Viewpoint: 1 of 2 Globalization of Eastern Religions

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Channel: South Florida PBS · 2010 · Entertainment

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Eastern religions, such as Buddhism and Hinduism, are growing in the U.S. thanks in part to immigration, religious conversions and social media.  But what is the appeal to the western world? And will globalization of eastern religions threaten the cultures and traditions of those ancient faiths?

 

[Air Date: 9/26/10]

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