1. Jainism is a Religion of Practice
(Jain Way of Life)
 Non-Violence is the Supreme Religion of All Religions
 Most all are vegetarians and some are vegan
 Would avoid business that involves violence
 Many would not eat root vegetables
 Many would even avoid walking on grass
 Practice of fasting or eating only one meal/day
 Practice of not eating after sunset
 Minimize use of water and fire
 Charity – Animal Welfare - Philanthropy

2. Jainism is a Religion of Practice
(Practice for Jain community)
 Building of Animal Shelters
 Building of Schools and Hospitals
 Support Language Research Institutes
 Research and training in Sanskrit, Prakrit,
and Other Ancient Indian Languages
 Remarkable contribution by Jain Monks in
all Major Indian Languages

3. Practice of Jain Monks
 Non Possessiveness: Would not possess any
property, assets, money, or Furniture
 Travel by Walking
 Lifetime Celibacy
 Many would not even posses any clothing
 Some would possess only 2-3 pieces of fabrics
 Intense Practice of Austerities and Penance
 Study of Scriptures
 Research in ancient Indian Languages
 Contribution – Social Uplift and Education

4. Jain Prayers
Universal Forgiveness Prayer
 I grant forgiveness to all living beings.
 May all living beings grant me forgiveness.
 My friendship is with all living beings.
 My enmity is totally nonexistent.

5. Universal Peace and Friendship Prayer
 Shivmastu Sarva Jagatah, Par‑ hit‑ nirata
bhavantu bhutaganah,
 Doshah Prayantu Nasham, Sarvatra Sukhi
bhavantu lokah.
 May the whole Cosmos be blessed.
 May all beings engage in each other's well
beings.
 May all weakness, sickness and faults
diminish and vanish.
 May everyone and everywhere be healthy,
prosper, blissful, and peaceful.

6. WEBSITES:
 www.jainelibrary.org
 www.jainworld.com
 www.c.o.colstate.edu/~malaiya/jainlinks.html
 http://users.netmost.com/jainway
 www.jainsansaronline.com