Owen Cole, V P Hermant Kanit

Hinduism - An Introduction (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Hinduism, with its rich variety of religious traditions, can often be hard to define. This book is an informative guide to those traditions, and their underlying unity. Covering all important aspects of Hinduism, from deities and temples to mythology and philosophy, and exploring what it means to lead a Hindu life, this book will let you discover this fascinating religion and understand its relevance today.

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.

TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology.

FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER

Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

TRY THIS

Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Murray Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781444131000
• Artikelnr.: 39196619

Autorenporträt

Owen Cole And V P Hermant Kanit

Inhaltsangabe

: authors' introduction
1: diversity and unity
2: the temple
3: murtis and mythology
4: gods and priests
5: the family
6: religion in the home
7: family rituals and ceremonies
8: scriptures
9: pilgrimage
10: liberation;enlightenment; the place of the guru
11: hindu philosophy
12: the path of the loving devotion
13: the beginnings of hinduism
14: ethics
15: hinduism since 1757
16: mohandas karamchand gandhi
17: some aspects of hinduism today
: further reading
: glossary
: index