This volume is one of the first wide-ranging academic surveys of the major types and categories of Jain praxis. It covers a breadth of scholarly viewpoints that reflect both the …
This book presents a substantive yet accessible introduction to the modern thought of Jainism. It examines the life and thought of some of the most influential 19th and …
The first English translation of the oldest extant work in Apabhramsha, a literary language from medieval India, recounting the story of the Ramayana.The Life of Padma, or the …
Studying Torah can be difficult for anyone. Finding meaning and relevance in an ancient text can be daunting. The author's hope is that these short teachings will be both …
A biographical account of Risabha Deva, the first of twenty-four tirthankaras in Jainism. This book outlines his life and teachings, and their lasting impact on the Jain …
This book is an analysis of the philosophical chapters of the Tattvarthadhigama (TA), a foundational text for the Jaina tradition and the first text that presented the Jaina …
