What is Jainism?
Q: What is Jainism?
A: Jainism is a religion originally from India that teaches that all events in the universe are self-caused, random, fixed and independent of previous events or external causes or god.
Q: What does Jain philosophy state?
A: Jain philosophy is the oldest philosophy of India that distinguishes body (matter) from the soul (awareness) completely. It teaches that the universe is eternal and every living being has a soul which has the power to become all-knowing (observer of all the random events).
Q: What is a jina?
A: A soul which has won over its inner enemies like attachment, greed, pride, etc. is called jina which means conqueror or victor (over ignorance).
Q: What is Pravachansara?
A: The holy book of Jainism is Pravachansara.
Q: Is there an eternal universe according to Jainism?
A: Yes, according to Jainism the universe is eternal.
Q: Does every living being have a soul in this religion?
A: Yes, every living being has a soul according to this religion.
Q: Does this religion believe in external causes or gods?
A No, this religion does not believe in external causes or gods as it states that all events are self-caused and random.
