Proper nounJainism
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Jainism (pronounced /ˈdʒaɪnɪzəm/, also called Jain Dharma') is an ancient dharmic religion from India that prescribes a path of non-violence for all forms of living beings in this world. Its philosophy and practice relies mainly on self-effort in progressing the soul on the spiritual ladder to divine consciousness. Any soul which has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state of supreme being is called jina (Conqueror or Victor). Jainism is often referred to as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म) or Shraman Dharma or the religion of Nirgantha by ancient texts. Jainism was revived by a lineage of 24 enlightened ascetics called tirthankaras culminating with Parshva (9th century BCE) and Mahavira (6th century BCE). In the modern world, it is a small but influential religious minority with as many as 4.9 million followers in India, and successful growing immigrant communities in North America, Western Europe, the Far East, Australia and elsewhere. Jainism is divided into Digambaras and Swetambaras. Jains have sustained the ancient Shraman (श्रमण) or ascetic religion and have significantly influenced other religious, ethical, political and economic spheres in India. Jains have an ancient tradition of scholarship and have the highest degree of literacy in India; Jain libraries are the oldest in the country. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What other Jainism concepts influenced Gandhi? Q. Gandhi used adhism,which was a concept developed by the Jains.What other Jainism concepts influenced Gandhi? Asked by Beatriz G - Thu Nov 15 20:04:48 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. not sure...but you will find it on wikipedia go to www.wikipedia.org then type in Ghandi for your search Answered by John M> - Thu Nov 15 20:07:38 2007 How many people here practice the religion of jainism? Any good books or sites to get started? Q. How many people here practice the religion of jainism? Any good books or sites to get started? Asked by aparigraba - Thu Jun 15 12:39:45 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I am not a practicing Jainist. It appears on the order of Karisna. Just type in Jainism with yahoo and it gives a good break down of the beliefs. Answered by Juliette - Thu Jun 15 12:45:31 2006 Is Sikhism more similar to the Abrahamic religions or to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism? Explain your answer?
Q. Is Sikhism more similar to the Abrahamic religions or to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism? Explain your answer? Asked by Deondra R - Thu Feb 12 11:26:12 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Hi deondra ; I am a Sikh myself & I can say with 100 % confidence in my Gurus that Sikhism is neither close to dharmic religion ( hinduism , jainism ) or to abrahmic ones ( islam , christianity ) , but rather its a religion & an all together new philosophy on its own ; The Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib mentions Islamic names for god like " Allah , khuda , gosain , malik " & many Hindu names like " Ram , krishna , prabhu , thakur , dev , vitthal " ; Today many people are misconceived that Sikhism is a mixture of Hinduism & islam which is absolutely false ; Today many fundamentalist Hindu parties are trying to prove that Sikhism is sect of hinduism , My Question to those fundamentalist is that If Sikhism is sect of hinduism , then why… [cont.] Answered by truth seeker - Mon Feb 16 05:38:26 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "jainism"  news.google.com New York Times That's the bottom-line rule of Jainism , one of the three major homegrown religions in India. To believers, all living things, from whales to humans to flu ... and more » news.google.com Times of India But, it's not just about the blend of Jains , Sultanates, Mughals, Gaekwads that Vadodara stands for. "Even the history of Nawabwada and Bhadra Kacheri areas ... and more » news.google.com Times of India The Bihar pavilion displays intricately designed religious circuits of different faiths Buddhism, Jainism , Sufism and other religious circuits. ... and more » From Google News Search: "jainism"  indiaholidaymall.com 33px x 32px | 0.98kB [source page] religion sikhism jpg 16 Sep 2005 06 39 1k religion jainism1 jpg 16 Sep 2005 06 39 5k religion jainism jpg 16 Sep 2005 06 39 1k religion jain text gif 16 Sep 2005 06 39 2k  theosophicalsociety.gr 173px x 137px | 3.40kB [source page] Jainism is one of the ancient religions of India One presumes that it already existed in similar form as of today From Yahoo Image Search: "jainism"  zenmirror.blogspot.com dochong, jdpsn hu, 02 Jul 2009 07:06:01 GM I don't mean to say that . Jainism. is Buddhism, it is not. But the roots and divergence are apparent and Buddhism has borrowed much from the Jain Cannon. This is an opportunity to view some of the basics of Buddhism from a teacher in ...  jito.blog.co.in Rahul Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:42:14 GM Jainism. In World, . Jainism. and Peace, Jivas, Karma, Jain Religion, Jain Religion In India, Jain Religion In World, Jain World, Jain Dharma, Jain Monks, The most fundamental value of . Jainism. is nonviolence, or ahimsa.  emmarlst.blogspot.com Emma hu, 04 Jun 2009 22:05:00 GM 3:29--We see women wearing clothing at this point which is an interesting part of a sect of . Jainism. , and is a divide between the two largest sects. One sect believes that since women must wear clothes, they cannot achieve enlightenment ... From Google Blog Search: "jainism" |
