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Vol. 29 · No. 1

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Journey to the Home in the Lotus

Journey to the Home in the Lotus retells the legend of Rajimati, the noble bride of the twenty‑second Jain Tirthankara Aristanemi (also known as Neminatha). The poet reconstructs the wedding day at…

July - 1994Vol. 29 · No. 1pp. 1–8

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 28 · No. 4

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The Chanting Stones

By Leona Smith Kremser

In “The Chanting Stones,” Leona Smith Kremser presents a lyrical meditation on a pilgrim’s experience at Old Stone Cliff. The poem describes an ancient cave carved into the cliff, where a serene…

April - 1994Vol. 28 · No. 4pp. 186–186

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A Jaina Mantra

By Leona Smith Kremser

“A Jaina Mantra” by Leona Smith Kremser is a poetic invocation that condenses the ethical core of Jainism. The poem repeatedly extols non‑injury (ahimsa) as the highest religion, noting that…

April - 1994Vol. 28 · No. 4pp. 154–154

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 25 · No. 3

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His Name, Jina

By Leona Smith Kremser

This short devotional poem by Leona Smith Kremser venerates the Jina—the conqueror who has overcome all passions. In lyrical verse the poet imagines the Jina in blissful repose beyond worldly…

January - 1991Vol. 25 · No. 3pp. 130

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 24 · No. 1

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Jina Ariṣṭanemi, Beyond all Clay

By Leona Smith Kremser

This poetic meditation is inspired by the legendary life of Jina Ariṣṭanemi (Neminātha), the twenty‑second Tīrthaṅkara of Jainism. The poet uses vivid metaphors to convey the spiritual message that…

July - 1989Vol. 24 · No. 1pp. 16

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Vol. 23 · No. 1

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In Stone That Cannot Crumble

By Leona Smith Kremser

This short poetic piece evokes the venerable tradition of the twenty‑four Jinas (Tirthankaras) by describing them seated in a curve of temple stone. The poem names the first Tirthankara, Rsabha, who…

July - 1988Vol. 23 · No. 1pp. 17–18

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Vol. 22 · No. 1

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Poem Maker

By Leona Smith Kremser

"Poem Maker" by Leona Smith Kremser is a brief devotional poem that honours Jina Aristanemi (the twenty‑second Tirthankara in Jainism) as the divine poet whose words inspire compassion and…

July - 1987Vol. 22 · No. 1pp. 33–33

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Vol. 21 · No. 3

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Beyond the Endless Dusts

By Leona Smith Kremser

Written as a devotional poem, **‘Beyond the Endless Dusts’** by Leona Smith Kremer reflects on the soul’s journey through the cycle of birth and rebirth. The poet opens with the image of caravans…

January - 1987Vol. 21 · No. 3pp. 102–103

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Beyond the Endless Dusts

By Leona Smith Kremser

Written as a devotional poem, **‘Beyond the Endless Dusts’** by Leona Smith Kremer reflects on the soul’s journey through the cycle of birth and rebirth. The poet opens with the image of caravans…

Jan - 1987Vol. 21 · No. 3pp. 102–103

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Temple-Stone

By Leona Smith Kremser

Temple‑Stone by Leona Smith Kremser is a meditative poem that transforms an archaeological fragment into a moral allegory. In the poem the narrator recounts how a shard of a temple stone bears an…

July - 1986Vol. 21 · No. 1pp. 9

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 20 · No. 2

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Namo Maha-Mantra

By Leona Smith Kremser

The poetic article “Namo Maha-Mantra” by Leona Smith Kremser is a lyrical meditation on the five-part Jain prayer known as the Mahā‑mantra. Through the voice of the nun Rajimati, the piece invites…

Oct - 1985Vol. 20 · No. 2pp. 35–36

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Path of Worthy Thorns

By Leona Smith Kremser

The page titled "Path of Worthy Thorns" presents a short devotional poem that praises the difficult yet liberating path of the Jina. The poet uses the metaphor of a path lined with thorns to show…

July - 1985Vol. 20 · No. 1pp. 1

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Vol. 19 · No. 2

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Jina 22

By Leona Smith Kremser

This short piece is a poetic meditation titled “Jina 22,” referring to the twenty‑second Tirthankara, Neminatha. Composed by Leona Smith Kremser, the poem adopts a contemplative and devotional tone.…

Oct - 1984Vol. 19 · No. 2pp. 54

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Vigil of This Humble Dust

By Leona Smith Kremser

The poem “Vigil of This Humble Dust” by Leona Smith Kremser is a devotional narrative that retells an event from the life of the twenty‑second Tirthankara Aristanemi (Neminātha) and draws…

July - 1984Vol. 19 · No. 1pp. 1–2

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. 17 · No. 4

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Jaina Teacher, in Humble Garb

By Leona Smith Kremser

Leona Smith Kremser’s piece is a meditative poem that uses the humble earthworm as a metaphor for spiritual teaching. The speaker begins in mourning for a fallen pillar that had sustained her life…

April - 1983Vol. 17 · No. 4pp. 126

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Holy Image, Holy Truth

By Leona Smith Kremser

In “Holy Image, Holy Truth” the author, Leona Smith Kremser, recounts a deeply personal journey that led her from a family of hunters and meat‑eaters in America to a life devoted to Jainism. Growing…

Jan - 1983Vol. 17 · No. 3pp. 85–87

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Healer of the Rift of Grieving

By Leona Smith Kremser

Leona Smith Kremser’s poem “Healer of the Rift of Grieving” is a meditative reflection on death, grief and the healing power of Jain faith. The poem opens with the image of a “rift of grieving” when…

July - 1982Vol. 17 · No. 1pp. 36–37

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Vol. 16 · No. 4

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Conversations, Sweet in Jaina Truth

By Leona Smith Kremser

Leona Smith Kremser’s narrative poem unfolds as a dialogue between Lord Nemi (the twenty‑second Tīrthaṅkara) and the animals destined for slaughter for his wedding feast. The poem opens with a…

April - 1982Vol. 16 · No. 4pp. 139–154

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Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology

Vol. XVI · No. 3

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The Lord Nemi in Image

By Leona Smith Kremser

This short poetic piece paints a devotional portrait of the Jaina Tirthankara Neminatha (also known as Aristanemi) in his iconic sculptural form. The author describes the image of the Lord seated in…

Jan - 1982Vol. XVI · No. 3pp. 91–91

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Vol. XV · No. 2

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The Bright Religion of the Jinas

By Leona Smith Kremser

This brief poetic piece presents the essence of Jainism—the ‘bright religion of the Jinas’. It poses the great questions of life and death and answers them through the Jain doctrine of karma and…

Oct - 1980Vol. XV · No. 2pp. 61

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Articles

Journey to the Home in the Lotus

The Chanting Stones

A Jaina Mantra

His Name, Jina

Jina Ariṣṭanemi, Beyond all Clay

In Stone That Cannot Crumble

Poem Maker

Beyond the Endless Dusts

Beyond the Endless Dusts

Temple-Stone

Namo Maha-Mantra

Path of Worthy Thorns

Jina 22

Vigil of This Humble Dust

Jaina Teacher, in Humble Garb

Holy Image, Holy Truth

Healer of the Rift of Grieving

Conversations, Sweet in Jaina Truth

The Lord Nemi in Image

The Bright Religion of the Jinas

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