All about All About Hinduism

All about All About Hinduism

Author: Hindu American Foundation February 15, 2023 Duration: 1:05

Want to learn all about Hinduism, the world's oldest and third-largest religion? Like actually understand what karma is? Or what dharma means? Do you want to know what the sacred texts of Hinduism are? Or, maybe, you just want to know why Hindu women wear a dot on their forehead? Or, perhaps, if all Hindus vegetarian? If so, then All About Hinduism is just what you’ve been waiting for. We’ll give you an overview of Hinduism as a lived and contemporary spiritual path. We’ll explore the history of how Hinduism has come to be what it is today: the third-largest and oldest religious tradition in the world. We’ll also clear up some of the misconceptions out there about Hinduism, as well as unflinchingly address some of the more contentious issues in Hinduism’s past and present. Hosted by Mat McDermott and brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation.



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Dive into the vibrant world of All About Hinduism, a podcast from the Hindu American Foundation that moves beyond textbooks to explore the everyday realities of this ancient tradition. Each episode feels like a thoughtful conversation, unpacking concepts like karma and dharma not as abstract ideas, but as principles woven into daily life. You’ll hear about the diverse sacred texts and the reasons behind cultural practices, from the significance of the forehead dot to the varied approaches to diet. This series is for anyone genuinely curious, whether you're completely new to the subject or looking to deepen your understanding of a faith that shapes the lives of over a billion people. The discussions connect spiritual philosophy with its expression in modern society, offering a nuanced perspective that honors both tradition and contemporary experience. Tune in for a journey that treats Hinduism as a living, breathing worldview, full of depth and delightful complexity. This podcast serves as an accessible guide, demystifying one of humanity's oldest and most diverse religious paths through clear, engaging dialogue.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 24

All About Hinduism
Podcast Episodes
Who is a Hindu? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:49
In this episode we go over the multiple definitions of Hindu identity, from religious leaders, the Indian Supreme Court, and more. We end with the stories of Fred Stella and Drishti Mae, who were raised Catholic and Musl…
What does the word Hindu mean, anyway? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:08
You’d think that the origin of the word we use in English for the world’s third-largest religion would be pretty easy to sort out. And certainly we’d be using the word for the world’s oldest religion that the billion peo…
If you know nothing else about Hinduism, know this. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
Hinduism is not just one thing. What should one know about Hinduism to be on solid ground when talking about it? How does Hinduism view itself? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.