Jainism

Question 1

Principle of non-violence, based on reverence for all life.

Answer 1

Ahimsa

Question 2

The principle of manifold aspects, or the relativity of knowledge.

Answer 2

Anekantavada

Question 3

The official list of books with authority in religion, either because they are believed to be inspired or revealed, or have been so designated.

Answer 3

Canon

Question 4

A nude Jain sect.

Answer 4

Digambara

Question 5

Non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, continence, and non-possessiveness.

Answer 5

Five Jain Vows

Question 6

Soul; every soul is potentially divine, and greatly influenced by karma.

Answer 6

Jiva

Question 7

In Jainism, the cosmic moral law of consequences for ethical actions and their effects from prior incarnations; it appears as subtle particles that accumulate on the soul as a result of one’s thoughts and actions, and is to be avoided by ascetic self-restraint.

Answer 7

Karma

Question 8

The multiplicity and relativity of all points of view, visible to perfected souls, promoting tolerance and non-violence.

Answer 8

Manifold Aspects

Question 9

Reducing desires and minimizing consumption to free the soul from karmic entanglements and lessen earthly pollution.

Answer 9

Renunciation

Question 10

Impassive indifference to pleasure or pain.

Answer 10

Stoicism

Question 11

A Jain sect that wears white clothing.

Answer 11

Svetambara

Question 12

The relativity of truth to different points of view.

Answer 12

Syadvada

Question 13

The 24 great enlightened Jain teachers.

Answer 13

Tirthankara