Jainism: Ascetic Practices and Philosophy: The Five Great Vows of Mahavira - Ahimsa (Non-violence), Satya (Truthfulness), Asteya (Non-stealing), Brahmacarya ... (Esoteric Religious Studies Book 20)

JAINISM: ASCETIC PRACTICES AND PHILOSOPHY
--- This is a 500-page tome on Jainism (Jain Dharma) & Its Ascetic Practices and Philosophy.
From Mahavira to the modern day...

सम्यग्ज्ञानं सम्यक्चारित्रस्य प्रतिष्ठा भवति।
Samyagjñānaṃ samyakcāritrasya pratiṣṭhā bhavati.
All knowledge is the foundation for right conduct. - Mahavira (महावीर)

This book is written in English , and includes many key terms in Sanskrit with translations and transliterations to aid the reader in easily gaining linguistic skill related to this specific spiritual tradition.

There are also over 40 double-page illustrations in this book.

Topics covered inside include :

The History and Origins of Jain Asceticism Mahavira: His Life and Teachings in Jainism The Concept of Ahimsa (Non-violence) in Jain Philosophy The Practice of Sallekhana (Holy Death) in Jainism Jain Dietary Practices and the Philosophy Behind Them The Five Great Vows of Jain Monks and Nuns The Role of Meditation in Jain Ascetic Life The Philosophy of Anekantavada (Many-Sidedness) The Significance of Tirthankaras in Jainism Jainism’s Approach to Karma and Rebirth The Jain Ritual of Paryushana and Its Significance The Concept of Jiva (Soul) in Jain Philosophy Jainism and Environmental Ethics The Tradition of Jain Temple Architecture The Influence of Jainism on Indian Culture and Society Jain Manuscripts: Preserving Ancient Wisdom The Role of Women in Jain Ascetic Practices The Practice of Chaturmas: Monsoon Retreats The Philosophy of Syadvada (Conditioned Predication) Jainism’s Perspectives on Materialism and Detachment ...and many more !

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This series uses a number of AI technologies to research the topics presented. It is the mission of this series to provide information from many sources, including personal experience with the traditions themselves from a lifetime of religious study. This series is outlined, compiled, designed, formatted, proofread, and glossarized by myself, a human being. Work is done to balance out any biases inherent in any specific AI tool, and the agenda of the series remains to inform the reader in the best ways possible about esoteric religious concepts across many traditions. The series is continually updated if any corrections are needed. Esoteric and mystical traditions have a history of blurring the lines between spirituality and fantasy, which this series upholds, but this series remains factual and non-fiction in the respect of ancient wisdom that belongs to our human species and its myriad cultures. The series strives to use the best modern technology as well as more traditional research to honor and faithfully represent our esoteric religious history. It takes a significantly long time to produce an episode of this series, and my livelihood depends on its sales as the production is a full-the job. There is fear that AI will destroy jobs, but in this case it has assisted me in finding one. It is an honor to work on this series, and I thank all of its readers dearly. Please leave honest comments so that the production of the series can continue to improve.

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This book is part of the Esoteric Religious Studies Series , an exploration of the wide world of esoterica .