What is the Jain tradition?

Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation. The three guiding principles of Jainism, the ‘three jewels’, are right belief, right knowledge and right conduct. The supreme principle of Jain living is non violence (ahimsa).

Who accepted the Jain religion?

Mahavira and Buddha are generally accepted as contemporaries (circa 5th century BCE). Buddhist texts refer to Mahavira as Nigantha Nataputta.

Which is the largest religion in world?

Largest religious groups

Religion	Followers (billions)	Founded
Christianity	2.4	Middle East
Islam	1.9	Arabia (Middle East), 7th century
Hinduism	1.2	Indian subcontinent
Buddhism	0.5	Indian subcontinent

Is it possible to convert to Jainism without conversion?

Jainism is a way of life. There is much more to it than just being a vegetarian. You will find numerous websites offering Jain literature highlighting its principles and philosophy. There is no need to convert. You can follow the principles of Jainism, as much as you can, without any conversion ritual.

What is right conduct in Jainism?

The final of these jewels, Right Conduct, is outlined by vows taken by Jains, governing the way Jains pass through daily life. Jainism beliefs focus on nonviolence through certain vows. Jain monks and nuns take Mahavrata, the Five Great Vows, while nonmonastic Jains take the Twelve Vows of Laity.

Can anyone become a Jain in a real sense?

Many are born in Jain families but are unable to realise the importance of living a Jain life. These can be practiced by anyone and become a jain in real sense.

Does Jainism believe in a bound and ever changing soul?

According to Jainism, the existence of “a bound and ever changing soul” is a self-evident truth, an axiom which does not need to be proven. There are numerous souls, but every one of them has three qualities (Guṇa): consciousness (caitanya, the most important), bliss (sukha) and vibrational energy (virya).