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Temples and Art

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	* Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu		* Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu

	Jain [[art]] is known for its symbolism, detailed iconography, and dedication to non-violent imagery.		Jain art is known for its symbolism, detailed iconography, and dedication to non-violent imagery.

	== Sacred Texts ==		== Sacred Texts ==

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	\| image = Jainism.jpeg		\| image = Jainism.jpeg
	\| image_caption = Jain symbol: Ahimsa hand and swastika		\| image_caption = Jain symbol: Ahimsa hand and swastika
	\| founder = [[Mahavira]]		\| founder = Mahavira
	\| founded = ~6th century BCE		\| founded = ~6th century BCE
	\| origin = [[Indian subcontinent]]		\| origin = Indian subcontinent
	\| texts = [[Agamas (Jainism)\|Agamas]], [[Tattvartha Sutra]]		\| texts = Agamas (Jainism)\|Agamas, Tattvartha Sutra
	\| beliefs = [[Ahimsa]], [[Anekantavada]], [[Karma]], [[Moksha]]		\| beliefs = Ahimsa, Anekantavada, Karma, Moksha
	\| practices = Fasting, meditation, vows, temple worship		\| practices = Fasting, meditation, vows, temple worship
	\| goal = [[Moksha]] (liberation from rebirth)		\| goal = Moksha (liberation from rebirth)
	\| followers = ~4–5 million		\| followers = ~4–5 million
	\| sects = [[Digambara]], [[Shvetambara]]		\| sects = Digambara, Shvetambara
	\| symbols = [[Ahimsa in Jainism\|Ahimsa hand]], [[Swastika]]		\| symbols = Ahimsa in Jainism\|Ahimsa hand, Swastika
	\| motto = ''Parasparopagraho Jīvānām''		\| motto = ''Parasparopagraho Jīvānām''
	\| website = ~~https://jainworld.com~~		\| website =
	}}		}}'''Jainism''' is one of the oldest religions originating in the Indian subcontinent. It emphasizes '''Ahimsa\|non-violence''', '''Satya\|truth''', '''Asteya\|non-stealing''', '''Brahmacharya\|celibacy''', and '''Aparigraha\|non-possession'''. Practitioners aim for moksha\|liberation through self-discipline and asceticism\|ascetic living.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jainism</ref>
	'''[[Jainism]]''' is one of the oldest [[religions]] originating in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It emphasizes '''[[Ahimsa\|non-violence]]''', '''[[Satya\|truth]]''', '''[[Asteya\|non-stealing]]''', '''[[Brahmacharya\|celibacy]]''', and '''[[Aparigraha\|non-possession]]'''. Practitioners aim for [[moksha\|liberation]] through self-discipline and [[asceticism\|ascetic living]].<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jainism</ref>

	== Origins and History ==		== Origins and History ==
	Jainism traces its spiritual lineage through 24 '''~~[[Tirthankara]]s~~''', spiritual teachers who achieved liberation. The last and most well-known Tirthankara is '''[[Mahavira]]''' (599–527 BCE), a contemporary of [[Gautama Buddha\|the Buddha]], who systematized the faith.~~<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/history/history.shtml</ref>~~		Jainism traces its spiritual lineage through 24 '''Tirthankaras''', spiritual teachers who achieved liberation. The last and most well-known Tirthankara is '''Mahavira''' (599–527 BCE), a contemporary of [[Gautama Buddha\|the Buddha]], who systematized the faith.

	* Jainism does not believe in a ~~[[God in Jainism\|~~creator god]].		* Jainism does not believe in a creator god.
	* It believes in eternal ~~[[soul]]s~~ and the ~~[[karma\|~~karmic]] cycle of rebirth.		* It believes in eternal souls and the karmic cycle of rebirth.
	* The first Tirthankara is '''[[Rishabhanatha]]'''.		* The first Tirthankara is '''Rishabhanatha'''.

	== Beliefs and Philosophy ==		== Beliefs and Philosophy ==
	Core Jain beliefs include:		Core Jain beliefs include:
	* '''[[Ahimsa ~~(Jainism)\|Ahimsa]]~~''' – Not harming any living being.		* '''Ahimsa''' – Not harming any living being.
	* '''[[Anekantavada]]''' – Truth has many perspectives.		* '''Anekantavada''' – Truth has many perspectives.
	* '''~~[[Karma in Jainism\|~~Karma and Rebirth]]'''		* '''Karma and Rebirth'''
	* '''~~[[Moksha in Jainism\|~~Moksha]]''' – Liberation from the cycle of ~~[[samsara\|~~birth and death]].		* '''Moksha''' – Liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

	== Sects ==		== Sects ==
	Jainism is divided into two main [[sects]]:		Jainism is divided into two main sects:
	* '''[[Digambara]]''' – Ascetics practice extreme renunciation and often wear no clothes.		* '''Digambara''' – Ascetics practice extreme renunciation and often wear no clothes.
	* '''[[Shvetambara]]''' – Ascetics wear white clothes and are more community-oriented.~~<ref>https://www.worldhistory.org/Jainism/</ref>~~		* '''Shvetambara''' – Ascetics wear white clothes and are more community-oriented.

	== Practices ==		== Practices ==
	* [[Fasting]], [[meditation]], and [[prayer]].		* Fasting, meditation, and prayer.
	* Following the '''[[Five Great Vows (Mahavrata)]]'''.		* Following the '''Five Great Vows (Mahavrata)'''.
	* Worship in '''[[Jain ~~temple]]s~~''', often intricately carved and decorated.		* Worship in '''Jain temples''', often intricately carved and decorated.
	* Celebrating festivals like '''[[Mahavir Jayanti]]''', '''[[Paryushan]]''', and [[Diwali]] (marking Mahavira’s [[nirvana]]).		* Celebrating festivals like '''Mahavir Jayanti''', '''Paryushan''', and [[Diwali]] (marking Mahavira’s nirvana).

	== Temples and Art ==		== Temples and Art ==
	Famous Jain temples include:		Famous Jain temples include:
	* [[Palitana Temples]], [[Gujarat]]		* Palitana Temples, [[Gujarat]]
	* ~~[[Ranakpur Jain temple\|~~Ranakpur Temple]], [[Rajasthan]]		* Ranakpur Temple, [[Rajasthan]]
	* [[Shravanabelagola]], [[Karnataka]] – Home to the statue of [[Bahubali]]		* Shravanabelagola, [[Karnataka]] – Home to the statue of Bahubali
	* [[Dilwara Temples]], [[Mount Abu]]		* Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu

	Jain [[art]] is known for its symbolism, detailed iconography, and dedication to non-violent imagery.		Jain [[art]] is known for its symbolism, detailed iconography, and dedication to non-violent imagery.

	== Sacred Texts ==		== Sacred Texts ==
	* '''[[Agamas ~~(Jainism)\|Agamas]]~~''' – Canonical texts of Jain teachings (especially for Shvetambaras)		* '''Agamas''' – Canonical texts of Jain teachings (especially for Shvetambaras)
	* '''[[Tattvartha Sutra]]''' – A key philosophical text accepted by all Jains~~<ref>https://www.jainlibrary.org/</ref>~~		* '''Tattvartha Sutra''' – A key philosophical text accepted by all Jains

	== Influence ==		== Influence ==
	* Strong impact on [[Indian ethics]], [[vegetarianism]], and [[legal thought]].		* Strong impact on Indian ethics, vegetarianism, and legal thought.
	* Prominent Jain communities are found in [[India]], the [[United Kingdom\|UK]], [[United States\|USA]], [[Canada]], and [[East Africa]].		* Prominent Jain communities are found in [[India]], the [[United Kingdom\|UK]], [[United States\|USA]], [[Canada]], and [[East Africa]].
	* Many Jain scholars contributed to [[mathematics]], [[astronomy]], and [[logic]] in ancient India.		* Many Jain scholars contributed to mathematics, astronomy, and logic in ancient India.

	== Notable Jains ==		== Notable Jains ==
	* '''[[Virchand Gandhi]]''' – Represented Jainism at the [[Parliament of the World's Religions (1893)]]		* '''Virchand Gandhi''' – Represented Jainism at the Parliament of the World's Religions (1893)
	* '''[[Shrimad Rajchandra]]''' – Spiritual guide to [[Mahatma Gandhi]]		* '''Shrimad Rajchandra''' – Spiritual guide to [[Mahatma Gandhi]]
	* '''[[Gautam Adani]]''', '''[[Lalit Doshi]]''' – Prominent Jain business figures		* '''Gautam Adani''', '''Lalit Doshi''' – Prominent Jain business figures

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Mahavira]]		* Mahavira
	* [[Tirthankara]]		* Tirthankara
	* [[Jain temples]]		* Jain temples
	* [[Ahimsa]]		* Ahimsa
	* [[Indian religions]]		* Indian religions
	* [[Digambara]]		* Digambara
	* [[Shvetambara]]		* Shvetambara
	* [[Jain philosophy]]		* Jain philosophy

	== References ==		== References ==

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	\| image_caption = Jain symbol: Ahimsa hand and swastika		\| image_caption = Jain symbol: Ahimsa hand and swastika
	\| founder = [[Mahavira]]		\| founder = [[Mahavira]]

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 '''[[Jainism]]''' is one of the oldest [[religions]] originating in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It emphasizes '''[[Ahimsa|non-violence]]''', '''[[Satya|truth]]''', '''[[Asteya|non-stealing]]''', '''[[Brahmacharya|celibacy]]''', and '''[[Aparigraha|non-possession]]'''. Practitioners aim for [[moksha|liberation]] through self-discipline and [[asceticism|ascetic living]].<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jainism</ref>

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'''[[Jainism]]''' is one of the oldest [[religions]] originating in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It emphasizes '''[[Ahimsa|non-violence]]''', '''[[Satya|truth]]''', '''[[Asteya|non-stealing]]''', '''[[Brahmacharya|celibacy]]''', and '''[[Aparigraha|non-possession]]'''. Practitioners aim for [[moksha|liberation]] through self-discipline and [[asceticism|ascetic living]].<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Jainism</ref>

== Origins and History ==
Jainism traces its spiritual lineage through 24 '''[[Tirthankara]]s''', spiritual teachers who achieved liberation. The last and most well-known Tirthankara is '''[[Mahavira]]''' (599–527 BCE), a contemporary of [[Gautama Buddha|the Buddha]], who systematized the faith.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/history/history.shtml</ref>

* Jainism does not believe in a [[God in Jainism|creator god]].
* It believes in eternal [[soul]]s and the [[karma|karmic]] cycle of rebirth.
* The first Tirthankara is '''[[Rishabhanatha]]'''.

== Beliefs and Philosophy ==
Core Jain beliefs include:
* '''[[Ahimsa (Jainism)|Ahimsa]]''' – Not harming any living being.
* '''[[Anekantavada]]''' – Truth has many perspectives.
* '''[[Karma in Jainism|Karma and Rebirth]]'''
* '''[[Moksha in Jainism|Moksha]]''' – Liberation from the cycle of [[samsara|birth and death]].

== Sects ==
Jainism is divided into two main [[sects]]:
* '''[[Digambara]]''' – Ascetics practice extreme renunciation and often wear no clothes.
* '''[[Shvetambara]]''' – Ascetics wear white clothes and are more community-oriented.<ref>https://www.worldhistory.org/Jainism/</ref>

== Practices ==
* [[Fasting]], [[meditation]], and [[prayer]].
* Following the '''[[Five Great Vows (Mahavrata)]]'''.
* Worship in '''[[Jain temple]]s''', often intricately carved and decorated.
* Celebrating festivals like '''[[Mahavir Jayanti]]''', '''[[Paryushan]]''', and [[Diwali]] (marking Mahavira’s [[nirvana]]).

== Temples and Art ==
Famous Jain temples include:
* [[Palitana Temples]], [[Gujarat]]
* [[Ranakpur Jain temple|Ranakpur Temple]], [[Rajasthan]]
* [[Shravanabelagola]], [[Karnataka]] – Home to the statue of [[Bahubali]]
* [[Dilwara Temples]], [[Mount Abu]]

Jain [[art]] is known for its symbolism, detailed iconography, and dedication to non-violent imagery.

== Sacred Texts ==
* '''[[Agamas (Jainism)|Agamas]]''' – Canonical texts of Jain teachings (especially for Shvetambaras)
* '''[[Tattvartha Sutra]]''' – A key philosophical text accepted by all Jains<ref>https://www.jainlibrary.org/</ref>

== Influence ==
* Strong impact on [[Indian ethics]], [[vegetarianism]], and [[legal thought]].
* Prominent Jain communities are found in [[India]], the [[United Kingdom|UK]], [[United States|USA]], [[Canada]], and [[East Africa]].
* Many Jain scholars contributed to [[mathematics]], [[astronomy]], and [[logic]] in ancient India.

== Notable Jains ==
* '''[[Virchand Gandhi]]''' – Represented Jainism at the [[Parliament of the World's Religions (1893)]]
* '''[[Shrimad Rajchandra]]''' – Spiritual guide to [[Mahatma Gandhi]]
* '''[[Gautam Adani]]''', '''[[Lalit Doshi]]''' – Prominent Jain business figures

== See Also ==
* [[Mahavira]]
* [[Tirthankara]]
* [[Jain temples]]
* [[Ahimsa]]
* [[Indian religions]]
* [[Digambara]]
* [[Shvetambara]]
* [[Jain philosophy]]

== References ==
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