Jainism
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Hansell5SpringExam on May 16, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Mahavira | 24th Tirthankara. "great hero". lived from 599-527 BC. |
| Asceticism | lifestyle of rigorous self denial, or ______ |
| Ahimsa | Important central ethnic principal in Hinduism and Buddhism. "Non-Violence". Demonstrated by the number of vegetarians among their followers. |
| Tirthankaras | Jainism spiritual conquerors of the past, those who have attained salvation. "makers of the river crossing" |
| Kevala | jain enlightenment, complete and perfect knowledge or omniscience |
| 1st Vow | Do not injure other lifeforms |
| 2nd Vow | Avoid lying |
| 3rd Vow | Do not take what has not been given |
| 4th Vow | Renounce sexual activity |
| 5th Vow | Renounce possession |
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