Jainism is an ancient Indian religion emphasizing nonviolence. It was founded by Mahavira in the 6th century BCE. He was the 24th Tirthankara, a ford-maker. He was a contemporary of the Buddha. He taught ahimsa, nonviolence. He taught asceticism. He taught karma. He taught reincarnation. He taught liberation. He taught the path to moksha. He taught the way to freedom. He taught the truth. He taught the dharma. He taught Jainism.

Jainism is a small religion. It has about 4 to 6 million followers. It is influential. It is influential in India. It is influential in the world. Mahatma Gandhi was influenced by Jainism. He adopted ahimsa. He led India to independence. He inspired Martin Luther King Jr. He inspired the civil rights movement. He inspired the world. Jainism is a religion of peace. It is a religion of nonviolence. It is a religion of asceticism. It is a religion of karma. It is a religion of reincarnation. It is a religion of liberation. It is a religion of truth. It is a religion of dharma. It is a religion of Jainism.

Jain beliefs and practices

• Ahimsa: nonviolence to all living beings.
• Anekantavada: many-sidedness of truth.
• Aparigraha: non-attachment to possessions.
• Karma: actions determine future rebirths.
• Moksha: liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
• Vegetarianism: avoiding harm to animals.
• Asceticism: monks and nuns renounce the world.

Jainism is a religion of extremes. It is a religion of moderation. It is a religion of balance. It is a religion of discipline. It is a religion of devotion. It is a religion of knowledge. It is a religion of action. It is a religion of meditation. It is a religion of prayer. It is a religion of worship. It is a religion of community. It is a religion of family. It is a religion of life. It is a religion of death. It is a religion of rebirth. It is a religion of liberation. It is a religion of peace. It is a religion of love. It is a religion of Jainism. Jai Jinendra. That is the greeting. It means victory to the Jinas. Victory to the conquerors. Victory to the liberated. Victory to the Tirthankaras. Victory to Mahavira. Victory to the truth. Victory to the dharma. Victory to Jainism.