Rishabhanatha, the First Jina, in Dhyana Mudra (meditation gesture)

first half of the 10th century, From a Jain temple interior, Sandstone, India, central-eastern Madhya Pradesh, probably near Jabalpur, Haihaya dynasty (ca. 9th–12th century), 50.58

Listen to visual artist Chitra Ganesh discuss this artwork.
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Introduction to Jainism

Developed in India thousands of years ago, Jainism teaches a path to spiritual enlightenment that centers on the nonviolence (ahimsa) to all living things. Watch this short video to learn more.
“Introduction to Jainism,” © Oprah Winfrey Network
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