Glimpses of Jainism

The book comprises tutorial lectures delivered on Jainism for common-folks

(especially residents of North America) who are Jains but are not familiar

with the history and tenets of Jainism. It will also be useful to those who

are interested in the various aspects of Jainism in the various aspects of

Jainism and its place in the history of Indian civilization.

These lectures were delivered at a seminar on Jainism organized by the Jain

Center of Central Ohio, Columbus on May 20-21, 1995, and were found

thoroughly enjoyable, inspiring and educative by the young and elderly

alike.

Review(s)

All lectures are highly informative and are useful to scholars as well as common people to understand the history and basic tenets of Jainism. – DULI CHAND JAIN

About the Author(s)

DR. SURENDER K. JAIN of Athens, OH, USA, has been serving on the Board of

Directors of JAINA since 1992. He is a member of the Jain Academic

Foundation of North America and Secretary of Mahavir World Vision, Inc. Dr.

Jain was a senior Fulbright scholar under the (US) Fulbright Program during

1991-92 and 1995-96 and is a Professor of Mathematics at Ohio University

Since 1970.