Hinduism Tm And Hare Krishna

In the sixties, Transcendental Meditation, a Hindu-based movement, became fashionable as a way to therapy and psychologi... (more)

In the sixties, Transcendental Meditation, a Hindu-based movement, became fashionable as a way to therapy and psychological well-being -- especially after being endorsed by the Beatles and the Beach Boys. Its influence waned, ironically, after the courts decided that TM was a religion rather than a form of therapy, as TM had claimed. But its popularity helped open the doors to a wider acceptance of Eastern philosophy and religions in mainstream America. Another Americanized form of Hinduism is Hare Krishna. This volume present a comprehensive overview of these Eastern religions, their views, and their impact on contemporary North America. (less)