Jainism 2
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The document discusses the key doctrines of Jainism. It states that according to Jain science, the universe is comprised of six universal substances - soul, matter, space, time, dynamic medium, and stationary medium. It describes the Jain view of reality as a combination of soul and matter. Karma is said to occur due to ignorance and is the cause of bondage for souls. The ultimate goal in Jainism is to free the soul from karma through rational perception, knowledge, and conduct. The five main vows of Jainism - nonviolence, truthfulness, non-stealing, sexual purity, and non-possession - are also summarized.
Jainism 2
- 1. Six Universal Substances According to Jain Science, the universe is comprised of six substances Soul (Jiva) Matter (Ajiva) Space (Akash) Time (Kal) Dynamic medium (Dharmastikay) Stationary medium (Adharmastikay)
- 2. JAINA REALITY: JIVA (souls) AJIVA (material atoms) EACH LIVING THING IS A COMBINATION OF JIVAAND AJIVA THEIR MOVEMENTS CAUSE THE CREATION AND DESTRUCTION OF EVERYTHING AROUND US 2
- 3. JIVA In its PURE state, not associated with matter Consciousness its essence All are alike Main characteristics: KNOWLEDGE: omniscient BLISS: utterly pure ENERGY: unlimited 3
- 4. Soul - God Each living being has a Soul; God is a fully enlightened Soul. Each Soul is capable of becoming God.
- 5. QUALITIES OF SOUL QUALITIES unlimited Utterly pure Omniscience
- 6. Why the soul, which possesses infinite faith, infinite bliss and infinite power, seems limited & differ? Obstacles of Karma
- 7. WHAT DEFILES SOUL? KARMA KARMA: MATTER Obstructs knowledge Defiles bliss Limits energy MATTER IS SEEN AS A SHACKLE BINDING THE SOUL 7
- 8. WHY DOES KARMA OCCUR? If soul is inherently pure, why embodied in matter? No answer/no real question THE CONDITION IS THE BEGINNING POINT 8
- 9. FOR JAINS, THE ORIGIN OF KARMIC MATTER IS NOT IMPORTANT BUT ITS REMOVAL 9
- 10. What is Karma? Karma is a matter(Pudgal) determining the fate of the soul in rebirths It is composed of very fine karmic particles = karmons Entire Universe is filled with Karmic Particles
- 11. Jain Karma Theory Law of Cause and Effect Law of Action and Reaction What one sows, one reaps Our intention behind our actions of mind, speech and body binds us with Karma
- 12. Empowering Theory While the Law of Karma dictates what we are experiencing now to be the result of our own past action. Only WE are responsible for our past, present and future and only WE can alter it. No one else can!
- 13. Jiva (Soul) Extended substance Many bodies there are many souls. Soul Liberated(Mukta) Bound(Baddha)
- 14. Bound soul 1. Mobile(trasa) 2. Immobile(sthavana) Lives in atoms and vegetable kingdom Mobile Soul Having two senses(worms) Three senses(ants) Four senses(wasps) Five senses(higher animals)
- 15. Six Universal Substances According to Jain Science, the universe is comprised of six substances Soul (Jiva) Matter (Ajiva) Space (Akash) Time (Kal) Dynamic medium (Dharmastikay) Stationary medium (Adharmastikay)
- 16. BASIC DOCTRINES BONDAGE (KARMA) LIBERATION (REMOVAL OF KARMIC MATTER) 16
- 17. CAUSES OF BONDAGE: IGNORANCE Responsibility? Ourselves! Through thought, speech, action CREATE OUR OWN BONDAGE 17
- 18. KARMA EACH PRESENT MOMENT OF EXISTENCE IS EARNED BY OUR PAST ACTIONS EACH FUTURE LIFE IS EARNED BY OUR PRESENT LIFE CONDUCT OF THOUGHTS, SPEECH, ACTIONS CAUSES BONDAGE 18
- 19. THE ULTIMATE GOAL To free our soul from its bondage of Karma Through (Three Jewels:tri-ratna) 1.Samyak Darshan (Rational Perception) 2.Samyak Gnyan (Rational Knowledge) 3.Samyak Charitra (Rational Conduct)
- 20. Fivefold spiritual discipline Maha vrata anu vrata Great vows lesser vows 1.Non-Injury (ahimsa) 2.Non-uttering of falsehood (satya) 3.Non-stealing (asetya) 4.Abstention from sensuality (brahmacharya) 5.Non-possession (aparigraha)
- 21. Ahimsa (Non violence) Ahimsa is disciplined behavior towards every living being - Dashvaikalika Sutra (6/9) Absence of violence of any sort towards all beings at all times is Ahimsa. - Yogasutra In its absolute definition, Ahimsa is the absence of evil thoughts, feelings or attitude
- 22. Ahimsa (Non violence) Ahimsa is not to be practised at the physical level only but at a mental one as well. In other words, it is stated that there should be no Himsa by Man (mind), Vachan (speech), or Kaya (body). Even hurting feelings is himsa.
- 23. 23 TOOLS OF AHIMSA VOW: MONKS AND NUNS Whisk broom utilized when walking Straining water for organisms Face cloth Strict vegetarianism, OR, fruitarianism, the practice of only eating that which will not kill the plant or animal from which it is taken. e.g. milk, fruit, nuts. Never lighting a lamp at night, never walking in the dark, never put out a fire Bathing is forbidden, as it harms the water and the vermin on the body.
- 24. 24 TRUTHFULNESS (SATYA) Great care must be taken that speech is always positive Closely related to ahimsa speech resulting in hurting must be avoided THUS, AT THE END OF A MONKS LIFE, HE OR SHE MAY REFRAIN FROM SPEAKING AT ALL Honesty characteristic of Jain business people
- 25. 25 SEXUAL PURITY (BRAHMACARYA) Ascetics no sexual activity no THOUGHT of sex Laypeople no sexual activities or thoughts outside of marriage
- 26. 26 NONATTACHMENT (APARIGRAHA) More than simple non-possession GOAL = completely ridding the self of thoughts and attitudes that are vehicles of desire
- 27. 27 LAST STAGE MOKSHA (COMPLETE LIBERATION) CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED BY ARHANT IN A MOMENT PRIOR TO DEATH WHERE ALL KARMIC ACTIONS AND THOUGHT ARE COMPLETED GOTTEN RID OF UNLIKE BUDDHISTS AND HINDHUS TOTAL PERFECTION IS NOT POSSIBLE DURING LIFE COMES ONLY UPON THE FINAL DEATH
- 28. Unique Teachings of Jainism God is not a Creator, Preserver or Destroyer of the Universe Every living being has a potential to become God Path of liberation is to follow rational perception, rational Knowledge and rational conduct Conquer your desire by your own effort to attain liberation
- 29. THANK YOU
Editor's Notes
- #21: (ahimsa)