Jainism grew out of Hindu traditions and is still practiced today.

Fun Fact:

Jainism

Mahavira

Mahavira was the founder of Jainism. He was a teacher and shared his ideas with others. He was against the idea that only Brahmin priests could perform specific spiritual rites.

To avoid killing any living thing, even bugs, Jains carry a broom with them to sweep the ground in front of their feet.

-meditation
-self-denial
- an extreme form of ahimsa

Jainism Puts Emphasis on: