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jainism

/ˈdʒaɪ.nɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈdʒaɪ.nɪ.zəm/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее религию и философскую систему, возникшую в Древней Индии, подчеркивающую аскетизм, ненасилие и бессмертие души, основанную как реформаторское движение против индуизма около VI века до н.э.

A proper noun referring to a religion and philosophical system that originated in ancient India, emphasizing asceticism, non-violence, and the immortality of the soul, founded as a reform movement against Hinduism around the 6th century BC.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Indian religionC1formal

    A religion originating in ancient India that emphasizes non-violence, asceticism, and the cycle of rebirth, rejecting the authority of the Vedas and the concept of a creator god.

    ruДжайнизм

    • Jainism teaches that all living beings have a soul and should be treated with respect.
    • The principle of ahimsa, or non-violence, is central to Jainism.
    • Jain monks often take vows of extreme asceticism, including fasting and celibacy.
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