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Jainism : a guide for the perplexed /
"Jainism is arguably the most non-violent and austere religion in the world. While lay Jains attempt to never harm humans or animals, the strict non-violence followed by the highly revered monks and nuns also proscribes harm to any living being, even a microscopic organism. And while laywomen (...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London :
Bloomsbury,
2015.
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| Colección: | Guides for the perplexed.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 1. The religious, historical, and cultural contexts of Jain narratives
- 2. Why Jainism survives: Jain sects and sub-sects
- 3. Jain ethics and exemplars for renouncers: The twenty-four re-founders (Jinas) of Jainism
- 4. Exemplars for nuns and laywomen: virtuous women
- 5. Exemplars for laymen: the Kings and gods
- 6. Conclusion: Festivals, prayer, and worship.