In an easy-to-read, question and answer format, this is the perfect introduction to one of the world's major religions--Hinduism. Includes a glossary of words often familiar in everyday speech, including dharma, yoga, tantric ritual, and mantra; a timeline of Hindu history; and charts of major gods and goddesses and scriptures.

A short, user-friendly introduction to major historical, cultural, spiritual and theological points of interest in the complex of faith traditions known collectively as Hinduism.

All religions find themselves at the crossroads of history in this age of science and democracy. Traditional values of Hinduism have also been subjected to this scrutiny and these enquirers demand an explanation – philosophical, scientific and historical – for the ideas and institutions which give Hindus their identity. This book by Swami Harshananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order, answers these questions by enquirers and critics about Hindu religion. It helps clear misconceptions about Hinduism and offers explanations about its ideas and institutions.

Written in the popular question-and-answer format, this book examines the beliefs, practices, spirituality and culture of one of the most important families of faith communities, Buddhism.

"People have prayed since the beginnings of human culture. But what exactly is prayer? 101 Questions and Answers on Prayer introduces readers to the nature and experience of prayer. Using the ancient understanding of prayer as lifting heart and mind to God, the author answers questions about prayer and the difficulties people may encounter in praying." "101 Questions and Answers on Prayer offers clear and practical answers to these questions and many, many more, providing an excellent introduction to the theology and practice of prayer for all seekers, whatever their age or their level of spiritual development."--BOOK JACKET.

This informative book is the perfect introduction to one of the world's major religions--Buddhism--in an easy-to-read, question and answer format. Includes black and white photographs of Buddhist temples from around the world, a glossary of Buddhist vocabulary, a timeline of Buddhist history, and charts of major Buddhist sects and their differences.

If you have a question about Hinduism this is the book with the answers. Hinduism: Questions and Answers takes some of the best questions and answers asked on the hinduism.stackexchange.com website. You can use this book to look up commonly asked questions, browse questions on a particular topic, compare answers to common topics, check out the original source and much more. This book has been designed to be very easy to use, with many internal references set up that makes browsing in many different ways possible. Topics covered include: Mythology, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Shiva, Krishna, Belief, Vishnu, Worship, Scripture, Vedas, Karma, Gods, Puranas and many more."