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The A to Z of Jainism

Af: Kristi L. Wiley Engelsk Paperback

The A to Z of Jainism

Af: Kristi L. Wiley Engelsk Paperback
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Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ("Spiritual Victors"). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have attained enlightenment or omniscience (kevala-jnana), who teach the truths they realized to others, and who attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). At the core of these teachings is nonviolence (ahimsa), which has remained the guiding principle of Jain ethics and practices to this day. In comparison with other religious traditions of South Asia, Jains are few in number, comprising less than one percent of India''s population. The lay and mendicant communities of the Jain, however, have maintained an unbroken presence in India for more than 2,500 years and have influenced its culture throughout this time. The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers.
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Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ("Spiritual Victors"). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have attained enlightenment or omniscience (kevala-jnana), who teach the truths they realized to others, and who attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). At the core of these teachings is nonviolence (ahimsa), which has remained the guiding principle of Jain ethics and practices to this day. In comparison with other religious traditions of South Asia, Jains are few in number, comprising less than one percent of India''s population. The lay and mendicant communities of the Jain, however, have maintained an unbroken presence in India for more than 2,500 years and have influenced its culture throughout this time. The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 336
ISBN-13: 9780810868212
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 0810868210
Kategori: Andre verdensreligioner
Udg. Dato: 17 jun 2009
Længde: 24mm
Bredde: 143mm
Højde: 217mm
Forlag: Scarecrow Press
Oplagsdato: 17 jun 2009
Forfatter(e): Kristi L. Wiley
Forfatter(e) Kristi L. Wiley

Kategori Andre verdensreligioner

ISBN-13 9780810868212

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 336

Udgave

Længde 24mm

Bredde 143mm

Højde 217mm

Udg. Dato 17 jun 2009

Oplagsdato 17 jun 2009

Forlag Scarecrow Press