Ebook: The Everything Hinduism Book: Learn the traditions and rituals of the ''religion of peace.''

Yoga. Karma. Reincarnation. Most Americans are familiar with a few basic ideas of Hinduism, but are unfamiliar with the big picture. This beginner's guide covers the major Hindu thinkers and their philosophies as well as the dharma, the moral way of life that Hindus practice. In a straightforward style, the authors explain the philosophy, gods, texts, and traditions of the world's third-largest religion, including: the power of karma; Yoga as a path to God; the authority of the Vedas; the development of Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism; the legacy of Mohandas Gandhi; Hinduism in popular culture.;Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Top Ten Quotes about Hinduism; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Goal of Living: Hinduism and the Four Aims of Life; Chapter 2: Paths to Uniting with God; Chapter 3: Hinduism: History and Central Ideas; Chapter 4: Ancient Scriptures: The Vedas; Chapter 5: Ancient Scriptures: The Upanishads; Chapter 6: Central Concepts of Hinduism: Karma and Samsara; Chapter 7: Hinduism Creates Jainism; Chapter 8: Another Offshoot of Hinduism: Buddhism; Chapter 9: The Bhagavad Gita; Chapter 10: Hindu Metaphysi; Chapter 11: Hindu Epistemology.