Jain

Church Directory · Non-Christian

Jainism is an ancient Indian path of nonviolence and liberation, following the example of the Jinas, who crossed beyond rebirth.

Organizations in This Tradition

Organization Digambara the sky-clad tradition, whose monks renounce all possessions including clothing. Organization Shvetambara the white-clad tradition, the larger of the two great Jain divisions. Organization Terapanth a Shvetambara order founded in the eighteenth century under a single teacher's authority.

Religious Art & Images

Art Entry A Kalpasutra Folio One painted page from the most copied book in Jainism: the lives of the Tirthankaras in gold and ultramarine, read aloud and shown to the congregation during Paryushana. 15th–16th century examples; the text far older Art Tradition Jainism Iconic but restrained: Tirthankara images, illustrated manuscripts, and marble temple architecture. Art Entry The Dilwara Temples Five Jain temples on Mount Abu whose plain exteriors open into marble interiors carved to the thinness of lace — the summit of Jain temple art. 1031–13th century

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