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Ahimsa

The Timeless Wisdom of Jainism

2025 Released
188 Pages
3-4 Hours
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ImprintISBN 9786599810947
Translated by Jonathan Carter
AhimsaThe Timeless Wisdom of JainismBy 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.

Alan Shepard

As one of the original seven Mercury astronauts, Alan Shepard (1923–1998) became the first American in space on May 5, 1961, and a decade later took, with his partner Edgar Mitchell, the longest walk—two miles—on the moon before hitting a golf ball for miles and miles across the lunar landscape.

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