Jainism Flashcards
Where does Jainism originate from?
A region in india
What is Jainisms key teaching?
To achieve moksha
What does the teaching ahimsa mean?
To live lives with reduced harm to others
Why are jains vegetarians?
They believe that animals and plants have a soul, so harming other souls is unforgivable
What restriction may you have if you are a jain?
No meat
Can’t do certain jobs (eg. butchery, millitary conflict)
Attempt to reduce carbon footprint
What other things do jain monks and nuns do to attempt to achieve ahimsa?
No raw food
Don’t eat at night
Dont cook - rely on gifts from others
Don’t ride in vehicles
Don’t bathe
Wear face masks
Dont eat underground vegetables
Sweep ground in front of them
True or false: Jains belive that there is a god
False - Everything is determined by one’s karma
True or false: Jains Achieve good karma by following ahimsa
True
True or false: Jains believe in the cycle of Samsara, and that one can escape the cycle of life
True
