Articles on Jain Cultural Influence
चीन में जैन धर्म (Jain Religion in China)
By Lata Surendra Bothra · Sambodhi, 2019
**Summary of Jainism in China** Jainism's presence in China dates to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE), with early records in texts like *Shiji* and *Huaqing Chao* referencing Jain monks. The religion flourished during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE),…
Cultural Heritage of Bengal in Relation to Jainism
By Shyam Chand Mukherjee · Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1989
S.C. Mukherji’s essay surveys the long history of Jainism in Bengal and its cultural contributions. He begins by noting archaeological finds indicating that Jainism was present in the region during the early historic period. Inscriptions such as the…
Pakbirra Sculptures – Part 1: Site and Inventory
Jain Journal A Quarterly on Jainology, 1986
The article provides a comprehensive site inventory and historical overview of the ancient Jain site of Pakbirra, located in the Purulia District of West Bengal, India. The main argument is that Pakbirra was a prolific center for Jain shrines and images, and…