Religion is a common element of everyday life. No one escapes its influence, be it direct or indirect. Building upon its already strong foundation, the third edition of World Religions: Eastern Traditions provides students with a thorough and in-depth survey of religions of the Eastern world, namely Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Chinese, Korean, and Japanese religions. Designed for both students and the general reader, World Religions: Eastern Traditions combines a historically descriptive perspective with a spirit of sympathetic fascination.