Jainism 자이나교
A path of radical non-violence (ahimsa) towards every living being, truthfulness and non-possession. Every soul can become free through self-discipline; there is no creator god to rely on.
OriginEastern India (Bihar)
WhenMahavira, 6th–5th c. BCE (within an older line of teachers)
Followers (rounded)about 4–6 million
TextsAgamas; Tattvartha Sutra
A practice you can try today
Strict vegetarianism, fasting, daily equanimity meditation (samayika), asking forgiveness of all beings once a year.
🕯 Pray in the Forest Sanctuary Make your own caveSacred places
Related
Hinduism (Sanātana Dharma)힌두교Not one founder but a vast family of traditions.Buddhism불교The path taught by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha ('awakened one'): life is marked by suffering, suffering has a cause in craving, it can end, and the Eightfold Path leads there.
A short introduction written by CavePray from the sources below — not the official voice of any tradition. Follower numbers are rounded estimates that differ by survey. Tell us if something should be corrected.