Hindu, Jain, and Sikh Faiths in America

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By Gail M. Harley

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The Hindu faith is complex and compelling, and it is determined to find a home in America far from the land of its birth: India. The first American Hindus were pathfinders, nurturing Hindu philosophy until it gained acceptance in society. Today, Hindu temples dot the American landscape and unite Hindu peoples eager to have their ancient religious principles coexist in a modern, technological country. Hindu, Jain, and Sikh Faiths in America, Third Edition also addresses the historical, ethical, and moral issues of the Sikh religion and its noteworthy entrance into traditions in America. From humble immigrants laboring in the timber trades in 1910, the Sikh tradition has flourished here in America as followers developed businesses, restaurants, and farms. Though largely confined to India in the past, Jainism, with its close roots to Buddhism, is gaining a foothold in the United States as well. This title explores the history of Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism in America and looks at the valuable contributions Sikhs, Jains, and Hindus have made to American culture and society.

Hindu, Jain, and Sikh Faiths in America