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JAINISM

JAINISM. "If you kill someone, it is yourself you kill. If you overpower someone, it is yourself you overpower. If you torment some one, it is yourself you torment. If you harm someone, it is yourself you harm." Bhagwan Mahavir last Tirthankara of the Jain religion . PLACE OF ORIGIN.

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JAINISM

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  1. JAINISM "If you kill someone, it is yourself you kill. If you overpower someone, it is yourself you overpower. If you torment some one, it is yourself you torment. If you harm someone, it is yourself you harm." Bhagwan Mahavir last Tirthankara of the Jain religion

  2. PLACE OF ORIGIN • Reestablished (not originated) in Northern India • Founded on the tradition of Ahesma, non-violence toward all living creatures

  3. TIMEFRAME • Considered to be a pre-historic religion • Dates back to 7-5th Century B.C.E. • Around the time of Buddha • Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism are the oldest religions in India

  4. FOUNDERS/KEY FIGURES • Vardhamana Majavora (599-527 BCE) was one of 24 teachers showing believers the path to enlightenment and is considered along with Parshvanath (the 23rd teacher) to be an historical figure

  5. KEY BELIEFS • Ahisma • Karma, Reincarnation and the Five Practices • Atomism • No Absolutes

  6. KEY PRACTICES • 5 vows • The vow not to kill • The vow not to lie • The vow not to steal • The vow to be chaste • The vow to renounce property

  7. Rituals and Ceremonies • Many festivals involving ritual and fasting for the purpose of purification, and studying scripture • Rituals to ask for forgiveness (Sutras)

  8. SYMBOLS ANDIMAGES Adopted 1937 Swastika: Four types of birth into witch a sole can reincarnate Out side shape: Jains description Of the shape of the Universe. A person standing with feet apart and arms rested on both hips Stylized hand: Gesture of blessing and protection Wheel of 24 spokes: Represents Jains inside says ahimsa the essence of Jains ethnical teachings

  9. INTERESTING FACTS • Where did the word “Jain” come from • If Jains don’t believe in a creator than how was the world created • What is Moksha

  10. NUMBER OF ADHERENTS/INFLUENCE IN THE 21ST CENTURY Pakistan Cambodia Kenya, Africa 4.3 million in the world About 1% of the world Percentage is decreasing Taking place mainly in Africa and Asia

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