Jain Science and Spirituality

by Medhavi Jain | 2020 | 61,419 words

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This essay studies the elements of Jainism and investigates how Jain science and philosophy can give the world answers to through science and spirituality. Instead of interpreting it as a confined, strict philosophy, it is shown that Jainism represents a path towards self-awakening through self-improvement....

Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism

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1.1. The Concept of Soul (Introduction)

1.2. Soul in Jain Philosophy

1.3. Characteristics of Soul

1.4. Acquaintance with the Soul

1.5. Soul and Karma

1.6. Why Being Human is the Best

1.7. On the Path of Spiritual Upliftment

1.8. Art is the Quest of the Soul

1.9. Soul, Equality and Originality

1.10. Soul and the Role of the Universe in Keeping the Account of Karma

1.11. Qualities the Soul Possesses in its Purest State

2.1. Mind And Body (Introduction)

2.2. Mind In Jain Philosophy

2.3. Physical Mind and Psychical Mind

2.3. Physical Bodies and Psychical Bodies

2.4. Individuality of Mind

3.1. Meditation (Introduction)

3.2. Benefits of Meditation

3.3. Types of Meditation

3.4. Preksha Meditation

3.5. Classes of Meditation

3.6. Importance of Breathing in Meditation

3.7. Bhavana, dhyana, samadhi and samayika

4. Nine Categories of truth (Nava Tattva)

5.1. Concept of God (Introduction)

5.2. God as a Discoverer, Not a Creator

5.3. Godhood and the Universe

5.4. Purpose of Temples

5.5. Theism and Atheism

5.6. Place of Deities

6.1. Emancipation (Moksha)—Introduction

6.2. Spirituality and Individuality

6.3. Tirthankara as First Handers

6.4. Individuality, Freedom, Happiness and Courage

6.5. Ego and Purpose of Religion

Last Updated: 23 September, 2022

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