A report on Jainism and Jainism and non-creationism

The hand symbolizes Ahiṃsā, the wheel dharmachakra, the resolve to halt saṃsāra (transmigration).

Representation of the Universe in Jain cosmology in form of a lokapurusa or cosmic man.

Classification of Saṃsāri Jīvas (transmigrating souls) in Jainism

Structure of Universe as per the Jain Scriptures.

Lord Neminatha, Akota Bronzes (7th century)

Jain Cosmic Wheel of Time

Jain miniature painting of 24 tirthankaras, Jaipur, c. 1850

Although the siddhas (the liberated beings) are formless and without a body, this is how the Jain temples often depict the siddhas.

Jain temple painting explaining Anekantavada with Blind men and an elephant

Siddhashila as per the Jain cosmology

A Jain monk in meditation, wearing the characteristic white robe and face covering

Nishidhi stone, depicting the vow of sallekhana, 14th century, Karnataka

Praying at the feet of a statue of Bahubali

Jain worship may include ritual offerings and recitals.

Celebrating Das Lakshana (Paryushana), Jain Center of America, New York City

The birth of Mahavira, from the Kalpa Sūtra (c.1375–1400 CE)

Idol of Suparśvanātha

A symbol to represent the Jain community was chosen in 1975 as part of the commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of Mahavira’s nirvana.

Rishabhdev, believed to have lived over 592.704×1018 years ago, is considered the traditional founder of Jainism.

The ruins of Gori Jain temples in Nagarparkar, Pakistan, a pilgrimage site before 1947.

Ranakpur Jain Temple

Dilwara Temples

Parshvanath Temple in Khajuraho

Girnar Jain temples

Jal Mandir, Pawapuri

Lodhurva Jain temple

Palitana temples

Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri, Karnataka

Jain temple, Antwerp, Belgium

Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi

Hutheesing Jain Temple

According to Jain doctrine, the universe and its constituents—soul, matter, space, time, and principles of motion—have always existed.

- Jainism and non-creationism

Jainism is a transtheistic religion, holding that the universe was not created, and will exist forever.

- Jainism

The hand symbolizes Ahiṃsā, the wheel dharmachakra, the resolve to halt saṃsāra (transmigration).

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