Jainism
Mahavira
South Asia · c. 599 – 527 BCE
Associated with radical nonviolence and reverence for the life of every being.
Historical & cultural background
A key teacher of Jainism, whose tradition is built around ahimsa (nonharm), truthfulness, and renunciation.
Core teachings
- 1.Do no harm to any living being, even in thought.
- 2.Tell the truth gently and carefully.
- 3.Loosen the grip of possessions on the heart.
Suggested further reading
- Paul Dundas, The Jains
These summaries are educational and simplified — they cannot capture the depth of any tradition.