$JES 911 Essence of World Religions Reference Book

Author(s): Pravin K Shah
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Essence of World Religions
Doctrine Doctrines tend to be subtle, complex, and even paradoxical. Freedom to worship and to believe in a variety of ways is predominant. Other paths are accepted as God's divine will at work. It is universal and tolerant.
Sainthood The path to saintliness is through self discipline, purification, concentration and contemplation. Value is placed on ascetic ideals, individual religious practice (Sadhana), yoga, and super conscious awakening. Worship Worship is individual, highly ritualistic, and meditative. It centers around the temple and home shrine all days of the week.
My stomach is not a graveyard for dead animals.
George Bernard Shaw
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