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Is This The World's Best Religion? by hungryboy(m): 9:38pm On Mar 14, 2015
Jainism: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 essence of Jainism is
concern for the welfare of
every being in the
universe and for the
health of the universe
itself.
Jains believe that
animals and plants, as
well as human beings,
contain living souls.
Each of these souls is
considered of equal
value and should be
treated with respect
and compassion.
Jains are strict
vegetarians and live in
a way that minimises
their use of the world's
resources.
Re: Is This The World's Best Religion? by hungryboy(m): 9:39pm On Mar 14, 2015
Jainism facts
Followers of
this religion undertake
five major vows:
1. Ahimsa: Ahimsa
means nonviolence.
The first major vow
taken by followers is
to cause no harm to
living beings. It
involves minimizing
intentional and
unintentional harm
to other living
creatures by actions,
speech or thoughts.
2. Satya: Satya means
truth. This vow is to
always speak the
truth. Given that
non-violence has
priority, other
principles yield to it
whenever they
conflict: in a situation
where speaking
truth could lead to
violence, silence may
be observed.[17]
3. Asteya: Asteya
means not stealing.
Jains should not take
anything that is not
willingly offered.[17]
Attempting to extort
material wealth from
others or to exploit
the weak is
considered theft. Fair
value should be
given for all goods
and services
purchased.
4. Brahmacharya:
Brahmacharya
means chastity for
laymen and celibacy
for Jain monks and
nuns. This requires
the exercise of
control over the
senses to control
indulgence in sexual
activity.[18]
5. Aparigraha:
Aparigraha means
non-possessiveness.
This includes non-
materialism and
non-attachment to
objects, places and
people. [17] Jain
monks and nuns
completely renounce
property and social
relations
Re: Is This The World's Best Religion? by hungryboy(m): 9:47pm On Mar 14, 2015
I stumbled on an article about the jains of india this afternoon,
i was suprise that such a religion exists,
apart from the part of staying vegang, cos i love my isiewu and beef, i think this could be the best religion for mankind
Re: Is This The World's Best Religion? by hungryboy(m): 9:59pm On Mar 14, 2015
a jain temple

Re: Is This The World's Best Religion? by lomprico(m): 10:35pm On Mar 14, 2015
And they have a 'catch n rape' festival!

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