Jainism, a religion that stresses limitations in the human perspective and inability to determine objective truth, is Jainism. One common example is the Parable of the Elephant and Five Blind Men. Each blind man examines different parts of an animal to arrive at a different conclusion. Every blind man sees the animal differently and has a different view.
Religion
Jainism, also known by Jain Dharma is an ancient Indian religion. Its history and spiritual ideas are traced through a lineage of twenty four Tirthankaras. It is non-sectarian and non-denominational religion which promotes tolerance, nonviolence, and an awareness of equality.
Rituals
Jainism's religious rituals are often intertwined into daily life. The pious perform ritual acts like giving alms to poor people or scattering grains for birds. Other rituals include boiling or filtering water. A noteworthy ritual is the Samayika, or meditative absolution ritual. This ritual takes 48 minutes, and includes quiet recollection of the past and repetitions of prayers.
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism (a Jainism variant) is a form that is based upon non-violence. Jain doctrine holds that violence can be harmful to any living creature. Jains abstain from violence and limit their intakes. In addition, they do not practice animal husbandry, use fire, or consume any poisonous materials. Jains have traditionally been merchants.
Reincarnation
Reincarnation is a key theme in Jainism and Buddhism as well as Hinduism and Buddhism. These religions believe that our future reincarnations will be affected by the quality of our previous lives. Both Hinduism & Buddhism emphasize the importance to practice virtuous habits in order to influence our future. Different virtues are discussed, called Yamas and Niyamas. These virtues include nonviolence, compassion and respect for all living creatures.
Holidays
Jainism celebrates several holidays. Diwali is the most popular holiday in Jainism. It is celebrated worldwide by Jains. Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. However, this day has a deeper meaning. It is more of a tradition than a holiday in modern times.
The core teachings and principles of religion
Jainism is a philosophy of mind that has distinct roots, despite being rooted in Hinduism. Jainis believe that all human beings are aware of the environment around them and possess five senses. In addition to the five senses, humans possess memory and inference. This comprehensive set of senses allows humans knowledge about every aspect of life, including human condition.