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Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds

Jeffery D. Long

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Description:Read the story of two worlds that converge: one of Hindu immigrants to America who want to preserve their traditions and pass them on to their children in a new and foreign land, and one of American spiritual seekers who find that the traditions of India fulfil their most deeply held aspirations. Learn about the theoretical approaches to Hinduism in America, the question of orientalism and 'the invention of Hinduism'. Read about:- How concepts like karma, rebirth, meditation and yoga have infiltrated and influenced the American consciousness - Hindu temples in the United States and Canada- How Hinduism has influenced vegetarianism- The emergence of an increasingly assertive socially and politically active American Hinduism.The book contains 30 images, chapter summaries, a glossary, study questions and suggestions for further reading.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds. To get started finding Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 447

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Release: 2020

ISBN: 1474248489

Description: Read the story of two worlds that converge: one of Hindu immigrants to America who want to preserve their traditions and pass them on to their children in a new and foreign land, and one of American spiritual seekers who find that the traditions of India fulfil their most deeply held aspirations. Learn about the theoretical approaches to Hinduism in America, the question of orientalism and 'the invention of Hinduism'. Read about:- How concepts like karma, rebirth, meditation and yoga have infiltrated and influenced the American consciousness - Hindu temples in the United States and Canada- How Hinduism has influenced vegetarianism- The emergence of an increasingly assertive socially and politically active American Hinduism.The book contains 30 images, chapter summaries, a glossary, study questions and suggestions for further reading.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds. To get started finding Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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