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.
Buddhists are not forbidden to eat meat. In some countries (e.g. Tibet) the general scarcity of food makes meat eating necessary, and if offered any food a Buddhist will eat it, this includes meat. The injunction is against the killing of sentient beings. Meat animals may not be sentient. There is also an injunction against ask ing for things not necessary for life - this would include a request that an animal be killed specifically for your consumprion. In general many Buddhists refrain from eating meat to show compassion for all living beings.
lots of buddhists are vegatarians because of one of their rules, 'never hurt a living thing' i dont know about hindues though
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The true religion of the vegetarianis that of the 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.
jains are pure vegetarian,they eat vegitable and dal without using garlic and onionand not eat brinjal also.
Brahmins, Jains, Agarwals, Baiays and Vaisnav followers are vegetarian.The number of vegetarians is increasing by 10% every year.A difficult one to answer. Most of the vegetarians in the world are vegetarian because of their economic situation. In India about 30% are lacto vegetarian because of their religious beliefs. In the west about 3% are some kind of vegetarian due to choice. Over half of the worlds population is vegetarian.
Jains call their god Tirthankar.
They're called Jains.
Jains have different deities, the most important ones, being tirthankaras.
Ahimsa, or non-violence, is a fundamental principle in Jainism that guides followers to avoid causing harm to any living being. Jains practice compassion, mindfulness, and respect for all forms of life, influencing their diet, professions, and daily interactions. By embodying ahimsa, Jains seek to cultivate inner peace and spiritual growth while minimizing their negative impact on the world.
Digamber Jains are not Buddhists. Digamber is a sect of Jainism.
Nonviolence, or ahimsa, was a central principle in Jainism that affected the daily lives of Jains in ancient India. Jains followed strict vegetarian diets, as they believed in minimizing harm to all living beings. They also practiced nonviolence in their actions and thoughts, avoiding harm or injury to any living creature. This influenced their occupations, relationships, and choices in their daily activities.
jains avoid eating brinjal at it is considered jimikand or underground food