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1. The Yogasastra of Hemachandra. A Twelfth Century Handbook on Shvetambara Jainism By Olle Qvarnstrom Publisher : Harvard Oriental Studies, Vol. 60, Cambridge : Harvard University Press, 2002. This book is a translation of Hemachandra's Yogasastra into English. The Yogasastra, the most comprehensive treatise on Shvetambara Jainism, was written in the 12th century by the polymath Hemachandra. It is a systematic presentation of a set of ideas and practices originally belonging to the Shvetambara integrates innovations of his own as well as non-Jain elements o pan-Indian and Saiva provenance, attesting to a strong Tantric influence on mediaeval Jainism. 2. Teerth Darshan Publisher : Shree Jain Prarthana Mandir Trust. This publication is an illustrated encyclopedia of 256 selected ancient Jain pilgrim centres. The featured sites include some that are more than 700 years old, some which are associated with significant events in the lives of the Trithankaras, as well as some which are famous the world over for their art and architecture. For buying contact: Mr. U. Pannalal Vaid, Email: teerth_darshan@yahoo.com 2. The Jains by Paul Dundas Publisher: Routledge 2002, ISBN 0-415-26606-8. The fully updated and revised second edition of this excellent book has just been published by Routledge. All aspects of Jainism are covered in this comprehensive book: from history to science, from philosophy to community, scriptures and recent developments. Like the first edition, this book is a must for anyone interested in studying Jainism, including any intelligent beginner. Paul Dundas is Senior Lecturer in Sanskrit at the University of Edinburgh. 3. The Scientific Foundations of Jainism by Kanti Mardia Publisher: Motilal Banarshidass, Second Edition. This is a unique book which uses axioms to examine and analyses the scientific foundations of Jainism. Professor Mardia is an eminent Professor of Statistics at Leeds University an a dynamic and tireless founder of the Yorkshire Jain Foundation. This book integrates his mathematical and scientific knowledge with Jain wisdom and is a rare contribution to knowledge. For buying contact: mlbd@vsnl.com -----------------------------------------
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