Journeying to the far reaches of the world, and to places cameras have rarely been, "Belief" searches the origins of diverse faiths and the heart of what really matters. From the epic to the intimate, webbed throughout each hour are stories of people on spiritual journeys, taking them to sacred spaces.
Seasons & Episode
Witness the desire to find meaning in our lives. An evangelical teen reconnects with her faith; an Indian-American woman begins her spiritual journey; a Jewish boy is initiated into adulthood; an Aboriginal elder passes on ancient wisdom.
Love joins all of these stories together. An evangelical Christian couple demonstrate unconditional love; a Hasidic bride and groom unite in marriage; a Muslim convert makes peace with his past and two enemies in a war torn country find forgiveness.
Our beliefs can give us strength to endure and overcome obstacles. A mother tries to forgive her son's killer in Kansas; a family looks for a miracle in Mexico; a young boy acts out a death-defying rite of passage in the South Pacific.
Explore how our beliefs help us change. An Indian woman becomes a Jain nun; a father and daughter attend the Burning Man festival for healing; a young Apache woman completes a spiritual ritual; a scientist continues his quest to understand the universe.
When tragedy, illness or loss feel overwhelming, and relief seems beyond our reach, many believers appeal to their faith for strength.
For many people, committing to a spiritual life through study, practice and compassion reveals faith.
Explore how beliefs help us face the fear of death and the mystery of what happens after we die. In this episode, we witness how death can also be a powerful call to action, compelling us to embrace life and those we love. In the shadows of Mount Everest, Lekshey Choedhar, a young Buddhist monk at the Pema Ts'al Sakya Monastic Institute , learns a valuable lesson about the fleeting nature of life.
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