Because Jainism is polytheistic, while Christianity is monotheistic.
Jains say that everything in the universe has a soul.
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Jainist believe that all living things are sacred and they should not harm anything.
Some people believe that Jainism even existed much before Hinduism and Buddhism. Jains believe that Jainism is an eternal religion. Recent researches by some historians even show that Jainism might have even existed 5 lakh years back. If this is believed to be true, then it is quite possible that both Buddhism and Jainism were actually branches of Jainism, where Buddhism is quite similar to Jainism in many respects. Moreover, Hinduism might have been a mixture of local and some Jain beliefs.
That's a great question. I would think that Jainism is the most like Buddhism. They are both Dharmic religions with very similar beliefs.
Yes, Beliefs of reincarnationare deeply rooted in Hindu religion. But not only limited to Hinduism , Judasim, Jainism & Islam also believes in reincarnation.
All beliefs for spritual path same except two which they ware in serch before origination of last sector
There are mainly five teachings of Jainism (called 5 vows of Jainism) which include-Ahimsa (or, non-violence)Aprigraha (or, non-possessiveness)Bramhcharya (or, chastity)Asteya (or, non-stealing)Satya (or, truthfulness)
Buddhism and Jainism share similar beliefs in non-violence, karma, and the pursuit of spiritual liberation. Both religions emphasize the importance of leading a virtuous and ethical life, and both reject the caste system and ritualistic practices. Additionally, both Buddhism and Jainism advocate for the practice of meditation as a means to attain enlightenment.
Jainism was a distinct religious tradition that emerged in ancient India around the same time as Hinduism. While its teachings and practices share some similarities with Hinduism, Jainism developed as a separate path with unique beliefs, principles, and practices that differ in significant ways from Hinduism. Jainism emphasizes non-violence, self-discipline, and non-attachment as core values in striving for spiritual liberation.
No, Mahavira did not base his teachings on the Vedas. He founded Jainism as a separate religious tradition that emphasized non-violence, truth, non-attachment, and self-discipline. Jainism rejected many Vedic rituals and beliefs.