Download or read book Inside Hinduism ENHANCED eBook written by Walter Hazen and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inside Hinduism" covers the development, spread, teachings, practices, holy days, and festivals of the oldest organized religion in the world. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, this book provides review questions, questions for discussion, key word lists, a test, and an answer key. These features facilitate student assimilation of the fundamentals of a religion practiced by an estimated 781 million people around the globe. Whether your objective is a comprehensive study of Hinduism or a simple overview, this book affords you the opportunity to easily accomplish either one. You will be delighted to observe your students' growing understanding of the rich culture and history of a religion believed to date back to prehistoric times.
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Download or read book Understanding Hinduism written by KANDIAH SIVALOGANATHAN and published by Zorba Books. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book attempts to provide answers to questions such as: Who is a Hindu? • What is Hinduism? • Why do Hindus pray to different deities? • What is the power of prayer and mantras? • What do Hindus mean by karma, creation and reincarnation? • How is Hinduism connected to nature and science? In today’s world, when everyone is too busy to read and understand their religion, this book provides a basic, simple reference to understand the fundamental concept of Hinduism as what is Hinduism? This book has been written in a very simple, readable language to arouse the readers’ interest in spirituality, regardless of their age.
Download or read book Hinduism written by Mohan R. Pandey and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise book captures the essence of Hinduism and unravels the complexities of this five-thousand-year-old major world faith that evolved out of the collective wisdom and inspiration of great seers and sages. Hinduism, which does not proselytize but advocates unity and respect for all religions, is an unusually diverse faith and quite difficult to fully grasp. This book offers an overview of the Hindu beliefs, the teachings, the deities, the colorful rituals, the pilgrimages, the multiple scriptures, and the various Yogas on the paths to enlightenment. Pandey explores how the faith synthesized a wide spectrum of spiritual realizations, philosophical discourses, local beliefs, and customs of the time, with the timeless wisdom and the metaphysical views of the ancient sages. This engaging and thought-provoking book also examines the compatibility of Hindu visions of reality with modern scientific advancements. It offers an illuminating insight into the use of symbols and Hindus' ease with divergent spiritual outlooks and religious traditions. Pandey also explores the common thread that connects Hinduism with Buddhism and Christianity.
Download or read book Inside Buddhism ENHANCED eBook written by Kathy Zaun and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside Buddhism covers the development, spread, teachings, practices, holy days, and festivals of a religion that began with the life of Siddhartha Gautama in the 5th century B.C. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, this book provides review questions, questions for discussion, key word lists, a test, and an answer key. These features facilitate student assimilation of the fundamentals of a religion practiced by an estimated 324 million people around the globe. Whether your objective is a comprehensive study of Buddhism or a simple overview, this book affords you the opportunity to easily accomplish either one. You will be delighted to observe your students' growing understanding of the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Buddhist religion.
Download or read book Introducing Hinduism written by Hillary P. Rodrigues and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing Hinduism, 2nd Edition is the ideal sourcebook for those seeking a comprehensive overview of the Hindu tradition. This second edition includes substantial treatments of Tantra, South India, and women, as well as expanded discussions of yoga, Vedanta and contemporary configurations of Hinduism in the West. Its lively presentation features: case studies, photographs, and scenarios that invite the reader into the lived world of Hinduism; introductory summaries, key points, discussion questions, and recommended reading lists at the end of each chapter; narrative summaries of the great epics and other renowned Hindu myths and lucid explanations of complex Indian philosophical teachings, including Sankhya and Kashmir Saivism; and a glossary, timeline, and pronunciation guide for an enhanced learning experience. This volume is an invaluable resource for students in need of an introduction to the key tenets and diverse practice of Hinduism, past and present.
Download or read book Hinduism For Dummies written by Amrutur V. Srinivasan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your hands-on guide to one of the world's major religions The dominant religion of India, "Hinduism" refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed over thousands of years. Today, the United States is home to approximately one million Hindus. If you've heard of this ancient religion and are looking for a reference that explains the intricacies of the customs, practices, and teachings of this ancient spiritual system, Hinduism For Dummies is for you! Provides a thorough introduction to this earliest and popular world belief system Information on the rites, rituals, deities, and teachings associated with the practice of Hinduism Explores the history and teachings of the Vedas, Brahmans, and Upanishads Offers insight into the modern daily practice of Hinduism around the world Continuing the Dummies tradition of making the world's religions engaging and accessible to everyone, Hinduism For Dummies is your hands-on, friendly guide to this fascinating religion.
Download or read book Inside Islam ENHANCED eBook written by Walter Hazen and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to help students understand the culture and history of the world’s largest religions. The development, spread, teachings, practices, holy days, and festivals are all covered in a concise, yet thorough manner. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, the books provide maps, questions for discussion, essay ideas, key word lists, and answer keys.
Download or read book Hindu Spirituality In A Nutshell written by Nilesh Parab and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-08-21 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New to Hinduism? Be familiar with it in no time! Discover the basics of Hindu Spirituality in this easy-to-understand, concise (29 page) booklet, which gives you the big picture of this great religion. Read about: What is Karma? How is Karma related to Destiny? How are Body and Soul different from each other? What is the difference between the Material and Spiritual worlds? How does one attain liberation (also called Mukti/Moksha/Nirvana) from the Material World? Learn about these paradigms from Hindu philosophy with the help of illustrations in the book.Table of Contents1. Rebirth and the Soul2. Two Realms of Existence3. Creation-Annihilation4. The Trapped Soul5. Karma: The Puppeteer6. Liberation/Mukti7. The Journey Home
Download or read book Hinduism in Modern Indonesia written by Martin Ramstedt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-06-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides new data and perspectives on the development of 'world religion' in post-colonial societies through an analysis of the development of 'Hinduism' in various parts of Indonesia from the early twentieth century to the present. This development has been largely driven by the religious and cultural policy of the Indonesian central government, although the process began during the colonial period as an indigenous response to the introduction of modernity.
Download or read book Inside Judaism ENHANCED eBook written by Walter Hazen and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inside Judaism" covers the development, spread, teachings, practices, holy days, and festivals of one of the oldest religions in the world. In addition to valuable historical and practical information, this book provides review questions, questions for discussion, key word lists, a test, and an answer key. These features facilitate student assimilation of the fundamentals of a religion practiced by an estimated 13 million people around the globe. Whether your objective is a comprehensive study of Judaism or a simple overview, this book affords you the opportunity to easily accomplish either one. You will be delighted to observe your students' growing understanding of the enormous cultural and historical contributions of the world's first major monotheistic religion.
Download or read book How to Become a Hindu written by Subramuniya (Master.) and published by Himalayan Academy Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A history-making manual,interreligious study and names list, with stories by Westerners who entered Hinduism and Hindus who deepened their faith"--Cove
Download or read book Hindus written by Julius Lipner and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hinduism has been a major religious faith for well over 3000 years, and Hindus today account for over 600 million people. Lipner's book is a highly readable study of its evolution, its multidimensional nature, and influence.
Download or read book The Everything Hinduism Book written by Kenneth Schouler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-01-17 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga. Karma. Reincarnation. Most Americans are familiar with a few basic ideas of Hinduism, but are unfamiliar with the big picture. This beginner’s guide covers the major Hindu thinkers and their philosophies as well as the dharma, the moral way of life that Hindus practice. In a straightforward style, the authors explain the philosophy, gods, texts, and traditions of the world’s third-largest religion, including: the power of karma; Yoga as a path to God; the authority of the Vedas; the development of Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism; the legacy of Mohandas Gandhi; Hinduism in popular culture; and more. This guide is stimulating reading for westerners who want to learn the basics of this ancient and mystic religion.
Download or read book The Sterling Book of HINDUISM written by Karan Singh and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hinduism is the oldest and most varied of all the great religions of the world. It has evolved out of the collective wisdom and inspiration of great seers and sages from the very dawn of India civilisation. This book traces the basic tenets of Hinduism in a nutshell. It also provides brief life-sketches of the eminent exponents of the religion and analyses the impact of the religion in the context of modern day living.
Download or read book Life in the Rainforest ENHANCED eBook written by Edward P. Ortleb and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The information contained in this resource and activity book follows a learning cycle that includes: a) free exploration by the students; b) expansion of exploration through activities that allow children to test, integrate, and sort out their discoveries; and c) application of concepts through individual and group projects which provide students with the opportunity to enhance and share what they have learned. Each section includes teacher resource material, planned lessons, and expansion activities. Students will examine various items, books, and resources. The display table's contents of fruits, nuts, woods, and other rainforest items will pique students' interest. Four transparencies (print books) or PowerPoint slides (eBooks) are included to engage students in discussion and reinforce the concepts presented in the book.
Download or read book Hinduism Ancient and Modern written by Baij Nath (Lala.) and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
