Questions on Jainism

1. Who was the founder of Jainism?

2. What is the Jain construction of time and the cosmos?

3. Explain the following Jain terms:

a) Anekantvad

b) Apirigraham

c) Satya

d) Digambaras

e) Ahimsa

3. What are the Five Great Vows?

4. What is ascetism? Describe the varieties of Jain ascetism.

5. What is the sacred Jain text?

6. What are the vows of non-violence?

7. What is karma? How is karma stopped and shed?

8. How many kinds of meditation do Jains recognize?

9. Describe the levels of ideal human development in Jainism.

10. What are some of the similarities between Hinduism and Jainism? What are some of the differences?