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Religion and Philosophy : Singapore

This pathfinder includes information about religion and philosophy in Singapore.

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Adherents.com (http://www.adherents.com/index.html)
Provides statistical information for over 4,200 religions, churches, denominations, religious bodies, faith groups, tribes, cultures, and movements. Data are derived from government census reports, statistical sampling surveys, and organizational reporting. Database is searchable by the name of the religion (denomination, sect) or by location.

The Buddhist Library (http://www.buddhlib.org.sg/)
Established in 1981, the Buddhist Library aims to provide and promote Buddhist education. Its Web site features information about Buddhist education programs and Buddhist associations in Singapore, as well as directions to the library.

Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) (http://www.heb.gov.sg/index.html)
HEB administers four temples in Singapore, Sri Mariamman Temple, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Sivan Temple, and Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman, as well as two kindergartens and The Ashram, a halfway house. Site includes links to the temples, programs, outreach, information on auspicious times and dates, fasting dates, planet movements, news, and Hindu festivals, rituals, and customs.

U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. International Religious Freedom Report 2006: Singapore (http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71357.htm)
Annual report on the status of religious in Singapore.

Welcome to Perdaus (http://www.perdaus.org.sg/)
In Perdaus every program and activity is directed towards the development of the Muslim community. Site includes information on their philosophy and history, events, publications, programs, centers, adult courses, and madrasah.

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