culture   Jainism
11 commonsense assertions
Concepts (11) • dietary restrictions (1) • eating meat (1) • non-violence (1) • vegetarianism (1) • asceticism (1) • gods (1) • holiest city (1) • hunting culture (1) • reincarnation (1) • three jewels (1) • worship (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 dietary restrictions Jainism Jainism emphasizes strict vegetarianism and non-violence towards animals in dietary choices. 3
2 eating meat Jainism Jainism emphasizes non-violence and requires adherents to follow vegetarian or vegan diets for religious and ethical reasons. 2
3 non-violence Jainism Jainism emphasizes non-violence towards all living beings, including insects and microorganisms. 2
4 vegetarianism Jainism Jainism promotes strict vegetarianism, avoiding root vegetables to minimize harm to living beings. 2
5 asceticism Jainism Jainism embraces ascetic practices including fasting, renunciation, and detachment from material possessions. 1
6 gods Jainism Jainism emphasizes monotheistic belief in one God, equality, and non-violence. 1
7 holiest city Jainism Varanasi is considered the holiest city in Jainism and holds great religious and spiritual significance in Indian traditions. 1
8 hunting culture Jainism Jainism promotes a hunting culture that rejects the practice of hunting due to its strong belief in ahimsa (non-violence). 1
9 reincarnation Jainism Jainism holds a belief in reincarnation and aims to break free from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. 1
10 three jewels Jainism The Three Jewels in Jainism are Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct, forming the foundation of the spiritual path for followers. 1
11 worship Jainism Jainism involves worship through temple visits, prayer, meditation, and acts of charity. 1