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Jainism
[ jahy-niz-uhm ]
noun
- a dualistic religion founded in the 6th century b.c. as a revolt against current Hinduism and emphasizing the perfectibility of human nature and liberation of the soul, especially through asceticism and nonviolence toward all living creatures.
Jainism
/ ˈɪˌɪə /
noun
- an ancient Hindu religion, which has its own scriptures and believes that the material world is eternal, progressing endlessly in a series of vast cycles
Derived Forms
- ˈԾ, nounadjective
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In the Indian religions of Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, Ahimsa is the ethical principle of not causing harm to other living things.
This week’s speakers and presenters will represent Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Baha’i, Hinduism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, Indigenous religions, paganism and other beliefs.
The Nazi swastika is derived from an ancient hooked cross motif which remains a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
It will not affect the use of the swastika for people observing Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
There will be exemptions for artistic, academic or religious use of swastikas, which has a spiritual significance in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.
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