The Hindu Traditions: A Concise IntroductionRenowned lecturer from The Teaching Company, Mark W. Muesse brings readers into an encounter with the world's oldest living religious tradition, known as Hinduism. Muesse's brief survey, challenges the perception of Hinduism as one religious tradition, showing how wonderfully rich and diverse this 5,000-year old story truly is. He traces the vast history and practices of classic and diverse traditions, moving from the origins in the Indus Valley up through classic and contemporary periods. Muesse exhibits a keen sense of the myriad spiritualities associated with Hinduism, demonstrating how the religious tradition is both monotheistic and polytheistic. |
Contents
Hinduism in Time and Space | 1 |
Contents | 2 |
The Way of Action | 7 |
Indias Early Cultures | 13 |
Rebirth and Karma | 62 |
Dharma and Caste | 72 |
Men Women and the Stages of Life | 83 |
The Way of Knowledge | 115 |
Seeing | 129 |
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