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1 online resource (340 pages). Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ('Spiritual Victors'). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have attained enlightenment or omniscience (kevala-jnana), who teach the truths they realized to others, and who attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). At the core of these teachings is nonviolence (ahimsa), which has remained the guiding principle of Jain ethics and practices to this day. In comparison with other religious traditions of South Asia, Jains are few in number, comprising less than one percent of India's population. The lay and mendicant communities of the Jain, however, have maintained an unbroken presence in India for more than 2,500 years and have influenced its culture throughout this time. The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers. Jainism History Dictionaries Jainism RELIGION / Comparative Religion BL1303.W554 2004eb 294.403 Scarecrow Press 2009 (OCoLC)422763446 9780810863378 0810863375 http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=3031632 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=392861 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1133445 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=392861&ref=toc http://public.eblib.com/choice/publicfullrecord.aspx?p=3031632 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=392861 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1133445 http://www.myilibrary.com?id=392861&ref=toc IDEBK 121013 20200709060433.0 ocn817814294 eng