Jainism - Religion of World - Lecture Notes | REL 1000, Study notes of Anthropology of religion

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Mahavira  Did not found Jainism  24th teacher  Story similar to the Buddha o Renounces fabulous life to pursue spiritual enlightenment o Teachings in Hinduism weren’t working for him so he moves to path of asceticism
Ancient, non-Vidic, indigenous Indian Religion  6th century BCE  6 million worldwide
Split between Digambaras and Svetambaras  Why nudity? o No need for possessions because human skin is clothing enough
Relationship to Hindu teachings  Jiva: soul o Dualistic philosophy  Soul and matter (ajiva)  Karma, samsara, liberation, peace o Every action has a consequence, and they are mostly negative o Minimalist action to prevent bad karma
Ahimsa, Aparigraha, Anekantwad  Non-violence  Non-attachment o Worldly goods o Philanthropy  Non-absolutism