Jainism
According to Jain belief time is a series of ups and downs. During a Utsarpini or rising era, human conditions improve, during a Avasapini human conditions decline and become corrupted and weakened. These periods of time are of equal length. ... [... more]
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Jainism and Ecology: Nonviolence in the Web of Life ...
 The twenty-five-hundred-year-old tradition of Jainism, which emphasizes nonviolence as the only true path leading to liberation, offers a worldview seemingly compatible with the goals of environmental activism. But can Jainism adopt a sociocentric ... [... more]
$22.95
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Jainism: An Introduction
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Jainism: An Introduction
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The Jains (Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices)
The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, ... [... more]
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Mahavira: Prince of Peace
Mahavira is known as the founder of the Jain religion. His life was strikingly similar to the life of his contemporary, Gautama Buddha. Like him, Mahavira renounced his throne to seek enlightenment. His most celebrated doctrine, non-violence, was made ... [... more]
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Studies in Jaina History and Culture: Doctrines and ...
The last ten years have seen interest in Jainism increasing, with this previously little-known Indian religion assuming a significant place in Religious Studies. Studies in Jaina History and Culture breaks new ground by investigating the doctrinal ... [... more]
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An Introduction to Jainism
This book is really worth your while This book is very unique in the world of books on Jainism. My experience has been that most books presume you already have a great deal of understanding of Jainism before you start reading them or that you are very ... [... more]
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Jainism: Ethics and Morality
Jainism, and ancient religion, believes that the material world is eternal, processing endlessly in a series of vast cycles. -- Book Description [... more]
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Life Force : The World of Jainism
An introduction to Jainism, one of the oldest religions in the world. -- Book Description [... more]
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Historical Dictionary of Jainism (Historical ...
Covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts and scriptures, eminent mendicant and lay leaders and scholars, places, institutions, and social and cultural factors are covered in over 600 ... [... more]
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Jainism : The World of Conquerors
A comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date survey of Jainism. At Last! Here is a comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date survey of the Jain community and its ancient faith, written by a well-known practising Jain. In two substantial volumes, totalling ... [... more]
$65.00
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