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What is the religion based in the teachings of Mahavira?

Its called Jainism. Derived from the word jina which means to conquor.. Mahavira got d title of Jina after he got the Kaivalya gyana, which means the supreme truth. though the orthodox jains belive that there were 24 tirthankars who founded and preached jainism, mahavira was the last and the most popular one, also, he brought many changes to the old jainism.


Was Jainism a study of or a reaction to Hinduism?

Jainism was a distinct religious tradition that emerged in ancient India around the same time as Hinduism. While its teachings and practices share some similarities with Hinduism, Jainism developed as a separate path with unique beliefs, principles, and practices that differ in significant ways from Hinduism. Jainism emphasizes non-violence, self-discipline, and non-attachment as core values in striving for spiritual liberation.


Is Jainism a Universalizing or Ethnic Religion?

Jainism is a universalizing religion, as it seeks to attract followers from all backgrounds and does not restrict membership based on ethnicity or nationality. It emphasizes the value of all life and promotes principles of non-violence, compassion, and self-discipline.


Which religion is defined by a strict moral code based on preserving life?

Jainism is a religion that emphasizes non-violence and a strict moral code based on preserving life. Adherents of Jainism practice ahimsa, or non-violence, towards all living beings, striving to minimize harm in their actions, thoughts, and words.


What are some examples Dharmic religions?

Indian, ordharmic religions, are the religions that originated in the Indian subcontinent; namely Hinduism, Jainism, Early Buddhism and Sikhism.

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Who is the leader janism?

The leader or founder of Jainism was Adinatha. Traditionally, Jainism is known as Jaina dharma. It is a religion that emphasizes equality between all forms of life and spiritual independence.


Which religion does not claim the Prophet Abraham as an important leader?

A:Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Jainism, Shintoism, animism, ... EvenScientology.


What is the religion based in the teachings of Mahavira?

Its called Jainism. Derived from the word jina which means to conquor.. Mahavira got d title of Jina after he got the Kaivalya gyana, which means the supreme truth. though the orthodox jains belive that there were 24 tirthankars who founded and preached jainism, mahavira was the last and the most popular one, also, he brought many changes to the old jainism.


Who is the founderof jainism?

The founder of Jainism is Mahavira. He is considered to be the last Tirthenkara or teacher of Jainism.


Who believes in Jainism?

Jains believe in Jainism.


What civilization founded jainism?

The Indian civilization founded Jainism. Jainism is a breakaway religion from Hinduism.


What is the Jainism popuation?

The Jainism population has about 43,000,000 Jains.


When jainism began?

Jainism began in1204 b.c


Why Jainism ended?

DO YOU KNOW Jainism IS VERY BAD


What is the place of Jainism in the world?

universe is the place of jainism


How Jainism developed from Hinduism?

Jainism did not develop from Hinduism.


In the age of mahavira jainism was known as?

In the age of Mahavir, Jainism was known as "Jin Sashan" which would roughly translate to "Jainism" itself, because 23 other Tirthankaras had preceded Mahavir and spread the principles of Jainism. In the age of Mahavir, his parents and many others were already following Jainism propagated by Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankar of Jainism.