That which is = Tattvārtha Sūtra

Description: That Which Is, known as the Tattvartha Sutra to Jains, is recognized by all four Jaina traditions as the earliest, most authoritative and comprehensive summary of their religion. Unique in bringing together classical commentaries from each tradition, this translation of the Tattvartha Sutra provides in one volume a detailed explanation of the universe, the place of humanity within it, and the path through it to liberation.

Spiritual leaders and scholars of all Jaina sects have overseen the selections and translation of this extraordinary book. Included is the classical commentary of the original author, Umasvati, as well as those of later philosophers from both main sects. Also presented are essays by translator Dr. Nathmal Tatia and chief advisor professor Padmanabh S. Jaini.

This excellent introduction to Jaina belief is illuminated by thirteen diagrams and is an invaluable resource for understanding one of the oldest religious traditions in India. -- from jacket flap

Table of Contents: Foreword
Institute of Jainology's acknowledgments
Translator's acknowledgments
Translator's introduction
The Jaina faith and its history
Abbreviations
TATTVĀRTHA SŪTRA. The categories of truth
The nature of the soul
The lower and middle regions
The gods
Substances
The inflow of karma
The vows
Karmic bondage
Inhibiting and wearing off karma
Liberation
Appendix 1: Numbers
Appendix 2: The measurement of time
Appendix 3: The measurement of space
Appendix 4: The doctrine of the fourteen stages of spiritual development
Appendix 5: The eight classes of material clusters
Appendix 6: The books of the Jaina scripture
Earlier translations of Tattvārtha Sūtra
Participating Jaina organisations

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