JainismJainism(jīˈnĭzəm)[i.e., the religion of Jina], religious system of India practiced by about 5,000,000 persons. Jainism,Ajivika, andBuddhismarose in the 6th cent. B.C. as protests against the overdeveloped ritualism ofHinduism, particularly its sacrificial cults, and the auth...
2.Jainism- religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being faith,religion,religious belief- a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human...
Matilal's `The Central Philosophy of Jainism.' Social and religious dangers of one-sided views for the Jaina tradition.JohnsonW.J.DickinsonG.Lowes(Unspecified)EBSCO_AspReligionJohnson, W. J. 1995. "The Religious Function of Jaina Philosophy: Aneka¯ntava¯da Reconsidered." Religion 25: 41-...
Who is the God of Jainism? Lord Mahavirwas the twenty-fourth and the last Tirthankara of the Jain religion. According to Jain philosophy, all Tirthankaras were born as human beings but they have attained a state of perfection or enlightenment through meditation and self realization. They are ...
religion (rɪˈlɪdʒən) n 1.belief in, worship of, or obedience to a supernatural power or powers considered to be divine or to have control of human destiny 2.any formal or institutionalized expression of such belief:the Christian religion. ...
Jainism and Nonviolence: From Mahavira to Modern Times The research contained in this paper focuses on the religion of Jainism, its main principle of ahimsa, or nonviolence, and how that philosophy has evolved over the years, eventually inspiring today's nonviolent movements. First, a look w.....
Which religion emphasizes the importance of non-violence the most? A. Islam B. Jainism C. Christianity D. Hinduism 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 B。耆那教最强调非暴力的重要性。伊斯兰教、基督教和印度教也提倡和平与善良,但在强调非暴力的程度上不如耆那教显著。
a wave oft houghts like beliefs, view about the whole world in humanity, system of the followed religion culture and spirituality comes in our mind. In accordance with the Guinness Book of World Records, Islam is the world's fastest-growing religion by number of conversions every year so ...
distributes love through the teachings of Gautama Buddha. Islam is a monotheistic religion wherein the Muslims believe that God created the Universe and is the Supreme power that rules all. Prophets such as Ibrahim made were successful in teaching the people about the truths of life. Jainism is...
Questions of the representation of religion in general and Jainism in particular are examined. It is claimed that when it comes to the 'personal development' side of religious education ('learning from'), pupils may best be served by drawing on a wider range of traditions than is customary ...