1. JAINISM "If you kill someone, it is yourself you kill. If you overpower someone, it is yourself you overpower. If you torment some one, it is yourself you torment. If you harm someone, it is yourself you harm." Bhagwan Mahavir last Tirthankara of the Jain religion

2. PLACE OF ORIGIN Reestablished (not originated) in Northern India Reestablished (not originated) in Northern India Founded on the tradition of Ahesma, non-violence toward all living creatures Founded on the tradition of Ahesma, non-violence toward all living creatures

3. TIMEFRAME Considered to be a pre- historic religion Considered to be a pre- historic religion Dates back to 7-5 th Century B.C.E. Dates back to 7-5 th Century B.C.E. Around the time of Buddha Around the time of Buddha Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism are the oldest religions in India Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism are the oldest religions in India

4. FOUNDERS/KEY FIGURES Vardhamana Majavora (599-527 BCE) Vardhamana Majavora (599-527 BCE) was one of 24 teachers showing believers the path to enlightenment and is considered along with Parshvanath (the 23 rd teacher) to be an historical figure

5. KEY BELIEFS Ahisma Ahisma Karma, Reincarnation and the Five Practices Karma, Reincarnation and the Five Practices Atomism Atomism No Absolutes No Absolutes

6. KEY PRACTICES 5 vows 5 vows The vow not to kill The vow not to kill The vow not to lie The vow not to lie The vow not to steal The vow not to steal The vow to be chaste The vow to be chaste The vow to renounce property The vow to renounce property

7. Rituals and Ceremonies Many festivals involving ritual and fasting Many festivals involving ritual and fasting for the purpose of purification, and studying scripture Rituals to ask for forgiveness (Sutras) Rituals to ask for forgiveness (Sutras)

8. SYMBOLS AND IMAGES Adopted 1937 Swastika: Four types of birth into witch a sole can reincarnate Stylized hand: Gesture of blessing and protection Wheel of 24 spokes: Represents Jains inside says ahimsa the essence of Jains ethnical teachings Out side shape: Jains description Of the shape of the Universe. A person standing with feet apart and arms rested on both hips

9. INTERESTING FACTS Where did the word “Jain” come from Where did the word “Jain” come from If Jains don’t believe in a creator than how was the world created If Jains don’t believe in a creator than how was the world created What is Moksha What is Moksha

10. NUMBER OF ADHERENTS/ INFLUENCE IN THE 21 ST CENTURY Cambodia Pakistan Kenya, Africa 4.3 million in the world About 1% of the world Percentage is decreasing Taking place mainly in Africa and Asia