Sacred Texts Week: The End

06/13/2010

Sacred Texts Week: The End

And we're done! I hope you've enjoyed this as much as I have. Didn't see your religion represented? Well, there are a LOT more than six in the world. Sacred Texts Week will return again another month with more beautiful writings.

For me, sacred texts are not only a beautiful way of learning more about another culture; they are a key to my own search for purpose and meaning. If you'd like to read more of the texts I've shared, head to the Internet Sacred Text Archive, and please donate to their cause to keep these wonderful writings free for everyone to enjoy.

(As always, I have no affiliation with any religion or website mentioned on this site.)

Jun 13, 2010 12:23:00 PM | Religion

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