Transcendent in America : Hindu-inspired meditation movements as new religion / Lola Williamson.

Author/creator Williamson, Lola
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : New York University Press, ©2010.
Descriptionxiii, 261 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe new and alternative religions series
New and alternative religions series. ^A719548
Contents What are Hindu-inspired meditation movements? -- Laying the foundation for American-style Hinduism -- Self-Realization Fellowship -- Transcendental meditation -- Siddha yoga -- The guru-disciple relationship -- Mystical experiences -- Worldview.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 243-249) and index.
LCCN 2009039813
ISBN9780814794494 (hc. : alk. paper)
ISBN0814794491 (hc. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780814794500 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0814794505 (pbk. : alk. paper)