Hinduism Faith & Practice
Seiten
2014
Southwater (Verlag)
978-1-78019-331-1 (ISBN)
Southwater (Verlag)
978-1-78019-331-1 (ISBN)
A magnificent introduction to the world of Hinduism, its philosophy and beliefs, illustrated with over 320 photographs.
This title deals with the Four Paths, Deities, Sacred Places, and Hinduism Today. It is a guide to the philosophy and beliefs of Hinduism, illustrated with over 320 photographs. It explores how Hindu thought and spirituality are expressed though worship, dress, cuisine, philosophy, architecture, story, myth and the performing arts. "This illustrated encyclopedia of Hinduism provides a highly readable and comprehensive introduction to Hinduism. Rasamandala Das presents a lively account." (Professor Gavin Flood, Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies). A magnificent introduction to the world of Hinduism and its vibrant culture, this inspirational book focuses on spiritual practices and those activities that nurture faith, wisdom and communion with the Supreme. It reveals the four main paths of action, knowledge, meditation and devotion, the fascinating array of Hindu deities, and practices that celebrate sacred time and place. The book analyses ways in which Hindus engage with this world through to the present day, and how their spirituality has been expressed and organized.
It provides the perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to further explore the compelling faith and culture that is Hinduism.
This title deals with the Four Paths, Deities, Sacred Places, and Hinduism Today. It is a guide to the philosophy and beliefs of Hinduism, illustrated with over 320 photographs. It explores how Hindu thought and spirituality are expressed though worship, dress, cuisine, philosophy, architecture, story, myth and the performing arts. "This illustrated encyclopedia of Hinduism provides a highly readable and comprehensive introduction to Hinduism. Rasamandala Das presents a lively account." (Professor Gavin Flood, Academic Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies). A magnificent introduction to the world of Hinduism and its vibrant culture, this inspirational book focuses on spiritual practices and those activities that nurture faith, wisdom and communion with the Supreme. It reveals the four main paths of action, knowledge, meditation and devotion, the fascinating array of Hindu deities, and practices that celebrate sacred time and place. The book analyses ways in which Hindus engage with this world through to the present day, and how their spirituality has been expressed and organized.
It provides the perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to further explore the compelling faith and culture that is Hinduism.
Rasamandala Das is a practising member of the Vaishnava tradition. Co-director of ISKCON Educational Services, he is the author of several key texts on Hinduism, including The Heart of Hinduism.
| Zusatzinfo | over 320 photographs |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Hinduismus |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78019-331-9 / 1780193319 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78019-331-1 / 9781780193311 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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