Five great vows of Jainism Jainism is the religion that direct a path of ahimsa which means non-violence toward all the living beings. Jainism is also one of the oldest religion in the world history. The population of Jainism is approximately 6 million. By looking at the population of Jainism‚ we can notice that Jainism is a significant association. There are communities in Belgium‚ Canada‚ Hong Kong‚ Japan‚ and the United States. Maha-vratas‚ which is the five great vows of Jainism. It’s divided into
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Hinduism and Christianity are two religions that have been around for thousands of years. These religions have developed philosophies on certain subjects that can be compared in order to show their similarities and differences. Some of the main subjects that can be reflected upon after learning of the history and fundamentals of these religions are the paths to enlightenment/salvation‚ the religions ’ treatment of women‚ and the afterlife. This paper will give an analytic comparison of these religions
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University of Phoenix Material Four Yogic Paths and Jainism Worksheet comparing the forms of Hinduism and contrasting them with Jainism. | |Jnana Yoga |Karma Yoga |Bhakti Yoga |Raja Yoga |Jainism | | |Jnana Yoga or Yoga of |Karma Yoga or Yoga of |Yoga of Devotion |A Raja Yogi sees the |The
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dominant religion in the “Oriental” world since the Ancient times‚ Hinduism and Buddhism have had a profound effect on countless individuals‚ communities and entire nations. In the past few centuries the Western world‚ with improved communication and transportation‚ has been exposed to a class of religion unlike any it had experienced since the pagan religions of Ancient Rome and Greece. Following the initial exposure to Hinduism‚ Western scholars have been trying to decipher and make sense of what
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With approximately 851 million members‚ Hinduism is the third largest religion observed in the world ("Top Ten Organized Religions of the World"). Founded by no single known person‚ Hinduism was introduced in India by the Aryan people around 1500 BC. Modern Hinduism revolves around the belief of Karma‚ actions in your current life‚ both mentally and physically‚ determine your future life after death. In conjunction with karma‚ reincarnation is the act of your soul leaving your corpse and taking
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powerful force throughout history‚ especially with its ability to transcend political and cultural boundaries. The question of what enables a religion to permeate these boundaries is one of great importance. It is important to discern what causes Hinduism to remain a religion of those from India‚ while allowing Christianity‚ specifically Roman Catholicism‚ to gain traction across many nationalities. Because both of the religions stem from such different areas‚ it is important to first find similar
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Juleesa Alfaro World History and Civilization Lee Rademacher (P3) October 29‚ 2014 What is Hinduism? Hinduism has been originated by the beliefs of the Aryans. It is a monotheistic religion with their god being named Brahma. It’s one’s duty to seek an ultimate reality and this is called Atman. Each is free to find his or her own way but all reality is permeated by God. Reincarnation‚ Karma and Dharma are also supporting parts in this religion. Reincarnation: the soul is to be reborn after
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There are two orders in Jainism‚ Digambaras and Svetambaras. Digambaras believe that women can’t be pure enough for the highest heaven nor can they be impure enough for the lowest hell. They believe that women can’t take clothes off and become naked nor can they be as good as a debater as a man. Women are very inferior in society. There is only one way for a women to be liberated and that is for them to be reborn in a man’s body. The Svetambaras on the other hand believe that women and men can have
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I wanted to compare Hinduism to Christianity. I did not know anyone around here so I contacted a family member that lives in the Philippines. His wife’s family fallows Hinduism. I interviewed them over the Internet through video chat. That was very interesting. I had to have my family member translate to me somethings. But it was fun. I also have them write what they were answering to me. I e-mailed them the questions in advance so it would not be a shocker when I asked. I felt as if I was rude
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Hinduism and Buddhism are two of the most influential and profound religions around the world. Both religions have similar roots and philosophies and originated in India before the Common Era. They are among the top five major religions around the globe. Buddhism and Hinduism have survived for centuries and are still widely practiced around the world. Buddhism is based on the teachings of Lord Buddha who had been a Hindu before attaining Nirvana‚ and therefore given this fact‚ it follows that Buddhism
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