10, ISBN: 9780791465738

Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus--Adi Da, Ammachi, Mayi Chidvilasanand… More...

Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus--Adi Da, Ammachi, Mayi Chidvilasananda, Gurani Anjali, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Osho, Ramana Maharshi, Sai Baba, and Swami Bhaktivedanta. All of them have attracted significant followings in the U.S. and all but one have lived here for considerable periods of time. The book´s contributors discuss the characteristics of each guru´s teachings, the history of each movement, and the particular construction of Hinduism each guru offers. Contributors also address the religious and cultural interaction, translation, and transplantation that occurs when gurus offer their teachings in America. This is a fascinating guide that will elucidate an important element in America´s diverse and ever-changing spiritual landscape. Gurus in America Bücher > Fremdsprachige Bücher > Englische Bücher gebundene Ausgabe 10.2005 Buch (fremdspr.), State University of New York Press, 10.2005<

ISBN: 9780791465738

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: STATE UNIV OF NY PR], Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu… More...

[ED: Hardcover], [PU: STATE UNIV OF NY PR], Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus--Adi Da, Ammachi, Mayi Chidvilasananda, Gurani Anjali, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Osho, Ramana Maharshi, Sai Baba, and Swami Bhaktivedanta. All of them have attracted significant followings in the U.S. and all but one have lived here for considerable periods of time. The book's contributors discuss the characteristics of each guru's teachings, the history of each movement, and the particular construction of Hinduism each guru offers. Contributors also address the religious and cultural interaction, translation, and transplantation that occurs when gurus offer their teachings in America. This is a fascinating guide that will elucidate an important element in America's diverse and ever-changing spiritual landscape. Versandfertig in 2-4 Wochen, DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten)<

ISBN: 9780791465738

Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus--Adi Da, Ammachi, Mayi Chidvilasanand… More...

Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus--Adi Da, Ammachi, Mayi Chidvilasananda, Gurani Anjali, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Osho, Ramana Maharshi, Sai Baba, and Swami Bhaktivedanta. All of them have attracted significant followings in the U.S. and all but one have lived here for considerable periods of time. The book´s contributors discuss the characteristics of each guru´s teachings, the history of each movement, and the particular construction of Hinduism each guru offers. Contributors also address the religious and cultural interaction, translation, and transplantation that occurs when gurus offer their teachings in America. This is a fascinating guide that will elucidate an important element in America´s diverse and ever-changing spiritual landscape. Gurus in America Buch (fremdspr.) Bücher>Fremdsprachige Bücher>Englische Bücher, State University of New York Press<

2005, ISBN: 9780791465738

Buch, Hardcover, [PU: State University of New York Press], State University of New York Press, 2005