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Jainism - Wikipedia Jains believe that violence negatively affects and destroys one's soul, particularly when the violence is done with intent, hate or carelessness, or when one indirectly causes or consents to the killing of a human or non-human living being
Jainism - World History Encyclopedia Jainism survived both of these attempts at eradication and continued to thrive in India, eventually spreading to other nations around the world Although most Jains still reside in India, there are about 5 million adherents worldwide from Australia to Europe, Japan, and the United States
6 facts about Jains in India | Pew Research Center Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions, originating in India at least 2,500 years ago The spiritual goal of Jainism is to become liberated from the endless cycle of rebirth and to achieve an all-knowing state called moksha
12 Beliefs of Jainism Religion - Mystical Bee Jains believe that the fundamental aim of a human being should be to perfect his soul and this can be done only by following the teachings of Jinas They believe in returning the soul to its original purity by being free of bad karma
BBC - Religions - Jainism: Jainism at a glance Jains believe that animals and plants, as well as human beings, contain living souls Each of these souls is considered of equal value and should be treated with respect and compassion
About Jainism - JAINA-JainLink The principles enunciated by a “Jin” constitute Jainism and the followers are known as “Jains ” Jainism represents a symbiosis of the religious and scientific approaches, for better living based on the foundations of non-violence, peace, compassion, and humility toward all living beings
World Religions - Jainism Jainism has between four and five million followers, with most Jains residing in India Outside India, some of the largest Jain communities are present in Canada, Europe, Kenya, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Suriname, Fiji, and the United States
10 Things You Should Know About Jainism | ABWE Though Jains perceive their religion as eternal, the founding of Jainism likely can be traced to the 6th century B C Despite their small number, their influence has been significant throughout the centuries in that they have contributed significantly to literature, the sciences, and politics