Sadhu - Wikipedia
Sadhu (Sanskrit: साधु, IAST: sādhu (male), sādhvī or sādhvīne (female)), also spelled saddhu, is a religious ascetic, mendicant or any holy person in Hinduism and Jainism who has …
耆那教 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书
耆那教創始人 伐達摩那 诞生于西元前599年的 Caitra （英语：Caitra） 月上弦月第13天（當年的3月19日,今 大雄節 （英语：Mahavir Jayanti） 由來），出生在今日的 比哈爾邦。 相傳他在 …
Spiritual Teachers - Jainworld
To be a Jain Sadhu or Sadhvi, people have to undergo training. During that training they learn about the Jain philosophy, the Jain scriptures, and the special code of conduct for monks and …
Jainism | Definition, Beliefs, History, Literature, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 31, 2024 · Jainism, Indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence (ahimsa, literally ‘non-injury’) to all living creatures. Along with …
Jainism: A Religion of Compassion and Non-violence
Aug 1, 2023 · Jainism is the sixth-largest religion in India and is referred to as the religion of non-violence. The present chapter focuses on understanding the application of Jain practices and …
Jain schools and branches - Wikipedia
Jainism is an Indian religion which is traditionally believed to be propagated by twenty-four spiritual teachers known as tirthankara. Broadly, Jainism is divided into two major schools of …
Jainism - World History Encyclopedia
Sep 21, 2020 · Jainism is one of the oldest religions in the world. The name comes from jiva (soul or life force but, capitalized, is also given as Spiritual Conqueror) as it maintains that all living …
Jainism - World Religions - University of British Columbia
Oct 31, 2024 · Jainism is arguably the most non-violent and austere religion in the world. Jainism: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of this fascinating tradition, …
Jainism - Ahimsa, Dharma, Karma | Britannica
Oct 31, 2024 · Jainism - Ahimsa, Dharma, Karma: Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism share many key concepts derived from the Sanskrit language and dialects that have enabled them to hone …
Indian philosophy - Jainism, Ahimsa, Karma | Britannica
Oct 17, 2024 · Jainism, founded about the 6th century bce by Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th in a succession of religious leaders known either as Tirthankaras (Saviors) or as Jinas …