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Followers of Mahavir, a 6th century BC saint. He was contemporary and senior of Buddha
Jains follow the the Jain Religion .It is a very ancient Religion ,which originated in India. The main philosophy of Jainism is "Ahimsa" which can be loosely translated as non violence, it teaches compassion towards all people,animals and nature. Hence the Jains follw a strict vegetarian diet.
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What do Jains call their god?
Jains call their god Tirthankar.
What are jainism people called?
They're called Jains.
Do jains believe in god?
Jains have different deities, the most important ones, being tirthankaras.
How do the principles of ahimsa shape life for jains?
the principles of the jains are the nonviolence.
Is digamber jains Buddhists?
Digamber Jains are not Buddhists. Digamber is a sect of Jainism.
Why jains does not brinjal?
jains avoid eating brinjal at it is considered jimikand or underground food
What do jains do when near insects?
Jains gently sweep the street as they walk to remove insects from their path.
Who do Jains follow?
Jains have many Gods like in Hinduism however, their main God is Lord Mahavir.
Do jains drink milk?
Jains consume milk. Even most milk products are also consumed by Jains. Jainagams do not find any defect in consuming milk and most milk products.
Is marathi digamber jains Buddhist?
No No
How was the 23rd tirthankara of jains?
parshvanath
What is the dress code of jains?
sari
