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Traditions from India
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 Jainism
Historical Thread
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Jain Dharma (aka Jainism): history, beliefs, practices
Jainism is a syncretistic religion, which contains many elements similar to Hinduism and Buddhism. It traces its roots to a succession of 24 Jinas ("those who overcome", or conqueror) in ancient East India. The first Jina is traditionally believed to have been a giant who lived 8.4 million years ago!!
This is the place to explore this ancient belief.
