Learn about the important concepts and values of Jain Dharma
Spiritual Teachers
Tirthankaras are enlightened beings who show the path of liberation. There are 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism.
Sacred Icons
Jain symbols like the Swastika and the Hand (Ahimsa) represent core Jain values.
Sacred Texts
Agamas and other scriptures are the spiritual texts that preserve the teachings of the Tirthankaras.
Non-violence: Refraining from causing harm to any living being.
Truth: Speaking the truth and avoiding falsehood.
Non-stealing: Not taking anything that is not willingly given.
Chastity: Abstaining from sensual pleasures.
Non-possession: Detaching from material possessions.
Right Faith: Rational faith in the nature of reality.
Right Knowledge: Correct understanding of the realities.
Right Conduct: Following ethical codes.
The great ethical guidelines for monks, adapted for lay followers
The commitment to avoid causing harm to all living beings through mental, verbal, or physical actions.
The discipline of speaking the truth, provided that the truth itself is beneficial and not harmful.