Jainisme

This book surveys the major types and categories of Hindu contemplative praxis. It explores diverse spiritual and religious practices within the Hindu traditions and Indic hermeneutical perspectives to understand the intricate culture of meditative communion and contemplation, devotion, spiritual formation, prayer, ritual, and worship.

The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume series, encompasses the seven non-Christian religions of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. Translated into English by authorities in their respective fields, these sacred texts have been edited by F. Max Muller and have profoundly influenced civilization.Jaina Sutras, Part 2 (1895) translated by Hermann Jacobi, is volume XLV of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This book in two parts, focuses on Jainism and is considered one of the most important in the Jainism doctrine. This text contains the Uttarâdhyayana Sûtra and The Sûtrakritâ¿ga Sûtra, and is a fascinating read for those interested in Jainism.

The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume series, encompasses the seven non-Christian religions of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. Translated into English by authorities in their respective fields, these sacred texts have been edited by F. Max Muller and have profoundly influenced civilization.Jaina Sutras, Part 1 (1884), translated by Hermann Jacobi, is volume XXII of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This book, in two parts, focuses on Jainism. Passed on through oral tradition, this text contains the teachings of Jain leader Mahavira, specifically the Acharanga and Kalpa sutras, the foundation of Jainism. This is a fascinating addition to the personal library of those interested in Jainism and ancient religions.

This book is an analysis of the philosophical chapters of the Tattv¿rth¿dhigama (TA) & includes the first English translation of its oldest commentary, the Tattv¿rth¿dhigamabh¿¿ya (TABh). It will be of interest to those studying Indian philosophy, Indian thought and Asian Religions.

This volume is one of the first wide-ranging academic surveys of the major types and categories of Jain praxis. It covers scholarly viewpoints that reflect both the variegation in terms of spiritual practices within the Jain traditions as well as the Jain hermeneutical perspectives, which are employed in understanding its rich diversity.

This volume tests and contests the claim that the Global Ethic's ethical directives can be found in the world's religious, spiritual, and cultural traditions.