Christopher Chapple

Sallekhana: Jain Perspective on End-of-Life Practices

By Vijay K. Jain, Shugan Chand Jain, Aastha Mehta, Christopher Chapple

The text discusses the Jain concept of sallekhana, a practice considered the zenith of human life, particularly for householders approaching death. It clarifies that sallekhana involves gradually…