Jainism

Question 1

What is Jainism?

Answer 1

An ancient Indian Tradition

Question 2

Founder of Jainism of Historians

Answer 2

Mahavira (6th century BCE)

He rejected the Hindu Religion

Question 3

Founder for Jains

Answer 3

No beginning - Mahavira revitalized it as the 24th Tirthankara or teacher of truth

Question 4

Svetambaras

Answer 4

Accept women as nuns, “white clad”

Question 5

Digambaras

Answer 5

Reject women, naked “sky clad”

Question 6

Core Teachings of Jainism

Answer 6

Karma
Ahimsa
Acetism
Non-Absolutism

Question 7

The goal is

Answer 7

The perfect application of key Jainism principles

Question 8

Ahimsa

Answer 8

Non-violence, non-injury, toward any living human being

Question 9

Ascetism

Answer 9

Detachment from things - places and people

Question 10

Non absolutism

Answer 10

Since we are blinded by matter, all present knowledge is transient

Question 11

The Five Vows of a Jain Monk

Answer 11

Ahimsa
Truthfulness
Not Stealing
Sexual Purity
Non-attachment

Question 12

Lay members have how many vows?

Answer 12

12

Question 13

Worship of Tirthankaras

Answer 13

Worhip of Gratefulness, NOT petition for salvation

Question 14

Paryushan

Answer 14

Beginning of Rainy Season - eight day period dedicated to recitation, confession, forgiveness