Jainism is one of the oldest religions still practiced today. It has two major ancient sub-traditions, Digambaras and Śvētāmbaras, which hold different views on ascetic practices, gender, and …

Mar 3, 2025 · Jainism, Indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence (ahimsa, literally ‘non-injury’) to all living creatures. Along with …

Sep 21, 2020 · Jainism is one of the oldest religions in the world. The name comes from jiva (soul or life force but, capitalized, is also given as Spiritual Conqueror) as it maintains that all living …

Oct 31, 2023 · Jainism is one of the three most ancient religions of India, with roots that go back to at least the mid-first century B.C.E. Today, it is still an integral part of Indian culture. Jainism …

Jun 25, 2019 · Absolute nonviolence extends beyond physically harming another human being. It is the cornerstone of Jainism and Jainism beliefs. It encompasses committing no harm to …

Aug 17, 2021 · 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 …

Jainism is considered an independent, pre-Buddhist religion that was present in at least c. 800 BCE, although its origins are disputed. Some scholars claim Jainism was followed in the Indus …

Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions, originated in India over 2,500 years ago. Known for its profound emphasis on non-violence (ahimsa), ethical self-discipline, and spiritual liberation, …

Jainism , Religion of India established between the 7th and 5th centuries bce. It was founded by Vardhamana, who was called Mahavira, as a reaction against the Vedic religion, which …

Sep 3, 2007 · Guide to Jainism, an ancient Indian religion of harmlessness and renunciation, including worship, beliefs, Jain living and history.