In a world riven by religious bigotry and violence, people in the West find solace in Dharmic religions Hinduism and Buddhism. Attracted by its philosophy and ideals, a large number of Whites are leaving Christianity and adopting Hinduism. Many like to keep religion as a private affair and don’t want to make it public their religious faith.
Keshav Fulbrook, who was raised Christian but now adopted Hinduism, tells a website: “I was always aware of Hinduism, even if vaguely at first. In my childhood this didn’t manifest as the intense interest and passion I have today…After I had decided to leave Christianity at the age of 13, I did more exploring through Western Neo-Paganism, New Ageism, and Buddhism. One thing I began to notice is that many of the most profound and perspective-altering ideas I came across were from Hindu sources like the Vedic Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, and more.”
Ram Goodman came in contact with Hindu philosophy through Chinmaya Mission. Now he studies the works of Adi Shankaracharya, attend study groups and activities with the local Chinmaya organizational group here in Kansas City. “We hope to have a center here soon. I also attend some activities at the local Hindu temple and occasionally the Vedanta Society. In addition, I also go to some Art of Living satsangs, though I’m not a member of that organization,” Goodman tells Mat Mcdermott of Patheos.
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