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Jainism - Wikipedia Jainism ( ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm, ˈdʒaɪnɪzəm JAY-niz-əm, JYE-niz-əm), [1] also known as Jain Dharma, [2] is an Indian religion which teaches a path toward spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined non-violence (ahimsa) to all living creatures
Definition, Beliefs, History, Literature, Facts - Britannica English-language publications such as Jain Digest and Jain Spirit have presented Jain ideals, such as nonviolence, vegetarianism, and, most recently, environmentalism, to members of the Jain diaspora and the wider world
Jainism - World History Encyclopedia According to Jain belief, Mahavira was not the founder of the faith, only another in a long line of enlightened sages who realized the true nature of reality the soul
About Jainism - JAINA-JainLink The Jain dictum, “Parasparopagraho Jivanam” means “Souls render service to one another ” It emphasizes the balance and harmony both among human beings, and between humanity and all other forms of life Jains actively reflect on these values and incorporate them in daily practice
Jainism - Religious Studies Center There are three fundamental principles that support Jain life and thought: nonviolence, nonattachment, and relative pluralism We will see the role each plays in the Jain worldview
Jainism - National Geographic Society According to tradition, he established a large community of Jain followers: 14,000 monks and 36,000 nuns at the time of his death Today, most followers of Jainism live in India, with estimates of upwards of four million followers Jainism’s teachings have influenced many all over the world
Jain Philosophy | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Given that the proper goal for a Jain is release from death and rebirth, and rebirth is caused by the accumulation of karma, all Jain ethics aims at purging karma that has been accumulated, and ceasing to accumulate new karma
YJA | Jainism 101 Young Jains of America (YJA) is a non-profit religious organization that is an entity of Federation of the Jain Associations in North America (JAINA)
Jainism Introduction | Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology This volume points to the dynamic nature of the Jain faith and its willingness to engage in discussion on this modern social issue Not unlike nearly any other religious tradition, it remains to be seen if the Jain worldview and ethic can inspire an effective ecological vision