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Hinduism in America
A Convergence of Worlds
Story of Two Worlds
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.
Theoretical Approaches and Cultural Context
Learn about the theoretical approaches to Hinduism in America, the question of orientalism and the invention of Hinduism.
Topics Covered
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
Additional Content
The book contains 30 images, chapter summaries, a glossary, study questions and suggestions for further reading.
