India lost in 'love jihad' Oct 28, 2009
For centuries, Hindus converted to Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Islam and Christianity, some out of conviction, others to escape the tyranny of the Hindu caste system or to benefit from professing the religion of the ruling class. However, Hindu groups maintain that it was through the use of the sword that Islam spread in India. (Asia Times Online)
May Diwali banish racism Oct 13, 2009
May the festival of lights banish the darkness of racism. May the festival of lights banish the darkness of racism. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
May the festival of lights banish the darkness of racism Oct 13, 2009
Indian women light candles for the festival of Diwali. It's already started. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Inside India's Sacred Heart Sep 30, 2009
It is one of the main principles of Jainism we call it aparigraha. This was why I left my family, and why I gave away my wealth. (India Times, India)
Indian delights at Diwali Festival of Lights Sep 26, 2009
Diwali not only has roots in Indian religions - including Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism - but it also marks the beginning of a new business year. The festival traditionally lasts five days. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
* Apartment residents sue over alleged Jain temple Sep 22, 2009
Jainism is an ancient religion that prescribes non-violence and the development of spirituality through reliance on ones own wisdom and self-discipline. This story has been viewed 534 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Country profile: India Sep 3, 2009
Major religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism. Life expectancy: 63 years (men), 66 years (women) (UN). (BBC News -- South Asia)
A "Complex" Theory of Consciousness Aug 19, 2009
Nobody except a dyed-in-the-wool nerd would think of the first as being sentient; adherents of Jainism, India s oldest religion, -believe that bees and indeed all living creatures, small and large are aware; whereas most everyone would accord the magical gift of consciousness to the baby. The truth is that we really do not know which of these organisms is or is not conscious. (Scientific American)
In Thailand, A New Party Tries to Take Back the Swastika Jun 19, 2009
The swastika symbol is venerated in eastern religions ranging from Hinduism and Jainism to Buddhism. Even in pre-Nazi Europe, the good-luck talisman adorned everything from Celtic art to Finnish Air Force medals. (Time.com)
Invocation 'should be discussed in the open' Jun 5, 2009
Gator wrote on Jun 4, 2009 12:50 PM:" I find this very interesting that of all the world Religions, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism,Sikhism, Shintos, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism and Judaism along with the American Indians all believe in the supreme Creator, they go about it in many ways butall come back to the Center The American Indians had very strong beliefs long beforethe White man came along and messed everything up So if all the worlds ReligionsPoint the way to the Great... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
* Root vegetables get chop from in-flight meals from today Jun 1, 2009
Jainism is an ancient Indian religion whose followers are strict vegetarians and are also forbidden from eating root vegetables. Liu said that without root vegetables, the traditional Taiwanese meal would lose its flavor. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Jain monks' last rites go for a crore May 7, 2009
According to Babulal Jain-Ujwal, a Kandivli resident who is a veritable fount of information on Jainism, about 350 monks die each year. Jain-Ujwal maps yearly data of the initiation and whereabouts of Jain monks and publishes and distributes palm-sized booklets within the community. (India Times, India)
* FEATURE : Jain followers in New Delhi offer free treatment for birds and vow of release May 2, 2009
The hospital is managed by followers of Jainism, one of the oldest religions originating in India, who believe that every living thing has a soul that is potentially divine. Such is their commitment to avoid harming any living being that Jain monks wear masks over their mouths to avoid accidentally swallowing insects. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Pros and Cons of Jainism May 2, 2009
As with any religion, the pros and cons of the philosophy and practices associated with Jainism can be noted. Jainism is quite an interesting religion with a lot of rules for followers to abide by ... Starting with the pros, the positive attributes, Jainism is a religion that focuses on serene, peaceful living. (Suite101.com)
Evangelical wrestler to preach in Coulee Region Apr 13, 2009
"Well, people have been known to make things up...alien abductions, Bigfoot, UFO sightings. Sometimes you get sincere mistakes and sometimes you get hoaxes.We can look at this in an even wider way: all of the major religions on this planet cannot simultaneously be true...at most, only one can be true. That means that, logically, even to religionists, all faiths except one had to be made up. Of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, and Jainism, all except one of these... (Winona Daily News, MN)
LETTER: Population growth will cause problems for U.S. Apr 10, 2009
In some of these countries the number one newborn's name is not Erik or Lief but "Muhammad.""""and in the united states, catholics are out-birthing protestants...so what else is new? most hardline religious fanatics of any persuasion like to multiply like cockroaches, with no regard to others or the earth around them.don't worry midright, those lousy muslims won't get a leg-up on you guys. just keep those christian girls pregnant and barefooted!!# Christianity: 2.1 billion# Islam: 1.5 billion#... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
India celebrates Mahavir Jayanthi religious festival Apr 7, 2009
Jainism was founded in the 6th century BC. The foundation and formation of this religion rested on 24 Tirthankaras who arrived in the world to deliver the message of peace and tolerance, according to Jainism ... Lord Mahavir was born at Vaishali in Bihar, according to Jainism. (Xinhuanet, China)
On The Calendar Apr 4, 2009
Mahavira Jayanti -- Jain birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankar and the "founder" of modern Jainism. Thursday. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Rivals and relatives contest India's election Mar 21, 2009
Vegetarianism is often a mark of Hindu higher castes, and religions such as Jainism and Buddhism. Not surprisingly, Maneka and Varun eventually transferred their political loyalties to the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
EDIT: Beyond The State Feb 28, 2009
This feature is true not only for other indigenous belief systems like Buddhism and Jainism but also faiths like Islam and Christianity that came to India from West Asia. The multiplicity of faiths and their federal structure prevented any one of them from imposing a specific vision of faith on the rest and create monolithic religious communities. (India Times, India)
