The Jaina Path Of Purification
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The Jaina Path Of Purification
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Author : Padmanabh S. Jaini
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Release Date : 1998
The Jaina Path Of Purification written by Padmanabh S. Jaini and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with India categories.
The religious tradition of the Jainas, unique in many respects, presents a fascinating array of doctrinal and social structures that stem from the anti-vedic movements of ancient times. Drawing extensively on primary sources, Professor Jaini provides a comprehensive introduction to the Jaina experience. Beginning with the Life of Mahavira the author elucidates the essentials of Jaina cosmology and philosophy as well as of the path of purification through which the soul may escape from its Karmic defilements and attain eternal salvation. This path constitutes the integral element within the broader frame-work of Jaina literature, lay ritual and the socio-historical factors, which enabled Jainism to survive and prosper to the present day. In particular, the author has examined the cardinal doctrine of ahimsa (non-harming), both in its impact upon Jaina religious consciousness and as a standard in applying its sacred principles to the conduct of every day life.
The Jaina Path Of Purification
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Author : Padmanābha Śrīvarmā Jainī
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Jaina Path Of Purification written by Padmanābha Śrīvarmā Jainī and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with categories.
Collected Papers On Jaina Studies
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Author : Padmanabh S. Jaini
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Release Date : 2000
Collected Papers On Jaina Studies written by Padmanabh S. Jaini and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Religion categories.
"Throughout his long academic career, P.S. Jaini has focused his research on the religious, philosophical and literary achievements of the Buddhists and the Jains. His papers on Jaina Studies, scattered in many learned publications, are brought together here for the first time. They cover a wide range of topics including the Jaina view of the nature of reality, the doctrine of karma, the problem of rebirth, the idea of omniscience, the aptitude for salvation, and the assimilation of Hindu myths and rituals."--Publisher description.
Gender And Salvation
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Author : Padmanabh S. Jaini
language : en
Publisher: University of California Press
Release Date : 2018-08-14
Gender And Salvation written by Padmanabh S. Jaini and has been published by University of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-14 with Religion categories.
Is a total renunciation of clothing a prerequisite to attaining spiritual liberation? In Gender and Salvation, Padmanabh S. Jaini brings to light previously untranslated texts centering on a centuries-old debate between the two principal Jaina sects, the Digambaras and the Svetambaras. At the core of the debate is the question of whether gender-based differences of biology and life experience shape or limit an individual’s ability to accomplish the ultimate religious goal. For the Digambaras, the example of total nudity set by Mahavira (599–527 B.C.), the central spiritual figure of Jainism, mandates an identical practice for all who aspire to the highest levels of religious attainment. For the Svetambaras, the renunciation occurs purely on an internal level and is neither affected nor confirmed by the absence of clothes. Both sects agree, however, that nudity is not permitted for women under any circumstances. The Digambaras, therefore, believe that women cannot attain salvation, while the Svetambaras believe they can. Through their analysis of this dilemma, the Jaina thinkers whose texts are translated here demonstrate a level of insight into the material and spiritual constraints on women that transcends the particular question of salvation and relates directly to current debates on the effects of gender in our own society. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.
Life Of Mahavira
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Author : Māṇikyacandra Jaini
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
Life Of Mahavira written by Māṇikyacandra Jaini and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Jainism categories.
The Jains
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Author : Paul Dundas
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2002
The Jains written by Paul Dundas and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Jainism categories.
"This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism as carried out over the last ten years."--BOOK JACKET.
The Jain Path
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Author : Aidan Rankin
language : en
Publisher: New Age Books
Release Date : 2007
The Jain Path written by Aidan Rankin and has been published by New Age Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Jainism categories.
Jainism
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Author : Agustin Panikar
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Jainism written by Agustin Panikar and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Religion categories.
Jainism is a tradition which dates back thousands of years, which is unbelievably rich and profound, and which has certain unmistakable signs of identity. Contrary to what some might think, it is not in any sense a poor relation of Buddhism, nor is a strange, atheistic and ascetic sect within Hinduism. Jainism is, above all, the religion of non-violence (ahimsa), an ideal which all other religions of India were subsequently to make theirs and which was made universal by Gandhi in the 20th century. Like Buddhism, Jainism is a religion without God which paradoxically opens to the truly sacred in the deepest reaches of all living beings in the cosmos. And it is also the religion of non-absolutism (anekantavada), a particular form of philosophical pluralism, which seems astonishingly modern.
Living Jainism
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Author : Aidan D. Rankin
language : en
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Release Date : 2013-06-28
Living Jainism written by Aidan D. Rankin and has been published by John Hunt Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-28 with Religion categories.
Living Jainism explores a system of thought that unites ethics with rational thought, in which each individual is his or her own guru and social conscience extends beyond human society to animals, plants and the whole of the natural world. The Jain Dharma is a humane and scientific spiritual pathway that has universal significance. With the re-emergence of India as a world power, Jain wisdom deserves to be better known so that it can play a creative role in global affairs. Living Jainism reveals the relevance of Jain teachings to scientific research and human society, as well as our journey towards understanding ourselves and our place in the universe. ,
Yoga In Jainism
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Author : Christopher Key Chapple
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-10-14
Yoga In Jainism written by Christopher Key Chapple and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-14 with Social Science categories.
Jaina Studies is a relatively new and rapidly expanding field of inquiry for scholars of Indian religion and philosophy. In Jainism, "yoga" carries many meanings, and this book explores the definitions, nuances, and applications of the term in relation to Jainism from early times to the present. Yoga in Jainism begins by discussing how the use of the term yoga in the earliest Jaina texts described the mechanics of mundane action or karma. From the time of the later Upanisads, the word Yoga became associated in all Indian religions with spiritual practices of ethical restraint, prayer, and meditation. In the medieval period, Jaina authors such as Haribhadra, Subhacandra, and Hemacandra used the term Yoga in reference to Jaina spiritual practice. In the modern period, a Jaina form of Yoga emerged, known as Preksa Dhyana. This practice includes the physical postures and breathing exercises well known through the globalization of Yoga. By exploring how Yoga is understood and practiced within Jainism, this book makes an important contribution to the fields of Yoga Studies, Religious Studies, Philosophy, and South Asian Studies.