Williamson, Lola.

Transcendent in America Hindu-inspired meditation movements as new religion / [electronic resource] : Lola Williamson. - New York : New York University Press, c2010. - xiii, 261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - The new and alternative religions series . - New and alternative religions series. ACLS Humanities E-Book. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What are Hindu-inspired meditation movements? -- Laying the foundati on for American-style Hinduism -- Self-Realization Fellowship -- Transc endental meditation -- Siddha yoga -- The guru-disciple relationship -- Mystical experiences -- Worldview.


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Ann Arbor, Mich. :
University of Michigan, Michigan Publishing,
2013.
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Hinduism-- United States.
Meditation-- Hinduism.
Spiritual life-- Hinduism.