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-'''Jainism''' is an ancient Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation.
+{{Short description|An ancient Indian religion emphasizing non-violence and asceticism}}
-== Philosophy and teachings ==
+[[File:Palitana.jpg|thumb|right|Palitana temples, a major pilgrimage site for Jains]]
-== History ==
+'''Jainism''' is an ancient [[Indian religion]] that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. It is one of the oldest religions in the world, with roots in the [[Indus Valley Civilization]]. Jainism is characterized by its emphasis on non-violence ([[Ahimsa]]), truth ([[Satya]]), non-stealing ([[Asteya]]), celibacy ([[Brahmacharya]]), and non-possessiveness ([[Aparigraha]]).
-== Practices ==
+==Core Beliefs==
-Jain practices are derived from the canonical texts and are aimed at controlling the senses. They include non-violence, truthfulness, not stealing, chastity, and non-attachment.
+Jainism teaches that the universe is eternal and operates according to natural laws. It does not have a creator god, and instead, it emphasizes the spiritual development of the individual soul ([[Jiva]]).
-== Sects ==
+[[File:Ahimsa_Jainism.svg|thumb|left|The symbol of Ahimsa, representing non-violence]]
-== Influence ==
+===Ahimsa===
-Jainism has significantly influenced and contributed to ethical, political and economic spheres in India. Jains have an ancient tradition of scholarship and have the highest degree of literacy for a religious community in India.
+Ahimsa, or non-violence, is the fundamental ethical principle of Jainism. Jains believe that all living beings have souls and that harming any living being is harmful to one's own soul. This principle extends to thoughts, words, and actions.
-== See also ==
+===Anekantavada===
-* [[Jain cosmology]]
+[[Anekantavada]] is the doctrine of multiple viewpoints. It suggests that truth and reality are perceived differently from diverse points of view, and no single point of view is the complete truth. This principle encourages tolerance and understanding of different perspectives.
-* [[Jain rituals]]
-* [[Jain literature]]
+[[File:Medieval_Jain_temple_Anekantavada_doctrine_artwork.jpg|thumb|right|Artwork depicting the Anekantavada doctrine]]
-* [[Jain art]]
-== References ==
+[[File:Nishidhi_stone_with_14th_century_Old_Kannada_inscription_from_Tavanandi_forest.JPG|thumb|right|Nishidhi stone with inscription]]
-== External links ==
+==Related Pages==
-* [http://www.jainworld.com/ Jain World]
+* [[Ahimsa]]
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'''Jainism''' is an ancient Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation.

== Philosophy and teachings ==
Jainism's distinguishing features include its belief in the independent existence of soul and matter, predominance of karma, denial of a creative and omnipotent God, belief in an eternal and uncreated universe, a strong emphasis on non-violence, an accent on 'anekantavada' (principle of relative pluralism) and morality and ethics based on liberation of the soul.

== History ==
The origins of Jainism are obscure. The Jains claim their religion to be eternal, and consider Rishabhanatha to be the first of the 24 Tirthankaras, with Mahavira as the last.

== Practices ==
Jain practices are derived from the canonical texts and are aimed at controlling the senses. They include non-violence, truthfulness, not stealing, chastity, and non-attachment.

== Sects ==
Jainism is divided into two major sects, the Digambara and the Svetambara.

== Influence ==
Jainism has significantly influenced and contributed to ethical, political and economic spheres in India. Jains have an ancient tradition of scholarship and have the highest degree of literacy for a religious community in India.

== See also ==
* [[Jain cosmology]]
* [[Jain rituals]]
* [[Jain literature]]
* [[Jain art]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.jainworld.com/ Jain World]

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[[Category:Nonviolence]]
[[Category:Ancient religions]]

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