Jainism

Jainism seems to be most strongly concerned about breaking the power of bondage to the physical world. And as such they have code of conducts. This code of conduct is expressed in the twelve vows.

In the course of its eventful history Buddhism which began as a departure from the ritualism of the Hindu religion gradually adapted and absorbed many Hindu ideas and practices to the point that at times, the lines of distinction between the two religions (the parent and the offspring) were blurred. The objective of Nirvana towards which every Buddhist is supposed to strive is undoubtedly an adaptation of the Hindu concept of Moksha. The difference is that for the attainment of Moksha righteous behaviour and the conformation of duties as assigned by the caste into which a person has been born is necessary, while for the attainment of Nirvana a person has to be free of all desires. But the essence of both concepts is the release from the cycle of re-birth. The daily of life of the Buddhist Bhikkus (missionary ascetics) was evidently inspired by the concept and practice of Sanyasa which was the last phase of life a Hindu during which he was supposed to be free of al1 desires and to roam from place to place in search of spiritual enlightenment while spreading the gospel of righteousness among the people.

The first break in Hinduism, when a section of the Hindus declared that the performing a Yagna sacrifice - where many animals were originally offered - was an act of apostasy and that the Vedas were not the true embodiment of knowledge. These breakaway Hindus later became the Jains, who for the first time in India (after perhaps the Indus or Saraswati valley civilization) introduced the worship of Images. One instance of such worship is that of the image of the Bahubali who was the son of Rishabha Deva, the first tirthankara. Such Jain shrines with images are found at many places all over India, some of these places are Shravanabelagola, Palitana and Sammed Shikhar.

The Jains like the Hindus (today) practice Moorti Puja (Image Worship). In fact, Moorti Puja is a gift of the Jains to Hinduism. In the Vedic age, Hindus did not practice Moorti Puja. The Gods were the forces of nature who were not personified and they were propitiated through the yagnas.

However, though the Jains were the first to split from the Hindu mainstream, nowadays there is observed among the Jains, a sub-conscious tendency to move into Hinduism. Many Jains allow themselves, whether by indifference or set purpose, to be described as Hindus. Though Jainism, like Buddhism arose as a reform movement directed at the then prevailing form of worship that made up Hinduism. It has in modern times shown a stronger tendency for being reabsorbed into the mother faith from which it sprang.

Jainism is a minority religion like Christian, Muslims or Sikhs but does not belongs to obc category.

According of Indian Government survey Jain community is educated(95%).

Jains believe in cycling through birth and rebirth. However their take on things is a little different from most religions that believe this. Not only can you be reincarnated into the earthly realm, but also into their layers of heaven and hells. You are not permanently stuck in hell, once you die there, you may be reincarnated back into the earthly realm. Where you go depends on your karma. Moksha (the end of the cycling through birth and rebirth) comes when one finds enlightenment, like the tirthankaras. In addition, you cannot attain Moksha until you have been a man in at least one of your lives. The layers of heaven and hell consist of... # The supreme abode: This is located at the top of the universe and is where Siddha, the liberated souls, live. # The upper world: 30 heavens where celestial beings live. # Middle world: the earth and the rest of the universe. # Nether world: 7 hells with various levels of misery and punishments # The Nigoda, or base: where the lowest forms of life reside # Universe space: layers of clouds which surround the upper world # Space beyond: an infinite volume without soul, matter, time, medium of motion or medium

Jainism is not dualistic, it is more of multiplicity region i.e. anekantwad...

One can say somewhat close to Einstein`s theory of relativity - truth is relative.

total of 2 jain councils held =>

1st council (3rd century BC) - It was held in Pataliputra by Sthulbhadra (shvetambar). 12 angas were compiled to make up for the lost 14 purvas.

2nd council (5th century AD) - It was held in Pallavi under the leadership of Devaradhi Kshamasramana. Compilation of 12 agas and 12 upangas took place in this council.

Yes jainism worship is called puja

the similarities are that they like to keep peace, being calm, and respect. that's all i know.

The Lotus Sutra is presented as a talk given by the Buddha, however, no one knows for sure who wrote it. It dates back to 100 BCE.

1. Non-violence - Ahimsa
2. Truth - Satya
3. Non-stealing - Achaurya or Asteya
4. Celibacy/Chastity - Brahmacharya
5. Non-attachment/Non-possession - Aparigraha

YES

Because Jainism is polytheistic, while Christianity is monotheistic.

1. Samyak Darshan (Right Faith)

2. Samyak Jnyan (Right Knowledge)

3. Samyak Charitra (Right Conduct)

5 Vows

Gyn-is-um

There's not one answer to this question. Buddhist come from such diverse traditions that each school might have different rules, the rules may also change according to particular conditions.

As a general idea most Buddhists avoid excess, many are vegan and few will take alcohol or and kind of intoxicants

Mahavira

Just see to it no prob is caused to the religions

Lord Shiva may be related to Jainism in some way. Some Hindu Puranas say that Shiva is no else than Rishabdeva, first Jain Tirthankar (though there are many differences between the two).