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What does jainism teach?

There are mainly five teachings of Jainism (called 5 vows of Jainism) which include- Ahimsa (or, non-violence)Aprigraha (or, non-possessiveness)Bramhcharya (or, chastity)Aste… (MORE)
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What does Jainism emphasize?

They really focus on 'Ahimsa' which means nonviolence. They mainly believe that one should focus on striving for nirvana, which will lead to their gaining of the highest salva… (MORE)
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Is jainism atheistic?

The question was "Is Jainism atheist?" Yes it is atheistic, but not  in the way that people perceive it to be. Atheism refers to a  viewpoint which rejects any beliefs in Go… (MORE)
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What is jainism?

Jainism is an ancient religion which emphasies that every soul is divine and has the potential to become God (Tirthankar). They believe that one must go through many cycles of… (MORE)
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Why is Jainism important?

its important because it is a way of life rather than a religion. the way a human being shall live be it ,environment, other living beings on the earth,compassion,non-violence… (MORE)
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What are the teachings of Jainism?

Mahavira did not believe in the existence of God. He considered that God is the highest, the noblest and the fullest manifestation of all the powers which lie latent in the s… (MORE)
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What is the principle of Jainism?

The religion teaches salvation by perfection through successive lives and non injury to living creatures. A lifestyle characterised by the absence of worldly pleasures and oft… (MORE)
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Decline of jainism?

because of 3 reasons 1)practice of jainism in attaining keval gnan required alienation from worldly relations ,strict following of ahimsa(even during severe draught) made them… (MORE)
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Who is the founder of Jainism?

Rishabha is considered as the first Tritankara (Jain guru) but popularity of this religion soared only with the 24 Thtritankara-Vardhamana Mahavira.
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When was jainism discovered?

Jainism was discovered by Lord Adinath (or Lord Rishabadeva) in the present kaal khand who lived more than 5,00,000 years ago. Yet the actual date of discovery of Jainism is a… (MORE)