A clear and thorough account of Jainism, providing a guide to its important beliefs and practices.
In his treatment of the Jain religion, Long makes an ancient tradition fully intelligible to the modern reader. He traces the history of the Jain community from founding sage Mahavira to the present day.
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... Western Garb as a Solution to Life's Great Problems.38 No Jain - based popular movements have emerged in the West ... Jainism ? 13.
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Jainism is a tradition which dates back thousands of years, which is unbelievably rich and profound, and which has certain unmistakable signs of identity.