Jainism

Jainism is a Religious alternative Buddhist view.

# Beliefs

Ahimsa (Non-Violence) the fundamental principle of Jainism. It goes beyond refraining from physical violence and extends to non-violence in thought and speech. Jains believe in the sanctity of all life forms and practice compassion towards all living beings.

Truthfulness (Satya)  is another core principle in Jainism. Practitioners strive to speak the truth in a non-hurtful manner. This commitment to truth is closely tied to the concept of right knowledge.

Non-Stealing (Asteya) principle promotes honesty and integrity in all dealings.

Chastity (Brahmacharya) advocates the exercise of restraint and control over one's desires and senses. For monks and nuns, celibacy is a way to channel energy towards spiritual pursuits.

Non-Possessiveness (Aparigraha) teaches detachment from material possessions. Jains believe that excessive attachment to worldly possessions hinders spiritual progress.

Belief in Karma, emphasizes the concept of karma, which refers to the moral law of cause and effect. Actions, whether physical, mental, or verbal, accumulate karma that influences the soul's journey through various life forms.

Cycle of Rebirth (Samsara) is the believe in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Liberation from this cycle, known as moksha or nirvana, is the ultimate goal of Jain spiritual practice.

Asceticism and Renunciation lifestyle is a means to purify the soul and attain spiritual enlightenment.

Jainism acknowledges the complexity of truth and reality, asserting that reality can be perceived differently from various perspectives. Anekantavada encourages tolerance and understanding of diverse viewpoints.

The Syadvada (Doctrine of Conditional Predication) emphasizes the conditional nature of truth. Rather than making absolute statements, Jains qualify their assertions, recognizing that truth can be expressed in different ways under different conditions.

# Creation of Mahavira

In the period of the 100 schools, the Jain teachers seeking to forge a distinct path of philosophical exploration inspired by Buddhism, they created Mahavira.

Mahavira was a alternative embodiment of Buddha. In his crafted narrative, Mahavira, was depicted traversing a parallel journey of enlightenment.

The Jain teachers, driven by a desire to infuse their philosophical pursuits with unique perspectives, envisioned Mahavira's teachings flowing from the shared well of Buddhist inspiration.

Through their storytelling, they wove a tapestry where Mahavira's meditative end mirrors that of Buddha, emphasizing the cyclical nature of creation and imagination within the rich tapestry of their fictional narrative.

Both meeting their end in the serene embrace of meditation. The storytellers sought to draw parallels between the two figures, emphasizing the cyclical nature of their journeys and the transcendence achieved through meditation.

# Jain Schools

The Jain schools, akin to the various mystical and philosophical guilds, were instrumental in shaping the holistic philosophy of Jainism. These schools, emphasizing non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness (satya), and asceticism, sought to unravel the mysteries of existence and the cosmic order.

The Jivatma Sorcery school, for instance, found resonance in Mahavira's teachings on the interconnectedness of all life forms.

These schools, brought forth a unique synthesis that became the core tenets of Jainism. The Jain community, established educational centers and monastic institutions across India. These centers became hubs of philosophical discourse, nurturing the development of Jain thought and the propagation of its principles.