Jainism prescribes mainly two methods for shedding karmas ( Nirjara ), accumulated by the soul.

Ancient texts also refer to Jainism as shramana dharma ( self-reliant ) or the " path of the nirganthas " ( those without attachments or aversions ).

The triple gems of Jainism — right vision or view ( Samyak Darshana ), right knowledge ( Samyak Gyana ), and right conduct ( Samyak Charitra )— provide the path for attaining liberation from the cycles of birth and death.

This is the path to salvation in Jainism.

It is part of the spiritual path of both Buddhism and Jainism.

Indeed, this day is not merely a traditional ritual, but a first step on their path to liberation or salvation, the final goal of every man's life, according to the teachings of Jainism.

Chandragupta Maurya's embrace of Jainism increased social and religious renewal and reform across his society, while Ashoka's embrace of Buddhism has been said to have been the foundation of the reign of social and political peace and non-violence across all of South Asia.

Many traditions of Eastern religions ( Buddhism and Jainism ) embrace the doctrine of ahimsa ( non-violence ) which imposes vegetarianism and outlaws animal as well as human sacrifice.

According to another Jain text, Padmapurana, which narrates the story of Rama, Ravana belongs to the non-aryan clan of Vidyadhara — a highly cultured and knowledgeable people who were followers of Jainism and practised Ahimsa ( non-violence ).

The Buddhist practice of this does not extend to the extremes exhibited by Jainism, but from both the Buddhist and Jain perspectives, non-violence suggests an intimate involvement with, and relationship to, all living things.

Chandragupta Maurya's embrace of Jainism increased social and religious renewal and reform across his society, while Ashoka's embrace of Buddhism has been said to have been the foundation of the reign of social and political peace and non-violence across all of India.

Three other teachings closely associated with Jainism also make an appearance in Yoga: the doctrine of " colors " in karma ( lesya ); the Telos of isolation ( kevala in Jainism and Kaivalyam in Yoga ); and the practice of non-violence ( ahimsa ).

Detachment is one of the supreme ideals of Jainism, together with non-violence.

This period corresponds to the rise of Sramanic religions such as Buddhism and Jainism, both of which place emphasis on non-violence ( ahimsa ).

Jainism views every soul as worthy of respect because it has the potential to become Siddha ( Param-atma – " highest soul ").

Jainism views every soul as worthy of respect because it has the potential to become siddha ( paramatma " highest soul ").

* Jainism stresses the importance of controlling the senses including the mind, as they can drag one far away from true nature of the soul.

* The goal of Jainism is liberation of the soul from the negative effects of unenlightened thoughts, speech, and action.

Meditation in Jainism aims at taking the soul to status of complete freedom from bondages.

According to the particular tradition, with the experience of nirvana the mind ( Buddhism ) or soul ( Jainism ) or spirit ( Hinduism ) has ended its identity with material phenomena and experiences a sense of great peace.

In Jainism, the soul and matter are considered eternal, uncreated and perpetual.

* Moksa ( Jainism ), means liberation, salvation or emancipation of soul

In Jainism, a ( " ford-Maker ", ) is a human being who helps in achieving liberation and enlightenment as an " Arihant " by destroying all of their soul constraining ( ghati ) karmas, became a role-model and leader for those seeking spiritual guidance.

In Jainism, ajiva is anything that has no soul or life, the polar opposite of jiva.

This goal is achieved through clearance of karmic obstructions by following the triple gems of Jainism.

Nirvana is the soteriological goal within the Indian religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

The goal, as with other Indian religions, is moksha which in Jainism is realization of the soul's true nature, a condition of omniscience ( Kevala Jnana ).

In the ancient scriptures of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism holy men, women and heroes undertake tapas to obtain a spiritual goal of realization, or salvation.

Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism and Sikhism, etc., place particular emphasis on altruistic morality.

The fundamental principles of Jainism revolve around the concept of altruism, not only for humans but for all sentient beings.

Jainism considers all living things to be equal.

Jainism recommends conquering anger by forgiveness, pride ( ego ) by humility, deceit by straight-forwardness and greed by contentment.

Jainism emphasizes the equality of all life, advocating harmlessness towards all, whether the creatures are great or small.

Jainism acknowledges that every person has different capabilities and capacities to practice and therefore accepts different levels of compliance for ascetics and householders.

This view of karma is in contradiction to Buddhism, Jainism and other Indian religions that do view karma as a law of cause and effect.

* 599 BC – Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism ( d. 527 BC )

Jainism and Buddhism are continuation of the Sramana school of thought.

* Rishaba — Rishi mentioned in Rig Veda and later in several Puranas, and believed by Jains to be the first official religious guru of Jainism, as accredited by later followers.

* Mahavira ( 599 – 527 BCE ) — heavily influenced Jainism, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.

* Umāsvāti or Umasvami ( 2nd Century CE ), author of first Jain work in Sanskrit, Tattvārthasūtra, expounding the Jain philosophy in a most systematized form acceptable to all sects of Jainism.

Examples of Animism can be found in forms of Shinto, Serer, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Pantheism, Paganism, and Neopaganism.

Likewise a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala, India is the Tabuh Rah blood offering to Theyyam gods, despite being forbidden in the Vedic philosophy of sattvic Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, Theyyam deities are propitiated through the cock sacrifice where the religious cockfight is a religious exercise of offering blood to the Theyyam gods.

In Jainism, the understanding and implementation of ahimsa is more radical, scrupulous, and comprehensive than in any other religion.

The second study lasted 411 days in 2000 – 2001, in Ahmedabad, India, under the direction of a 21 member team of medical doctors and scientists led by doctors Sudhir Shah and K. K. Shah, a past President of the Indian Medical Association and current Chairman of the Jainist Doctors ' Federation ( the latter group aims to " Promote scientific research and medical education based on principles of Jainism ").

The Chicago Metropolitan Area also includes adherents of Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and the Bahá ' í, among others.

Although the Digambara followers of Jainism are celibate monks, most Jains belong to the Shvetambara sect, which allows spouses and children.

Dharma also refers to the teachings and doctrines of the founders of Buddhism and Jainism, the Buddha and Mahavira.

It is used in most or all philosophies and religions of Indian origin — sometimes summarized under the umbrella term of Dharmic faiths — including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism are called Hindu Dharma, Buddha-Dharma, Jain-Dharma and Sikh dharma, respectively.

In Jainism, dharma is natural.