Hinduism
noun
Hin·du·ism
ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˌi-zəm 
: the dominant religion of India that emphasizes dharma with its resulting ritual and social observances and often mystical contemplation and ascetic practices
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Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
The Druse practice a secretive offshoot of Islam that contains elements of Christianity, Hinduism, Gnosticism and other philosophies.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The cultural differences The concept of karma originates from Asian religious traditions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, and many variations exist in how it’s practiced between different groups, White said.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
The enduring draw of karma The concept of karma is rooted in the worldview of many Asian religious traditions, like Hinduism and Buddhism, but it’s also become prevalent in other places, including nonreligious communities.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 1 May 2025
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Hinduism
noun
Hin·du·ism
ˈhin-(ˌ)dü-ˌiz-əm
: a body of social, cultural, and religious beliefs and practices native to the Indian subcontinent
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