Length4h 50m
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Ahimsa – The Timeless Wisdom of Jainism – By Allan Shepard One of the oldest religions in the world is revealed: Jainism teaches how to live without violence in a world full of conflicts. Its central principles – non-violence (Ahimsa), the multiplicity of perspectives (Anekantavada), and spiritual discipline – are not mere philosophical concepts, but practical tools to transform existence. By unraveling the essence of this ancient tradition, this work leads you through a journey of discoveries that challenge perceptions and reframe the meaning of compassion, ethics, and inner freedom. The book reveals one of humanity s oldest and most profound spiritual paths, a teaching that crosses millennia without losing its relevance. Amidst the chaos of a world marked by conflicts and anxieties, Jainism offers a philosophy of life that transcends beliefs and dogmas. The author takes us beyond words, exploring the depth of Jainist thought, from its enlightened Tirthankaras to its connection with science and environmentalism. From the pages of this work, a subtle yet irresistible call emerges: the opportunity to understand life from a new perspective and experience an awakening that can redefine your relationship with the world. More than a book, Ahimsa – The Timeless Wisdom of Jainism is an invitation to a silent revolution, a journey towards inner peace and universal harmony.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Philosophy
Length4 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 25, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Prologue
3Chapter 1 What is Jainism?
4Chapter 2 Origins of Jainism
5Chapter 3 The Last Tirthankara
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6Chapter 4 Jain Scriptures
7Chapter 5 Core Principles of Jainism
8Chapter 6 The Cornerstone of Jain Ethics
9Chapter 7 The Jain Epistemology
10Chapter 8 The Law of Spiritual Cause and Effect
11Chapter 9 The Soul and the Non-Soul
12Chapter 10 Bondage and Liberation
13Chapter 11 Asceticism and Spiritual Practice
14Chapter 12 The Path of Purification
15Chapter 13 Jain Monasticism
16Chapter 14 Jain Practices for Laymen and Laywomen
17Chapter 15 The Jain Diet
18Chapter 16 Jain Temples and Rituals
19Chapter 17 Jain Art and Architecture
20Chapter 18 Main Religious Festivals
21Chapter 19 The Jain Community
22Chapter 20 Jainism and Science
23Chapter 21 Jainism and Environmentalism
24Chapter 22 Peacebuilding
25Chapter 23 Interreligious Dialogue
26Chapter 24 Jainism in the Diaspora
27Chapter 25 Contemporary Challenges
28Chapter 26 The Future of Jainism
29Chapter 27 Similarities with Buddhism
30Chapter 28 The Enduring Legacy of Jainism
31Chapter 29 A Path to Inner Peace
32Epilogue
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