Book Description
Who are the Jains?
What do they believe in?
How do they worship?
Do they go on pilgrimage?
Are there Jain monks and nuns?
Find out the answers to all of these and many other questions about the
Jains in this fascinating book. This is the first book on the ancient
Indian faith of Jainism that has been aimed at children. Each part of the
book deals with a different aspect of Jain life and beliefs. It also has
suggestions on how to find out more about the Jains through websites and by
visiting museums and other places of interest.
From the Publisher
Discover Jainism is the first book in the "Learn Jainism" series from the
Institute of Jainology. The book is illustrated with full colour
photography as well as images of the Victoria and Albert Museum (UK) Jain
collection. The series website has classroom activities, games and details
of places to visit. Further books in the series will be on "Jain Stories"
and "Jain Art".