Jainism

Jainism is a dharmic religion from India and is one of the world’s oldest religions.  Its teachings center around three pillars of nonviolence, non-absolutism and asceticism. Today, Jainism has around five million adherents across the world.

If you are a member of the Jain community, or would like to learn more about Jainism, please email Asha Shipman.

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Jain raised palm symbol in silhouette

One meaning of the raised hand is “stop and think before you act to assure that all possible violence is avoided.” This is related to the tenant “Ahimsa” in Jainism, a Sanskrit term meaning “to do no harm.”