Jainism is considered an eternal dharma with the tirthankaras guiding every time cycle of the cosmology. Central to understanding Jain philosophy is the concept of bhedavijñāna, or the …

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.

People who practice Jainism, an ancient religion of the Indian subcontinent, are collectively referred to as Jains. Jainism has a fourfold order of muni (male monastics), aryika (female …

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 …

Jain (/ ˈdʒeɪn /) is the title and name given to an adherent of Jainism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit term jina ("conqueror" or "victor"). This article lists prominent individuals who have …

Jainism is one of these world’s active religions. Jainism was born in India in the same century as Buddhism, and it was established by Mahavira in around 500 B.C. The term “ Jainism ” is …

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. …

Mar 3, 2025 · Jainism - Mahavira, Parshvanatha, Rishabhanatha: The Jains developed their own legendary history, the Deeds of the 63 Illustrious Men, which Western scholars call the …

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 …

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 …