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This book can be used by lay readers as well as students of Short and Full GCSE Courses in Hinduism. Every section has a special section entitled Breadth of Vision that offers deeper insights into religious teachings. This book places a greater emphasis on contemporary version of Hinduism, in contrast to what have now become antiquated versions. Hinduism is a living religion, constantly evolving and refreshing the message of spirituality through the teachings of its contemporary proponents. Western authors writing on Hinduism have often overlooked this feature. Many textbooks on Hinduism are Abrahamic Versions of Hinduism; this book presents a Hindu version of Hinduism focusing on its core teachings of: * The divinity of Man ~ or Spiritual humanism * Religious Pluralism promoted as a central tenet of religion * Religion reconciled with rationality * Emphasis on experiential religion * Spirituality as the common subject matter of both religions and modern sciences
Comprehensive Hinduism covering Key Stages 1 to 3 · Compatible with the recommendations in the new non-statutory framework for RE · Incorporates learning about, learning from and breadth of study in RE · Examines variations between and within religions · Explores links between religions and other subject areas · Offers many classroom activities to incorporate the knowledge, skills and understanding criteria Further resources at hindu-academy.com We as Hindu Academy have been teaching Hinduism in the United Kingdom for over 30 years. The largest number of candidates sitting for examination in GCSE as well as Advanced Level Hinduism have come from our centre. In many cases our youngsters get 100% marks right up to A-Level so, our track record in academic teaching of Hinduism is triple A.
A comprehensive guide to religious education, ensuring a solid foundation for supporting effective learning and teaching.
A contemporary and diverse picture of the journey through life in each world religion.
In an easy and simple steps Dinamic Relaxation presents an approach towards a rewading and blissful life. Dynamic Relaxations tools like relaxation practices, stress management, optimize energy, stretch and deep breathing, exercise and sports, healthy diet, good ethics, virtue, selfless service, awareness of the breath, spiritual devotions, meditations, affirmations, visualizations, colors and sounds, aromatherapy, acupressure, reflexology, massage and many more techniques will lead anyone to a journey of fully discovering his or her entire being--hence obtaining special union within oneself and one's environment for a life of total transformation. Dynamic Relaxation is the natural process of moving us dynamically into relaxation, mantaining constantly a dynamic relaxed state. It would generate an increase on the levels of energy, a better balance in all aspects of life and a more joyful living. By learning and applying many of these ancient practices you will expand your consciousness and for sure it will help you live in a higher state of awareness, which in turn it will bring you more love, joy, peace and bliss.
"A history-making manual,interreligious study and names list, with stories by Westerners who entered Hinduism and Hindus who deepened their faith"--Cove
This book attempts to provide answers to questions such as: Who is a Hindu? • What is Hinduism? • Why do Hindus pray to different deities? • What is the power of prayer and mantras? • What do Hindus mean by karma, creation and reincarnation? • How is Hinduism connected to nature and science? In today’s world, when everyone is too busy to read and understand their religion, this book provides a basic, simple reference to understand the fundamental concept of Hinduism as what is Hinduism? This book has been written in a very simple, readable language to arouse the readers’ interest in spirituality, regardless of their age.
Born to an upper middle class family, Mrinmoy Bhattacharyya lost his mother and became a refugee before he was eight years old. The Partition of India in 1947 forced him to relocate to West Bengal from East Pakistan, in utter penury. This is the story of how he worked his way up from there to the helm of the college and university teachers' movement in India, helping make a positive change to the working conditions of millions in the teaching profession. The entire journey of his life is narrated by threading together numerous poignant moments and events, making the book acompelling read from the first chapter.
‘Altered Destinations’ addresses the complex interrelations of state, nation and identity in India through the medium of culture, and compellingly reframes the debate in the context of the Gandhian concept of swaraj. Engaging with Gandhi’s classic text ‘Hind Swaraj’, which envisioned an entirely new form of identity and governance in India in opposition with its colonial past, Paranjape extends the discussion by exlporing how ideas of autonomy, selfhood, and cultural independence have been expressed, depicted and studied.