Investigating Hindu Worldviews
The third in our Investigating Worldviews acknowledges the complexity and diversity of Hindu tradition and seeks to present something of this for the classroom together with practical knowledge.
Surveys from 2001 and 2023 give voice to young Hindus in Britain. Hindu traditions in the UK are further explored with a look at demographic data and places of worship, including an outline of different kinds of mandirs in England. Case studies consider the impact of Hanuman in the lives of some Hindus and an example of Dharma in action. The role of gurus in the UK and beyond is explored with a personal account from a devotee and examples of four contemporary Hindu gurus. Students investigate the significance of pilgrimage from a personal reflection and develop their own knowledge of key sites which demonstrate the importance of the river Ganges to many Hindus.
Select a topic to explore resources
- Investigating the data: Hindus in the UK and beyond
- Hindu worldviews: comparing youth surveys 2001 and 2023
- Hindus in Britain
- Who is Hanuman, and how does Hanuman affect the daily lives of Hindus?
- How does Go Dharmic try to put dharmic principles into action?
- What role do gurus play in Hindu communities?
- How important is pilgrimage to Hindus?
Sources
- ExternalCensus 2001: Religion in the UK, 2004 Edition (ONS, OGL v.3.0)
- ExternalCensus 2011 ‘Full story: What does the Census tell us about religion in 2011?’ (ONS, OGL v 3.0)
- ExternalCensus 2021: Religion in England and Wales (Nov 2022 release)
- ExternalEducation: point 6 at 7 facts about Hindus around the world (2022 Pew Research Center),
- ExternalData from Religion and Education around the World report (2016 Pew Research Center, Washington, D.C.)
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Student pages:
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Investigating data: Hindus in UK and beyond (pp. 2-3) (IW03)Data insights into the Hindu community in the UK and globally, examining demographics, migration, and religious practices.
Source and resources
- ExternalThe Hindu Youth Research Project 2001 (Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies)
- Internal
Contemporary issues among young HindusInsights into contemporary issues faced by young Hindus, exploring faith and identity.
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- Internal
How do young Hindus describe their worldviews?Explore how young Hindus describe their beliefs and practices through survey data, personal reflections, and insights into contemporary Hindu identities. - Internal
Religion and spirituality among young HindusInsights into religion and spirituality among young Hindus, exploring personal beliefs and identities. - Internal
Contemporary issues: digging deeperInsights into contemporary issues faced by young Hindus, enhancing understanding of their beliefs.
External links
Mandir websites
- ExternalInternational Siddhashram Shakti Centre, Harrow
- ExternalSivan Kovil, Lewisham
- ExternalISKCON Leicester
- ExternalLeeds Hindu Mandir
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Hindus in Britain: timeline (p. 8) (IW03)Timeline of Hindu history and contributions in Britain. - InternalMandirs in England and WalesExploration of Mandirs in England and Wales.
- InternalMandirs in England, different typesOverview of different types of Mandirs in England.
External links
- External‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’, Pew Research Center, Washington D.C (2021)
- ExternalExamining Religion and Belief: Hindus, ed. Stephen Pett (RE Today Services, 2019)
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Student pages:
- InternalThe Hanuman ChalisaOverview of the Hanuman Chalisa and its significance.
- InternalHanuman in popular devotionOverview of Hanuman's role in popular devotion.
External links
eResources
- ExternalArjuna and Yudhishthira – writing frame
- ExternalSix million meals – article
- ExternalGo Dharmic flyer
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Student pages
- InternalWisdom from Upanishads and MahabharataWisdom from Upanishads and Mahabharata.
- InternalArjuna and YudhishthiraExploration of Arjuna and Yudhishthira's significance.
- InternalGo Dharmic – a case studyCase study on the Go Dharmic initiative.
- InternalWhat is Dharma?Overview of the concept of Dharma in Hinduism.
External links
- ExternalJalaram Bapa: information about his life and work
- ExternalSadhguru Sri Sharavana Baba and Om Saravanabhava Seva Trust
eResources
- ExternalThe qualities of a guru in Hindu worldviews
- ExternalSant Jalaram Bapa: an eighteenth-century guru
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Student pages
- InternalIntroducing the GuruIntroduction to the concept of the Guru in Sikhism.
- InternalFour contemporary Hindu gurusExploration of contemporary Hindu gurus and their impact on modern spirituality.
External links
eResources
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Student pages
- InternalHindus and pilgrimageInsights into Hindu pilgrimage practices and their significance in shaping faith.
Select a topic to explore resources
Investigating the data: Hindus in the UK and beyondHindu worldviews: comparing youth surveys 2001 and 2023Hindus in BritainWho is Hanuman, and how does Hanuman affect the daily lives of Hindus?How does Go Dharmic try to put dharmic principles into action?What role do gurus play in Hindu communities?How important is pilgrimage to Hindus?
Sources
- ExternalCensus 2001: Religion in the UK, 2004 Edition (ONS, OGL v.3.0)
- ExternalCensus 2011 ‘Full story: What does the Census tell us about religion in 2011?’ (ONS, OGL v 3.0)
- ExternalCensus 2021: Religion in England and Wales (Nov 2022 release)
- ExternalEducation: point 6 at 7 facts about Hindus around the world (2022 Pew Research Center),
- ExternalData from Religion and Education around the World report (2016 Pew Research Center, Washington, D.C.)
Member Only Content
Student pages:
- Internal Investigating data: Hindus in UK and beyond (pp. 2-3) (IW03)Data insights into the Hindu community in the UK and globally, examining demographics, migration, and religious practices.
Source and resources
- ExternalThe Hindu Youth Research Project 2001 (Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies)
- Internal Contemporary issues among young HindusInsights into contemporary issues faced by young Hindus, exploring faith and identity.
Member Only Content
Student pages (pp 5-7):
- Internal How do young Hindus describe their worldviews?Explore how young Hindus describe their beliefs and practices through survey data, personal reflections, and insights into contemporary Hindu identities.
- Internal Religion and spirituality among young HindusInsights into religion and spirituality among young Hindus, exploring personal beliefs and identities.
- Internal Contemporary issues: digging deeperInsights into contemporary issues faced by young Hindus, enhancing understanding of their beliefs.
External links
Mandir websites
- ExternalInternational Siddhashram Shakti Centre, Harrow
- ExternalSivan Kovil, Lewisham
- ExternalISKCON Leicester
- ExternalLeeds Hindu Mandir
Member Only Content
Student pages
- Internal Hindus in Britain: timeline (p. 8) (IW03)Timeline of Hindu history and contributions in Britain.
- InternalMandirs in England and WalesExploration of Mandirs in England and Wales.
- InternalMandirs in England, different typesOverview of different types of Mandirs in England.
External links
- External‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’, Pew Research Center, Washington D.C (2021)
- ExternalExamining Religion and Belief: Hindus, ed. Stephen Pett (RE Today Services, 2019)
Member Only Content
Student pages:
- InternalThe Hanuman ChalisaOverview of the Hanuman Chalisa and its significance.
- InternalHanuman in popular devotionOverview of Hanuman's role in popular devotion.
External links
eResources
- InternalArjuna and Yudhishthira – writing frame
- InternalSix million meals – article
- InternalGo Dharmic flyer
Member Only Content
Student pages
- InternalWisdom from Upanishads and MahabharataWisdom from Upanishads and Mahabharata.
- InternalArjuna and YudhishthiraExploration of Arjuna and Yudhishthira's significance.
- InternalGo Dharmic – a case studyCase study on the Go Dharmic initiative.
- InternalWhat is Dharma?Overview of the concept of Dharma in Hinduism.
External links
- ExternalJalaram Bapa: information about his life and work
- ExternalSadhguru Sri Sharavana Baba and Om Saravanabhava Seva Trust
eResources
- InternalThe qualities of a guru in Hindu worldviews
- InternalSant Jalaram Bapa: an eighteenth-century guru
Member Only Content
Student pages
- InternalIntroducing the GuruIntroduction to the concept of the Guru in Sikhism.
- InternalFour contemporary Hindu gurusExploration of contemporary Hindu gurus and their impact on modern spirituality.
External links
eResources
Member Only Content
Student pages
- InternalHindus and pilgrimageInsights into Hindu pilgrimage practices and their significance in shaping faith.
