Jainism (/ ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm, ˈdʒaɪnɪzəm / JAY-niz-əm, JYE-niz-əm), [1] also known as Jain Dharma, [2] is an Indian religion which teaches a path toward spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined non …

Dec 21, 2025 · Jainism, Indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence (ahimsa, literally “non-injury”) to all living creatures.

Sep 21, 2020 · Jainism holds that all living things are animated by an immortal soul caught in the cycle of rebirth and death caused by karmic matter which has accumulated through one's past actions.

Oct 31, 2023 · Jainism teaches that the path to enlightenment is through nonviolence and reducing harm to living things (including plants and animals) as much as possible. Like Hindus and Buddhists, Jains …

The principles enunciated by a “Jin” constitute Jainism and the followers are known as “Jains.” Jainism represents a symbiosis of the religious and scientific approaches, for better living based on the …

Aug 9, 2007 · Jainism is a religion with which most people in the West are not familiar. It is small, with only about 4.2 million adherents, [1] most of whom reside in India, but it claims roots in antiquity …

Jainism (pronounced jayn-izm), traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is a dharmic religion with its origins in the prehistory of India, still practiced today by several million people.

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, Jainism …

According to its own traditions, the teachings of Jainism are eternal, and hence have no founder; however, the Jainism of this age can be traced back to Mahavira, a teacher of the sixth century BCE, …

Jainism offers a worldview that in many ways seems readily compatible with core values associated with environmental activism. While both uphold the protection of life, the underlying motives governing the …