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 · 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. …

Aug 27, 2009 · Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation. The essence of Jainism is concern for …

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 …

Jun 25, 2019 · The Three Jewels of Jainism are Right Perception, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct. Right Perception is the process of facing and dispelling doubts about the reality of …

Nov 18, 2021 · Jainism. 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 …