• DOI:10.1080/17448727.2012.745305
Corpus ID: 145775040

READING WEBER AMONG THE SIKHS: ASCETICISM AND CAPITALISM IN THE 3HO/SIKH DHARMA

@article{Mooney2012READINGWA,
  title={READING WEBER AMONG THE SIKHS: ASCETICISM AND CAPITALISM IN THE 3HO/SIKH DHARMA},
  author={Nicola Mooney},
  journal={Sikh Formations},
  year={2012},
  volume={8},
  pages={417 - 436}
}

• Nicola Mooney
• Published 2012
• Sociology
• Sikh Formations

This paper explores the utility of applying Max Weber's analysis of the unique relationship between the Protestant ethic and capitalism to the 3HO/Sikh Dharma. The diverse Yogi Tea and Akal Security brands – the former a health food enterprise, the latter specializing in prison and other private security contracts – comprise a multi-billion dollar concern founded and operated within the 3HO/Sikh Dharma organization's Khalsa International Industries. Is the success of these businesses a… Expand