World Religions: Hinduism
Articles & resources for researching world religions.
Detail of Sri Veeramakaliamman temple in Little India, Singapore. Ypsilon from Finland. (Public Domain)
Background / Overview Resources
- "Hinduism" Encyclopedia of Religion, 2005.
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Excellent, extensive overview of the history, belief system, and cultural impact of Hinduism. - "Introduction to Hinduism" Lecture by Varadaraja V. Raman to the Parliament of World Religions, Cape Town, S.A. December 1999.Professor Varadaraja V. Raman, a scholar of Hinduism and science, presents an overview of Hinduism.
eBook: Hinduism--A Very Short Introduction by Kim Knott (Oxford University Press)
- Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction
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"Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction combines an overview of a major religion with analysis of the challenges facing it in the twentieth century."
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Hinduism in Context/ Hindu News & Information Resources/Advocacy
- "Hinduism and Ecology" Alliance of Religions and Conservation"ARC is a secular body that helps the world's major faiths develop environmental programmes based on their own core teachings, beliefs and practices."
- Puja: A Discussion with Young American Hindus"The transcript of a discussion among five young American Hindus who live in the Washington, D.C., area. It focuses on aspects of puja and Hindu life for young Americans."
- Hinduism TodayMagazine of contemporary Hindu culture.
- Hindu American Foundation"The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is an advocacy organization for the Hindu American community."
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