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Indian religion
Jainism (/ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm, ˈdʒaɪnɪzəm/ JAY-niz-əm, JYE-niz-əm), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion that teaches a path toward spiritual purity
Jainism
Symbols pertaining to Jainism
Jain symbols are symbols associated with Jainism, a Dharmic religion originating in India. The four arms of the swastika symbolize the four states of existence
Jain_symbols
Set of religion-based dietary rules
Jain vegetarianism is the mandatory, spiritually motivated diet practiced by the followers of Jainism. Rooted in the foundational principle of ahimsa
Jain_vegetarianism
Indian religions
Buddhism and Jainism are Eastern religions that developed in the Indian subcontinent. The Buddha and the 24th Jain Tirthankar, Mahavira are generally
Buddhism_and_Jainism
Jainism is an ancient Indian religion belonging to the Śramaṇa tradition. Jains trace their history through a lineage of twenty-four tirthankaras (ford-makers)
History_of_Jainism
Fundamental principle in Jainism
In Jainism, ahiṃsā (Ahimsā, alternatively spelled 'ahinsā', Sanskrit: अहिंसा IAST: ahiṃsā, Pāli: avihinsā) is a fundamental principle forming the cornerstone
Ahimsa_in_Jainism
India's sixth-largest religion
throughout the world. Jain doctrine teaches that Jainism has always existed and will always exist. Like most ancient Indian religions, Jainism has its roots from
Jainism_in_India
Ancient Indian religions
rituals, fasts and other religious components of Jainism are different from those of Hinduism. "Jain" is derived from the word Jina, referring to a human
Hinduism_and_Jainism
Universal Monarch
Jainism, in his later years, he renounced the world, led an ascetic life, and attained kevala jnana (omniscience). According to the Śvetāmbara Jains,
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People who practice Jainism
(Marathi Jain) Jainism in Mumbai Jainism in Goa Jainism in Karnataka Jainism in North Karnataka Jainism in Tulu Nadu Jainism in Kerala Jainism in Tamil
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Description of the universe in Jain texts
according to Jainism. Jain cosmology considers the universe as an uncreated entity that has existed since infinity with neither beginning nor end. Jain texts
Jain_cosmology
God in Jain religion
jnana), unlimited power and unlimited perception are regarded as God in Jainism. Jainism rejects the idea of a creator deity responsible for this universe's
God_in_Jainism
Liberation or salvation of a soul from saṃsāra, the cycle of birth and death
Unlimited perception. Such a soul is called siddha and is revered in Jainism. In Jainism, moksha is the highest and the noblest objective that a soul should
Moksha_(Jainism)
Religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent
of world population Hinduism (16.0%) Buddhism (7.10%) Sikhism (0.35%) Jainism (0.06%) Non-Indian religions and irreligion (76.5%) Indian religions, also
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Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Jain, jain, jaïn, or jäin in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A Jain is a follower of Jainism, a religion of India. Jain or JAIN may also refer
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Indian spiritual leader and the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism
the term "proto-Jain" for the earlier period: Basham (1951, pp. 108–109): "Jainism [...] was but a development of the older proto-Jainism of Pārśva", with
Mahavira
Texts related to the religion of Jainism
is considered the authoritative Jain philosophy text by all traditions of Jainism. It has the same importance in Jainism as Vedanta Sūtras and Yogasūtras
Jain_literature
Soul in Jainism
(Sanskrit: जीव) or Atman is a philosophical term used within Jainism to identify the soul. As per Jain cosmology, jīva is the principle of sentience and is one
Jīva_(Jainism)
First Tirthankara of Jainism and Founder of Ikshvaku dynasty
said to be the founder of Jainism in the present Avsarpini (a time cycle) by all sub-traditions and sects of Jainism. Jain chronology places Rishabhanatha
Rishabhanatha
Jainism has been present in Maharashtra since ancient times. The famous Ellora Caves demonstrate that Jainism was part of a thriving religious culture
Jainism_in_Maharashtra
Meditation practices in Jainism
Jain meditation (Sanskrit: ध्यान, dhyana) includes various practices of reflection and meditation. While Jainism considers yoga and dhyana as necessary
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portal List of Jain temples Jainism in Europe Jainism in Hong Kong Jainism in India Jainism in the United States Brampton Jain Temple Dundas 2002, p. 271
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Indian religion
The following is an outline and topical guide of Jainism: Jainism, also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Ahiṃsā (Non-violence) Satya (Truth)
Outline_of_Jainism
Order of monks and nuns in the Jain community
Pravin Shah, Five Great Vows (Maha-vratas) of Jainism Archived 31 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine Jainism Literature Center, Harvard University Archives
Jain_monasticism
and Jainism have different theological premises, and their interaction has been mixed ranging from religious persecution to mutual acceptance. Jains faced
Islam_and_Jainism
Jain temple in India
Commons has media related to Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir. Naya Mandir Dharampura Jainism in Delhi Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir Brackney & Das 2018, p. 288.
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Flag for Jainism
The official flag of Jainism has five colours: White, Red, Yellow, Green and Blue. These five colours represent the Pañca-Parameṣṭhi (five supreme beings)
Jain_flag
Jain laity
In Jainism, the word Śrāvaka or Sāvaga (from Jain Prakrit) is used to refer to the Jain laity (householders). The word śrāvaka has its roots in the word
Śrāvaka_(Jainism)
Jainists of Bunt caste from Tulunaad, India
[citation needed] Religion portal India portal Jainism in Karnataka Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jain Bunt. Kumar Suresh Singh, Anthropological Survey
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(2003-09-02). The Jains. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-50165-6. Balbir, Nalini. "Women in Jainism". Wiley, Kristi L. (2009). The A to Z of Jainism. Scarecrow Press
Criticism_of_Jainism
Divine location in various religions
omniscience of this overseer. The shape of the Universe as described in Jainism is shown at right. Unlike the current convention of using North direction
Heaven
Christianity (2.30%) Sikhism (1.70%) Buddhism (0.70%) Sarnaism (0.40%) Jainism (0.40%) Other religions (0.30%) Not stated (0.20%) Religion in India is
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Ethnic group
The followers of Jainism are a minority community in Nepal. According to the 2011 Nepalese census, there are 3,214 Jains in Nepal, down from 4,108 in
Jainism_in_Nepal
publicly in the United States on Jainism, he is a key figure in the history of American Jainism. The first St. Louis Jain temple in the United States was
Jainism_in_the_United_States
Indian philosophical tradition within Jainism
peculiarity of Jainism is to essentially associate several renunciatory liberating practices with the imperative of non-violence (ahiṃsā). Jainism and its philosophical
Jain_philosophy
Jain pilgrimage center located Rajasthan
The temple complex is home to Jain Vishva Bharati University, established in 1970, serving as a hub for the study of Jainism and spirituality. Ladnu also
Ladnu_Jain_temple
Soul status concept of Jainism
(50) God in Jainism Jainism and non-creationism Śramaṇa Sangave 2001, p. 15. Sangave 2001, p. 16. Sangave 2001, p. 164. Rankin 2013, p. 40. Jain, S.A. (1960)
Arihant_(Jainism)
Religious principle
Karma is the basic principle within an overarching psycho-cosmology in Jainism. Human moral actions form the basis of the transmigration of the soul (jīva)
Karma_in_Jainism
Indian concept of the cyclical process of death and rebirth
liberation in Jainism, particularly in the Digambara sect of Jainism; however, this view has been historically debated within Jainism and different Jaina
Saṃsāra
Term in Jainism for the attributes or quality of Dravya, or substance
Guṇa is a term in Jainism for the attributes or quality of Dravya, or substance. As per Jain cosmology, the universe is made up of Dravya, or substances
Guṇa_(Jainism)
fundamental principles of Jainism. Singapore has a huge population of Tamils and thus also has a small community of Tamil Jains. The Tamil Jains in Singapore congregate
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Hinduism in Southeast Asia Jainism in the United States Jainism in the United Kingdom Jainism in Africa "on www.jainsamaj.org ( Jainism, Ahimsa News, Religion
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Tamils who practice Jainism
regarded as associated with Jain monks and lay devotees. The exact origins of Jainism in Tamil Nadu is unclear. However, Jainism flourished in Tamil Nadu
Tamil_Jains
the growth as well as the decline of Jainism. The Pallava king Mahendravarman I (600–630 CE) converted from Jainism to Shaivism under the influence of Appar
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tirthankars. According to Jain tradition, Jainism has been present in Punjab since the period of Mahavira. Some claims link Jainism to the Indus Valley Civilization
Jainism_in_Punjab
Major schools of thought
(sky-clad) is one of the two main sects of Jainism. This sect of Jainism rejects the authority of the Jain Agama compiled at the Vallabhi Council under
Jain_schools_and_branches
Religion of Jainism in the Indian state of Karnataka
state is home to a number of Jain monuments, such as temples, Gommata statues and stambhas. Historical association of Jainism with Karnataka dates back to
Jainism_in_Karnataka
Jain temple in Belgium
traditional Jain temples. It is the biggest Jain temple outside of India. The temple houses an information centre about Jainism. Jainism in Belgium Brill's
Shankheshwar Parshvanath Jain Temple
Shankheshwar_Parshvanath_Jain_Temple
Place of worship for Jains, the followers of Jainism
A Jain temple, Derasar (Gujarati: દેરાસર) or Basadi (Kannada: ಬಸದಿ), is the place of worship for Jains, the followers of Jainism. Jain architecture is
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Supreme spiritual teacher in Jainism
Men's View on Jainism". Jainism Literature Center. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2021. Champat Rai Jain 1930, p. 78
Tirthankara
Jainism has had a notable following in Gujarat. According to the 2011 Census of India, around 0.959% of the population of Gujarat is Jain. There are several
Jainism_in_Gujarat
living in Germany who practice Jainism. To support and practice Jainism, there are a few organizations or associations. The Jain community in Europe, especially
Jainism_in_Europe
Jain philosophical concept
Jain texts assign a wide range of meaning to the Sanskrit dharma or Prakrit dhamma. It is often translated as “religion” and as such, Jainism is called
Dharma_(Jainism)
Spiritual practices from ancient India
system which includes the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy, Jainism and Buddhism: "[Jainism] does not derive from Brahman-Aryan sources, but reflects the
Yoga
Belgium portal Jainism Jainism in Europe Jainism in the United States Jainism in Africa Jainism in India Religion in Belgium Brampton Jain Temple History
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Jain illustrious person
Tungi Giri in Maharashtra, where the Jains worship his footprints and divine Idol. The story of Rama in Jainism can be broadly classified into three groups;
Rama_in_Jainism
Archaeological evidence shows Jainism was a significant religion in Bengal region during the early historic period. Jain ideology in ancient Bengal developed
Jainism_in_Bengal
Indian Jain community
Kosha" and Saman Suttam compilation. Khandelwal Jain Shrimal Jain Agrasen ki Baoli Jainism in Delhi Jainism in Bundelkhand An Early Attestation of the Toponym
Agrawal_Jain
List of royalties following Jainism
This is a list of monarchs, royalties, and dynasties following Jainism. Ikshvaku dynasty:Thritkaras as twenty-two of twenty-four Tirthankaras were born
List of Jain states and dynasties
List_of_Jain_states_and_dynasties
Concept in Jainism
astikayas. Jiva means "soul" in Jainism, and is also called jivatman. It is a core concept and the fundamental focus of the Jain theology. The soul is believed
Dravya
Religious festivals
religious festivals in Jainism. Some of them are associated with five auspicious life events of Tirthankara known as Panch Kalyanaka. Jains celebrate many annual
Jain_festivals
Jainism in Pakistan (پاکستان میں جین مت) has an extensive heritage and history. Prior to partition, Jains were less than 1% of the population of what
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ancient Jain centers include: Sri Surya Pahar Religion portal India portal Jainism in West Bengal Jainism in India Jainism in Tamil Nadu Jainism in Kerala
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Country in South Asia
Buddhism and 0.4% Jainism. Several tribal religions are also present in India, such as Donyi-Polo, Sanamahism, Sarnaism, and Niamtre. Jain pilgrim, Shravanabelagola
India
Works of art associated with Jainism
Jain art refers to religious works of art associated with Jainism. Even though Jainism has spread only in some parts of India, it has made a significant
Jain_art
List of adherents of Jainism
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
List_of_Jains
Jain goddess
In Jainism, Ambika (Sanskrit: अम्बिका, Odia: ଅମ୍ବିକା Ambikā "Mother") or Ambika Devi (अम्बिका देवी Ambikā Devī "the Goddess-Mother") is the yakshini "dedicated
Ambika_(Jainism)
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Ākāśa_(Jainism)
Rituals and festivals in Jainism
Jain rituals play an everyday part in Jainism. Rituals take place daily or more often. Rituals include obligations followed by Jains and various forms
Jain_rituals
23rd Tirthankara in Jainism
Jainism was established by Pārśva" Proto-Jaina tradition: Basham (1951, p. 108-109): "Jainism [...] was but a development of the older proto-Jainism of
Pārśvanātha
Rishabhanath idol inside Jain temple Mural of Samavasarana Charan temple Idol of Goddess Chakreshvari Hansi Rohtak Jainism in Haryana Arora 2007, p. 408
Ranila_Jain_temple
Aspect of Jain philosophy
strength of body or energy, respiration and life-duration. According to Jainism, there are ten vitalities or life-principles: The five senses (touch, taste
Vitalism_(Jainism)
media related to Kumbakonam Jain Temple. Arihant (Jainism) God in Jainism Jainism and non-creationism Tijara Jain Temple Jainism in Tamil Nadu Tamil Jain
Kumbakonam_Jain_Temple
Śvetāmbara Jain Temple in Rajasthan, India
Dilwara and Ranakpur temples. This temple belongs to Shvetambara sect of Jainism. The Moolnayak of the temple is a 90 cm tall white colored idol of Lord
Mirpur_Jain_Temple
Ancient Eurasian icon and Nazi symbol
and spirituality in several religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. In the Western world, it is predominantly associated with Nazism, being
Swastika
Term for ascetic communities in Jainism
moment!. — Champat Rai Jain Jainism Sangha in Buddhism Sangat in Sikhism Wiley, Kristi L (17 June 2009). The a to Z of Jainism. Scarecrow Press. p. 190
Sangha_(Jainism)
Jain temple dedicated to Lord Ajitnatha on Taranga hill,Gujarat
the advice of his teacher, Acharya Hemachandra. Both the main sects of Jainism are represented, with adjoining walled compounds: the Śvetāmbara compound
Taranga_Jain_temple
awarded in the past to leaders of the Jain Sangha. Among the Digambara Jains the title is awarded for building a Jain temple with formal installation (Panch-kalyanak
Singhai
Indian Digambara Jain scholar and writer (1867–1942)
essays and articles defending Jainism against misrepresentations by colonial era Christian missionaries, contrasting Jainism and Christianity. He founded
Champat_Rai_Jain
According to Jainism, Ātman (soul) is eternal and never dies. According to Tattvartha Sutra which is a compendium of Jain principles, the function of matter
Death_in_Jainism
Surname list
Jain surname is of Indian origin and is traditionally borne by followers of Jainism, an ancient religion from the Indian subcontinent. Unlike many Indian
Jain_(surname)
within them. Religion portal Hong Kong portal Jainism in Canada Jainism in Europe Jainism in Singapore Jainism in the United States Tsung 2009, p. 179. The
Jainism_in_Hong_Kong
had a close historical connection with Jainism. Southwestern Rajasthan was the main centre for Śvetāmbara Jainism.[citation needed] Major Digambara centres
Jainism_in_Rajasthan
Sacred sound in Indian religions
is also used in Jainism to represent the first five lines of the Namokar mantra, the most important part of the daily prayer in the Jain religion, which
Om
One of the two major schools of Jainism
Reforms,” Jain Spirit, Issue 12. "Jainism Enters the Modern Age." Jainworld. https://www.jainworld.com/jainbooks/jainism-enters-the-modern-age/ Jain Yug Magazine
Śvetāmbara
Hedge fund based in New York City
Jain Global is an American investment management firm headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Europe and Asia–Pacific. As of April 2026
Jain_Global
Indian scholar (born 1936)
& Jainism religions. Bhagchandraji received his Ph.D. from Vidyodaya (University of Ceylon) in 1966. His dissertation was later published as Jainism in
Bhagchandra_Jain
three main teachings of Jainism are ahimsa, anekantavada (non-absolutism), aparigraha (non-possessiveness). Followers of Jainism take five main vows: ahimsa
Timeline_of_Jainism
Indian actor and former model
Sourabh Raaj Jain is an Indian actor. He became a household name in his home country with his portrayal of Krishna in Mahabharat (2013–2014), that met
Sourabh_Raaj_Jain
Three planes of existence in Indian religious cosmology
(tri-loka) appear in the main Indian religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The concept of three worlds has a number of different interpretations
Trailokya
Passions which must be purged
In Jainism, kashaya (kaṣāya; loose translation: Passion) are aspects of a person that can be gained during their worldly life. According to the Jaina
Kashaya_(Jainism)
serves Jain community in Australia. Religion portal Australia portal List of Jain temples Jainism in Europe Jainism in Hong Kong Jainism in India Jainism in
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Jain temples in the state of Karnataka
Ramanujacharya. However, he still recognized Jainism on par with Hinduism. During their regime, Hinduism and Jainism co-existed with utmost religious harmony
Jain_temples,_Halebidu
Jain temple in Ohio, United States
portal United States portal Ohio portal Jainism in America "First Jain Temple in Central Ohio / History of Jainism in Ohio". www.hmdb.org. JoAnne Viviano
Jain_Center_of_Central_Ohio
Jainism, one of the three most ancient Indian religious traditions still in existence, has very small presence (0.01%) in Kerala, in south India. According
Jainism_in_Kerala
Indian writer, actor and entrepreneur (born 1985)
Tarun Jain (born 18 May 1985) is an Indian writer, actor and entrepreneur. He is best known for writing Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, De De Pyaar De, De De Pyaar
Tarun_Jain
Philosophical traditions of the Indian subcontinent
movement and a major rival of early Buddhism and Jainism. Their ideas are recorded in Buddhist and Jain texts. They held that it was impossible to obtain
Indian_philosophy
Spiritual leader in Jainism
bhasha me ramkatha mookmati me kala aur vigyan "on www.jainsamaj.org ( Jainism, Ahimsa News, Religion, Non-Violence, Culture, Vegetarianism, Meditation
Neelam_Jain
Overview of religions in West Bengal, India
Islam (27.0%) Christianity (0.72%) Buddhism (0.31%) No religion (0.25%) Jainism (0.07%) Sikhism (0.07%) Other Religions (inc. Tribal religions, Judaism
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One of a numerous sect in British India, holding the tenets of Jainism.
n.
The heterodox Hindoo religion, of which the most striking features are the exaltation of saints or holy mortals, called jins, above the ordinary Hindoo gods, and the denial of the divine origin and infallibility of the Vedas. It is intermediate between Brahmanism and Buddhism, having some things in common with each.