Transcendent in America Hindu-inspired meditation movements as new religion - Williamson, Lola.; American Council of Learned Societies (New York : New York University Press, 2010)
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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Keywords: Hinduism -- United States; Meditation -- Hinduism; Spiritual life -- Hinduism