Svetambara

Two Major Schools or Sects under Jainism

Two Major Schools or Sects under Jainism Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation. The religion has two major schools or sects: Digambara and Svetambara. The Digambara sect believes that monks and nuns should live naked, while the … Read more

Sects/ School of Jainism

Sects of Jainism Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that teaches a path of non-violence, non-attachment, and renunciation. It is one of the world’s oldest religions, and its roots can be traced back to the 6th century BCE. Jainism is a minority religion in India, with about 4.5 million followers. Jainism is divided into two … Read more