Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Hinduism - General

A detailed historical anthropology of Ayodhya, which argues that religious values can reflect political and economic processes.

Ramakrishna experienced the truth of all religions, inspiring seekers of
every creed. Now his "gospel" is made accessible to all readers.

Ramakrishna is India's greatest example of God-consciousness and mystical ecstasy in recent history. He became known to the world not merely as a saint but as a divine incarnation and a "supremely realized self." His message has inspired millions of devotees for more than a century--and now his teachings are made accessible to many more.

Introduces the fascinating world of the Indian mystic and the universal appeal of his...

The insiders guide to Hindu spiritual life.

Ashram is the general term for a study center, retreat house, or monastic community in Hinduism, the millennia-old religious tradition of India. Ashrams of various kinds are now found throughout North America, and are popular venues for spiritual retreats, workshops, and classes.

Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom takes you into a typical week of retreat inside an ashram to demystify the ashram experience and show you what to expect from your own visit. You will experience all the elements of a typical day and week, including:

The 911 attacks on the United States and subsequent war on terrorism have brought a discussion of transnational religious networks onto center stage. While the Sai Baba movement (the focus of this study) has no militaristic ideology, it may--like any other such movement--ultimately call into question the sovereignty of the nation state. Today, then, issues of faith and devotion are more urgent than ever in the interfaces between diverse world views, not only at local and national levels but, increasingly, at the global level as well. Religion and religiosity are potent cultural resources...

The 911 attacks on the United States and subsequent war on terrorism have brought a discussion of transnational religious networks onto center stage. While the Sai Baba movement (the focus of this study) has no militaristic ideology, it may--like any other such movement--ultimately call into question the sovereignty of the nation state. Today, then, issues of faith and devotion are more urgent than ever in the interfaces between diverse world views, not only at local and national levels but, increasingly, at the global level as well. Religion and religiosity are potent cultural resources...