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  • In Search of Israel

    The History of an Idea

    A major new history of the century-long debate over what a Jewish state should beMany Zionists who advocated the creation of a Jewish state envisioned a nation like any other. Yet for Israel's founders, the state that emerged against all odds in 1948 was anything but ordinary. Born from the ashes of genocide and a long history of suffering, Israel was conceived to be unique, a model society and ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Studies in Jaina History and Culture

    Disputes and Dialogues

    Edited by Peter Flügel ...
    Series series Routledge Advances in Jaina Studies
    The last ten years have seen interest in Jainism increasing, with this previously little-known Indian religion assuming a significant place in religious studies.Studies in Jaina History and Culture breaks new ground by investigating the doctrinal differences and debates amongst the Jains rather than presenting Jainism as a seamless whole whose doctrinal core has remained virtually unchanged ... Read more

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  • Elegant Simplicity

    The Art of Living Well

    by Satish Kumar ...
    “A profound and accessible guide to an ecological civilization of peace, material sufficiency, and spiritual abundance for all.” —David Korten, international-bestselling author of When Corporations Rule the WorldConsumerism drives the pursuit of happiness in much of the world, yet as wealth grows unhappiness abounds, compounded by the grave problems of climate change, pollution, and ecological ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Classical Indian Philosophy

    A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 5

    Series series A History of Philosophy
    Peter Adamson and Jonardon Ganeri present a lively introduction to one of the world's richest intellectual traditions: the philosophy of classical India. They begin with the earliest extant literature, the Vedas, and the explanatory works that these inspired, known as Upaniṣads. They also discuss other famous texts of classical Vedic culture, especially the Mahābhārata and its most notable section ... Read more

    $23.99 USD $10.99 USD

  • Shrimad Rajchandra – Saga of Spirituality

    ‘This man has won my heart in spiritual matters, and no one else has ever made on me the same impression. I have said elsewhere that besides Kavi (Shrimadji), Ruskin and Tolstoy have contributed in forming my intrinsic character; but Kavi has had a more profound effect because I had come in personal and intimate contact with Him.’  - Mahatma Gandhi, ‘Modern Review’, June 1930. On one hand, the ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Secrets of Jainism

    by Snehadeep ...
    This small book introduces its readers to Jainism. It explains the philosophy and principles to Jainism in a lucid style. It also shows how to apply the teachings of the enlightened ones in our daily times and thus finally achieve nirvana. ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • The Soul of Jainism

    Philosophy and Teachings of Jain Religion

    Jainism is an off-shoot of Hinduism. But it has its own specific attributes and qualities. This book contains the sum total of the teachings and preaching’s of 24 Tirthankers and a successive chain of Jain Acharya’s. The book will expose you to the concepts of liberation of soul, non-violence, truth or compassion. It is indispensable to those who are interested in the growth of Indian culture and ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Jaina Sutras, Part I

    Jaina Sutras, Part Iby Hermann JacobiPart One of the Hermann Jacobi translation of the Jaina Sutras. This volume includes the Akaranga and Kalpa Sutras, two of the most important Jain sacred texts.The Akaranga Sutra outlines rules for Jain monks. Most notably it describes steps which monks must take to avoid harming other living beings, including the microscopic life forms which the ancient Jains ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Jaina Sutras Part II

    Jaina Sutras, Part IIby Hermann JacobiPart Two of the Hermann Jacobi translation of the Jaina Sutras.As is the practice at this site, the typography of the original has been preserved as far as possible. This means that italics are used to indicate distinctions between consonants in transliterated Sanskrit and Prakrit. The system used is documented on the charts attached to the Sacred Books of the ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Jain Saga - Part 1

    Brief history of Jainism : story of 63 illustrious persons of the Jain world

    Series Book 1 - The Jain Saga
    The Jainism has divided the rotations of the wheel of time in two on the basic of their outcome. During the utsarpini period the Joys increase gradually and during avasarpini the woe multiply. Sixty-three men who influence the life on this planet are born during both utsarpini and avasarpini. They are called Tirthankars Chakravarties Vasudevas and Prativasudevas. In this saga the life and times of ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Hitasiksa Chatrisi

    The secret of success

    Knowledge plays an important role in making a human life happy and peaceful. In the absence of knowledge, the man would spend an unhappy life even if surrounded by all the pleasures of the world. “Hitāśikṣā-Chatrīśī” is a small but invaluable text which can spread the light of knowledge in anybody’s life. Since this is “Chatrīśī”, there are 36 stanzas in this creation. The first 18 verses have ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Pujamulam Gurupadam - His Lotus Feet I will Worship

    It is verily the supremely divine Lotus Feet,Of the living embodiment of love, wisdom and radiance, the Sadguru,That provide powerful inspiration for joyous worship.When the relationship between worship and the worshipped is understood,When prayerful feelings reach a crescendo to end the endless meandering,The worshipper will then attain the pure, venerable,And supremely blissful state of the One ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Sankhesvara Stotram

    Lord Parshvanath is the 23rd tirthankar of the jains. He led an exemplary life, full of forbearance. Non violence, self-control and penance are the sterling qualities that he personified. The Śaṅkhēśvara Stōtram is a beautiful hymn devoted to Lord Parshvanath, one of whose images is placed at Shankheshvara Tirthadhama. Those who recite this hymn with deep faith and understanding attain peace and ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Living Jainism

    An Ethical Science

    Living Jainism explores a system of thought that unites ethics with rational thought, in which each individual is his or her own guru and social conscience extends beyond human society to animals, plants and the whole of the natural world. The Jain Dharma is a humane and scientific spiritual pathway that has universal significance. With the re-emergence of India as a world power, Jain wisdom ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • A Treatise On Jainism

    A Treatise On Jainism By Shri Jayatilal S. Sanghvi "Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is one of the oldest religions in the world. It is a religion and philosophy originating in ancient India. The Jains follow the teachings of the 24 Jinas (conquerors) who are also known as Tirthankars. The 24th Tirthankar, Lord Mahavira lived in ca. 6th century BC. One of the main characteristics of ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • A Life Worth Living

    What does it mean to be truly alive? How can I lead a meaningful life? Is it possible to rise above the rat race that life has become? A Life Worth Living responds to the above – in a unique, poignant and realistic way. It captures the wisdom of the Enlightened and provides rational solutions on how to bring about an inner revolution. Spirituality takes a leap from mere theory, to becoming useful ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Jainism: A Guide for the Perplexed

    Series series Guides for the Perplexed
    Jainism is arguably the most non-violent and austere religion in the world. While lay Jains attempt to never harm humans or animals, the strict non-violence followed by the highly revered monks and nuns also proscribes harm to any living being, even a microscopic organism. And while laywomen (and a few laymen) undergo long and difficult fasts, the longest being for one month, renouncers' ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • The Jains

    by Paul Dundas ...
    Series series The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices
    The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, explaining its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describing how the Jains have, over 2500 years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded ... Read more

    $47.99 USD

  • A Brief Introduction to Jainism and Sikhism

    Series Book 5 - Brief Introductions to World Religions
    This brief introduction to Jainism and Sikhism is designed to help readers understand these important religious traditions. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Jainism and Sikhism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Jain and Sikh beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Grace series: 5 Church Meetings - 5 Ministries - Covenant Meeting Handbook

    Synopsis For Covenant Meeting Handbookby Doug VermeulenThese meetings are the immune system of Christ’s Body, keeping the body of Christ healthy; and without them all being in place it is impossible to establish a Christian stronghold.If we do not put in place all 5 meetings, it leaves a gap in the area that has been left out for satan to gain entry into the Church. A Christian stronghold can only ... Read more

    $10.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Encyclopaedia on Religions of the World Their Origins, Beliefs, Traditions and Customs (Jainism: Beliefs and Traditions)

    Their Origins, Beliefs, Traditions, and Customs This encyclopaedia focuses on the origins of all world religions. Religion is virtually any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, and a philosophy of life. Though we can't prove the existence of one (or many) god(s), we can provide evidence for the power of religion. For good or for evil, faith factors into ... Read more

    $215.99 USD

  • Jainism and Environmental Philosophy

    Karma and the Web of Life

    by Aidan Rankin ...
    Series series Routledge Focus on Environment and Sustainability
    Environmental policy agendas, activism and academic research into ecological questions are all predominantly derived from the philosophical perspectives of the West. At national and global levels, environmental policy-makers tend to work according to Western-based methodologies. At the same time, emergent or developing economies are profoundly affected by the issues they address, including air ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • The Archaeology of Sacred Spaces

    The temple in western India, 2nd century BCE–8th century CE

    Series series Archaeology and Religion in South Asia
    This volume focuses on the religious shrine in western India as an institution of cultural integration in the period spanning 200 BCE to 800 CE. It presents an analysis of religious architecture at multiple levels, both temporal and spatial, and distinguishes it as a ritual instrument that integrates individuals and communities into a cultural fabric. The work shows how these structures emphasise ... Read more

    $56.99 USD

  • Encyclopaedia Of Jainism

    Encyclopaedia Of Jainism Iscompiled, Edited And Arranged In Alphabetical Order By A Renowned Orientalist Who Has Recreated With All The Splendour And Mystery Of Its Oriental Background. This Pioneering Encyclopaedia Includes All Important Aspects Of Jainism From The Earliest Time To Present Day. This Encyclopaedia Is Vast Collection Of Essays Of More Than Thousand Renowned Jaina Scholars, ... Read more

    $215.99 USD