Description
Book SynopsisScholars of Buddhism and Jainism will find much of interest in this broad exploration of how multi-life stories served to construct, communicate, and challenge ideas about the workings of karma, the realms of rebirth, ideal religious goals, multi-life relationships, and supernormal memory in early South Asia.
Trade Review'This lively study of narratives about karma and rebirth in Buddhist and Jain literature will be welcomed by scholars and non-scholars alike … provide[s] abundant themes for classical scriptures, contemporary cartoon books, movies, and painting and sculpture … Highly recommended.' J. Bussanich, Choice
'Narrating Karma and Rebirth is a valuable resource for undergraduates who are inclined to exploring issues of karma and rebirth, or the traditions of Jainism and Buddhism. Both introduction and appendix provide a good collection of sources useful for any novice researcher. It can also serve as good reading material for any faith-directed intellectual. overall, this is an excellent book of sources of multiple-life investigation scholars can enjoy reading and recommend to their students as well.' Samani Unnata Pragya, Religions of South Asia
Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Karma and the realms of rebirth; 3. Karma and human potentiality; 4. Jinas and Buddhas; 5. Karma and community; 6. Memory and omniscience; 7. Conclusion; Appendix: texts referred to in this book.
