Music | The Gyuto Monks | Freedom Chants From The Roof Of The World
This chanting was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse See our Complete Music Selection HERE Back to HOME PAGE
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Bangkok Busy Wat Calm monk Prays alone While tourists come and go * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Rituals & Ceremonies Of Possession & Trance | The Akán’s Traditional Beliefs | Ivory Coast
Writer and Photographer Jordi Esteva is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his ongoing project ‘The Country of Souls‘. To…
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I see you floating above looking down on the non-believers. I rather take pieces and commit to none. * Find More Poetry HERE BACK…
Returning To Israel
Documentary Photographer Ludmila Ketslakh is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these daily life images. From her project ‘Time Honored – Israel‘. To see…
The Past Buried In A Painful Silence | Children Of WWII | Independent State Of Croatia
Photojournalist David Sladek is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book/project ‘Unspoken Genocide’. To see David’s projects click on any image.…
The Influence Of Traditional Beliefs In Modern Life | Folklore In India
Photographer Pradeep KS is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Folk Art’. To see Pradeep’s body of work…
Faith: The Religious, The Blind & The Pure
Photographer Nilanjan Ray is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Faith’. To see Nilanjan’s gallery of photographs click…
Marketing Or Salvation? | The World Of Esotericism | A Photographer’s Undercover Story
Photographer Klaus Pichler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. From his project ‘This Will Change Your Life Forever‘. To see Klaus’…
The Hope For Another (Better) Life | Faith In India
Street and Travel Photographer Frédéric Saez is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Karma Passengers‘. To see Frédéric’s…
Rohingya’s Quiet Genocide | The Arrival In Bangladesh’s Rice Fields
Documentary Photographer and Journalist Erberto Zani is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book ‘EXODUS – Rohingya in Bangladesh‘. To…
The Way Of Allah | Saving The Next Generation Of Slum Dwellers | Dharavi, India
Photojournalist & Documentary Photographer Souradeep Roy is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘A School In Dharavi‘. To see Souradeep’s…
Sheltering Historical Passages For Over One Thousand Years | The Sycamore Trees Of Uzbekistan
Photographer Iulia Galushina is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘Rooted in the Past‘. Uzbekistan is famous…
Ethiopian Jews | Discriminated By Jewish Laws In Israel | Ostracized In Ethiopia
Commercial Photographer Mark Tuschman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his personal project ‘Ethiopian Jews‘ . To see Mark’s…
Healing Powers, Superstitions and Conservation | Madron Well, England
Photographer and Documentary Filmmaker Conan Marshall is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Madron Well‘ . To see Conan’s body…
A Buddhist Ceremony To Say Goodbye | Nikko, Japan
Photographer Jasmin Gendron is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Last Goodbye‘. To see Jasmin’s projects click on…
Music-This Train (This Train Is Bound For Glory 1939) By Sister Rosetta Tharpe “The Godmother Of Rock And Roll”
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To watch and listen to an outstanding live performance by Sister Rosetta Tharpe on YouTube…
Music-Lord Don’t Move The Mountain (Give Me Strength To Climb) By Mahalia Jackson “The Queen Of Gospel”
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To watch and listen to an outstanding live performance by Mahalia Jackson on YouTube CLICK…
Bengal’s Rituals “…faith heals where logic and reason fails.”
Photographer and Banker Niladri Adhikary is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his ‘Rituals’ Gallery‘. To see Niladri’s galleries click on any image.…
Iran “Faith is a tool of control for the powerful and intimate shelter for enlightened souls”
Photographer Ciro Battiloro is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Iran. Life, Death and Prayer’. To see Ciro’s body of work…
“…in the city of gods – the city of Jerusalem.” The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Documentary Photographer Ofir Barak is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his ongoing project ‘Christianity – Jerusalem‘. To see…
Perceptions Of India
Travel Photographer Kristian Bertel is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this article. To see Kristian’s body of work click on any photograph. …
Teenage Girls Are Forced To Give Birth – How Nicaragua’s Abortion Law Is Placing Young Women At Higher Risk
Photographer Anna Tärnhuvud is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Nicaragua Abortion Law‘. To see Anna’s body of…
Celebrating Christianity In Eastern Europe
Documentary Photographer and Filmmaker Jan van IJken is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his book/project ‘A Touch Of Divinity‘. To…
Worshiping In Jerusalem
Photographer Sagi Kortler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Religions‘. To see Sagi’s projects click on…
Accustomed To Devastation & Rooted By Old Religious Tradition – The Japanese Resilience In Minamisoma
Photographer Uma Kinoshita is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Prayer in Stricken Land‘. To see Uma’s…
Between The Boundaries Of Dawn & Sunset – Daily Life In The Himalayas’ Female Monasteries
Photographer Monica Bonacina is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images and poetic words. From her project ‘Anitya‘. To see Monica’s body of…
Intimate Portraits Bringing Together Members Of A Orthodox Jewish Family
Photographer Kovi Konowiecki is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From his project ‘Bei Mir Bistu Shein‘. To see Kovi’s projects…
The Intricacy Of Levirate Marriage In Jewish Law
Photographer Gregory Michenaud is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his ongoing project ‘Yibbum‘. To see Gregory’s portfolio click…
Dahi Handi Celebrations In Pune
Independent Film Maker and Photographer Ritam Talukdar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. To follow Ritam’s photo journeys click…
Mud, Fire, Mourning & The Islamic Month Of Muharram In Iran
Photographer Majid Farahani is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Ashura‘. To see Majid’s portfolio click on…
The Unwanted Myanmar’s Rohingya: Homeless, Countryless & With No Place To Go
Photojournalist Michael Drost-Hansen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Rohingya‘. To see Michael’s body of work…
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Street and Documentary Photographer Skander Khlif is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Arabian Rhapsody‘.…
The Augustinian Priest’s Weekly Visit To The Elderly Of Mandragg
Documentary Photographer Gilbert Calleja is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Priest‘. To see Gilbert’s body of…
Islamic Liturgy CD-Smithsonian Folkways Archival
This CD was selected from the Hermit Poet’s library. To listen to track # 7 The call To Prayer (Adhan) Blessings on the Prophet…
Prayer Beads: The Familiar Counting Device For Worshipers Of Distinct Faith
Fine Art and Documentary Photographer Erlend Mikael Sæverud is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Everybody…
Leaving Persecution Behind To Find A New Life – The Rohingya Of Canada
Documentary Photographer and Social Sciences Educator Colin Boyd Shafer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his series ‘The Canadian…
Praying For Freedom While Waiting For Death In The Holy City Of Varanasi
Photographer Monidipta Saha is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘The Salvation‘. To see Monidipta’s gallery of…
The Energetic Religious Festivals Of Bangladesh
Documentary and Fine Arts Photographer Gobinda Paul is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his ‘Cultural‘…
The Ritual Of Transferring Sins To A Chicken – The Jewish Ceremony Before Atonement
Photographer Yaniv Nadav is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Kippur‘. To see Yaniv’s body…
Indonesian Muslim Women Reciting Quran Verses For A Beauty Pageant
Writer and Documentary Photographer Okky Ardya is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Crown, High Heels, and Hijab‘.…
New Yorkers & The Beauty Of Zen
Photographer A. Jesse Jiryu Davis, is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from his project ‘New York Zen‘. To see…
Women Of Kashi
Documentary Photographer, Writer, Visual Narrator Anna Maria Antoinette D’Addario is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From her project ‘Women Of…
What Is Your Dream?
Visual Storyteller and Portrait Photographer Iwona Pinkowicz is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From her project ‘Chasing Dreams‘. To see Iwona’s…
Burning The Forbidden Food In Bnei Brak, Israel
Documentary Photographer Felix Lupa is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Hametz‘. To see Felix’s…
Fleeing Reality During A Festival Of Colorful Lights
Independent Film Maker and Photographer Ritam Talukdar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. To follow Ritam’s photo journeys click on…
Celebrations Of Faith In The Recôncavo Baiano & The Brazilians’ African Roots
Photographer David Saxe is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Yemanja‘. To see David’s projects click on any…
Music-Chant-The Benedictine Monks Of Santo Domingo De Silos CD
This CD was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE. To purchase this CD see Amazon.com below:…
The Jewish Orthodox Unique Way Of Life In Mea Shearim, Jerusalem
Fine Art Photographer Pini Hamou is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These photographs are from his project ‘Mea Shearim‘. To…
Turkey’s Alevi Community
Documentary Photographer Aydin Cetinbostanoglu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Alevi Society‘. To see Aydin’s gallery of projects click…
Sacred Places
Photographer David Zurick is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. These images are from his ‘Sacred Geography Series‘. To see David’s…
The Durga Puja Festival Frenzy
Photographer Madhur Dhingra is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Asche Bochor Abar Hobe‘. To see Madhur’s…
Self Mutilation During Celebrations In Thailand
Photographer James Whitty is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Nine Gods‘. To see James’ body of…
Christian Arab Congregation In Antakya, Turkey
Documentary Photographer Aydin Cetinbostanoglu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Two Stories from Antioch’s Christian Arabs‘. To…
A Place To Worship In America – Muslims & The Freedom Of Religion
Photographer Robert Gerhardt is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Muslims/American, American/Muslims‘. To see Robert’s portfolio click…
Catholicism – Faith Of The Past
Photographer Matthieu Gafsou is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From his book ‘Sacre‘. To see Matthieu’s body of work click…
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Goodbye I must go now Do not offer me anymore rainbows Dreams full of horror Mind in disorder Voodoo priestess Has poisoned my soul Constant sleepless…
The Beauty, Scent, History & Spirituality Of Church Buildings
Photographer Didier Bizet is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from his project ‘Chapters‘. To see Didier’s gallery of projects click…
Thailand: Spirits, Ghosts, Food Offerings & Society
Photographer Akkara Naktamna is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from his project ‘Spiritual Offerings‘. To see Akkara’s body of work click…
Mexico, 20,000 Women, 17 Days, 270 Miles – The Pilgrimage To See The Lady Of Guadalupe
Humanitarian and Travel Photographer Francisco Alcala Torreslanda is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Pilgrimage‘. To…
Ethnicities & Religions In Rome
Photographer Guido Caltabiano is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Communities‘. To see Guido’s…
Searching For Zen
Photographer Mitja Kobal is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from his project ‘Yoga & Meditation‘. To see Mitja’s body…
Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2016
Photographer Tarang Jagannath is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from his project ‘Simhasth Kumbh Mela‘. To see Tarang’s…
World’s Rituals
Documentary Photographer David Katzenstein is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘World Views: Ritual‘. To…
The Nāgas – Hinduism’s Naked Holy Men
Photographer Sandeep Dhopate is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait photography. From his project ‘Nāgas‘. To see Sandeep’s portfolio click on any image.…
Orthodox Christians’ Celebration In Lalibela, Ethiopia
Photographer Filipe Bianchi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Meskel In Lalibela‘. To see Filipe’s gallery of…
The Fusion Between Christianity & African Beliefs In South Africa
Photographer Chris Kirby is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘To the beat of the…
Buddhism & Bhutan’s Daily Life
Editorial and Travel Photographer Alyson Smith is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this travel photography documentary. These images are from her project ‘Bhuthan‘.…
Making The Idols For India’s Hindu Religious Festival Saraswati Puja
Photographer Ritam Talukdar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. To follow Ritam’s photo journeys click on any image. …
Faith In India & The Women’s Role From Childhood To Death
Photographer Arka Dutta is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘Eve Was Framed‘. To see Arka’s projects…
Faith & Passion In The Carioca’s Way Of Life
Editorial & Documentary Photographer Richard Beaven is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Faith…
Social Documentary Photography – Ethnicities & Religions In Charlotte, NC, USA
Photographer Tina Manley is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From her project ‘The Families of Abraham‘. To see Tina’s portfolio…
Social Documentary Photography – Religion & Spirituality in New Orleans, USA
Photographer Mary Lou Uttermohlen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from her project ‘Spiritual Yaya‘. To see…
People And Their Books – Jerusalem, Israel
Photographer Remera is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photography essay. From his project ‘With the Book‘. To see Remera’s series and portrait…
Documentary Photography – Kumbh Mela, A Hindu Pilgrimage Of Faith
Photographer and Journalist Erberto Zani is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project and book “Maha Kumbh Mela“. To see…
Documentary Photography – Finland’s Christians Praying For Healing
Photographer Esa Luoto is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From project “Prayer“. To see Esa’s portfolio of projects click on…
Documentary Photography – Holy Week In Italy
Documentary Photographer Gaetano Fisicaro is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. These images are from his project titled “Holy Fire of…
Social Documentary Photography – Religion In Indonesia
Independent Documentary Photographer and Freelance Photojournalist Aji Styawan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography . These images are part of…
Fine Art Photography – Shaolin Monks
This fine art photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Sylvain Labeste. Images taken at Phenix Circus, Paris, France. …
Social Documentary Photography – Maximon & Mayan Spirituality
This social documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Rodrigo Avellaneda. Click on any image to see Rodrigo’s gallery of projects…
Fine Art Photography – Dervishes From Cairo, Egypt
This fine art photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Journalist Omneya El Naggar. Click on any image to see Omneya’s recent…
B&W Social Documentary Photography – Maya Healers
This social documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Documentary Photographer/Writer Fran Antmann. Click on any image to see Fran’s gallery of…
Social Documentary Photography – Helping The Needy In Detroit, USA
This social documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Fine Art/Social Documentary Photographer Eric Smith. Click on any image to see Eric’s…
Social Documentary Photography – An Elderly Bosnian Couple’s Serenity During Ramadan
This social documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Sorin Vidis. From project “From Dusk Till Dawn” by Sorin Vidis …
Portrait Photography – The Amish Of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
This portrait photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Sam A Malek. Artist Statement Living among the Old Order Amish of…
Onam – India’s Flower Festival
The content of this post was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Blogger Rukmini Krishnan. Click on any image to learn more about daily…
B&W Photo Essay – Islamic School For Boys & Girls In India
This photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Photographer Rasha Yousif. From project “At The Madrassa” by Rasha Yousif. Islam…
Documentary Photography – Tibetan Buddhism In India
This documentary photography was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by documentary photographer Tui Sigman. From project “Monks In Exile” by Tui Sigman. Click on…
Christian Places Of Worship In Europe – Photography Essay
This photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer D.J. De La Vega. Click on any image to see D.J.’s gallery of…
Food Photography Essay – The Feast After Ramadan’s Fast In Malaysia
This food photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Isuann L. Every year during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, many…
Photo Documentary – Annual Pilgrimage of Sufi and Fakirs In India
The content of this post was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer Pawel Bienkowski. There is a tomb in Ajmer,India respected by…
Photo Documentary – Hindu Pilgrimage Of Faith Kumbh Mela
This street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Prabhat Singh the photographer behind Prabhat Photos. The images depict the Kumbh Mela a…
Portraits of Faith Photo Essay – Umayyad Mosque, Damascus, Syria #5
This portrait photography essay depicts people in the Umayyad Mosque. These images were taken in Syria before the civil war. See also: Portrait Of Faith –…
B&W Street/Candid Photography Essay – Muslims In New York City
This black and white street photography essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Antonio M Rosario a photographer and film maker at Antonio M…
Images Of Faith From Around The World #3 – Photo Essay
See also: Images Of Faith #2: Christian Cemeteries – Photo Essay Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2015
Sadhu – Nepal #4
This street photograph depicts a Sadhu wearing large red beaded necklace. This image was captured in Nepal. See also: The Sadhus Way Back to…
Portrait Of Faith – Umayyad Mosque, Syria #4
This travel photograph depicts a man praying with Muslim beads inside of the Umayyad Mosque, Damascus, Syria. See also: Portrait Of Faith – Umayyad Mosque, Syria #3…
Sadhu – Nepal #3
This travel photograph depicts a Sadhu. This image was taken in Nepal. See also: The Sadhus Way Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Mosques of Istanbul, Turkey – Photo essay
This travel photo essay was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by photographer and blogger Chris Pattison at STREET LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY. Click here for the COMPLETE…
Varanasi India – Tanka
Hindu pilgrims come to pray and bathe in Ganges Women wash laundry While Sadhus smoke their chillums Sacred cows roam all around Back to…
Ethiopia:The Rock-Hewn Churches Of Lalibela – Photo Essay
This photo essay and description depicting “The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela” were submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Ulf Krone at docugraphy Lalibela is located on…
Young Love In Beirut – Tanka
Beirut Lebanon Divided by religion Tragic destiny A cross above her rooftop A prayer rug below his knees Back to HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of…
Sadhu – Nepal #2
This travel photograph was taken outside of the Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal. The image depicts a Sadhu smoking a chillum pipe. Check out “The Sadhus…
Young Monks & Nuns – Buddhism In Myanmar
This photo essay depicting Monks and Nuns in Myanmar was submitted to Edge of Humanity Magazine by Lindsay, photographer and blogger at Lindsay Goes. Click on the above…
Muslims Must Save Islam
It is now more important than ever that leaders of all countries especially in the Muslim world continually and forcefully speak out in a very public…
Buddhism-Thailand
This travel photograph was taken in Thailand. The image depicts a gold Buddha. All over Thailand people place gold leaves on Buddha statues. Click here to…
Man Bathing At The Ganges River
He is bathing in the Ganges River, Varanasi, India. People travel from all parts of India and beyond to come pray and bathe in the River Ganja…
The Sadhus Way
Have you ever just wanted to walk away from it all? Require no home, no car, no job, and no responsibilities and just wander around without…
