Available primers — read in order or browse freely
Primer 01
Dharmic Histories
A survey of the histories of India and its Dharma traditions, drawing on the latest scholarship to correct common misconceptions.
Primer 02
Dharmic Societies
An exploration of the societies and communities shaped by Dharma traditions, from ancient India to the present day.
Primer 03
Dharmic Foundational Concepts
A guide to the core philosophical concepts shared across the Dharma traditions — karma, dharma, moksha — explained for a K–12 context.
Primer 04
Dharmic Contributions to Global Knowledge
How the Dharma traditions have contributed to mathematics, medicine, philosophy, linguistics, and the arts — and why this matters in the classroom.
Primer 05
Who and Where are Hindus?
An overview of the Hindu population — who they are, where they live, and how their presence has shaped communities across the United States and the world.
Primer 06
Teaching About Hindus in America
An introduction for educators on how to approach the topic of Hindus and Hindu traditions in the American classroom with accuracy and sensitivity.
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