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  1. Jainism - Wikipedia

    Jainism (/ ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm, ˈdʒaɪnɪzəm / JAY-niz-əm, JEYE-niz-əm), [1] also known as Jain Dharma, [2] is an Indian religion which teaches a path toward spiritual purification.

  2. Definition, Beliefs, History, Literature, & Facts - Britannica

    Oct 24, 2025 · A desire to preserve their religious identity has led expatriate Jains to form trans-sectarian organizations such as the Jain Samaj, founded in Europe in 1970, and the …

  3. Jainism - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 21, 2020 · Jains, especially Jain monastics, will gently sweep the path before them so they do not inadvertently step on an insect and will wear face masks to prevent themselves from …

  4. Jainism - National Geographic Society

    Oct 31, 2023 · According to tradition, he established a large community of Jain followers: 14,000 monks and 36,000 nuns at the time of his death. Today, most followers of Jainism live in India, …

  5. 10 Things You Should Know About Jainism - ABWE

    The Jain religion includes more than just tolerance, non-violence, and reincarnation—and Jains desperately need to hear the gospel.

  6. What Is Jainism ? - Explore Jainism

    According to Jain teachings, every soul is inherently divine and capable of achieving liberation (moksha) from the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara). Liberation is believed …

  7. About Jainism - JAINA-JainLink

    The Jain dictum, “Parasparopagraho Jivanam” means “Souls render service to one another.” It emphasizes the balance and harmony both among human beings, and between humanity and …

  8. The Jain faith, an introduction - Smarthistory

    What are the main features of the Jain worldview? The Jain faith can be best labelled as a path to liberation or a path of purification. This is defined as consisting of correct faith, correct …

  9. Jain Beliefs – Jainpedia

    The fundamental aim of the Jain faith is to perfect the soul, which can be done only by following the teachings of the Jinas. Jains believe that the 24 Jinas revealed the essential truths of the …

  10. Jain (singer) - Wikipedia

    Jain began her career in 2013 when she met Mr. Flash, who introduced her to musical programming. She then published her demo tracks on MySpace, where she was noticed by …