The book contains one long, very interesting and informative essay on biographical writings in the Jain tradition. The author translates and discusses biographical and autobiographies of two Jain monks who lived in the 11th and 14th centuries respectively. The book also brings together twelve essays by leading scholars of Chinese and Indian civilizations from Europe, North America and Asia. The essays cover a wide range of topics in Indian and Chinese religions and cultures and offer fresh insights into the study of the Asian traditions.
