Jainism

What is Jainism? Jainism is a religion and a way of life. For thousands of years, Jains have been practicing vegetarianism, yoga, meditation, and environmentalism. Jains believe in the existence of a soul which is eternal and divine, and that each living being has a soul.

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We are all independent souls, and yet interdependent for bringing peace to our lives as well as to those around us. Jains seek spiritual upliftment by practicing the three core principles of Jainism: Non-Violence, Non-Absolutism, and Non-Possessiveness.

Non-Violence is compassion and forgiveness in thought, word, and deed towards all living beings. In keeping with this tenet, Jains practice vegetarianism.

Non-Absolutism is respect for the view of others. Jains seek and encourage dialogue and harmony with other faiths.

Non-Possessiveness is balancing of needs and desires, while staying detached from possessions. Jains encourage respect for the environment and appropriate use of resources.

		Young Jains of America (www.yja.org) Served on the YJA Board of Trustees- 2004-2005
		Young Jains of India (www.yjindia.org) Founder and Chair of Board of Trustees – An organization built to instill values of nonviolence, nonpossessiveness, nonabsoluteism
		JAINA – (www.jaina.org) Member of Long Range Planning Committee
		Jain Leadership – (www.jainleadership.org) Annual meeting of Jain Leaders in North America
		JAAP - Jain Administrators And Professionals (www.jaapindia.org) Annual meeting of Jain leaders in India

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