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- Jainism is a religion that has about 4-5 million followers.
- Hinduism and Jainism have a lot in common.
- Jainism is also called Jain Dharma.
- Jains are divided into two major sects; the Digambara sect and the Svetambara.
- Rishabhanatha is considered as the father of Jainism.
- In this religion, vegetarianism is mandatory.
- They worship numerous deities, especially the Jinas.
- There are 3 main beliefs of Jainism. They are also known as the ‘three jewels’, right belief, right knowledge and right conduct.
- This religion is at least 2,500 years old.
- Jains do not believe in any God but in superior, mortal beings
