Not far away, in Buena Park, the temple at the Jain Center of Southern California draws legions of followers of Jainism, a little-known, millenniums-old Indian religious and philosophical tradition.

The ancient Indian religion of Jainism, a close cousin of Buddhism, has often been a hard sell in the U.S., with its strict adherence to nonviolence that forbids eating meat, encourages days of ...

Across thousands of years, Jainism has stood apart for its gentle values. This ancient Indian faith teaches peace, restraint, and a unique respect for all living beings. In today’s plural […] ...

Thespian Kamal Haasan recently commented on the origins of the Tamil and Kannada languages, sparking a significant ...

Jainism doesn't have a single founder. The truth has been revealed at different times by a tirthankara, which means a teacher who 'makes a ford' i.e. shows the way. Other religions call such a ...

Haveri: Prof Devarakonda Reddy, a renowned historian, explained that Jains were split into two groups, with one in North ...

Jainism, a Dharmic tradition born in sixth century India, revolves around three key tenets: non-violence, non-materialism and the belief that truth is multifaceted. Jains, who strive to minimize ...

Pune: A museum on the banks of the Indrayani River in Pune is giving a contemporary rendering of ancient Indian stories through the lens of Jainism. The Abhay Prabhavana Museum shows how the ...

Let’s understand what makes this day so sacred for Jains. In Jainism, Akshaya Tritiya is remembered as the day when Lord Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara, broke his long fast after a full year.

The festival is considered to be the most important one for Jains and marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the last Tirthankara, which means saviour and spiritual teacher, in Jainism.