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Jainism is an Indian religion that follows the idea of a path of nonviolence towards all living beings. The name of a person who practices Jainism is a Jain. Jains are the most literate in people in India and have spread the religion as far as America, Western Europe, and Australia among with other countries in the Far East.

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What area of the world practices Jainism?

There is no country which follow Jainism as the religion of nation. However, one may found people of Jain religion in every country on the Earth.


What India religion practices meditation?

There are at least three: Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism.


What is one problem of jainism?

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Does Jainism have holy cities?

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What were the functions of the prophets of Jainism?

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What is the meaning of jainism yoga?

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What is jainism's legal prespective?

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