A To Z Of Jainism

ISBN-10
8170946905
ISBN-13
9788170946908
Category
Jainism
Pages
286
Language
English
Published
2009-01-30
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Author
Kristi L. Wiley

Description

A unique reference book about a religion with an unbroken history of more than 2,500 years, and one which has influenced India's culture throughout this period. At the core of Jainism's teachings is non-violence, which Mahatma Gandhi brought to world consciousness by adopting it as the guiding principle in the campaign he led for India's freedom. In Jainism, non-violence extends equally to man's relationship with all natural life, a sensitivity being articulated anew in contemporary times by a concern for the enviornment and animal rights, etc. This book covers all important touchstones of Jainism in more than 450 crisp alphabetical enteries. A detailed introduction provides a holistic overview of Jainism; and a chronology highlights important Jain milestones. An extensive, subject-wise bibliography guides interested readers to in-depth resources on various topics

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