The Jina as King or the Jina as Renouncer: Seeing and Ornamenting Temple Images in Jainism

Public lecture by John Cort, Professor of Asian and Comparative Religions at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. John will talk about the sectarian differences between the Digambar Jains and Shvetambar Jains. He will focus on disagreements concerning: the biographies of the 24th Jina Mahavira; whether a true monk should be naked or can wear white robes; and whether or not women can directly attain liberation. Sponsored by the Department of History of Art and Architecture and the Johnson Enrichment Fund. Free.