Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus. The book’s contributors discuss the characteristics of each guru’s teachings, the history of each movement, and the particular construction of Hinduism each guru’s offers. Also addressed are the religious and cultural interaction, translation, and transplantation that occurs when gurus offer their teachings in America. This is a fascinating guide that will elucidate an important element in America’s diverse and ever-changing spiritual landscape. Published by State University of New york Press |