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Hinduism Invades America

Hinduism Invades America

Thomas, Wendell

Hardcover

Religion General 20th Century United States HistoryHinduism

ISBN10: 1025706617
ISBN13: 9781025706610
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 302
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Hinduism Invades America offers a detailed and scholarly examination of the introduction and spread of Hindu philosophy within the United States during the early decades of the twentieth century. Written by Wendell Thomas, this work traces the cultural and spiritual journey of Eastern thought as it encountered Western society, focusing on the influence of key movements such as the Vedanta Society and the Ramakrishna Mission. The text explores how figures like Swami Vivekananda and other spiritual leaders brought Vedic principles to American audiences, sparking a significant shift in the nation's religious landscape.

Through careful analysis, Thomas evaluates the impact of Yoga, meditation, and monistic philosophy on American intellectual life and religious institutions. The book provides a historical perspective on the reception of these ideas, ranging from enthusiastic adoption to skeptical resistance. Hinduism Invades America serves as an important source for understanding the roots of religious pluralism and the early stages of the dialogue between Eastern and Western traditions in the United States. It remains a valuable resource for students of history, sociology, and those interested in the evolution of American spiritual identity.

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