hinduism

(eg. music, tattoo, literal )

hinduism /ˈhɪn dʒu ˌɪ zəm/ ?

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(n) the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
(n) a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and based on a caste system; it is characterized by a belief in reincarnation, by a belief in a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils

"It's pretty simple: Yoga is a religious practice in Hinduism. It's the way to reach enlightenment. To bring it to the west and bill it as a scientific practice for fitness is dishonest," said Hunt, 80.
on Jan 28, 2007 By: Dave Hunt Source: Forbes
In a discussion of what's bad about each of the "Big 8" religions, Prothero told his fellow Steve that "In Hinduism, the problem is we keep getting reborn over and over and over again, and that is horrible."
on Jun 20, 2010 By: Stephen Prothero Source: Bostonist
Shyamalan says, "It's meant to be an epic fantasy, for sure. It's a very unusual movie in its tonality; it's a mixture of fantasy and friendship and martial arts and philosophy. It's full of Buddhism and Hinduism and reincarnation and heavy subjects...
on Jun 30, 2010 By: M Night Shyamalan Source: Lansdale Reporter