Jainism (/ ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm, ˈdʒaɪnɪzəm / JAY-niz-əm, JYE-niz-əm), [1] also known as Jain Dharma, [2] is an Indian religion that teaches a path toward spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined …

Jainism, Indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence (ahimsa, literally “non-injury”) to all living creatures.

Nov 17, 2025 · Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions, with roots stretching back to ancient India and a tradition shaped significantly by Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, around the 6th century BCE.

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion belonging to the Śramaṇa tradition. Jains trace their history through a lineage of twenty-four tirthankaras (ford-makers), revering Rishabhanatha as the first in the present …

Sep 21, 2020 · Jainism holds that all living things are animated by an immortal soul caught in the cycle of rebirth and death caused by karmic matter which has accumulated through one's past actions.

Oct 31, 2023 · Jainism is one of the three ancient religions of India, with a value system that puts nonviolence above all else.

Aug 9, 2007 · Jainism is a religion with which most people in the West are not familiar. It is small, with only about 4.2 million adherents, [1] most of whom reside in India, but it claims roots in antiquity …

Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions, originated in India over 2,500 years ago. Known for its profound emphasis on non-violence (ahimsa), ethical self-discipline, and spiritual liberation, Jainism …

May 8, 2026 · Jainism, traditionally called Jain Dharma, is one of India's oldest religions, alongside Hinduism and Buddhism. Its name comes from the Sanskrit verb root ji, meaning "to conquer."

The principles enunciated by a “Jin” constitute Jainism and the followers are known as “Jains.” Jainism represents a symbiosis of the religious and scientific approaches, for better living based on the …