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03-09-2008, 07:06 AM
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Terminology in Jain Cosmology?
hey, quick question...
Jain's view the universe in a sort of person shape, the Earth is the at the center, it's the belt around the waist, Heaven is above us, Hell is below us, and when one achieves Moksha they rise above Heaven to the top of the universe, free form pain, suffering, Karma, and they are motionless. my question is, i doubt "Heaven" and "Hell" were the original words used to describe this cosmology, so what was used? are Heaven and Hell just western words and ideas that have been used to understand Eastern concepts? thanks in advance to anyone who answers this! 
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03-17-2008, 10:40 PM
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is there anyone even in the Jain section of the forum?
*echo... echo... echo...*
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To Dr. Paul Fletcher: A great scholar, a wonderful tutor, and a good man. My prayers go out to your family tonight. R.I.P.
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03-20-2008, 08:06 AM
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As can be seen by following this link. ht tp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jain_cosmology#Jain_geography ... *sighs* Okay, just pretend that its a link and we can all go home happy.  (Stupid 15-post rule... *kicks forum*)
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03-20-2008, 09:20 AM
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oooo, an Alchemist! if you're gonna be sticking around the forums, it would be interesting to chat with you!
thanks for the link, i hadn't actually thought of looking on Wiki, Goddess of all our education-in-a-cup needs.
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To Dr. Paul Fletcher: A great scholar, a wonderful tutor, and a good man. My prayers go out to your family tonight. R.I.P.
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05-20-2008, 10:41 PM
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Well, Mike, heaven for all people is located in the sky and hell below their feet. Where is christian hell located, do you know (anything in Bible?)?
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05-21-2008, 04:20 AM
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