Hinduism

By Emily Chase

A picture showing the sun set over spiritual temples in a common

Hindu City. Picture courtesy of www.Webshots.com

Also known as "Sanatana Dharma", Hinduism is the world's most ancient culture and the religion of almost 900 million followers of the earth's people. Though the majority of the followers are Indian (about 80%), Hinduism claims adherents from almost every nationality, race and ethnic group in the world, including an ever-increasing number of Americans. It is a dominant religion in India, Nepal, and the Tamils in SriLanka. There are approximately two million followers in America, of which roughly half come from India and half (one million) are non-Indian Americans (Hispanics, Caucasians, African-Americans, etc.). Hindusim represents much more than just a religion. It provides its followers with an entire way of life with a view of clear reality.

 

Beliefs

History

Rites and Celebrations

Worship

Bibliography