Explain the Jain belief in ahimsa. By what other religion is this belief espoused
In this week’s discussion post please address the following questions. Explain the Jain belief in ahimsa. By what other religion is this belief espoused? The textbook provides you with the story of Mahavira (p.192). Summarize the story of the life of Mahavira and in your summary include at least three details. Provide a brief explanation on why Jainism rejects the notion of a Creator God. Then discuss the Jain concepts jiva and ajiva. How do they help explain the human situation. End you post with the three basic Jain ethical principles. What are you thoughts concerning these principles, what other religions embrace these ethical principles. Your post should 150 words in length and presented in the appropriate format MLA or APA. Make sure that you provide references when using sources, to include your textbook.
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In Jainism, their beliefs in Ahimsa surpasses all notions, rules, ideologies practices and customs, modern or tradition, western or eastern, economic or political, social or self-centered. However, Buddhism is another religion that espouses this belief. In 599 B.C is when Mahavira was born, he lived a life of outright truthfulness, a total chastity life, and a life of perfect uprightness and possessed no any property……………………………
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