1. World Of Traditional Zoroastrianism By the Grace of God World of Traditional zoroastrianism. http//zoroastrianism.com http//Parsizoroastrianism.com http://www.zoroastrianism.com/

By the Grace of God World of Traditional Zoroastrianism http://Zoroastrianism.com http://ParsiZoroastrianism.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.

2. Zoroastrianism, Beliefs And Practices zoroastrianism is one of the most ancient religions of the world. It is almost an extinct religion. But lives through other major religions of the world today as Hinduism, Buddhism http://www.hinduwebsite.com/zoroastrianism/zoraindex.asp

Zoroastrianism Home Page Hinduism Buddhism Jainism ... Spiritualism Zoroastrianism is one of the most ancient religions of the world. It is almost an extinct religion, with a total number of followers hardly exceeding a few hundred thousand in the world. But the religion lives through other major religions of the world today such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam in such concepts as sacrificial rituals, conflict between good and evil, creator God, judgment day, resurrection of the dead, arch angels, heaven and hell, five daily prayers etc. In many ways Zoroastrianism is a bridge between the religions of the east and of the west. 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? Ahura Mazda Zoroastrian Scriptures Amesha Spentas Life After Death ... Asha, Universal Order

3. Zoroastrianism, By The Original Teachings Of Zoraster, Zarathushtra There is only one God, firstly realized by the Enlightened Zoroaster and here explained to all of humanity http://www.zoroastrianism.cc/

ZOROASTRIANISM by the original doctrine of Zarathushtra The Restored Zarathushtrian Community of Miami Central Administration: 741 W 10st, Miami FL, 33130,  USA   tel/fax: 305-223-3451 Get this decorative sticker for your car or window! ( Paraphrase from the original  Ashem Vohu Click here to make this page your home page This site is best viewed in IE6+ The Zoroastrian Religion, by many perceived as a dualistic ancient religion, on  the contrary is in fact the First Universal and Monotheistic Religion in History, once the State Religion  of the Persian Empires, ruling over half the then known world. Zoroastrianism is thus not an oriental mystic sect or cult of so called "fire worshippers", 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 Zarathustra (also known by his Greek name Zoroaster), thousand and more years before any prophet brought "divine revelations". Where later prophets described God in rather "human" terms, Zarathustra never did. He realized a Supreme Being, who is independent of being worshipped and obeyed and thus is NOT about fear, guilt, torment and condemnation. Instead your best friend, incapable of doing harm ... There are neither sins nor sinners in God's eyes, neither condemnation nor damnation in God's heart and thus there will be no Last Day of Judgement.

4. Zoroastrianism - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster (also known as Zarathustra, in Avestan). It was probably founded some time before the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article contains weasel words , vague phrasing that often accompanies biased or unverifiable information . Such statements should be clarified or removed (January 2010) Part of a series on Zoroastrianism Portal Primary topics Zoroastrianism / Mazdaism Ahura Mazda Zarathustra aša (asha) / ... arta Angels and demons Amesha Spentas Yazatas Ahuras Daevas ... Angra Mainyu Scripture and worship Avesta Gathas Yasna Vendidad ... Ab-Zohr 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 This box: view talk edit Zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of prophet Zoroaster (also known as Zarathustra, in Avestan ). It was probably founded some time before the 6th century B.C. in Persia (Iran) . The term Zoroastrianism is, in general usage, essentially synonymous with Mazdaism (the worship of Ahura Mazda , exalted by Zoroaster as the supreme divine authority).

5. Dictionary - MSN Encarta Enter a search term above to find Dictionary definitions or click the Thesaurus tab to find synonyms and antonyms. http://www.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761558789/Zoroastrianism.html

6. Zoroastrianism: Definition From Answers.com n. The religious system founded by Zoroaster and set forth in the Avesta, teaching the worship of Ahura Mazda in the context of a universal struggle between the forces of http://www.answers.com/topic/zoroastrianism

7. Ahuramazda And Zoroastrianism home ancient Persia index article by Jona Lendering Ahuramazda and Zoroastranism Faravahar, the visual aspect of Ahuramazda. http://www.livius.org/ag-ai/ahuramazda/ahuramazda.html

home ancient Persia index Ahuramazda and Zoroastranism Faravahar, the visual aspect of Ahuramazda. Relief from Persepolis Ahuramazda: The 'wise lord', the supreme god of the ancient Iranians, whose cult was propagated by the legendary prophet Zarathustra The Achaemenians also venerated Ahuramazda, although it is unclear whether they were Zoroastrians. The Avesta is the holy book of the adherents of Zarathustra, the Zoroastrians or -as they call themselves today- Parsi's. The Avesta was codified c.600 CE, but this library of sacred texts contains older material, such as the 's . These hymns were perhaps written in the fourteenth or thirteenth century BCE, almost two millennia before the codification of the Avesta, and most scholars think that they were composed by the prophet Zarathustra himself. (It must be stressed that the date in the third quarter of the second millenium is uncertain; a date in c.600 BCE can also be defended.) In a vision ( more... ), Zarathustra was ordered by a spirit named Good Thought to start preaching against the bloody sacrifices of the traditional Iranian cults and to give aid to the poor. Gradually, the prophet began to understand that Good Thought had been sent by the supreme god Ahuramazda, a name that can be translated as Wise Lord. Zarathustra sometimes addresses his god as Ahura , lord, and as Mazda , wisdom.

8. Zorastrianism The ancient Persian religion of zoroastrianism Religions of the world Menu zoroastrianism An ancient religion founded by Zarathushtra http://www.religioustolerance.org/zoroastr.htm

About this site About us Our beliefs 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 Main topics Basic info. Gods/Goddesses Handling change ... More info. Spiritual/ethics Spirituality Morality/ethics Absolute truth Peace/conflict Attaining peace Religious tolerance Religious hatred Religious conflict ... Religious violence "Hot" topics Very hot topics Ten Commandments Abortion Assisted suicide ... Other topics Laws and news Religious laws Religious news Religions of the world Menu Zoroastrianism: An ancient religion 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. Background: heaven and hell , the virgin birth of the savior, slaughter of the innocents, resurrection , the final judgment, etc. were all derived from Zoroastrianism. Topics covered in this section: Introduction; membership, and future survival

9. Zoroastrianism Part of a series on. zoroastrianism Portal. Primary Topics zoroastrianism / Mazdaism Ahura Mazda Zarathustra (Zoroaster) Angels and Demons Overview of the Angels http://www.wikipediaondvd.com/nav/art/n/4.html

Home WikiWix Zoroastrianism Part of a series on Zoroastrianism Portal Primary Topics Zoroastrianism / Mazdaism Ahura Mazda Zarathustra (Zoroaster) Angels and Demons Overview of the Angels Amesha Spentas · Yazatas Ahuras · Daevas Angra Mainyu Scripture and Worship Avesta · Gathas The Ahuna Vairya Invocation Fire Temples Accounts and Legends Dēnkard Book of Arda Viraf Qissa-i Sanjan History and Culture Zurvanism Medes · Achaemenids Sassanids Calendar · Eschatology Adherents Parsis · Iranis Zoroastrians in Iran See Also Index of Related Articles 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 to be the one uncreated Creator of all (God). As demonstrated by Zoroastrian 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." ( Yasna Zoroastrianism was once the dominant religion of much of Western- and Central Asia but as of 2007 practiced only by fewer than 200,000 worldwide

10. Zoroastrianism Doctrines Zoroaster's teachings are extant in the form of seventeen hymns, the Gathas, used in Zoroastrian ritual and incorporated into the Avesta. http://philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/zorast/zorast.html

Zoroastrianism Doctrines Zoroaster's teachings are extant in the form of seventeen hymns, the Gathas, used in Zoroastrian ritual and incorporated into the Avesta. The Avesta is the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, written in a language known as Avestan. Zoroaster taught that humanity is confronted by an ultimate choice, between the exclusive worship of the good Ahura Mazda on one side, and the evil of Angra Mainyu and the false gods or daevas on the other. Believers must choose right, as Zoroaster did, and reject evil by dedicating their lives to Mazda and realising in person the various aspects of the divine nature in which everyone can share. These aspects are known as the Amesha Spentas or Bounteous Immortals and they are: Holy Spirit, Good Mind, Right, Dominion, Piety, Welfare and Immortality. The classic formulations of Zoroastrian teachings are contained in the Pahlavi literature, written between the 4th and 10th centuries CE. Both Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu are seen as existing independently of the other from eternity. In terms of salvation there are two interrelated goals: personal salvation and the fulfilment of the total creation. Zoroastrian religious beliefs can best be summarised with the phrase, 'Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds.' History Zoroastrianism is the religious tradition named after the founding prophet Zoroaster, the Greek form of the Iranian Zarathustra, who most scholars agree lived between 1500 and 1000 BCE in North East Iran. Zoroaster was convinced that he had seen Ahura Mazda in visions. Early persecution stopped when Zoroaster converted the local ruler and his teachings spread to become the religion of the Achaemenid empire and three successive Iranian empires. However, under Islamic Iran there was economic and social oppression which resulted in a small group leaving in the 10th century and settling on the north west coast of India, around Bombay, where the main Zoroastrian centre still exists. Here the Parsis, or Persians, lived peacefully until a Muslim invasion in 1315 CE forced the priests to flee with the sacred fire to the hills of Bahrot, where they stayed for twelve years.

11. Zoroastrian Association Of Metropolitan Chicago Details the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago, and gives some general info on zoroastrianism http://www.zac-chicago.org/

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12. 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 single faith. http://www.avesta.org/

Recommended Reading Avesta Zoroastrian Archives Updated Mar. 2, 2010 FEZANA published a Nawruz prayer book: Hama-Anjuman Prayers for Naurooz In English, Farsi and Gujarati . This is a humble effort to bring all our Zarathushti Groups together in a common prayer environment. If you need a copy of the book, please contact: Soli P. Dastur at: dastur [at] comcast [dot] net. Donations for printing and postage are encouraged. "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.

13. Zoroastrianism - An Introduction To Zoroastrianism For Beginners An introduction to zoroastrianism, including basic beliefs and practices. zoroastrianism is arguably the world’s oldest monotheistic religion. It is centered on the words of the http://altreligion.about.com/od/alternativereligionsaz/a/zoroastrianism.htm

zWASL=1;zGRH=1 zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 Home Alternative Religions Alternative Religions Search Alternative Religions Religion Index Occult Cults and Concerns ... Share w(x2+zWl+'?p=1" zT="18/1[N" rel="nofollow">Print') Free Alternative Religions Newsletter! Sign Up Discuss in my Forum Zoroastrianism By Catherine Beyer , About.com Guide See More About: persian religions ancient religions monotheistic religions zoroastrianism zSB(3,3) Zoroaster Acceptance of Converts Traditionally, Zoroastrians do not accept converts. One must be born into the religion in order to participate, and marriage within the Zoroastrian community is strongly encouraged although not required. However, with the number of Zoroastrians in steady decline, some communities are now accepting converts. Origin The prophet Zarathushtra, later referred to by the Greeks as Zoroaster, founded Zoroastrianism roughly between the 16th and 10th centuries BCE. Modern scholarship currently suggests he lived in northern or eastern Iran or nearby such as in Afghanistan or southern Russia. Older theories placed him in western Iran, but those are no longer widely accepted. Basic Beliefs Ahura Mazda as Supreme Creator Modern Zoroastrianism is strictly monotheistic. Ahura Mazda alone is to be worshiped, although the existence of lesser spiritual beings is also recognized. This is in contrast with other times in history where the faith might be characterized as duotheistic or polytheistic. Modern Zoroastrians recognize monotheism to be the true teachings of Zoroaster.

14. Alt.religion.zoroastrianism FAQ zoroastrianism is the ancient religion of Persia, founded about 3500 years ago by the prophet Zarathushtra. This article provides a brief overview of its principle tenets. http://www.faqs.org/faqs/zoroastrianism/FAQ/

15. Portal:Zoroastrianism - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Wikipedia portals Culture Geography Health History Mathematics Natural sciences People Philosophy Religion Society Technology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Zoroastrianism

Portal:Zoroastrianism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Wikipedia portals Culture ... Wicca Zoroastrianism edit Zoroastrianism Shortcut WP:ZPORT Zoroastrianism is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed by the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra, Zartosht). Mazdaism is the religion that acknowledges the divine authority of Ahura Mazda , proclaimed by Zoroaster. As demonstrated by Zoroastrian 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." ( Yasna While Zoroastrianism was once the dominant religion of much of Iran , the number of adherents has dwindled to not more than 200,000 Zoroastrians worldwide, with concentrations in India and Iran Show new selections edit Selected article Avestan is an Eastern Old Iranian language that was used to compose the sacred hymns and canon of the Zoroastrian Avesta Iranian languages are part of the Indo-Iranian Language group which includes the Indian languages such as Sanskrit . The Indo-Iranian language group is the biggest branch of the Indo-European language family.

16. Zoroastrianism Al Islam Official website of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - an Islamic organization, international in its scope, with branches in over 195 countries. This is the most dynamic sect http://www.alislam.org/library/books/revelation/part_2_section_5.html

In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Ever Merciful. Al Islam Love for All, Hatred for None. Browse Al Islam Home Islam Ahmadiyyat Library ... Books Mirza Tahir Ahmad Preface Part I Part II Hinduism ... Buy the book from the Al-Islam Online Store. Zoroastrianism N PERSIAN HISTORY , the most noteworthy contribution to religious philosophy is made by Zoroastrianism. According to this philosophy, not only are truth and goodness eternal, but falsehood and evil also share eternity with them. Both have separate gods who have their own independent orders of management. There is a god of goodness, Ahura Mazda, also known as the god of light and there is a god of evil, Ahraman, also known as the god of darkness; each has his own well-defined role to play. All activity within the universe results from the collision and interaction of these two combatant gods, who are eternally locked in a grim battle of survival and supremacy. Zoroaster, a great Prophet of Persia, is understood by many It should be noted that what Zoroaster as * (c. sixth century BC) really taught was that the force of good and evil coexist to enable man to exercise his free will. Thus, man would ultimately be judged in accordance with his good or bad intentions and deeds. Zoroaster

17. Login Failed. Please Retry. A forum for ongoing discussions about zoroastrianism and Mazdakism. http://forums.delphiforums.com/zoroastrianism1/start/

18. Zoroastrianism - Faiths & Prayer- Beliefnet.com Learn the basics of zoroastrianism, an ancient religion originating in Persia based on the prophecies of Zarathustra. http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Zoroastrianism/index.aspx

Beliefnet Advertisement Search GO Community Blogs Video Newsletters ... Faith Communities Advertisement Home > Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism Featured Zorastrianism Group A group dedicated to the discussion of the world's first revealed monotheism, particularly the teachings of the prophet Zarathustra. Join the Group Talk About Zoroastrianism Which Books Would You Recommend? Have You Researched Zarathustra? Any Zurvanists? What is Zoroastrianism? 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. Main Tenets: Main Sacred Text: The Zoroastrian "Avesta" ("Book of the Law") is a fragmentary collection of sacred writings divided into: liturgical works with hymns ascribed to Zarathustra; invocations and rituals to be used at festivals; hymns of praise; and spells against demons and prescriptions for purification. Compiled over many centuries, the Avesta was not completed until Persia's Sassanid dynasty (226-641 C.E.).

19. Zoroastrianism - Religions - Religions For Peace - USA zoroastrianism History As one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religion, zoroastrianism took root in ancient Iran about 3, 500 years ago. http://www.rfpusa.org/religions/zoroastrianism/

Home About Us Religions Resources ... Download our newsletter for the 2nd Quarter, 2009 Sign up for our free quarterly newsletter: Name: Email: Zoroastrian Calendar November S M T W T F S No events Check out our book, InterActive Faith It's an essential interreligious community-building handbook. Home Religions Zoroastrianism History As one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religion, Zoroastrianism took root in ancient Iran about 3,500 years ago. The founder, Zarathustra (also called Zoroaster) departed from the polytheistic tradition that he was born into, and taught that there was only one God who deserved to be worshiped. Initially, very few could accept the radicalism of Zarathustra’s teachings, but after his death, the spread of his beliefs led to an important period for Zoroastrianism in Western Iran during the Acaemenian Dynasty (549BCE-331BCE) and the Sasanian Empire (224 CE-7th C). With subsequent Muslim invasions during the 7th century, Zoroastrians fled the shores of Iran and founded a new religious community in Mumbai, India. Today, the Zoroastrians who remained in Iran are known as Iranis and those who formed a Diaspora community in India are known as Parsis. Beliefs As a monotheistic religion, Zoroastrians entails that there is one, omnipotent God called Ahura Mazda. Associated with Ahura Mazda is the belief that holy attributes encompass Righteousness, Dominion, Devotion, Wholeness, and Immortality. The Gathas (a collection of Zarathustra’s prayers) are accepted as scripture by all Zoroastrians. Traditionalists also accept the Avesta; reformers do not.

20. Zoroastrianism | Define Zoroastrianism At Dictionary.com –noun an Iranian religion, founded c600 b.c. by Zoroaster, the principal beliefs of which are in the existence of a supreme deity, Ahura Mazda, and in a cosmic struggle http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/zoroastrianism

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