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Jainism (pronounced in English as //), traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म), is a religion and philosophy originating in the prehistory of South Asia. Now a minority in modern India with growing communities in the United States, Western Europe, Africa, the Far East and elsewhere, Jains have continued to sustain the ancient Shraman (श्रमण) or ascetic tradition.
Jainism has significantly influenced the religious, ethical, political and economic spheres in India for well over two millennia. Jainism stresses the spiritual independence and equality of all life with a particular emphasis on non-violence. Self-control (व्रत, vrata) is the means by which Jains attain moksha, Keval Gnan, or realization of the soul's true nature.
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@juldea I've always found Jainism pretty awesome, though you're right that I'm unlikely to become a practitioner.
turtlefucker (Turtle Fucker) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:59:57 -0000
@juldea I've always found Jainism pretty awesome, though you're right that I'm unlikely to become a practitioner.
@rainingcandles jainism doesn't give you free sandwiches!
dairyisrape (Dairy is rape!) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:16:50 -0000
@rainingcandles jainism doesn't give you free sandwiches!
Learning about Jainism.
rainingcandles (Zandie) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:02:40 -0000
Learning about Jainism.
Finished reading histo readings. Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. Jainism is like PETA x 10000000000000000000.
chingaholic (Kit Chingcuanco) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:59:48 -0000
Finished reading histo readings. Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. Jainism is like PETA x 10000000000000000000.
Non-monotheistic faiths are Buddhism,Jainism,Confucianism and Daoism
VentureO (Mahwish Bhatti) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:55:36 -0000
Non-monotheistic faiths are Buddhism,Jainism,Confucianism and Daoism
@mukyo You don't think that his definition of religion is narrow insofar as it excludes religions like Jainism and Buddhism? LOL
mujaku (mujaku) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:11:55 -0000
@mukyo You don't think that his definition of religion is narrow insofar as it excludes religions like Jainism and Buddhism? LOL
Jain Tirth Centers - Details on pilgrimage centers and tirthas in the country, with photographs and facts.
Jain Tirth Yatra - Information on the pilgrim places in Gujarat, Rajasthan and other parts of India. Also gives information about Jainism and the Tirthankaras.
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