Jainism Flashcards
What is Jina?
24, “victors” “conquers” - teach path to external
What is the goal of Jinas
-become entirely detached from worldly concerns
What are the two important people in Janism?
1) Parsavanath
2) Mahavira
-> Maha = great
-> vira = hero
What is Karma in Jainism?
- sticks on your soul
- Paap is bad inauspicious nature
- Punya is good auspicious nature
What are the three A’s to avoid Karma?
- Ahmisa: “non-violdence” - unlimate aim = cause little harm
- Aparigraha - “non-attachment” - not getting attached to material items - focus on what is most important
- Anekantvad: “non-judgement” - remain open minded
What are the two Jina sects?
1) Digambara - naked or “sky god” - must be male to attain liberation -> nudity is essentail and mainly southerners
2) Svetambara - “white clad” - women included - white robes
What are the Jania beliefs?
- Jiva: everything has an eternal soul
- Don’t beleive god is creator
What is Samsara?
Endless cycle of birth and rebirth
What is Sallekhana?
Vital death at end of meditation
What is Moksha?
- Ultimate goal - realse (hirvana) from samsara
What is Maharratas?
5 great vows
1) non violence
2) truthfulness
3) non stealing
4) non attachement
5) celibacy
What is Shramana?
A renouncer
What is Nirjara?
Process of purging karma
What is samayika?
Meditation for 48 min a day
What are the 3 jewels?
1) correct practice
2) correct intution
3) correct knowledge
