... Self-Devt Do you Know ? The ancient and sacred Iranshah fire that was brought by the Parsis when they fled Iran to escape persecution in A.D.936 is presently established about 120 kilometers north of Bombay at a place called Udwada. Teachings of Zarathushtra Links to Sites on Zoroastrianism Zoroastrian Scriptures Zend Avestha Contents of this site cannot be copied or reproduced in any manner without prior permission. However links to this site can be established . HINDUWEBSITE.COM Shopping Center Home Page Hinduism Self-Devt. attached hereto.

19. Parsis, Zoroastrianism, Zoroaster, Zend Avesta zoroastrianism was thus the first to teach clearly the doctrines of an individual judgment, Heaven and Hell, the future resurrection of the body, http://www.religion-cults.com/Eastern/Zoroastrianism/parsis.html

Parsis Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism was founded in the 6th century before Christ by the Persian prophet Zoroaster ; at the time of Buddha. It was the official religion of the Persian Empire until it was conquered by Alexander the Great in 330 after Christ... if the battles at Marathon and Salamis would have been won by the Persians, today we would have probably in the Western civilization Zoroastrianism, instead of Christianity... finally the Muslims defeated them in the 7th century AC. The Zoroastrians were scattered, and today there are left 115,000 around Bombay, in India, and 7,000 in the United States. Zoroastrianism was thus the first to teach clearly the doctrines of an individual judgment, Heaven and Hell, the future resurrection of the body, the general Last Judgment, and life everlasting for the reunited soul and body. These doctrines were to become familiar articles of faith to much of mankind, through borrowings by Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The PARSIS: In India the Zoroastrians are called the Parsis (Persians) , they acquired vast fortunes, in the cotton and steel industries, they have the highest literacy rate in India, and their cultural and economic importance is far out of proportion to their small numbers.

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