The Complete Idiot's Guide To Hinduism by Linda Johnson

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Hinduism by Linda Johnson

A new look at an ancient religion.

The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Hinduism, Second Edition, contains updated and expanded information on how the religion developed from its very fragmented origins, the basic Hindu beliefs, and the multiple Hindu deities, as well as the sociological aspects of the religion including ethics, sacraments, dietary habits, the caste system, and much more.

* Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over 765 million followers worldwide
* Updated information on the state of Hinduism today
* An exploration of the Hindu paths to enlightenment including karma yoga, bhakti yoga, jnana yoga, tantra and laya yoga
* Expanded information on the Hindu Reformation

Linda Johnsen is an Eastern studies master's degree holder. Daughters of the Goddess: India's Women Saints (winner of the Midwest Book Association Award for Best New Age Book of the Year), The Living Goddess: Recovering the Tradition of the Mother of the Universe, and Meditation Is Boring? are among her works. She has approximately 100 essays published in periodicals such as Hinduism Today, Yoga Journal, and Yoga International, and has lectured on Hindu spirituality around the United States.

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ISBN 13	9781592579051
ISBN 10	1592579051
Title	The Complete Idiot's Guide To Hinduism
Author	Linda Johnson
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Alpha Books
Year published	2009-09-02
Number of pages	404
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