Introduction

This book presents the fundamental principles of the Jain karma doctrine through a fictional account of the relationship between a guru and his American student. As the story unfolds, the guru instructs the student on how karmic debt is incurred as the result of personal action and how this debt can be reduced through behavioral choices.

Emphasis on Nonviolence and Path to Inner Peace

With an emphasis on nonviolent action, Jainism elucidates the path whereby karmic attachment is decreased, leading to inner peace. The Path to Inner Peace serves as an in-depth analysis of which actions lead to karmic attachment, how to avoid karmic attachment and what the consequences of karmic attachment are.

Key Themes

The issues of free will versus determinism and good versus evil are also dealt with in detail.