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Being Jain : art and culture of an Indian religion / editors, Johannes Beltz [and four others]

Beltz, Johannes, (editor.). Bhagwati, Annette, (writer of foreword.). Museum Rietberg, (host institution.).

Summary:

" Strict non-violence, the renunciation of possession and universal tolerance are the guiding principles of Jainism - a religious community that is found around the world, yet which is hardly known outside India. Combining masterpieces of Jain art from the collection of the Museum Rietberg, richly illustrated essays, and interviews with Jains from Europe, the US, and India, Being Jain: Art and Culture of an Indian Religion provides impressive insights into the unique lifestyle and ethical values cultivated by Jainism over many centuries. The catalogue explores the contributions that the living tradition of contemporary Jainism can make to deal with the fundamental challenges the world faces today: climate change, rampant consumerism, ethnic and religious intolerance, and social inequality. A board game inside the book encourages readers to reflect on their own everyday behavior and to venture out in new directions"-- Publisher's website.

Record details

ISBN: 3775753508
ISBN: 9783775753500
Physical Description: 183 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps, portraits ; 27 cm + 1 folded sheet.
Publisher: Berlin : Hatje Cantz, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Catalogue of an exhibtion held at Museum Rietberg, November 18, 2022 to April 30, 2023. "And you? The game of questions" (1 folded sheet) inserted in pocket on inside back cover.
Formatted Contents Note:	Jainism : What is Jainism? -- Knowledge : Why is knowledge so important for Jains? -- Renunciation : How is renunciation related to salvation? -- Community : What is a Jain community like? -- Society : How do Jains live as a community within a larger society? -- Cosmos : What does the cosmos mena to Jaine? -- Rules of the game "And you"?