Information regarding whether it is a universalizing religion or ethnic religion
Core Beliefs and Practices
Number of followers worldwide
Name of followers
Number of followers in the United States
Founder of the Religion and Religious Text
Region in the World with the most followers
10
Cultural Hearth Location and Date Founded
11
Where it is currently practiced
Symbol most commonly associated with it
12
Diffusion Methods
Name of our religion
13
Landscape Expression
13 things about
Jainism
Ahimsa
Ahimsa means respect for all things and peace among Gods creatures
The founder of Jainism was Vardhamana Mahavira and was part of a royal family and taught
Founder of the Religion
Religious Text
Jainism has many religous text, the most influential being the Agamas and Srutras, these text contain teachings and meditations to reach inner peach
Number of followers in the United States
An estimated 150,000-200,000 Jainism followers are found in the USA.
Architecture/Places of Worship
Language Most Used
Symmetry
Prakrit language
In Jainism symmetry is very valued which is very prominent in this image, this image is what a typical place of worship could look like in Jainism. There are many symbols and stories that are told through the pillars that hold the roof up.
The language most used in Jainism is Prakrit, this is because most ancient scriptures (agamas) are written in this language and so many Jains speak this ancient language but with its globilization there are those who speak other languages such as english but not nearly enough compared to prakrit speakers.
Cultural Hearth Location and Date Founded
Jainism's cultural hearth began in Maharashtra India and was founded in 7th or 5th century BC.
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Information regarding whether it is a universalizing religion or ethnic religion
Jainism is an Ethnic religion because the roots mainly stream from Indian cultures and previous religions.
Core Beliefs and Practices
Jainism core beliefs is about Ahimsa, following the 5 Mahavrates, the achievement of Moksha, and the belief that every living organism has a soul.
Jainism diffused through hierarchy, this is because the leader (Mahavira) was a royal and spread the word/belief of jainism to his kingdom and there through his simple principles it spread from patron to patron going down the social ladder until even a common man knew about it.
Type Of Diffusion
Jainism was able to historically diffuse by politics and missionaries. Jainism was part of the mauryan kingdom and through much persecution of christianity and islam people decided to become Jain
Historical Reason For Diffusion
One of the notable contemporary diffusions of Jainism are in the migration patterns of Indians who have moved to countries where English is predominantly spoken. This migration has led to a greater awareness and understanding of Jain principles and practices in these regions, because the Indian diaspora shares their culture with their new communities.
Contemporary Types Of Diffusion
Number of followers worldwide
An Estimated 5-10 million Jainism followers are found worldwide
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Information regarding whether it is a universalizing religion or ethnic religion
Core Beliefs and Practices
Number of followers worldwide
Name of followers
Number of followers in the United States
Founder of the Religion and Religious Text
Region in the World with the most followers
10
Cultural Hearth Location and Date Founded
11
Where it is currently practiced
Symbol most commonly associated with it
12
Diffusion Methods
Name of our religion
13
Landscape Expression
13 things about
Jainism
Ahimsa
Ahimsa means respect for all things and peace among Gods creatures
The founder of Jainism was Vardhamana Mahavira and was part of a royal family and taught
Founder of the Religion
Religious Text
Jainism has many religous text, the most influential being the Agamas and Srutras, these text contain teachings and meditations to reach inner peach
Number of followers in the United States
An estimated 150,000-200,000 Jainism followers are found in the USA.
Architecture/Places of Worship
Language Most Used
Symmetry
Prakrit language
In Jainism symmetry is very valued which is very prominent in this image, this image is what a typical place of worship could look like in Jainism. There are many symbols and stories that are told through the pillars that hold the roof up.
The language most used in Jainism is Prakrit, this is because most ancient scriptures (agamas) are written in this language and so many Jains speak this ancient language but with its globilization there are those who speak other languages such as english but not nearly enough compared to prakrit speakers.
Cultural Hearth Location and Date Founded
Jainism's cultural hearth began in Maharashtra India and was founded in 7th or 5th century BC.
Information regarding whether it is a universalizing religion or ethnic religion
Jainism is an Ethnic religion because the roots mainly stream from Indian cultures and previous religions.
Core Beliefs and Practices
Jainism core beliefs is about Ahimsa, following the 5 Mahavrates, the achievement of Moksha, and the belief that every living organism has a soul.
Jainism diffused through hierarchy, this is because the leader (Mahavira) was a royal and spread the word/belief of jainism to his kingdom and there through his simple principles it spread from patron to patron going down the social ladder until even a common man knew about it.
Type Of Diffusion
Jainism was able to historically diffuse by politics and missionaries. Jainism was part of the mauryan kingdom and through much persecution of christianity and islam people decided to become Jain
Historical Reason For Diffusion
One of the notable contemporary diffusions of Jainism are in the migration patterns of Indians who have moved to countries where English is predominantly spoken. This migration has led to a greater awareness and understanding of Jain principles and practices in these regions, because the Indian diaspora shares their culture with their new communities.
Contemporary Types Of Diffusion
Number of followers worldwide
An Estimated 5-10 million Jainism followers are found worldwide