ebooks Buddhist Hell: Visions; Tours and Descriptions of the Infernal Otherworld by Eileen Gardiner in History

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What is Hinduism? Historians; teachers; scholars; and gurus have disagreed for centuries—and continue to disagree. One reason is because Hinduism—the world’s oldest continuously extant major religion—is not a single faith with a static set of beliefs and a single sacred scripture. It is actually a mixture of faiths that have evolved from the inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent—a universal faith that is open to interpretation and evolving scientific truth; and one that deeply respects individual thought. In this; her latest book; Gajjar has striven for clarity in her explanations while recognizing the immense complexity of the subject matter. “In a sense;” she writes; “On Hinduism is an opinion about an opinion. Religions are beliefs and opinions about the universe; about humankind; about birth and death and matters of the spirit. Hinduism itself is a widely held belief system and this work is a true account of what Hindus believe.” On Hinduism is a comprehensive account of contemporary Hinduism; a religion that for many justifies place and existence. The author skillfully weaves together history; philosophy; science; mythology; literature; and biography to give even the novice a strong framework to understand the depth and importance of Hinduism. The book is both an historical and a philosophical account; grounded by the deep reflections of an important mind.