Fundamentals of Jain Philosophy: Basic Concepts for Curious Minds

The West's growing interest in Jain philosophy stems from several compelling factors that align with contemporary global concerns and philosophical trends:

Environmental Crisis and Sustainability

Jainism has been recognized as a major influence for nonviolent practices and theory, and has been cited as a principle philosophical structure for modern movements like environmentalism in the Western world.

A fundamental book is required in English language also. This religion, which is thousands of years old is still surviving in spite of focus on non-violence, respect for all and detachment. This religion has now reached almost extinction - with only a few lakh followers and disappearance of most of the ancient literature and practices. This book is an attempt to quench the curiosity of the knowledge seekers about Jain philosophy.