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Bookmark or Share- Jainism - World History EncyclopediaJainism 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?Jainism differs from all other religions, in so far as it is a perfectly accurate, definite and exact science, free from misty and mystic ritual, unholy superstition and fear-engendering devotion.
- Jainism - Rituals, Monks, Ahimsa | BritannicaThe focus for most image-venerating Jains (murtipujaka) is the icon of the Tirthankara located in the central shrine room of the temple or, alternatively, in a domestic shrine. Temples also house subsidiary Tirthankara images.
- Jainism | Definition, Beliefs, History, Literature, & Facts | BritannicaJainism, Indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence (ahimsa, literally “non-injury”) to all living creatures.
- Jainism - Education | National Geographic SocietyJainism is one of the three ancient religions of India, with a value system that puts nonviolence above all else. A hand carved statue of Mahavira made from marble, inside a Jain temple in Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan, India. Also known as Vardhamana, Mahavira was a tirthankara or a teacher of the dharma.
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