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What is the wheel of rebirth
samsara
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Where did Jainism originate?
India at the Adinath Temple on Mt. Abu
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How many followers does Jainism?
5,000,000 people
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What is the moral law of cause and effect
Karma
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what is the ultimate goal
liberation from samsara
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What is the Jainist word for enlightenment
Kevala
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What is the principle of nonviolence
Ahimsa - it is a mind free of negative thoughts and words
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What is another word for self denial
ascetism
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What is one practice of ascetism
vegetarianism which avoids even seed bearing fruits
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Who is an example of Jainist Ascetic
Mahavira who roamed naked for 12 years deprived of sleep and food before acquiring 11 disciples, voluntarily starving to death
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What is the name of the ruler in Jainism
rajah
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What do Jainists carry with them and why
a whisk which is very important to clear one's path and seat
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What are the Five Great Vows for All?
- 1) Do not injure other life forms
- 2) do not lie
- 3) do not steal
- 4) do not have sex
- 5) possess nothing
Plus 7 more for laymen including avoidance of excessive travel, avoiding indulgence in clothing and food, avoid harmful behavior, observe Jain rituals, meditate, fast, donate time and money
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What is a tirthankara
a spiritual conqueror who has attained salvation, 24 in present world cycle
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name some examples of spiritual conquerors in Jainism who have achieved salvation
Parshva - 8th century BCE
Mahavira - 599-527 BCE who roamed naked for 12 plus years, depriving self of sleep and food, before acquiring 11 disciples, volunatary starting to death
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