Mrs manju jain is a spiritual healer working on the jaina method of curing. Traditional jains, like buddhists and hindus, believe in the efficacy of mantras and that certain sounds and words are inherently auspicious, powerful and spiritual. Many of us have made this book our personal users manual. The 24th and last tirthankara of that age was vardhamana, who is known by the epithet mahavira great hero and is believed to have been the last teacher of. Dec 10, 2019 an introduction to jain philosophy enables the reader to enjoy a comprehensive journey into the intricate world of jain thought and culture in a way that is philosophical in its compelling rationality, deeply spiritual in its revelations, yet accessible in its language. Agams are the jain texts which are based on the discourse. Jainism ritual practices and religious institutions. Life is to be considered as a struggle for perfection. This jain way of life handbook aspires people from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds, and differing faiths. Jainism is an ancient religion from india that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation. The jain path of purification was, in addition to the previous work, one of the very first books of its kind to be authored by a jain for the education of those unfamiliar with the jain worldview and way of life. The book discusses the major principles of jain philosophy as well as the way of life like vegetarianism, non violence etc. Jainism differs from many religions in that there is no one scripture or holy book that is central to our faith. If the jain community does not remain awake now, then this.
On my further discussions on the availability of english literature of this book in the form of interpretations with sri vishwasenji of mysore, he assured me to get a book containing the interpretations in. It is perhaps the most comprehensive and concise book of its kind, and few books on jainism are as. The book presents jainism in a way that is authentic and engaging to specialists and nonspecialists alike. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A guide to compassionate, healthy, and happy living. Source for jainism education and daily life applications. It is important to understand the latter two to understand the conditions under which jains have survived and maintained and practiced their religion. Rather, there are many religious texts the most wellknown of which are the agams that include transcriptions of the oral history provided to us by tirthankars and jain teachers, as well as scholarly commentary on. However, the core of our typical day can be grounded in a way of life which is mindful, compassionate, and able to increase our spiritual strength. Part 3 1980 g 93 madhukar muni vardhaman kendra abu.
The jain way of life jwol respects and honors all living beings. This book is ideal for jains and nonjains an easy to understand guide for. A typical day jain way of life we pass through many stages in life and our typical daily activities and priorities change. Be sure that once every hour you take a long deep breath lasting. Outside india, little is known of jainism, one of the oldest religions in the world. A guide to compassionate, healthy and happy living by yogendra jain mahavira. It is a book written in a way that is very practical and yet a bit dogmatic, by intention. She would eventually go on to pen a 2019 book, the unspeakable mind. Moreover, consumption of most root vegetables involves.
Yogendra jain author of jain way of life goodreads. The world of jainism this is the best book on jainism. Jain way of life and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Ideal way of doing swadhyay or listening to jain scripture pravachan.
Devotees also recite jain texts, particularly the life stories of the tirthankaras. The jain way of life handbook aspires people from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds, and differing faiths. In his book, optimal living 360, both degrees play large parts in how he discusses his idea of a balanced life. Practical experience and validation through new scientific discoveries can reinforce our faith in a jain way of life jwol. The organization of this book allows the reader to engage in an overview of. Jain manuscript cover depicting the fourteen auspicious dreams of queen trisala, mahaviras mother, which heralded his birth western india 19th century painted wood museum no. Our wish is that you will use this as a template to your way of life. Some of the content of this post is taken from vegetarian food and jain conduct by dr. Jainism an ancient, wise and tremendously scientific religion and philosophy. The jain diet is free from root vegetables such as potatoes, onions, garlic, carrot, yam and turnip because such root vegetables, although are considered one organism, have countless lives known as ananthkay in sanskrit. The organization of this book allows the reader to engage in an overview of the central teachings of the jain tradition, but. This is an indian house, according to one architect.
Michael tobias has described nonviolanceahimsa in great details. Jain makes it sound easy, in the book and in conversation. A guide to compassionate, healthy, and happy living yogendra jain. Please pledge to do swadhyay for at least 510 minutes each day. A guide to compassionate, healthy, and happy living kindle edition by yogendra jain. Essence of jain way of life jainism is a religion and a way of life. Jain, who has a way of restoring to architecture that most basic human idea of a refuge from the elements, said, when youre in that environment, youre so fragile and exposed. A guide to compassionate, healthy and happy living 9780977317851 by jain, yogendra editor and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. A guide to compassionate, healthy, and happy living ebook. Shvetambara monks are allowed to retain a few possessions such as a robe, an alms bowl, a whisk broom, and a mukhavastrika a piece of cloth held over the mouth to protect against the ingestion of small insects, which are presented by a senior monk at the time of initiation. How will you measure your life is a book that makes you pause and reflect on your work, your relationships, and your values. Jinas have achieved liberation from karmic bondage and attained the true characteristics of the soul such as infinite faith, infinite knowledge, perfect conduct, infinite bliss and eternity by their own efforts.
Her book combines vividly recounted patient stories, cuttingedge neuroscience, interviews with some of the world s top trauma scientists and jains professional expertise, and offers a textured. Editing a 10 min demo film nonviolence for human survival as a fundraiser for tv series jain enlightenment a way of life today, we are living in a modern world seething in disharmony extreme violence of terrorism. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The hero of nonviolence by manoj jain young jains of america is an entity of the federation of jain associations in north america, a nonprofit taxexempt organization irs code section 501 c3. Jain tradition regards him as the 23rd tirthankara literally, ford maker. We have to look at life through manycoloured glasses and as a vale of soul making. After a gap of about nearly two thousand years following composition of tattvartha sutra by acharya umasvati this was the first text to be recognized by all jain sects. Jainism can actually better be described as a way of life as it is not. Saman suttam is the religious text created in 1974 by a committee consisting of representatives of each of the major sects of jainism to reconcile the teachings of the sects. Followers of jainism are called jains, a word derived from the sanskrit word jina, meaning victor. We have certain scriptures which are considered as very sacred.
In a far corner of space, on the very borders between humanitys polity worlds and the kingdom of the vicious crablike prador, is an immediate threat to all sentient life. Jainism jainism ritual practices and religious institutions. Any human being jain or non jain can apply it in daytoday life. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jain way of life. Moreover, consumption of most root vegetables involves uprooting and eventually killing the entire plant. Rise of the jain audiobooks listen to the full series. Part 1 1980 g 1 madhukar muni vardhaman kendra abu jain kathamala16 satis.
This book contains over 45 plant based dairyfree recipes curated by author subah jain, including detox salads, healing soups, and contemporary twists on classic indian cuisine such as satvic chapati, satvic khichadi and satvic sabzi. The aim of jain life is to achieve liberation of the. Jainism is transtheistic, and jains trace their spiritual ideas and history through a succession of twentyfour leaders or tirthankaras. An introduction to jain philosophy enables the reader to enjoy a comprehensive journey into the intricate world of jain thought and culture in a way that is philosophical in its compelling rationality, deeply spiritual in its revelations, yet accessible in its language. This is a rare collection of jain scriptures on various topics. A guide to compassionate, healthy and happy living 9780977317851 by jain, yogendra editor and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The second part of the book comprises of some important papers dealing with the cultural value of the jain literature and jaina granthabhandaras. Jain pilgrimage tours india popular jain pilgrimage sites. A historical jain play about 2 brave brothers, akalanka who later became a great acharya and his younger brother nikalank who sacrificed his life for jain dharma from their youth. Jul 31, 2009 editing a 10 min demo film nonviolence for human survival as a fundraiser for tv series jain enlightenment a way of life today, we are living in a modern world seething in disharmony extreme violence of terrorism. Books on jainism and jain philosophy hindu website. Sep 03, 2007 jainism is an ancient religion from india that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation.
The jain path of purification by padmanabh jaini university of california press, 1979 was, in addition to the previous work, one of the very first books of its kind to be authored by a jain for the education of those unfamiliar with the jain worldview and way of life. This is the picture of jaina outlook on life as presented in this book. It shows that the contributions of jaina writers to the development of literature is enormous. The third part of the book deals with jain way of life and environmental protection of the world. How can a normal human being apply jainism in daytoday life. Jainism dont have any specific holy book like the bhagavad geeta,the quran or the bible. Her spiritual healing revolves around the philosophy, where faith in god is an essential element. Hukam chand bharill vegetarian food and jain conduct the jain community is a vegetarianfoodbased community, but due the influence of time and western cultures, it has started being empowered by laxity. This book provides an orderly and clear exposition of jainism as a philosophy and way of life, jain history, and the jains as a people. Good books can change your thinking and thinking can change your life.
In short, the code is made up of the following five vows, and all of their logical conclusions. The hindi version is in comic book style and is written by sandip kumar jain. The jain dharma has a code of conduct that guides jains to live an ideal life. Holders code of conduct or the jain way of life jwol suggested for the shravakas house holders written by 108 swami samantabhadra acharya. Any human being jain or nonjain can apply it in daytoday life. Part 2 1980 g 87 madhukar muni vardhaman kendra abu jain kathamala16 satis. The environmental and ecological teachings of tirthankara mahavira 7. Jainism differs from many religions in that there is no one scripture or holy book.
The science behind the jain way of life jainism simplified. Jain books, jain literature, jain shastras in english. Ptsd became jains lifes work as a medical doctor and a researcher. Ahimsa, ecology, and strict vegetarianism as the jain way of life 3. From the earliest jain illuminated manuscripts, the folios were encased in wooden covers that are often decorated with religious or historical themes. He envisions a day when energy is as free as the air, thanks to the advances being made in nuclear power. Follow the five basic principles of jainism to the best of your ability. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Jainism is a way of thinking and living based on logic and science. The name jainism comes from jina, meaning victor over the self. Naveen jain explores the entrepreneurial frontier in. Hukam chand bharill the science behind the jain way of life jainism simplified. Jain pilgrimage tours india popular jain pilgrimage.
For thousands of years, jains have been practicing vegetarianism, yoga, meditation and environmentalism. Yogendra is author of jain way of life jwol a guide to. We are all interdependent, and by living a jwol, we can bring peace and spirituality to our lives and to those around us. Whenever the earth rumbles it causes major manmade natural disasters.