Early Asceticism in India

Ājīvikism and Jainism

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
Cover of the book Early Asceticism in India by Piotr Balcerowicz, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Piotr Balcerowicz ISBN: 9781317538523
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 16, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Piotr Balcerowicz
ISBN: 9781317538523
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 16, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Ājīvikism was once ranked one of the most important religions in India between the 4th and 2nd centuries BCE, after Buddhism, ‘Brahmanism’ and before Jainism, but is now a forgotten Indian religion. However, Jainism has remained an integral part of the religious landscape of South Asia, despite the common beginnings shared with Ājīvikism.

By rediscovering, reconstructing, and examining the Ājīvikism doctrine, its art, origins and development, this book provides new insight into Ājīvikism, and discusses how this information enables us to better understand its impact on Jainism and its role in the development of Indian religion and philosophy. This book explains how, why and when Jainism developed its strikingly unique logic and epistemology and what historical and doctrinal factors prompted the ideas which later led to the formulation of the doctrine of multiplexity of reality (anekānta-vāda). It also provides answers to difficult passages of Buddhist Sāmañña-phala-sutta that baffled both Buddhist commentators and modern researchers.

Offering clearer perspectives on the origins of Jainism the book will be an invaluable contribution to Jaina Studies, Asian Religion and Religious History.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Ājīvikism was once ranked one of the most important religions in India between the 4th and 2nd centuries BCE, after Buddhism, ‘Brahmanism’ and before Jainism, but is now a forgotten Indian religion. However, Jainism has remained an integral part of the religious landscape of South Asia, despite the common beginnings shared with Ājīvikism.

By rediscovering, reconstructing, and examining the Ājīvikism doctrine, its art, origins and development, this book provides new insight into Ājīvikism, and discusses how this information enables us to better understand its impact on Jainism and its role in the development of Indian religion and philosophy. This book explains how, why and when Jainism developed its strikingly unique logic and epistemology and what historical and doctrinal factors prompted the ideas which later led to the formulation of the doctrine of multiplexity of reality (anekānta-vāda). It also provides answers to difficult passages of Buddhist Sāmañña-phala-sutta that baffled both Buddhist commentators and modern researchers.

Offering clearer perspectives on the origins of Jainism the book will be an invaluable contribution to Jaina Studies, Asian Religion and Religious History.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book School Effectiveness by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Arabic Islamic Cities Rev by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Celestial Lancets by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Intelligent Design and Religion as a Natural Phenomenon by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Spheres of Influence in International Relations by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book New Perspectives in Scottish Legal History by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Ecosystem Services and Global Trade of Natural Resources by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Globalization and the Health of Indigenous Peoples by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Communication before Speech by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Religion and Politics in South Asia by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Assimilation Versus Separation by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Entrepreneurship in the Polis by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book EU Rule of Law Promotion by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Politics and Pitfalls of Japan Ethnography by Piotr Balcerowicz
Cover of the book Coping Better With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis by Piotr Balcerowicz
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy