Book Description
Teach Yourself Hinduism is an easy-to-comprehend introduction to this ancient religion. Although it is the third largest religion in the world and boasts hundreds of millions of followers, many of us in the West remain unfamiliar with what it means to be Hindu. Here readers will find out about the religion's origins, beliefs, culture, and more.
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Discusses the origins and central beliefs of Hinduism and explains the Hindu idea of God, rites of passage, family life, holy places and shrines, festivals, and the purpose of life.
Teach Yourself Hinduism FROM THE PUBLISHER
Teach Yourself Hinduism is an easy-to-comprehend introduction to this ancient religion. Although it is the third largest religion in the world and boasts hundreds of millions of followers, many of us in the West remain unfamiliar with what it means to be Hindu. Here readers will find out about the religion's origins, beliefs, culture, and more.