Ahimsa

Ahimsa introduces Jainism, one of the oldest religions in the world, and its principle of non-violence. Allan Shepard walks through the origins, the Tirthankaras, the scriptures and the doctrines of Anekantavada, karma and the liberation of the soul, along with asceticism, monastic life, the Jain diet, temples and festivals. The book also connects Jainism to science, environmentalism, peacebuilding and interreligious dialogue, and offers a guide to understanding compassion, ethics and inner freedom in today's world.