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Jainism - Wikipedia Jainism ( ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm JAY-niz-əm), also known as Jain Dharma, [1] is an Indian religion whose three main pillars are nonviolence (ahiṃsā), asceticism (aparigraha), and a rejection of all simplistic and one-sided views of truth and reality (anekāntavāda)
Jainism | Definition, Beliefs, History, Literature, Facts . . . The name Jainism derives from the Sanskrit verb ji, “to conquer ” It refers to the ascetic battle that, it is believed, Jain renunciants (monks and nuns) must fight against the passions and bodily senses to gain enlightenment, or omniscience and purity of soul
Jainism Beliefs: The Five Great Vows and the Twelve Vows of Laity Jainism beliefs focus on nonviolence through certain vows Jain monks and nuns take Mahavrata, the Five Great Vows, while nonmonastic Jains take the Twelve Vows of Laity The Twelve Vows of Laity are separated into three categories: Anuvrata, Gunavrata, and Shikshavrata
Jainism - World History Encyclopedia Between the 12th-16th centuries CE, the Jains were persecuted by the invading Muslims who destroyed their temples or turned them into mosques and murdered Jain monks Even the long-held value of Jain non-violence was suspended in cases where one had to defend one's self, one's family, or a sacred site from Muslim attacks
What Is Jainism ? - Explore Jainism According to Jain teachings, every soul is inherently divine and capable of achieving liberation (moksha) from the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara) Liberation is believed to be attained through the “Three Jewels” of Jainism: right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct
Jaincenter The Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) located in Buena Park, California is a non-profit religious organization to pursue a goal of practicing, promoting and preserving the Jain religion
Jainism: Doctrines, Sects, Contributions More - Next IAS Central to Jain philosophy is the belief in the soul’s eternal nature and the importance of karma in shaping one’s destiny Its rigorous ethical code, its emphasis on non-violence in thought, word, and deed, and its strict asceticism have profoundly influenced Indian culture and spirituality
Jainism FAQs - Jainpedia Jain beliefs What is a Jain? A Jain is someone who accepts the teachings of the Jinas A Jain believes in Jain principles and tries to act by them in everyday life These principles form the religion called ‘Jainism’ Most Jains are of Indian ethnicity The word ‘Jaina’ is an alternative spelling which is less used nowadays in common
What Is Jainism And What Do Its Followers Believe? - Grunge This story illustrates the Jain concept of anekantavada, or "no-one-perspectivism," an outlook that suggests the truth is relative and that a multiplicity of views must be considered in all matters, both religious and secular
Jainism - WorldAtlas Traditionally referred to as the “Jain Dharma”, Jainism is one of India’s most ancient religions along with Hinduism and Buddhism It is also one of the oldest dharmic religions of the world that is still being practiced by millions of people