(Ebook) The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hinduism: A New Look at the World’s Oldest Religion by Linda Johnsen ISBN 9781101052570, 1101052570

(Ebook) The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hinduism: A New Look at the World’s Oldest Religion by Linda Johnsen ISBN 9781101052570, 1101052570

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Hinduism, 2nd Edition, contains updated and expanded information on how the religion developed from its very fragmented origins, the basic Hindu beliefs, and the multiple Hindu deities, as well as the sociological aspects of the religion including ethics, sacraments, dietary habits, the caste system, and much more.
1. Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with over 765 million followers worldwide
2. Updated information on the state of Hinduism today
3. An exploration of the Hindu paths to enlightenment including Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Tantra and Laya Yoga
4. Expanded information on the Hindu Reformation
Table of Contents:-
Part 1: The Eternal Religion
Chapter 1. Time for God
Chapter 2. Hindus in History
Chapter 3. The World Discovers Hinduism
Chapter 4. Matrix of the Hindu Tradition
Chapter 5. The People’s Religion
Part 2: What Hindus Believe
Chapter 6. One God with Many Names
Chapter 7. Born Again!
Chapter 8. Turning On Your Inner Light
Chapter 9. Blind Men Describe an Elephant
Part 3: Who Hindus Worship
Chapter 10. “Can You Show Me God?”
Chapter 11. Meet the Hindu Gods
Chapter 12. Meet the Hindu Goddesses
Chapter 13. Visits from God
Chapter 14. The Main Denominations
Part 4: How Hindus Live
Chapter 15. A Classy Religion
Chapter 16. Living Right
Chapter 17. Sacraments and Holy Days
Chapter 18. Temples and Sacred Sites
Part 5: God’s House Has Many Doors
Chapter 19. A Robe of Fire
Chapter 20. The Rewarding Life
Chapter 21. An Ever-Expanding Heart
Chapter 22. The Razor’s Edge
Chapter 23. The Royal Road
Part 6: A Timeless Tradition
Chapter 24. The Interwoven Universe
Chapter 25. Spiritual Science
Chapter 26. Ancient Religion in Modern Times
Appendices
Appendix A - Glossary
Appendix B - More to Read
Appendix C - Hindu Resource List
Index