ASIAN Geographic

ASIAN Geographic is the bi-monthly magazine that scours the region to bring readers the most compelling stories and images from the world's largest and most diverse continent. Readers enjoy a unique melting pot of breathtaking photography and in-depth features covering culture, nature, sustainability issues and exploration into the history of this diverse region. A regular 'Exploration' segment follows brave field editors as they travel deep into Asia's unexplored regions to take readers on a journey.

Religion Decoded

The Roots and Branches of Buddhism

3 KEY BUDDHIST SITES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Crosses Across Asia

CHRISTIANITY’S SPREAD THROUGHOUT ASIA

CHRISTIAN SITES OF ASIA

One Religion, Many Gods

THE EVOLUTION OF HINDUSIM • As an ancient religion, it’s difficult to trace the origins of Hinduism and how it has evolved over the centuries. There are several distinct eras throughout history in which Hinduism has played a primary role.

GODS AND GODDESSES

A Tumultuous History

FIVE PILLARS • There are Five Pillars of Islam that form the core Islamic beliefs and practices.

The World’s Largest Community Kitchen

Zoroastrianism A Persian Religion

5 OLDEST RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD

The Worshipped Child

Power in Venom

ANIMALS IN RELIGION

Faith for Earth

Kneeling

SACRED SITES IN THE PHILIPPINES

CHRISTIANITY • DISTRIBUTION: 90 PERCENT

ISLAM • DISTRIBUTION: 5.6 PERCENT

INDIGENOUS FOLK RELIGIONS • DISTRIBUTION: 0.2 PERCENT (DATA AS AT 2010)

Asia Festival Guide • Your Calendar Guide to Religious Festivals in Asia (2022–23)

Asian Geographic