PHILIP GOLDBERG is the author or coauthor of nineteen books, including "Roadsigns: On the Spiritual Path "and "The Intuitive Edge. "Based in Los Angeles, he is an ordained interfaith minister, a public speaker and seminar leader, and the founder of Spiritual Wellness and Healing Associates. He is director of outreach for SpiritualCitizens.net and blogs regularly on religion for the Huffington Post.
"American Veda is an illuminating, gracefully written and
remarkably thorough account of India s spectacular impact on
Western religion and spirituality."
Deepak Chopra
"American Veda shows us how we got to where we are.It chronicles a
revolution in consciousness and describes India s lasting influence
on our culture, from gurus, meditation, and yoga to sitar music and
aromatic curries.Savor it."
Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of "Spiritual Liberation:
Fulfilling Your Soul s Potential"
"This book demonstrates the far reach of Indian thought into the
American psyche and sense of spiritual self.A well written,
superbly researched book, it should beread by all the15 million
Americanspracticing meditation and yoga!"
Christopher Chapple, Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative
Theology, Loyola Marymount University
"Wonderfully comprehensive, positive, tremendously insightful, and
illuminating. For anyone interested in the deep influence of yoga
philosophy in American culture, I highly recommended this masterful
book."
John Friend, Founder of Anusara Yoga
"Immensely smart, wise and brilliantly written.This book should be
required reading for everyone interested in ecumenical spirituality
which is the one hope for the survival of the human race, and India
s great gift to us in our crisis."
Andrew Harvey, author of "The Hope: The Guide to Social Activism"
and "The Sun at Midnight"
"In this important and engaging book, Philip Goldberg chronicles
the long neglected history of Hinduism's encounter with the US. He
astutely examines how Hinduism has been constructed and consumed
within the larger American spiritual landscape. A must read for
those interested in Hinduism and its transmission."
- Varun Soni, Dean of Religious Life, University of Southern
California
"American Veda documents an important cultural change and is an
impressive book: informed and informative, well researched and
readable."
Roger Walsh MD, Ph.D., University of California Medical School,
author of "Essential Spirituality: The Seven Central Practices"
"Intriguing reading, fascinating profiles and great storytelling of
Yoga luminaries adapting the teachings to fit modern American life.
This book inspires us to continue to deepen in our body, mind, and
spiritual journey."
Lilias Folan, PBS Host and author "Lilias! Yoga Gets Better with
Age"
"Goldberg weaves a tale as only a true storyteller can, drawing the
reader into this Vedic web that has no weaver, providing us with a
fresh view of how Vedic strands have woven their way into the daily
fabric of every American. He masterfully unfolds this ancient play
of spiritual unfolding that is just now beginning to emerge into
early adolescence in America."
Richard Miller, PhD, author of "Yoga Nidra: A Meditative Practice
for Deep Relaxation and Healing," co-founder of the International
Association of Yoga Therapy and the founding president of the
Integrative Restoration Institute.
"A breathtaking trek across time, American Veda shows us something
extraordinary, surprising, and precious about where we come from,
who we are at this moment, and what we may yet become."
Chip Hartranft, author of "The Yoga-Sutra Of Patanjali" a new
translation with commentary
"In a delightful, compelling way, "American Veda" shows how India s
ancient wisdom has permeated our lives, including many of the
self-improvement teachings that have benefited millions. I loved
reading this book."
Marci Shimoff, "NY Times" bestselling author, "Happy for No Reason"
and "Chicken Soup for the Woman s Soul
"
Nothing short of remarkable. Within the pages of this fairly short
volume, Goldberg manages to cover every major figure, movement, and
idea that originatedin India s spiritual terrain and arrived on our
shores to forever alter the landscapeof our thought and culture
.Writing with empathy and discernment, he covershighly
controversial issues regarding the impact of the transmission of
Indianspiritual culture in a way that inspires deeper
understanding. American Vedais an insightful guide to the
fascinating history of a phenomenon that willbe seen in the future
as one of the watershed moments of American history.
Rita D. Sherma, Ph.D., Executive Director, School of Philosophy &
ReligiousStudies, Taksha University
American Veda is a bright light on the historical path to
enlightenment in America. Philip Goldberg is an acharya of words
and research. Highly recommended.
Larry Payne Ph.D., coauthor, "Yoga for Dummies, Yoga Rx "and" The
Business of Teaching Yoga
""We imagine the United States as a Christian island far from the
exotic teachings of India. We imagine wrong. As Phil Goldberg's
masterful American Veda shows we have been under the sway of Hindu
spiritual thought for centuries. If you want to understand American
spirituality today, and get a glimpse into its future, read this
book."
Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author of" Recovery, the Sacred Art
""This book, American Veda is a landmark! Easy to read it shines a
light of understanding on the American Vedic Hindu path which
started with the transference of knowledge from India, and equally
important by its acceptance by the Americans of western
orientation. It is a path on which now, the immigrant Vedic Hindu
community and its progeny are grafting on to and traveling along
with many in the mainstream community, resulting in, we hope
increased understanding. The integrated approach of this book helps
fill in the gaps of this historical journey, especially for those
of us who see ourselves as fellow travelers working to bridge the
east-west divide."
Anju Bhargava, Management Consultant and Founder of Hindu American
Seva Charities"
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