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Let’s Understand Jain Terminology
November, 2021 by Jain LexiconGandharvād is a philosophical work in which there are profound discussions of eleven salient doctrines - compilation of answers given by Bhagwān Mahāvīra to the 11 scholars
Applied Jainism
October, 2021 by Sangeetha Chhajed -Team Applied JainismApplied Jainism – is a social platform to collaborate & discuss contemporary issues on sustainable co-existence (Parasparopagraho Jīvānām
Who Is My Brother? Or: What I Learned from the Jains
October, 2021 by Dr. Philip ClaytonEncountering difference is not just a one-time experience. It’s one thing to merely tolerate individuals who are not like you or who believe different things from you. It’s something else to genuinely appreciate others – to celebrate difference even while recognizing it as real difference.
Revisiting Jain Loka Through a Metaphorical Understanding of its Descriptions in Annals
October, 2021 by Amit JainIn this article we revaluate the descriptions of Jain loka while reading the descriptions of various geographical entities as metaphorical references of similar entities in space and sketch revised layout of the Jain loka which carries the essence of annals, and also is in sync with modern scientific findings and proposed theories about the universe.
CHITRABHANU – Man of the Millennium by Dilip Shah
October, 2021 by Dr. Nirmala HankeIn this comprehensive and inspiring book of Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji’s life, Dilip Shah captures the very essence of the man who has touched the lives of countless Jains and non-Jains in India, America and around the world.
Life and Works of His Holiness Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj for the cause of non-violence, world peace, universal brotherhood and environmental protection
October, 2021 by https://www.acharyasushilmuni.org/His Holiness Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj was a self-realized master who devoted more than 50 years to promoting non-violence, peace and knowledge of the self.
Virchand Gandhi, a Gandhi before Gandhi
October, 2021 by Dr.Bipin Doshi, Pankaz Chandmal Hingarh, Preeti ShahVirchand Raghavji Gandhi, a contemporary of Swami Vivekananda, too was a great exponent of Indian culture. Although a legend during his time, not many records are available on
Jain Manuscripts Painting
September, 2021 by John GuyThe growing prosperity of the Jain community in western India, engaged principally as merchants and bankers, allowed the commissioning of significant quantities of high-quality metal icons. As the custom of building large temple complexes became more widespread, so did the production of images and other objects associated with ritual and worship.
Jain Architecture
September, 2021 by Aastha MehtaJainism, one of the oldest religions to originate in India, has had a widespread influence in art, architecture, and sculpture through the subcontinent. Some of the popular temples and architecture can be seen in Western India – The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves as well as the Dilwara temples.
Jainism & Environment
September, 2021 by Jaina Education CommitteeOne who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation, disregards his own existence which is entwined with them
Kshamapana
September, 2021 by Sejal ZaveriMichchhāmi Dukkadam is another greeting which requests forgiveness usually spoken after performing the annual forgiveness and repentance day ritual known as Samvatsari Pratikraman.
Jain Philosophy and Life Management
September, 2021 by Dr. Hemali SanghviWe are living in the times where our life is getting dictated by the forces beyond our control. Management of life has been a challenge in the present times. Despite the limitations of the times during which various ancient civilizations developed and prospered, some of their systems of management did marvellously well, probably with less of frustrations, stress, chaos, and terror that the mankind faces today even after having all the benefits of science and technology as well as the modern management.