Jainism ​
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Humanities
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60 words
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1 minute
Atheistic Indian religion
Inspired by Hinduism and Buddhism
Small but influential
Permits marriage
Principles:
- Ahimsa
- Vegetarianism
- Self-Discipline
- Non-Possessiveness
Concepts ​
Triple Gems ​
Great Vows ​
Monastic path taken by Jain monks
Moksha ​
Liberation from samsara
Ultimate goal of Jainism
Similar to Nirvana in Buddhism