Mahavira is known as the founder of the Jain religion. His life was strikingly similar to the life of his contemporary, Gautama Buddha. Like him, Mahavira renounced his throne to seek enlightenment. His most celebrated doctrine, non-violence, was made famous in the twentieth century by Mahatma Gandhi, a student of Jainism. His travels and teachings are finely retold here, accompanied by 35 original, full-colour paintings. Mahavira: Prince of Peace is a worthy addition to any library of the world’s great faiths.