Jainism - Wikipedia Jainism ( ˈ dʒ eɪ n ɪ z əm JAY-niz-əm), also known as Jain Dharma, [1] is an Indian religion whose three main pillars are nonviolence , asceticism , and a rejection of all simplistic and one-sided views of truth and reality (anekāntavāda)
Definition, Beliefs, History, Literature, Facts - Britannica While often employing concepts shared with Hinduism and Buddhism, the result of a common cultural and linguistic background, the Jain tradition must be regarded as an independent phenomenon rather than as a Hindu sect or a Buddhist heresy, as some earlier Western scholars believed
Jaincenter The Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) located in Buena Park, California is a non-profit religious organization to pursue a goal of practicing, promoting and preserving the Jain religion
Jainism Beliefs: The Five Great Vows and the Twelve Vows of Laity Jain monks and nuns take Mahavrata, the Five Great Vows, while nonmonastic Jains take the Twelve Vows of Laity The Twelve Vows of Laity are separated into three categories: Anuvrata , Gunavrata , and Shikshavrata
Jainism - World History Encyclopedia 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 things possess an immortal soul which has always and will always exist and this soul may be liberated from suffering by adhering to Jain tenets
What Is Jainism ? - Explore Jainism 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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Jain (singer) - Wikipedia Jeanne Louise Galice (French pronunciation: [ʒan lwiz ɡalis]; born 7 February 1992), better known by her stage name Jain ( dʒ eɪ n ), is a French singer-songwriter and musician Jain began her career in 2013 when she met Mr Flash, who introduced her to musical programming