Jainism

forth of events

The universe was never created, nor will it ever cease to exist, A continuous back and ________.

Epistemology

Branch of philosophy deals w /nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.

Aaro

series of altercations or swings.

Kala

cyclical view of time, where the universe was never created, nor will it ever cease to exist. A continuous back and forth of events

Loka (cosmos)

exists in multiple layers

Epistemology

Branch of philosophy deals w/ nature, origin, and scope of knowledge

Non-absolutism

Jain epistemology supports tolerance amongst beliefs, claiming that no single belief holds truth exclusively

Anekantavada

Jain epistemology supports tolerance amongst beliefs, claiming that no single belief holds truth exclusively

Jiva

the soul, alive, and good

Ajiva

matter, lifeless, and evil 

reincarnation

Transmigration of the Soul

There are 8 types of karma…

8 types of karma that obscures and those thar determines

Karma is…

* Karma is a physical substance like floating dust or atomic particles 
* Evil actions have heavier karma

What keeps the Jiva trapped in ajiva 

Karma and transmigration

What keeps the Jiva chained to reincarnation 

Karma

Where Jiva will rise to the top of the universe to a place or state

Siddhashila

Who can’t obtain moksha?

God or angels, and celestial bodies cannot achieve moksha, only humans 

What are the 3 Jewels?

Right faith + right knowledge = right conduct 

What are the 5 vows?

Nonviolence (Ahimsa), Truthfulness (Satya), Non-stealing (Asteya), Celibacy, and Detachment (aparigrah) 

Nonviolence (Ahimsa) 

1. “Do not injure, abuse, oppress, enslave, insult, torment, torture, or kill any creature or living being.” 


1. ALL living animals are inherently equal 


2. Includes: INTENTION to harm, absence of compassion, supporting/condoning of violence, ignorance that makes an action violent 


2. Without violent thoughts, there would be no violent actions 


3. Ahimsa limits what careers you can go through 


1. Working positively to promote tolerance 


2. Forgiveness and compassion 


3. Help those who are less fortunate 


4. Ahimsa with submissiveness. Submission to tyranny cannot be allowed  

Truthfulness (Satya) 

1. Anger, greed, fear, jokes (etc.) are the breeding grounds of untruth 
2. Only those who have conquered those above can speak truth 
3. Truth requires moral courage 
4. Falsehood is no substitute for unpleasant truth 

Non-stealing (Asteya) 

1. Do not steal in any way (plagiarism, pirating movies, stealing for others) 

Celibacy 

1. Abstinence from self-indulgence of ALL kinds of pleasure 


2. Sex only with your married partner to have kids (stop once you have a son) 


3. Passion overrides rational thinking 

Detachment (aparigrah)  

Freeing oneself from slavery of objects and sensual pleasures, and material possessions

What is the holiday Paryushan Parva?

10 day fasts to observe 10 important principles to follow including confessing sins and seeking forgiveness 

What is the holiday Mahavir Jayanti?

Birthday of Mahavir 

What is the holiday Kshamavaan?

The day of asking forgiveness from all 

Who is Mahavira?

* Born as Nataputta Vardhamana. A prince, very unhappy, and searches for a reason for his unhappiness in 599 BCE


* Became interested in a group of ascetics, but waited for his children to grow 
* Never found happiness once he started his search for 7 years 


* Becomes an even more extreme ascetic 
* Stays 1 night to avoid connections, no travel during rain, sweeping road, straining water, eats leftovers, and went naked all to avoid hurting other beings and bugs 
* Allowed himself to be beaten and bitten than hurt others in retaliation 


* Achieved Kevala (Jain enlightenment) after 12.5 years 
* Became Tirthankara, a spiritual conqueror 


* Became Mahavira: a “Great Hero” 
* Died at 72 after a fast and attained Moksha, gained 400,000 followers, many Jains tried to copy his lifestyle

What are the holy books called?

Agamas, was orally told, then a bunch of them died, then decided to write it down 

What is does the spoks on the symbol of Jainism mean?

24 Kala (upswings and downswings) of events in time that cause the loss of Jainism, then the gain of Mahavira

What do the dots on the swastika mean?

Human beings, celestial beings, plants & animals, and infernal beings