1. Jainism - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma ( ), is one of the oldest religions in the world. It is a religion and philosophy originating in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jainism

Jainism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Part of a series on Jainism Main Jain prayer Navakar Mantra Timeline Jain great vows Ahimsa Asteya Brahmacharya Satya ... Lord Rishabh to Mahavira Acharyas Ganadhars Siddhasen Divakar ... edit "Jain" and "Jaina" redirect here. For other uses, see Jain (disambiguation) and Jaina (disambiguation) Jainism , traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म), is a spiritual, religious and philosophical tradition of Indian origin dating back at least as far as the 9th century BC but believed by Jains to stretch back many centuries into the very distant past. A Jain is a follower of Jinas ("the saints"), human beings who have rediscovered the dharma become fully liberated and taught the spiritual path for the benefit of beings. Jains follow the teachings of 24 special Jinas who are known as Tirthankaras ford -builders'). The 24th and most recent Tirthankar is Lord Mahavira who lived from 599 to 527 BCE according to traditional history. The 23rd Tirthankar of Jains, Lord Parsvanatha is recognised now as a historical person, who lived during 872 to 772 BC.

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3. JAINISM jainism traces its roots to a succession of 24 Jinas ( those who overcome , or conqueror) in ancient East India. The first Jina is traditionally believed to http://www.religioustolerance.org/jainism.htm

About this site About us Our beliefs Your first visit? Contact us ... Vital notes World religions BUDDHISM CHRISTIANITY Who is a Christian? Shared beliefs ... Comparing religions Non-theistic... Atheism Agnosticism Humanism Other About all religions Important topics Basic information Handle change Doubt/security ... More info. Spiritual/ethics Spirituality Morality/ethics Absolute truth Peace/conflict Attaining peace Religious tolerance Religious hatred Religious conflict ... Religious violence "Hot" topics Very hot topics Ten commandm'ts Abortion Assisted suicide ... Other topics Laws and news Religious laws Religious news Jain Dharma (a.k.a. Jainism) Sponsored link. document.write(''); Early History of Jain Dharma Jainism traces its roots to a succession of 24 Jinas (" those who overcome ", or conqueror) in ancient East India. The first Jina is traditionally believed to have been a giant who lived 8.4 million years ago. The most recent and last Jina was Vardhamana (a.k.a. Mahavira, "The Great Hero") He was born in 550 BCE) and was the founder of the Jain community. He attained enlightenment after 13 years of deprivation. In 420 BCE, he committed the act of salekhana which is fasting to death. Each Jina has "

4. Welcome To JAINISM.ORG Welcome to jainism.org, your definitive resource on jainism. We have organized the site in three distinct sections. Once you select a section, http://www.jainism.org/

Welcome to JAINISM.org Welcome to Jainism.org, your definitive resource on JAINISM. We have organized the site in three distinct sections. Once you select a section, use the navigation frames to navigate topics. This site is still under construction, so do not be surprised if some links do not work. Choose a Section Jain Religion Jain resource center Jain Study Center of NC (Raleigh) Namo ariha.ntaaNaM Namo siddhaaNaM Namo aayariyaaNaM Namo uvajjhaayaaNaM Namo loe savvasaahuNaM eso pa.ncha Namokaaro savva paavapaNaasaNo ma.ngalaaNaM cha savvesim I bow to the Arahants, the perfected human beings, Godmen. I bow to the Siddhas, liberated bodiless souls, God. I bow to the Acharyas, the masters and heads of congregations. I bow to the Upadhyayas, the spiritual teachers. I bow to the spiritual practitioners in the universe, Sadhus. This fivefold obeisance mantra, Destroys all sins and obstacles

5. BBC - Religion & Ethics - Jainism Guide to jainism, an ancient Indian religion of harmlessness and renunciation, including worship, beliefs, Jain living and history. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/

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7. Jain Texts English translations of the Akaranga Sutra and Kalpa Sutra, primary texts of jainism. http://www.sacred-texts.com/jai/index.htm

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8. Jainism, Philosophy And Practice This section is all about jainism, the religion founded by Mahavira, its history and philosophy. http://www.hinduwebsite.com/jainism/jainindex.asp

Home Hinduism Other Rel. Self- Devt. ... Play Videos Support this site The money generated from the website will help us improve the website. Use our shopping center to make your online purchases from today. Jainism Home Page >Shopping Links Accessories Astrology Art/Photo/Music Cars/Trucks/Parts Books/Media Business Career Clothing Commerce Computer/Electronics Dating Education Entertainment Family Flowers Food/Drinks Games/Toys Gifts/Flowers Health/Beauty Home/Garden Insurance Marketing Office-Supplies Phones/Cards Plus-Size Recreation/Leisure Shoes Shops/Malls Discounts/Coupons Sports/Fitness Travel/Vacation Web-Services Buddhism Jainism is much older than Buddhism and can be truly considered as one of the most ancient and living religions of the world. Jainism is also the most difficult religion to practice because of its uncompromising emphasis on austerities and self mortification. Jainism was made into a popular religion by Mahavira (599 BC), the 24th Thirthankara of Jainism. Unlike Buddhism, Jainism remained mostly confined to the Indian subcontinent, and there too unlike Buddhism, its influence remained confined to certain sections of society. While Buddhism almost vanished from the subcontinent, Jainism maintained its influence and importance in the religious milieu of India. Today Jainism is still practiced by millions of Jains all over the world, especially in India. In this section Hinduwebsite brings the essential features of this great religion.

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All about Jainism Jina The Swastika Mahavira and Christ Jainism and Christianity ... Jainism Images by Google Founded in the 5th century BC by Vardhamma Mahavira "(Mathematician") (599-527), at the same time than Buddhism,, though actually he was not the founder of Jainism, but he reformed and refined previous teachings of the Jaina tradition. Buddhism is the "middle way", Jainism is the "most strict religion" w ith two Traditions or Denominations: 1- The "Diganbara" (naked) are monks and nuns with vow of "nudity", usually living in monasteries. 2- The "Svatembara" (white-robed). They have 6 rules: 1- Destroy no life. 2- Do not lie. 3- Practice charity. 4- Practice chastity. 5- Posses nothing, want nothing. 6- Devotion of whole life to task (Moshka). Like Buddhism, it is a rebellion against Hindu life: No gods, no priests, no caste system... but they have the Law of Karma and Reincarnation. " Jina ", "the conqueror", the enlightened one:

11. Jainism - ReligionFacts Complete guide to jainism, including fast facts, glossary of Jain terms, timeline of jainism, Jain history, Jain beliefs, Jain symbols, Jain ethics, http://www.religionfacts.com/jainism/index.htm

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12. Jainism - Crystalinks The word jainism comes from the Sanskrit word for saint jinah which dreives from Jayati meaning he conquers thus they are conquers of mortal bondage http://www.crystalinks.com/jainism.html

Jainism The word Jainism comes from the Sanskrit word for saint "jinah" which dreives from "Jayati" meaning "he conquers" - thus they are conquers of mortal bondage. Along with Hinduism and Buddhism, Jainism is one of the three most ancient of India's religions still in existence. Although Jainism has [fewer] followers than Hinduism and Sikhism it has had an influence on Indian culture for over 2,500 years, making significant contributions in philosophy, logic, art and architecture, grammar, mathematics, astronomy, astrology, and literature. Lord Mahavira is regarded as the last of a line of 24 holy and spiritually enlightened beings, the Tirthankaras. Mahavira was born in India in 599 BC. At the age of thirty he gave up his life as a wealthy prince and became a religious asceti. He was a reformer and propagator of the religion. Jainism arose as a separate religion in India. It was founded at least at the same time as Hinduism or even before that (as some historians believe). At the heart of right conduct for Jains lie the five great vows: Nonviolence (Ahimsa) not to cause harm to any living beings Truthfulness (Satya) to speak the harmless truth only Non-stealing (Asteya)not to take anything not properly given Chastity (Brahmacharya) not to indulge in sensual pleasure Non-possession/Non-attachment (Aparigraha) complete detachment from people, places, and material things.

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16. Jainism -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia Britannica online encyclopedia article on jainism a religion of India that teaches a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through a disciplined mode http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9105858/Jainism

document.writeln(''); document.writeln('Loading...'); Username Password Remember me Forgot your password? Browse SHOP Log In Search Site: Jainism religion Main a religion of India that teaches a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through a disciplined mode of life founded upon the tradition of ahimsa bce , Jainism evolved into a cultural system that has made significant contributions to Indian philosophy and logic, art and architecture, mathematics, astronomy and astrology, and literature. Along with Hinduism and Buddhism , it is one of the three most ancient Indian religious traditions still in existence. 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. It is an integral part of South Asian religious belief and practice, but it is not a Hindu sect or Buddhist heresy, as earlier scholars believed. The name Jainism derives from the Sanskrit verb ji monks and nuns) must fight against the passions and bodily senses to gain omniscience and purity of soul or enlightenment. The most illustrious of those few individuals who have achieved enlightenment are called Jina Jain Jaina . This term came to replace a more ancient designation

17. Mahavira And Jainism By Sanderson Beck The legendary founder of jainism was called Rishabha, but claims that he lived many millions of years ago are obviously exaggerated. http://san.beck.org/EC8-Mahavira.html

BECK index Mahavira and Jainism Parshva Mahavira Jainism This chapter has been published in the book For information on ordering click here. The legendary founder of Jainism was called Rishabha, but claims that he lived many millions of years ago are obviously exaggerated. This first Tirthankara (literally "maker of the river-crossing") is said to have invented cooking, writing, pottery, painting, and sculpture, the institution of marriage and ceremonies for the dead. Not much else is recorded about Rishabha and the next twenty Tirthankaras, but the ancient Jaina tradition that there were ascetic religious teachers in India before the coming of the Vedic Aryans is likely from evidence found in the Harappan culture. The twenty-second Tirthankara, Arishtanemi, is mentioned in the Kalpa Sutra . All of the Tirthankaras were Kshatriyas, and Arishtanemi was the son of King Ashvasena of Varanasi (Benares) and cousin of Krishna, who is supposed to have lived during the great Bharata war probably about 900 BC. According to legend Krishna negotiated his marriage to princess Rajamati. However, when Arishtanemi discovered the great number of deer and other animals to be sacrificed at his wedding, he changed his mind to prevent their slaughter, brooded over the cruelty and violence of human society, and soon renounced the world to seek and find enlightenment. Parshva The twenty-third Tirthankara, Parshva, probably lived in the eighth century BC. Legends connect him with snakes, one of whom he saved from fire when a Brahmin ascetic was about to burn a log where it was hiding. He married a princess, and up to the age of thirty he lived in great splendor and happiness as a householder. Then he gave up all his wealth to become an ascetic. After 84 days of intense meditation he became enlightened and taught as a saint for seventy years.

18. Jainism Resource Center Ahimsa, The core concept of jainism, NonViolence. Articles, Selected brief writings covering topics of interest. Books, Collection of complete texts by http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~pluralsm/affiliates/jainism/

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19. Jainism Simplified Jain concepts explained in a easy to read questionanswer format. http://www.umich.edu/~umjains/jainismsimplified/jainsimp.html

[Home] [About] [Links] [Search] Jainism Simplified CONCEPT DESCRIPTION Navkar Mantra The most fundamental Jain prayer. Nav Tattvas Jainism's fundamental concepts. Jiva The concept of the soul. Gati State of existence of life. Ajiva Nonliving. Kalchakra Jain time cycle. Punya and Pap Good and bad consequences. Karma Theory of karma. Kashaya Passions. Ghati Karmas Destructive karmas. Aghati Karmas Non-destructive karmas. Leshya States of mind. Bhavnas Reflections or meditations. Asrav Inflow of karma. Samvar Blocking of the inflow of karma. Nirjara Shedding of karma. Charitra Conduct. Pratikraman Jain rituals. Instincts Antiquity of Jainism Yakshas and Yakshinies Lesser Jain deities. These were taken from e-mails sent by Premchand B. Gada to the Jain E-mail List. They are not formatted as HTML documents so they may look a little odd.

20. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Jainism A form of religion intermediate between Brahminism and Buddhism, originated in India in preChristian times. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08269b.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... J > Jainism Jainism A form of religion intermediate between Brahminism and Buddhism , originated in India in pre-Christian times, and has maintained its heretical attitude towards Brahminism down to the present day. The name is derived from jina , conqueror, one of the epithets popularly applied to the reputed founder of the sect Jainism bears a striking resemblance to Buddhism in its monastic system, its ethical teachings, its sacred texts, and in the story of its founder . This closeness of resemblance has led not a few as Lassen Weber Wilson Tiele look upon Jainism as an offshoot of Buddhism and to place its origin some centuries later than the time of Buddha . But the prevailing view of Jacobi Jainism in its origin is independent of Buddhism and, perhaps, is the more ancient of the two. The many points of similarity between the two sects are explained by the indebtedness of both to a common source, namely the teachings and practices of ascetic monastic Brahminism . Of the reputed founder of Jainism we have but few details, and most of these are so like what we read of the beginnings of

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