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Outline Of Jainism
The following is an outline and topical guide of Jainism: Jainism, also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Five Vows * ''Ahiṃsā'' (Non-violence) * ''Satya'' (Truth) * ''Asteya'' (Non-stealing) * ''Brahmacharya'' (Chastity) * ''Aparigraha'' (Non-possession) Beliefs *''Dravya'' * ''Tattva'' * ''Pramana'' *Karma *Saṃsāra *Cosmology *God * ''Moksha'' Major schools *Digambara (sky-clad) *Śvetāmbara (white-clad) Jainism by location Jainism by continent *Jainism in Africa *Jainism in Europe Jainism by subregion *Jainism in Southeast Asia Jainism by country *Jainism in Afghanistan *Jainism in Australia *Jainism in Belgium * Jainism in Brunei * Jainism in Cambodia *Jainism in Canada * Jainism in Germany *Jainism in India * Jainism in Indonesia * Jainism in Ireland *Jainism in Japan * Jainism in Kenya * Jainism in Laos * Jainism in Malaysia * Jainism in Myanmar * Jainism in Nepal *Jainism in Pakistan * Jainism in Poland *Jainism in Singapore * Jainism in South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outline (list)
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Śvetāmbara
The Śvetāmbara (; also spelled Shwetambara, Shvetambara, Svetambara or Swetambara) is one of the two main branches of Jainism, the other being the Digambara. ''Śvetāmbara'' in Sanskrit means "white-clad", and refers to its ascetics' practice of wearing white clothes, which sets it apart from the ''Digambara'' or "sky-clad" Jains whose ascetic practitioners go nude. Śvetāmbaras do not believe that ascetics must practice nudity. The Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions have had historical differences ranging from their dress code, their temples and iconography, attitude towards Jain nuns, their legends and the texts they consider as important. Śvetāmbara Jain communities are currently found mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and coastal regions of Maharashtra. According to Jeffery D. Long, a scholar of Hindu and Jain studies, about four-fifths of all Jains in India are Śvetāmbaras. History and lineage Śvetāmbaras consider themselves to be the original followers of Maha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jainism In The United Kingdom
Adherents of Jainism first arrived in the United Kingdom in the 19th century. Britain, mainly England, has since become a center of the Jain diaspora with a population of 40,000 in 2007. The 2021 United Kingdom census recorded a population of 24,991 Jains in England and Wales, and 44 Jains in Northern Ireland. History In 1873 Hermann Jacobi encountered Jain texts in London. He later visited India to further study and translate some of them. Later during 1891–1901, Mahatma Gandhi in London corresponded with Shrimad Rajchandra regarding questions raised by missionaries. Champat Rai Jain was in England during 1892–1897, to study law. He established the Rishabh Jain Lending library 1930. Later he translated several Jain texts into English. During 1906–1910, Jugmandar Lal Jaini was at Oxford as a law student. In 1909 he created the Jain Literature Society in London together with F. W. Thomas and H. Warren. In 1949 The World Jaina Mission was founded in London, by M. McKay, W. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jainism In Singapore
The Jain community celebrated a presence of 100 years in Singapore marking the occasion by rededicating the "Stanak" and consecrating the idol of Mahavira. This brings together the two main sects of Jains - Śvetāmbara and Digambara. The Singapore Jain Religious Society engages in keeping traditions and practices alive by transmitting Jain principles to the next generation. It also has a strong history of community involvement. The community has no temple, but the Singapore Jain Religious Society has a building at 18 Jalan Yasin. , there are 1,500 Jains in Singapore. History Jains have settled in Singapore since the beginning of this century just before or after the first world war (1910 – 1914). Jain unity According to the Singapore Jain Religious Society's constitution, any Jain whether Śvetāmbara or Digambar, speaking any language could become a member and carry out Jain religious activities, keeping to fundamental principles of Jainism. Singapore Tamil Jains Forum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jainism In Pakistan
Jainism in Pakistan () has an extensive heritage and history, with several ancient Jain shrines scattered across the country. Baba Dharam Dass was a holy man whose tomb is located near the bank of a creek called (Deoka, Deokay, or Degh) near Chawinda Phatic, behind the agricultural main office in Pasrur, near the city of Sialkot in Punjab, Pakistan. Another prominent Jain monk of the region was Vijayanandsuri of Gujranwala, whose ''samadhi'' (memorial shrine) still stands in the city. Taxshila Taxshila was closely associated with Jainism. According to the Jaina tradition, Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara, entrusted the region of Ayodhya to his son Bharata and the region of Takshashila to his son Bahubali. As per canonical Śvetāmbara Jaina texts ''Āvaśyaka Cūrṇi'' and ''Āvaśyaka Niryukti'', Tirthankara Rishabhanatha visited Takshashila while wandering after initiation as a monk millions of years ago. Upon learning of his arrival, Bahubali, who was not in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jainism In Nepal
The followers of Jainism are a minority community in Nepal. According to the 2011 Nepalese census, there are 3,214 Jains in Nepal, down from 4,108 in 2001. There is a Jain temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. History Bhadrabahu, the last Jain ascetic to have complete knowledge of Jain scriptures, was in Nepal for a 12-year penitential vow when the Pataliputra conference took place in 300 BCE to put together the Jain canon anew. Jain society The Jain society inaugurated the Lord Mahaveer Jain Niketan in 1979. The Panch Kalyanaka Pratishtha Mahotsava, pratishtha for the Jain temple was performed in 1996. Large number of Jains live in Morang District, Morang (970 people), Kathmandu (829 people), Sunsari , Sunsari District (388 people), Jhapa District, Jhapa (248 people) and Saptari District, Saptari (188 people). Jain unity Jains in Nepal practice Jain unity, akin to American Jain unity, Digambar or Svetambara, speaking any language could become a member and carry out Jain religious activ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
