Jainism is an ancient religion from india that teaches that the way to. Jainism lays heavy emphasis on nonviolence ahimsa and the believers of this religion, whether a monk or a householder, follow a very strict, well disciplined life. Jun 20, 2019 sacred texts of major world religions. Long is the author of three booksa vision for hinduism 2007, jainism. Bulletin of the school of oriental and african studies jains in the world is a significant and welcome. Agams are the jain texts which are based on the discourse. Introduction jain philosophy god world doctrine of karma and reincarnation triple jewels moksha. Jainism emerged in 6thcentury bce india, the same time buddhism was developing. We have certain scriptures which are considered as very sacred.
Terms in this set 12 ahimsa nonviolence, not desiring to harm. But the religious jains will do everything possible to prevent hurting any being. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. Jainism is an ancient religion belonging to the sramana tradition. Jainism religion britannica encyclopedia britannica. Historically hinduism has developed over about 4,000 years and has no single founder or creed. Jainism is revered for its commitment to nonviolence and respect for the natural world. Followers of jainism are called jains, and there are about 4 million worldwide.
Jains see these texts, which are the transcriptions of lord mahavirs sermons, as sacred documents. Ladoo is offered after praying to mahavira in all jain temples across the world. It has no beginning as it predates recorded history. The texts containing the teachings of mahavira are called the agamas, and are the canonical literature the scriptures of svetambara jainism mahaviras disciples compiled his.
Mar 17, 2015 jainism is an indian religion that emphasizes complete nonviolence and asceticism. The interactive opens to show a map that displays the religions that. Hinduism is the worlds oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots. The saints of jaina religion presented the solutions for various problems of the world. Worldwide percentage of adherents by religion, 2015 christianity 31. An introduction, is a thoroughly researched overview of the jain tradition, a religion and set of philosophical constructs that have influenced indian thought for over 2500 years. There is no doubt that the wealth of new data and ideas offered in this exquisite book provides the deepest insights yet into the contemporary religious world of jain laity. The texts containing the teachings of mahavira are called the. Jainism traditionally known as jain dharma, forecasts that universe evolves without violating. The most important jain teacher theerthankara was mahaveera. List of world religions and founders, religious books.
Abraham is believed to be the father of the jewish people. An inspirational journey that makes one wish to know more about this peculiar religion of jainism, and makes one wish that more of the world would practice its precepts. Jainism is a very ancient world religion with a history of over 3000 years, which originated in the indian subcontinent, like hinduism and buddhism. Bible is the holy book which consists of old and new testaments.
It is based on the teachings of jesus christ who lived on the holy land 2000 years ago. Religion is a social cultural system of designated behaviors and practices, morals, worldviews, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics, or organizations, that relates humanity to supernatural, transcendental, or spiritual elements. Its also the smallest, with only about 12 million followers around the world. Is the worlds oldest religion that reportedly appeared around 3000 bc. Infoplease is here to help with our overviews of the worlds classical religions. The legendary accounts of mahaviras life preserved by the jain scriptures.
Its professional religious people are monks and nuns, who lead strict and. The texts of the faith and its most important creeds were codified in the 300s ce. In principle jain holy places are sacred for all the jains. Different religions may or may not contain various elements. Instead they have a collection of holy writings and scriptures. One of the oldest known religious texts is the kesh temple hymn of ancient sumer, a set of inscribed clay tablets which scholars typically date around 2600 bce. It has no single founder as the contributions over the ages enrich its value. Sikhism broke from hinduism due, in part, to its rejection of the caste system. The central tenet of jainism is ahimsanonviolence and respect towards all living beings. In these books there are lucid descriptions on the birth of jainism. Jainism is an ancient religion from india that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation. Along with hinduism and buddhism, jainism is one of the three most ancient indian religious traditions still in existence and an integral part of south asian religious belief and practice. The agam sutras show great reverence for all forms of life and strict codes of vegetarianism, asceticism, nonviolence, and opposition to war. Jainism, indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment.
It worships one supreme reality called by many names, teaches that all souls ultimately realize truth. Mar 20, 2017 two of these have survived to the present day as buddhism and jainism. Discover more about jainisms sacred texts, its cosmology, and the religious views. Digambara 1st main sect of jainismskyclads, their sadhus wander about india naked, ascetic. A holy man reading the guru granth sahib, the holy book of sikhism. Selecting holy texts from the worlds religions for public meditation rooms, personal library, etc. The aim of jain life is to achieve liberation of the.
The religion waxed and waned in competition with jainism and buddhism throughout. The book presents jainism in a way that is authentic and engaging to specialists and nonspecialists alike. Sikhism was founded in the punjab region in india in the 15th century by guru nanak dev. The followers of the religion take five main vows including nonviolence, not lying, not stealing, chastity, and nonattachment. Jun 20, 2019 jainism is an ancient indian religion that preaches complete nonviolence, peace, and kindness towards all creatures of nature. Contact us 715 bellemeade place, alpharetta, ga 0004, usa. Although it has some similarities with both traditions, jainism is different from them with. Thus the influence of sramanic culture, on the aryans is unquestionable. Survey on christian life beliefs world religion news. The holy teachers are called the jina, and they are the epitome of teaching for all jains, especially the jina mahavira. An introduction 2009, and the historical dictionary of hinduism 2011. A glance at its contents will reveal the fact that glasenapp has covered almost all the salient features of jainism. Judaism is around 3500 years old and is one of the oldest of the worlds monotheistic religionsreligions with only one god. Introduction jain or more properly speaking jaina means a follower of jina, which is applied to those persons who have.
In practice, some places are definitely of more importance to svetambaras than to digambaras and vice versa, and these are managed by institutions affiliated to one sect or the other. Christians worship in churches and their spiritual leaders are called priests. Sikhism is a monotheistic religion, and the basic sikh belief is represented in the phrase ik onkar meaning one god. Download books, sacred, spiritual texts and pdf ebooks. Michael tobias is not just a scholar, he is a creative artist of the highest order. The present book is one of the best and stimulating books ever written by scholars on jainism. Introduction jain or more properly speaking jaina means a follower of jina, which is applied to those persons who have conquered the lower nature, passion, hatred, etc. Jain monks and nuns are now permitted to possess religious books, so the jain scriptures should no longer be in danger. Jainism is an indian religion that emphasizes complete nonviolence and asceticism. Oct 29, 2016 why jainism is the world s most peaceful religion nowthis world. Each religion calls that god by different names and follows its own set of ideals and methods. Theantiquity of jainism jaina religion is the oldest religion of india, it began as a spiritual discipline for samanas.
Jainism is an eastern religion with origins in the indus river valley dating back to 3000 b. Founded by nataputra vardhamana, known as the mahavira or great hero. Our mission 24l plan makes sure that jainworld extends coverage to 97% of the global population from 187 countries. A list of books on religion and spirituality resources on religious beliefs and practices for chaplains, medical personnel, hospital personnel, and anyone else dealing with the public. These texts are the holy scriptures of the jain religion. List of world religions and founders, religious books, place. Jainism is one of the three indian philosophies, the others being charvaka and buddhism, which do not accept the authority of vedas. Why jainism is the worlds most peaceful religion nowthis world. In jainism, the lay community, while it does not hold any leadership role, is vital to the jain religion. Jainism, indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence ahimsa, literally noninjury to all living creatures overview. Sep 03, 2007 jainism is an ancient religion from india that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation. Holy books of the top 10 religions worlds best quizzes. Library of world religions and faith traditions patheos.
Sep 17, 2019 more than 200 christians were recently surveyed to determine beliefs about their christian life. However, there is no scholarly consensus over what precisely constitutes a religion. The bahai faith is the youngest of the worlds independent religions. The existing agam sutras are accepted as the authentic preaching of lord mahavir by the swetambar sects, but the digambar sect does not accept. Hindus value many sacred writings as opposed to one holy book.
Why jainism is the worlds most peaceful religion youtube. Buddhism, jainism is one of the three most ancient indian religious traditions still in. A voyage of discovery, third edition, saint marys press. It will serve for some time as a paradigmatic monograph for future empirical studies of jain religious life. Christians believe that human suffering is caused by disobedience to gods will as revealed in.
See major holidays for listings of religious holidays. They give money and supplies to the monasteries, allowing the monks and nuns to focus on religious rituals and practices. Followers of jainism are called jains, a word derived from the sanskrit word jina, meaning victor. The religion derives its name from the jina s conquerors, a title given to twentyfour great teachers tirthankara s or fordmakers. As a matter of fact, the standard of philosophy, which the arhat religion commands, is clearly manifested, albeit some changes, in the vedas, upanishads, mahabharat and the puranas. There are over 1 billion people follows the religion. Almost every school of religious thought and belief has its own central texts to guide its followers. The epic of gilgamesh from sumer, although only considered by some scholars as a religious text, has origins as early as 2150 bce, and stands as one of the earliest literary works that includes various mythological figures and themes. Learn world religions 2 jainism with free interactive flashcards. Its founder, bahaullah 18171892, is regarded by bahais as the most recent in the line of messengers of god that stretches back beyond recorded time and that includes abraham, moses, buddha, zoroaster, christ and muhammad. The volume describes the major role buddhism played in the history not only of india but of asia, and now the world as well, and the more confined role of jainism in india until relatively recent times. More than 200 christians were recently surveyed to determine beliefs about their christian life. For those who wish to listen to information on the worlds religions here is a.
Choose from 500 different sets of world religions 2 jainism flashcards on quizlet. Jainworld is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of jain tradition of wisdom, compassion, equality, brotherhood, universal wellbeing and spirituality. Jain texts such as acaranga sutra and tattvarthasutra state that one must. Christianity is the worlds biggest religion, with about 2. Considering the central importance of the jinas in jainism as the ultimate source of knowledge, teachings and behaviour it is not surprising that most holy places are closely associated with them.
World historyworld religions wikibooks, open books for an. Long is professor of religion and asian studies at elizabethtown college, where he has taught since receiving his ph. Most are locations where events in the jinas lives occurred. Explore religious beliefs around the world through an interactive map produced by wgbh.
Written by the worlds leading authorities on religion and spirituality, the patheos library offers the most accurate and balanced information available on the web. He explores asceticism, worship, the life of the jain layperson, relations between jainism and other indic traditions, the jain philosophy of relativity, and the implications of jain ideals for the contemporary world. In fact, the householders are supposed to evolve to the monkhood in the later stages of life as was the case with the hinduism in the vedic era. Learn the basics of jainism as well as the beliefs and practices of one of the oldest religious traditions of india. We have only one sky, one earth, one water, one fire and one air. Jains are strict vegetarians and live in a way that minimises their use of the worlds resources. Name the holy books of the worlds top 10 religions.
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