Jainism - Topics

Why Jain ascetics sweep the ground before they walk Jain monks sweep the ground before walking — how far does ahimsa extend? Sallekhana fasting to death and the legal fight around it Root vegetables are avoided in Jain food because pulling them up kills the plant Mahavir Jayanti fills Jain temples with the biggest crowds of the year What ahimsa rules out of a Jain diet Jain monks sweep the path ahead so they do not step on insects How Digambara and Svetambara Jains differ How a Jain business family squares wealth with ascetic ideals Can a Jain take antibiotics without breaking non-violence? What Paryushana requires of lay Jains Why Jains perform Pratikramana confession twice a day Who the 24 Tirthankaras are and why they are remembered How Jain cosmology describes the shape of the universe Lay Jains take partial vows scaled to what household life allows Why Jainism is often a footnote in world religion courses Merchant patronage is why Jain temples compete on ornament