Religions of the World — Season 1, Episode 5: Hinduism

Episode synopsis

Learn how and why Hinduism has survived to be one of the oldest and largest world religions with nearly one billion followers located mostly in India. Hinduism encompasses wide practices and traditions largely due to its great capacity to integrate the new with the old.

About Religions of the World

Narrated by Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, this series objectively documents religions worldwide with interviews from experts. Explore issues that probe the very core of our existence and offer a deeper understanding of global spiritual beliefs.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Judaism
• E2Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity
• E3Protestant Christianity
• E4Islam
• E6Buddhism
• E7Shinto
• E8Confucianism and Taoism
• E9Religions of Small Societies
• E10Ancient Religions of the Mediterranean
• E11African and African American Religions
• E12Native American Spirituality
• E13Skepticism and Religious Relativism