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What countries have the largest populations of people that follow Jainism?
There are the most Jains in Canada, India, Pakistan, and Japan.
Are jainists vegetarians?
Jains believe in ahimsa, or nonviolence. To stop the cycle of reincarnation, Jains believe that they must follow the path of ahimsa. If they do not behave as their religion dictates, they believe that their next life could be as a lower animal. Thus they do not kill any animal because it could have been their ancestor, etc. But primarily, because they believe in preventing the suffering of all who feel pain.
Why are Mahavira's followers kniwn as jains?
Jains use a beautiful word Jina for their tirthankars which literally means conquerer but not of the worldly things. It refers to conquering the inner self. So, those who follow the path of Jinas are known Jains. The word Jain has itself originated from the word Jina.
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.
Who are Jains?
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.
Is digamber jains Buddhists?
Digamber Jains are not Buddhists. Digamber is a sect of Jainism.
What is the concept of ahimsa?
It is the Jainist belief of nonviolence. "A" negates "himsa", the Sanskrit world for violence. The concept behind ahimsa is the motive to stop reincarnation. By living a nonviolent lifestyle, Jains hope to escape the cycle and reach nirvana. To follow ahimsa, Jains are vegan and avoid harming all forms of life. Some Jains will not travel, for fear of crushing insects while walking.
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.
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.
