Spiritual traditions ≠ Religion
Episode 9 of the HAF's What's in a Word? podcast, hosted by Hindu American Foundation, titled "Spiritual traditions ≠ Religion" was published on July 22, 2025 and runs 10 minutes.
July 22, 2025 ·10m · HAF's What's in a Word?
Summary
Does this English term truly capture the depth and diversity of Dharma? Many use “religion” as a catch-all, but is it the right fit for Hindu traditions? Watch the episode to uncover the nuances!What’s in a word? A lot more than you think. Words like religion, faith, and spirituality are often used without fully understanding their roots—especially when applied to Hindu Dharma. This can blur the rich meanings and practices embedded in our traditions.So how do we bridge this gap? By educating ourselves and others!Join HAF’s Samir Kalra, Esq., and Dr. Vijay Satnarine, our Director of Education, as they unpack these complex terms in our What’s in a Word? video series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
Does this English term truly capture the depth and diversity of Dharma? Many use “religion” as a catch-all, but is it the right fit for Hindu traditions? Watch the episode to uncover the nuances!
What’s in a word? A lot more than you think. Words like religion, faith, and spirituality are often used without fully understanding their roots—especially when applied to Hindu Dharma. This can blur the rich meanings and practices embedded in our traditions.
So how do we bridge this gap? By educating ourselves and others!
Join HAF’s Samir Kalra, Esq., and Dr. Vijay Satnarine, our Director of Education, as they unpack these complex terms in our What’s in a Word? video series.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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