
Jainism - Wikipedia
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 …
Jainism | Definition, Beliefs, History, Literature, & Facts | Britannica
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 …
Jainism - World History Encyclopedia
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 …
Jainism Beliefs: The Five Great Vows and the Twelve Vows of Laity
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. …
6 facts about Jains in India | Pew Research Center
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 …
Jainism - National Geographic Society
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 …
Religions - Jainism: Jainism at a glance - BBC
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 …
History of Jainism - Wikipedia
Jainism is a religion founded in ancient India. Jains trace their history through twenty-four tirthankara and revere Rishabhanatha as the first tirthankara (in the present time-cycle).
What Is Jainism ? - Explore Jainism
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, …
Religion: Jainism - BBC
Sep 3, 2007 · Guide to Jainism, an ancient Indian religion of harmlessness and renunciation, including worship, beliefs, Jain living and history.