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.
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