The Jain religion is known for its extreme commitment to non-violence and respect for all living beings. This philosophy, Ahimsa, extends beyond the avoidance of harming other humans and animals ...

Through nonviolence or ahimsa, the soul can break free of this cycle and achieve kaivalya. Traditions and ideas central to Jainism can be traced to the 7th century BCE, but Mahavira, the last of ...

The museum gives a tribute to the principles of Jainism, non-violence (Ahimsa), non-possessiveness (Aparigrah), and respect for all living beings. The museum features specially commissioned ...

Gandhi took the religious principle of ahimsa (doing no harm) common to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism and turned it into a non-violent tool for mass action. He used it to fight not only colonial ...