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Page : 138 pages
File Size : 16,25 MB
Release : 2003-01-01
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ISBN : 9781594060007
This is an activity book for children to learn basics of Jainism.
Author : Nish Lalit Shah
Publisher :
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 37,20 MB
Release : 2020-11-16
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Jainism is an ancient Indian religion rooted in non-violence towards others. Jains believe that twenty-four great spiritual leaders, or Tirthankars, were responsible for propagating certain fundamentals tenets of Jainism. This book gives a little background information about each of them. Kids will enjoy this introductory book full of captivating illustrations, and parents might learn a thing or two as well! 50% of all proceeds from this book will go towards various philanthropic efforts in India. Who Are the Tirthankars? Jains believe in the concept of karma and reincarnation. Who we are born as in the next life is dependent on our actions in the present life. By shedding karma and eliminating attachments, our soul inches closer and closer to Moksha (spiritual liberation). Any deserving soul is capable of becoming a Jina (victorious one), but only those responsible for teaching and spreading the central tenets of Jainism can be considered a Tirthankar. A Tirthankar is therefore not an incarnation of God, but rather a spiritual teacher who spreads five principal teachings of Jainism: ahimsa (non-violence), aparigraha (non-possessiveness), brahmacharya (chastity), asteya (non-stealing), and satya (truth).
Author : Yogendra Jain
Publisher : JAINA
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 10,48 MB
Release : 2007-07-01
Category : Ahiṃsā
ISBN : 0977317854
This book is ideal for Jains and Non-Jains an easy to understand guide for blending Jain practices with a North American lifestyle. Jainism Simplified What is Jainism? Jain Prayers My Aspirations (Prayer) Treasures in Jainism Non-Violence (Ahimsa) Non-Absolutism (Anekantvad) Non-Possessiveness (Balance Needs and Desires) Unity and Diversity Among Jains 24 Reasons to Believe in and Live a Jain Life Vegetarian Way of Life Measuring My Progress in Living a Jain Way of Life My Mind & My Body - A Self Evaluation My Things - A Self Evaluation My Consumptions - A Self Evaluation My Life & My World - A Self Evaluation My Spirituality - A Self Evaluation Many Dimensions of Violence Food Compassionate Healthy Diet Responsible Food Purchasing Eating and Drinking Out and Enjoying: Best Practices Family How to Raise a Jain Child Marriage Commitment A Typical Day - Jain Way of Life (JWOL) Vacations, Retreats, and Camps Very Responsible Purchasing Guidelines to Donations and Gift Giving Self and Work Excelling in the Workplace Jain Relaxation and Meditation My 12 Reflections Guidance Cherish the Jain Experience in North America Guidelines for High School Students Animal Rights - Your Critical Role Partnerships with Non-Jain Groups Forgiveness and How to do it Steps to Spiritual Progress Celebrations Family Celebrations - Birthday, Graduation, Mothers/Fathers Day, Anniversary, Marriage The Art of Dying Jain Festivals Mahavira's Life and Teachings, Mahavir Jayanti (Birth) and Diwali (Liberation) Celebration of the Soul Paryushan Parv and Das Lakshan 8-10 Days of Living a Jain Way of Life (JWOL) The Practice of Equanimity and Pratikraman Celebrating Thanksgiving Jain Pujas, Symbols, Temples, History Jain Philosophy Jain Pujas Jain Symbols Jain History Jain Scriptures Jainism and Other Religions
Author : Jeffery D. Long
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 16,91 MB
Release : 2013-03-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0857736566
Jainism evokes images of monks wearing face-masks to protect insects and mico-organisms from being inhaled. Or of Jains sweeping the ground in front of them to ensure that living creatures are not inadvertently crushed: a practice of non-violence so radical as to defy easy comprehension. Yet for all its apparent exoticism, Jainism is still little understood in the West. What is this mysterious philosophy which originated in the 6th century BCE, whose absolute requirement is vegetarianism, and which now commands a following of four million adherents both in its native India and diaspora communities across the globe?In his welcome new treatment of the Jain religion, Long makes an ancient tradition fully intelligible to the modern reader. Plunging back more than two and a half millennia, to the plains of northern India and the life of a prince who - much like the Buddha - gave up a life of luxury to pursue enlightenment, Long traces the history of the Jain community from founding sage Mahavira to the present day. He explores asceticism, worship, the life of the Jain layperson, relations between Jainism and other Indic traditions, the Jain philosophy of relativity, and the implications of Jain ideals for the contemporary world. The book presents Jainism in a way that is authentic and engaging to specialists and non-specialists alike.
Author : Luigi Pio Tessitori
Publisher :
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 14,63 MB
Release : 2020-10-31
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VIJAYA DHARMA SURI A Jain Acharya of the Present Day by Luigi Pio Tessitori was first publishe in 1917. IF I were called upon to express my opinion- of whatever value my poor opinion may be- concerning the Jain Acharya Vijaya Dharma Suri, I should not hesitate to say that he is the most noteworthy figure of whom the entire Jain com¬munity of India may boast at the present day. As a Jain scholar, he has a knowledge of the Jain religious texts which is unrivalled; as a Jain monk he combines in himself the strictest observance of the monastic vows with a liberal interpretation of the spirit of the religion which is unprecedented; as a Jain Acharya, a preacher, and a propagandist, he possesses a power of argumentation, persuasion, and conciliation, which is marvelous. But the most remarkable of all his accomplishments are his broad¬mindedness, which is more like a Western scholar's than a Jain monk's, and his indefatigable activity.
Author : Monika Mittal
Publisher : Mind Melodies
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 13,97 MB
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ISBN : 9350182475
Author : Paul Dundas
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 28,11 MB
Release : 2024-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 104028874X
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, explaining its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describing how the Jains have, over 2500 years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism.
Author : Laxmi Jain, Tarla Dalal, Manoj Jain MD
Publisher : MJain.net
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 10,45 MB
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ISBN : 0977317803
Special Features of the Book 176 pages Hard cover color pictures and intricate art designs Over 80 recipes by Tarla Dalal and Laxmi Jain Simple Flow diagrams to assist first time cooks Detailed glossery of Hindi terms A Jain Food pyramid Health benefits of a Jain-vegetarian diet - speciallay for heart disease, cancer Jain ways to reduce weight - spiritual and physical approach to a better heart, mind and soul Food to prepare on Jain Festivals How to decide what to eat - with so many contemporary food choices Tables on the hidden nonvegetarian items in supermarket items and restaurant foods
Author : Paul Dundas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 29,11 MB
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1135531358
Examining the history and intellectual activity of the medieval Svetambara Jain renunciant order, the Tapa Gaccha, this book focuses on the consolidation by the Tapa Gaccha from the thirteenth century of its identity as the leading Svetambara order. The author argues that this was variously effected by negotiating the primacy of lineage, the posthumous divinity of one of its leaders, the validity of styles of scriptural exegesis and customary practice and the status of non-Jains through the medium of chronicles and poetry and polemical engagement with other Jain orders and dissident elements within its own ranks. Drawing on largely unstudied primary sources, the author demonstrates how Tapa Gaccha writers created a sophisticated intellectual culture which was a vehicle for the maintenance of sectarian identity in the early modern period. The book explores issues which have been central to our understanding of many of the questions currently being asked about the development not just of Jainism but of South Asian religions in general, such as the manner in which authority is established in relation to texts, the relationship between scripture, commentary and tradition and tensions both between and within sects.
Author : EduGorilla Prep Experts
Publisher : EduGorilla Community Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 599 pages
File Size : 50,87 MB
Release :
Category : Education
ISBN : 9358801964
EduGorilla's General Knowledge Study Notes are the best-selling notes for CUET UG Section III - General Knowledge Exam. Their content is well-researched and covers all topics related to General Knowledge •The Study Guide are designed to help students prepare thoroughly for their exams, with topic-wise notes that are comprehensive and easy to understand. •The notes also include solved multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for self-evaluation, allowing students to gauge their progress and identify areas that require further improvement. •This Study Materials are perfect for understanding the pattern and type of questions asked in CUET UG General Knowledge •This study notes are tailored to the latest syllabus as given by NTA for the exams, making them a valuable resource for exam preparation.
