Exam 4: Jainism

Mahavira commanded monks to ________ themselves at the end of their lives.

According to Digambara,who cannot achieve nirvana?

How many classes of living beings have been declared by the Jinas?

Mahavira reached nirvana under a ______ tree.

Jain laity can take "lesser vows."

Jains believe that Mahavira was the last Ford-maker.

Indians have a penchant for ______ things.

For Jains,there are _______ truths.

For Jains,souls are an infinite number of ______.

How is Jainism different from Buddhism? Why do Jains believe their way to be superior? What is the scriptural basis for this claim?

What is a "Ford-maker"? How does one become one? Is it possible to achieve this? Explain your answer.

Jainism rejects the idea of the Self.

Jain monks take ______ Vows.

The Jains use a symbol of a wheel.

How many books are there in the Shvetambara canon,according to Buhler?

Jainism gets its name from "jina."

Agama means

Jains believe that there are five types of conduct that destroy all ______.

Ahimsa means

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