ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 04

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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3.3
Mysticism
a.
Stages of spiritual purification (gunasthanas) and their discussions Salvation /Liberation i.e. beyond gunasthanas.
b.
4.0
Epistemology
4.1
Origin and growth of Theory of knowledge
4.2
Types of knowledge and its acquisition
Acquired and direct knowledge,
Rational and perverted knowledge, Fivefold, Akalanka's classification Pramana and Naya doctrine, Niksepa
Multiplicity of viewpoints (Anekanta)
Metaphysical discussion Application in life (social, business, medical, governance etc) Expression: Conditional Dialectic (Syadavada), Seven fold expression (Saptbhangi)
4.4
Enhancement of Knowledge
5.0
Ethics
5.1
Concept, (Five types of conduct). Importance of ahinsa, aparigraha and self restraint (sanyama)
5.2
Basic code of conduct
a.
Purity of food (basic virtues) Seven abstinences Essential duties
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Conduct of the monks & Nuns
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Concept Major Vows, attitudes of restraint, carefulness Afflictions and their conquest
Conduct of laity /householders
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Concept, classification of householders Minor vows, enhancing vows, teaching vows Stages of development (Pratimas) Discussions of minor vows Self restraints
5.5
Ten fold virtuous practices (Daslakshan Dharma)