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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 A desire to preserve their religious identity has led expatriate Jains to form trans-sectarian organizations such as the Jain Samaj, founded in Europe in 1970, and the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (also known as JAINA), founded in 1981
Jainism - World History Encyclopedia Jains, especially Jain monastics, will gently sweep the path before them so they do not inadvertently step on an insect and will wear face masks to prevent themselves from inhaling any so that not even the smallest of living things is harmed by them
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 - 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
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
Jain Philosophy | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy According to the earliest Jain documents, plants both are and contain living beings, although one-sensed beings, so even a vegetarian life does harm This is why the ideal way to end one’s life, for a Jain, is to sit motionless and starve to death
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)