Riches And Renunciation: Religion, . . .
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| Originally published | 1995 |
| Authors | James Laidlaw |
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| ID | 2111442 |
About Riches And Renunciation: Religion, . . .
How can one live by impossible ideals and values? The Jains of India are a flourishing and prosperous community, but their religion is focused on the teaching and example of ascetic renouncers, whose austere regime is actually dedicated to ending worldly life and often culminates in a fast to death. . . .