How many Hindu Dharma Traditions are there?

How many Hindu Dharma Traditions are there?

Author: Hindu American Foundation August 14, 2025 Duration: 28:48
This week we’ve got another special episode with HAF’s Devala Rees. This time we’re talking about why HAF has been using the term Hindu Dharma Traditions wherever it makes sense, rather than Hinduism. Plus how many different traditions there are under that banner, their similarities, differences, and how they relate to other dharma traditions.

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