JAIN PHILOSOPHY in 2 vols. (English)

mokshamargasya netaram bhettaram karmabhubhrtam

jñataram vishvatattvanam vande tadgunalabdhaye

 

Dear friends

Jaya Jinendra

 

JAIN PHILOSOPHY in 2 vols. (English)

By Chanchreek & Jain

2004     220 x 140 mm     584 pp

 

'Jain Philosophy' takes a fresh look at the age old philosophy of the Jain Religion. It examines the ethico-philosophical underpinnings of Jainism. It starts with a comparative study of the concept of Godhood in Jainism and in other religions. It also examines the various theories of genesis put forth by different religious traditions. The book takes into account the writings of various scholar on the same subject.

 

The chapter scheme is as follows:

 

Volume One

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Preface

Concept of God and the Creation of the Universe

Doctrine of Worship

Jain Theory of the Soul

Spiritual Development of the Soul

Doctrine of Karma

Doctrine of Leshyas

Eleven Pratimas

Nine Padarthas or Fundamental Truths

Pudgala or Matter

Bibliography

Index

 

Volume Two

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Preface

Philosophy of Jainism and Buddhism

Kaivalya and Mahavira's First Sermons

Doctrine of Anekantavada

Panca Mahavratas

Jain Shramana Culture

Jainism and Yoga Philosophy

Ratnatraya

Conception of Idealism and Reality

Penance and Santhara

Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism

Bibliography

Index

This work has nothing unique to offer to the advanced scholar of Jainism. However, it is the perfect book for the university student of Jainism. It is systematically written, informative and easy to read. Each topic is covered in sufficient depth and leads to the following topic.

I recommend it highly to all students of Jainism.

|| parasparopagraho jivanam ||

Manish

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