JAINISM
“Jainism is an ancient dharmic religion from India that prescribes a path of
NATURE
believes to halt the cycle of
reincarnation through the pursuit
of truth
emphasize the nature of non-
violence
believes in plurality of souls and
not in the existence of God
accepts three sources of getting
real knowledge: perception,
inference, and testimony
 gives emphasis on Syat-vada’
(which lays the mind to open the
truth
ROLE OF SCHOOL
leads students to self-
enlightenment and the full power
of “jiva”
prepares the students for the next
world
helps students in the attainment of
“Triratnas” (the precious principles
of live)
develops students sense of
discrimination
gives strong emphasis on non-
violence
develops students sense of
empathy to all living beings
produces individuals who are
capable of self-actualization
non-violence for all the forms of living beings in this world.”
ROLE OF TEACHER
 trains students for self-discipline and hard work which are
practical disciplines
 designs instructions and assessment which are action-based
and ideally oriented
 guides students towards self-realization
 trains students to stop the cycle of Karma which helps students
(individuals) to regain their power and glory
 emphasizes the individualistic aspect of everyone
 helps students in perfecting their soul rather in understanding
the universe
 gives importance to the significant of being sociable and
tolerable
 scaffolds students as necessary
ROLE OF STUDENTS
 students/pupils are responsible for their life choices
 students/pupils must develop and attain full personality as it is
the final aim of every individual
 students detach themselves from the cycle of Karma
 build discipline of self
 learn the teaching of Jainism to attain self-actualization and
self-enlightenment
 should learn the non-violence way of living
 learn through the senses and meditation
APPROACH/METHOD/TECHNIQUES & ASSESSMENT
 hands-on activity
 action-based and practical instructions
 meditation and self-reflection
PROPONENT
 Vardhamana Jnatiputra or Nataputta Mahavira (Jina or the
Spiritual Conqueror)