- 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
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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
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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
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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
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According to Jain teachings, every soul is inherently divine and capable of achieving liberation (moksha) from the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara) Liberation is believed to be attained through the “Three Jewels” of Jainism: right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct
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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
- The Jain faith, an introduction - Smarthistory
What are the main features of the Jain worldview? The Jain faith can be best labelled as a path to liberation or a path of purification This is defined as consisting of correct faith, correct understanding and correct conduct
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