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This is a fresh and innovative exploration of traditional Indian religion and culture - an area that has fascinated and puzzled the West for centuries. Making use of his own original research, conducted over twenty-five years, Friedhelm Hardy aims at presenting the widest possible range of themes that have preoccupied Indian culture. He draws on a variety of sources, in various languages, and listens not only to what the philosopher or theologian in the classical Sanskrit texts has to say, but also to what folk and regional cults and cultures express in stories, myths and poetry. In an often...

Provides a new and authoritative account of the complex patterns of development, teaching and practice in the religions of Asia. With individual chapters written by specialists, this volume provides clear, non-technical insight.

Covers the major religions of Indic origin - Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism - as well as Taoism and the often-neglected Zoroastrianism, looking at theological and philosophical aspects. The varieties of Buddhism as they evolved in various cultures and societies beyond India are addressed.

* Gives an account of the history, the theological basis, the practice and the current state of the study of religion and religions throughout the world * Combines a clear and non-technical style of presentation with a structure and range of contributions which reflect the richness and complexity of religion itself, of the religions of the world and the study of religions * Comprehensive index, bibliographies and suggestions for further reading 'Intriguing philosophical questions are raised about the nature of religion and the qualities needed for studying it.' - Times Higher Education...

This single-volume introduction gives an account of the history, theological basis and practice of religion and religions, and examines the current state of both.