Encyclopaedia Of Jainism

Encyclopaedia Of Jainism

by Nagendra Kumar Singh
Encyclopaedia Of Jainism

Encyclopaedia Of Jainism

by Nagendra Kumar Singh

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Overview

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, Philosophers, Historians, Sociologists Of The World Dealing With Various Aspects Of Jainism: Historical Evolution Of Jainism, Jain Religio-Philosophical Tradition, Tradition Of Tirthankaras, Monks, Nuns And Shravakas, Myths And Legends, Ethics And Values, Social System, Political Philosophy, Psychology, Philosophy, Religion, Socio-Economic Aspects, Cosmology, Ethics, Mythology, Non-Violence, Symbolism, Art And Architecture, Ascetic Practicesof Purification, Language And Literature-Canonical And Noncanonical, Metaphysics And Physics, Building Architecture, Epigraphy And Inscriptions, Archeology, Antiquities And Monuments, Fasts And Festivals, Rites And Rituals, Tantricism, Sacred Jaina Centres, Tirthankaras's Life And Teachings, Biography Of Jaina Philosophers, Monks And Nuns, Cosmic Spirit, Social, Political, Economic And Cultural Geography, Eschatological Concept, Chronology And History, Comparative Studies Of Jainism With Other World Religions, Solution Of Environmental Crisis And Peaceful Coexistence Of Human Being From The Vast Range Of Research Journal Magazines, Seminars, Conferences And Congresses Papers, Dissertation Notes Readers And Other Valuable But Scattered Sources.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789354102097
Publisher: Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date: 06/30/2001
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 274
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Nagendra Kr. Singh has more than fifteen years research experience in lndological Studies-Buddhism, Jainismand Hinduism. file obtained his M.A. in-History from Bihar University, Muzaffarpur and Ph.D. from Patna University, Patna. He has also conducted investigatory research on the History of Vaishnava Literature under the supervision of Dr. Noel King, Califomia University, U.S.A. Dr. Singh has also experience in teaching and research work son Jainism and Buddhism under Jaina Vishva Bharati, Ladanun, Rajasthan. He was directly associated with several research projects under the same University. Presently, he is Director of lndo-European Jain Research Foundation, Delhi. He has organised many seminars, conferences and workshops at national and international level where many reputed scholars from all over the world participated. A prolific writer, Dr. Singh has authored many outstanding books. He is also Editor of journal of Global Religious Vision.
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