Mahavira
Prince of Peace
Will be published approx. on 14. March 2006
Book
Hardback
140 pages
978-1-932771-27-5 (ISBN)
Description
Mahavira is known as the founder of the Jain religion. His life was strikingly similar to the life of his contemporary, Gautama Buddha. Like him, Mahavira renounced his throne to seek enlightenment. His most celebrated doctrine, non-violence, was made famous in the 20th century by Gandhi, a student of Jainism. His travels and teachings are finely retold here, accompanied by original, full-color paintings. The Gentle Hero is a worthy addition to any library of the world's great faiths.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Insight Editions
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 330 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1406 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-932771-27-5 (9781932771275)
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Person
Ranchor Prime is the author of several books on the culture and spirituality of India, speaking to Hindu environmental issues as a Hindu religious scholar. He is an advisor on religion and conservation to the Alliance of Religions and Conservation, and he is co-founder and director of Friends of Vrindavan, an environmental charity aimed at protecting sacred forests in India. He lives in London.