Sacred Journeys
The Core Tenets of Hinduism (Kumbh Mela)
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Circling the House of God on Earth (The Hajj)
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The Evolution of Buddhism in Japan (Shikoku)
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The Birthplace of Islam (The Hajj)
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Notes from the Field: Osun's Sacred Bells (Osun-Osogbo)
These sacred bells are a symbol of the Osun-Osogbo festival.
These sacred bells are a symbol of the Osun-Osogbo festival.
Notes from the Field: Arriving in Osogbo (Osun-Osogbo)
Host Bruce Feiler arrives in the city of Osogbo, Nigeria.
Host Bruce Feiler arrives in the city of Osogbo, Nigeria.
Notes from the Field: The Naked Holy Men (Kumbh Mela)
Learn more about the naked holy men of the Kumbh Mela festival.
Learn more about the naked holy men of the Kumbh Mela festival.
Notes from the Field: Anisa's Story (The Hajj)
Meet journalist and filmmaker Anisa Mehdi.
Meet journalist and filmmaker Anisa Mehdi.
Notes from the Field: Citizen Journalists (The Hajj)
Technology and social media at the Hajj.
Technology and social media at the Hajj.
Notes from the Field: Tech at The Western Wall (Jerusalem)
Modern technology meets ancient religious rituals at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Modern technology meets ancient religious rituals at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Notes from the Field: The Etrog Man (Jerusalem)
Meet the Etrog Man in Jerusalem, Israel.
Meet the Etrog Man in Jerusalem, Israel.
Notes from the Field: Steve's Story (Shikoku)
Meet American pilgrim Steve Williams traveling in Shikoku, Japan.
Meet American pilgrim Steve Williams traveling in Shikoku, Japan.
Notes from the Field: Temple of the Two Dragons (Shikoku)
Travel to the Temple of the Two Dragons on the island of Shikoku.
Travel to the Temple of the Two Dragons on the island of Shikoku.
Notes from the Field: The Underground Basilica (Lourdes)
Look inside one of the world's largest underground cathedrals in Lourdes, France.
Look inside one of the world's largest underground cathedrals in Lourdes, France.
Notes from the Field: Juan’s Story (Lourdes)
Meet American pilgrim Juan Roldan traveling in Lourdes, France.
Meet American pilgrim Juan Roldan traveling in Lourdes, France.
Visions of the Virgin Mary (Lourdes)
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Yoruban History and Diaspora (Osun-Osogbo)
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Initiation of a Yoruban Priestess (Osun-Osogbo)
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The Core Tenets of Hinduism (Kumbh Mela)
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Jerusalem's Second Temple Compound (Jerusalem)
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Three Religions, One City (Jerusalem)
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Osun-Osogbo (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to the Osun-Osogbo festival.
Travel with American pilgrims to the Osun-Osogbo festival.
Kumbh Mela (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela.
Travel with American pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela.
The Hajj (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to the Hajj.
Travel with American pilgrims to the Hajj.
Jerusalem (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to the holy city of Jerusalem.
Travel with American pilgrims to the holy city of Jerusalem.
Shikoku (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to Shikoku.
Travel with American pilgrims to Shikoku.
Lourdes (Preview)
Travel with American pilgrims to Lourdes.
Travel with American pilgrims to Lourdes.
Series Preview: Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler
What journey are you on?
What journey are you on?
Notes from the Field: Meet the Arugba (Osun-Osogbo)
This 14-year-old is the most important person at the festival of Osun-Osogbo.
This 14-year-old is the most important person at the festival of Osun-Osogbo.
Notes from the Field: Zach's Story (Lourdes)
Meet American pilgrim Zach Herrick traveling in Lourdes, France.
Meet American pilgrim Zach Herrick traveling in Lourdes, France.
Notes from the Field: Giving Back (Lourdes)
Service is a key part of many pilgrimages.
Service is a key part of many pilgrimages.
Notes from the Field: The Healing Waters (Lourdes)
Many sacred sites have water at their core.
Many sacred sites have water at their core.
Notes from the Field: Jenn and Alex (Shikoku)
Meet American pilgrims Jenn and Alex journeying around the island of Shikoku in Japan.
Meet American pilgrims Jenn and Alex journeying around the island of Shikoku in Japan.
Notes from the Field: The Henro (Shikoku)
Take a look at the traditional garb of the henro, the pilgrim of Shikoku.
Take a look at the traditional garb of the henro, the pilgrim of Shikoku.
Notes from the Field: Osettai (Shikoku)
Take a break with Shikoku locals.
Take a break with Shikoku locals.
Notes from the Field: Abalone (Shikoku)
Taste the Shikoku delicacy of abalone.
Taste the Shikoku delicacy of abalone.
Notes from the Field: The Sukkot Quiz Show! (Jerusalem)
Try your hand at the Sukkot quiz!
Try your hand at the Sukkot quiz!
Notes from the Field: Brian's Story (Jerusalem)
Meet American pilgrim Brian Kwan traveling in Israel.
Meet American pilgrim Brian Kwan traveling in Israel.
Notes from the Field: The Arbel Cliffs (Jerusalem)
View the Sea of Galilee from the Arbel Cliffs.
View the Sea of Galilee from the Arbel Cliffs.
Notes from the Field: Jack's Story (The Hajj)
Meet American pilgrim Jack making the Hajj.
Meet American pilgrim Jack making the Hajj.
Notes from the Field: Shopping in Mecca (The Hajj)
Go shopping with American pilgrims Amira and Husam making the Hajj.
Go shopping with American pilgrims Amira and Husam making the Hajj.
Notes from the Field: My Divination (Osun-Osogbo)
Bruce receives an important message before the festival.
Bruce receives an important message before the festival.
Notes from the Field: Bathing in the Ganges (Kumbh Mela)
Bathe in the Ganges River with American pilgrim Karmen Plasencia.
Bathe in the Ganges River with American pilgrim Karmen Plasencia.
Notes from the Field: Mother Ganga (Kumbh Mela)
Celebrate the Hindu ritual of aarti.
Celebrate the Hindu ritual of aarti.
Notes from the Field: Bathing in the Ganges Riv (Kumbh Mela)
Bathe in the Ganges River with American pilgrims
Bathe in the Ganges River with American pilgrims
Notes from the Field: On the Ganges (Kumbh Mela)
Take a boat ride on the Ganges River.
Take a boat ride on the Ganges River.
Notes from the Field: The Dhamek Stupa (Kumbh Mela)
Take a detour on the way to the Kumbh Mela festival to see a holy Buddhist site.
Take a detour on the way to the Kumbh Mela festival to see a holy Buddhist site.
The Journey
What journey are you on?
What journey are you on?
I Seek
What do you seek?
What do you seek?
Solitude
Is it possible to find solitude among thousands of pilgrims?
Is it possible to find solitude among thousands of pilgrims?
Bruce's Reflections
Host Bruce Feiler reflects on his journeys.
Host Bruce Feiler reflects on his journeys.
Notes from the Field: Office of Medical Observ. (Lourdes)
Take a look at reported cases of miracles at the Office of Medical Observations.
Take a look at reported cases of miracles at the Office of Medical Observations.
Notes from the Field: Bathing at the Grotto (Lourdes)
Look insides the baths at the Grotto in Lourdes.
Look insides the baths at the Grotto in Lourdes.
Notes from the Field: Church of Holy Sepulcher (Jerusalem)
Watch the centuries-old tradition of the opening of the gates.
Watch the centuries-old tradition of the opening of the gates.
Notes from the Field: Modern Mecca (The Hajj)
In recent years, modernization has transformed Islam's holiest city.
In recent years, modernization has transformed Islam's holiest city.