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Order of monks and nuns in the Jain community
Kundakunda, one of the most revered Digambara monksIdol of Devardhi Ksamashramana at vallabhi tirth, one of the most revered Śvetāmbara acharya
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Jain monasticism refers to the order of monks and nuns in the Jain community and can be divided into two major denominations: the Digambara and the Śvētāmbara. The monastic practices of the two major sects vary greatly, but the major principles of both are identical. Five mahāvratas (Great Vows), from Mahavira's teachings, are followed by all Jain ascetics of both the sects. Historians believe that a united Jain sangha (community) existed before 367 BCE, about 160 years after the moksha (liberation) of Mahavira. The community then gradually divided into the major denominations. However, no evidences indicate when the schism between the Digambaras and the Śvetāmbaras happened.
Jainmonasticism refers to the order of monks and nuns in the Jain community and can be divided into two major denominations: the Digambara and the Śvētāmbara...
well as in other faiths such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. In other religions, monasticism is criticized and not practiced, as in Islam and Zoroastrianism...
also used for Jain monasteries. Some Jain Mathas are:[citation needed] Shravana Belgola Moodabidri Mel Sithamur Jain Math Arahanthgiri Jain Math Kumbhoj...
Jainism. In the late medieval period, yati came to represent a stationary monk, who lived in one place rather than wandering as required for a Jain monk...
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Jainism (/ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm/ JAY-niz-əm), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion. Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession...
a Jain nun having the rank of Ganini Pramukha. JainmonasticismJain schools and branches Jaini 1991, p. xxviii, 180. Jeffery D Long (2013). Jainism: An...
behind the ears or held, by Sthanakvasi Svetambara or Śvētāmbara Terapanthi Jains. Sometimes a card is used instead of a cloth. The purpose is to prevent...
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Jain theology and salvation process. Mainstream Islam has lacked asceticism, except for its minority Sufi sect. Monasticism is cherished in Jainism....
to the time of the Meiji Restoration. In Jainism, Monks do not marry from the day they enter Jainmonasticism. Judaism has no history of celibacy for its...
observed in many religious and philosophic traditions, including Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Stoicism, Epicureanism, Islam, and Pythagoreanism...
hermit, anchorite, hesychast, or solitary. Traditions of Christian monasticism exist in major Christian denominations, with religious orders being present...
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Chaturmasya ends on this day. In Jainism this practice is collectively known as Varshayog and is prescribed for Jainmonasticism. Wandering monks such as mendicants...
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The term is applicable for all Indian religions, but is generally used for Jain monastic orders. There are several famous pattavalis which are often used...
COVID-19 pandemic in India. Though he follows several principles of Jainmonasticism, such as observing mahavratas (major vows), he does not consider himself...
Jain temples and tirtha (pilgrimage sites) are present throughout the Indian subcontinent, many of which were built several hundred years ago. Many of...
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