Four great religious traditions receive treatments in this new book, compiled to create an introduction to the religious riches that began in India. “The culture, customs, and beliefs of Indian spirituality can be confidently ascribed a history of at least five thousand years, and the impact of Indian spiritual culture on both the ancient and modern world is plainly palpable,” writes Joshua R. Paszkiewicz, a multireligious cleric, scholar, and psychotherapist.
He offers essential teachings, historical and mythical figures, and summary spiritual practices, focusing on Hinduism’s theme of devotion, Jainism’s renunciation, Buddhism’s gift of meditation, and the integration of Sikhism. Also included, related intimately to these four, are Yoga and Neo-Advaita.
Seven chapters move from “The Dawn of Dharma” (ch. 1) and “Hindu Dharma” (ch. 2) through the aforementioned subjects to a conclusion that begins, “To speak of Indian spirituality is to truly speak of a wellspring of wisdom and tradition that could not possibly be contained in a single volume.” But this book still does it well.
A two-page spread at the end offers suggestions as to how the reader might discern their own dharma, to engage with the teachings and practices that have been introduced.
A sewn binding and laminate hardcovers make this book suitable for long life in any circulating library.
