Karma

Klappentext Karma has become a household word in the modern world, where it is associated with the belief in rebirth determined by one's deeds in earlier lives. This belief was and is widespread in the Indian subcontinent as is the word "karma” itself. In lucid and accessible prose, this book presents karma in its historical, cultural, and religious context. Zusammenfassung Karma has become a household word in the modern world, where it is associated with the belief in rebirth determined by one’s deeds in earlier lives. This belief was and is widespread in the Indian subcontinent as is the word “karma” itself. In lucid and accessible prose, this book presents karma in its historical, cultural, and religious context.

About the author

Johannes Bronkhorst is professor of Sanskrit and Indian studies at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

Product details

• Authors: Johannes Bronkhorst, Johannes Bronkhost
• Publisher: University of hawaii press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2011
• EAN: 9780824835910
• ISBN: 978-0-8248-3591-0
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 215 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Dimensions of Asian Spirituality; Dimensions of Asian Spirituali; Dimensions of Asian Spirituali
• Subjects: Guides; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology