“Jainism is a very old tradition with a very rich history of nonviolence, ecology, environment, respect for women, business ethics…. I could go on,” said Sulekh Jain, ...

In this photo taken Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, Jains pray at the Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) in Buena Park, Calif. The ancient Indian religion of Jainism, a close cousin of Buddhism, has ...

History of Jainism. Jainism doesn't have a single founder. The truth has been revealed at different times by a tirthankara, which means a teacher who 'makes a ford' i.e. shows the way.

Mount Kailash, located in the remote reaches of the Tibetan Plateau, is one of the most sacred and mysterious mountains in the world. Revered by four major religions.Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and ...

Jain monk advises Santhara for 3-year-old with brain tumor, sparking debate on religious practice for children.

Jain is an Indian religious tradition centered on principles of nonviolence and self-control. A central principle of Jainism is "ahimsa," or nonharm. Jains are called to be vegetarians and work in ...

Guru Purnima 2025 pays tribute to the timeless role of teachers across cultures and faiths. Rooted in the legacy of Veda ...

Jainism is a religion of religious equality, devoted to recognising the rights of all living creatures, so not surprisingly it accepts that women are able to play their part on the road to ...

Jainism originated in India, and comparisons are often made to Hinduism, the majority faith in that country, but the two faiths are distinctly separate. Like many faiths, Jainism isn't merely a ...

In Jainism, there is no God that created the universe and all the souls. The universe and all its souls have existed without any beginning and will always exist without any end.

The museum, which traces the history and values of Jainism, was inaugurated in November 2024. It’s situated a few kilometres off the old Mumbai-Pune highway, and has been seeing about 350 ...