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Jainism, India's Lesser-known ReligionFounded in ancient spiritual principles predating the Indo-Aryan culture, Jainism was formed between the ninth and the sixth centuries BCE as a protest against the Indian caste system which segregates the people of India by lineage or clan.- The Beliefs of JainismThe Beliefs of Jainism, an Indian religion that has carried on from ancient times.
Jainism: Principles of an Ancient Religion of IndiaA brief overview of some principles of Jainism, an ancient religion that originated in India.
Jainism: An Ultimately Optimistic Universal ViewJainism is a minority religion from India currently recognized in five U.S. states with more pending. This religion believes in the life goal or ultimate enlightenment and unleashing the true power of one's soul.- All About JainismThis is a pretty basic introduction to the religion of Jainism.
Jainism, Karma & the Three GemsGrowing up in a Roman Catholic family, I always thought organized religions were a treacherous blight on society at large. When a high school history teacher introduced me to Jainism, I was abruptly forced to reconsider my biases regarding theology.- What is Jainism?An overview of the Jain faith.
JainismHe preached non-violence, renunciation, kindness, good conduct and celibacy to attain `Nirvana'- Explanation of JainismA simple explanation of the major concepts of Jainism, one of the world's oldest religions...
- JainOur tour guide claimed jainism as old as buddhism.
- Exploring JainismAnalysis of Jainism
- Jainism: An Overview of an Indian ReligionJainism is an Indian religion that has been around since half a millennium before Christ. Practitioners taught Gandhi the value of non-violence.
- Existing JainismJainism has always been a minority in India, yet they are the most peaceful and loving of the Indian religions and indeed, world religions. Jainism's greatest belief is nonviolence toward every living thing, including the individual himself.