{"product_id":"gurus-in-america-thomas-a-forsthoefel-9780791465745","title":"Gurus in America","description":"\u003ci\u003eGurus in America\u003c\/i\u003e provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus--Adi Da, Ammachi, Mayi Chidvilasananda, Gurani Anjali, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Osho, Ramana Maharshi, Sai Baba, and Swami Bhaktivedanta. All of these gurus have attracted significant followings in the U.S. and nearly all have lived here for considerable periods of time. 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 offers. Contributors also address 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas A. Forsthoefel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0791465748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780791465745\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e State University of New York Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.98h x 6.44w x 0.53d","brand":"Thomas A. Forsthoefel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45898869506303,"sku":"9780791465745","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_be8a5362-667c-4347-bc7d-403ef4e03b16.jpg?v=1721377310","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gurus-in-america-thomas-a-forsthoefel-9780791465745","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}