• to appreciate the principal religion of the Indian subcontinent that has no recognized leader or founder
• to understand what it means to be a Hindu
• to recognize the key deities, and the holidays and festivals of the Hindu year
• to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships
ACCESS THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS
Simple Guides: Religion is a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world’s major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths.
Ideal for spiritual seekers and travellers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world’s great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.
When George Harrison passed away recently, I decided I wanted to read more about the different religions of the world.
I found this short, helpful-looking guide to Hinduism and went home from the bookstore happy.
I wasn't quite as happy after having read the book, though. It wasn't a bad book, and I did come away from it with a better understanding of Hinduism, but I felt it was a little too dry. It lost me occasionally in its encyclopedic style presentation of facts and terminology.
I know it can't be easy to encapsulate a major world religion in just over 100 pages, but I felt a little more newcomer-friendliness would have made it an easier and more satisfying read.
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