America now is home to approximately five million Hindus and Jains. Their contribution to the economic and intellectual growth of the country is unquestionable.
Dharma in America
aims to explore the role of Hindu and Jain Americans in diverse fields such as:
education and civic engagements
medicine and healthcare
music.
Providing a concise history of Hindus and Jains in the Americas over the last two centuries,
also gives some insights into the ongoing issues and challenges these important ethnic and religious groups face in America today.