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Zusatztext [ Hinduism in America ] is important as it deals with the Hindu phenomenon in the United States in a comprehensive and positive way, covering almost all dimensions and presenting a clear picture of the American Hindu realm. The book is a must for every Hindu library both in India and abroad, and also for Diaspora Hindus. Informationen zum Autor Jeffery D. Long Klappentext 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.The is the first survey and analysis of both Hindu immigrants and converts in North America, exploring the history and practice of Hindus, as well as the wider influence of Hindu thought and practice on American culture, and Hindu American social and political activism. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements Pronunciation Guide Prologue: A Personal Journey Introduction: A Convergence of Worlds 1. What Is Hinduism? An Overview 2. Hindu Reform and Western Fascination: The Nineteenth Century 3. “Hinduism Invades America”: The Early Twentieth Century 4. The Rise of a Counterculture: A New Wave of Western Fascination 5. America: Land of Temples 6. Hindu and Indian Influence in American Culture Conclusion: Identity and Engagement Appendix: A List of Hindu Temples and Organizations in the United States Glossary Bibliography End Notes Index ...
