Nearly two decades after the first edition found its way into 10,000 Jain households across North America, Jain Way of Life returns with more than 50 chapters of practical guidance for living Jain values in today’s world.
Written for Jain parents, young Jains, Pathshala teachers and directors, non-Jain spouses, and Jain-curious readers everywhere — this is the user manual for living a life of compassion, clarity, and purpose.
What’s new in the Second Edition:
• Mental health management through JWOL practices
• Rewiring your brain through meditation and neuroplasticity
• Navigating social media and digital life the Jain way
• Interfaith marriages and the Jain Spectrum — for non-Jain spouses
• Ethical investing and responsible consumption
• First-ever survey of Jains in North America
• Updated guidance for high school students and young adults
Core topics covered across 50+ chapters:
The AAA Principles (Ahimsa, Anekantvad, Aparigraha) JWOL AM-PM Mindful Practice 24 Reasons to Believe in Jainism Vegetarian and Plant-Based Living How to Raise a Jain Child Marriage Commitment Excelling in the Workplace Jain Relaxation and Meditation The Art of Dying Jain History and Scriptures and much more.
Published by JAINA Long Range Planning (Federation of Jain Associations in North America).
All proceeds from this book are donated to JAINA Long Range Planning.
For bulk orders (25+ copies for temples and Pathshalas), chapter videos, podcast episodes, and more:
Visit www.jwol.org