WORLD RELIGIONS

BUDDHIS
JAINISM M

Buddhism is centered upon the life

Jainism is centered on the life and and teachings of Gautama Buddha
teachings of Mahavira
 BUDDHISM
Founder:
THE BUDDHA
(born as Prince Siddhartha)

Time & Place of origin:

2,500 years ago, circa 563 B.C.E. (Before
Common Era), INDIA

Place of worship:
Buddhist monasteries, temples, shrines

PRINCIPLE:

SCRIPTURES: This life is suffering, and the only way to escape from this
suffering is to dispel one's cravings and ignorance by
Tripitaka and some early scriptures, such as
the Gandhara texts. realizing the FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
and
practicing the EIGHTFOLD PATH.
MORAL TEACHINGS
OF
BUDDHISM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKvTzKTnpoc

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 BIRTH

SICKNESS AGING

UNFULFILLED THE DEATH

DESIRES INEVITABLE
SUFFERINGS
OF LIFE

SEPARATION OVERWHELMING
OF BELOVED SENSES

GATHERING
OF HATEFUL
 LUMBINI FESTIVAL
FESTIVA - annual festival held in the states of Andhra
Pradesh & Telangana
(every December)

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BUDDHA PURNIMA OR BUDDHA JAYANTI
- celebrates the birthday of Gautama Buddha

ASALHA PUJA OR DHARMA DAY

- celebrated during the Full moon day of the lunar month

Refer to:
https://www.tusktravel.com/blog/famous
-buddhist-festivals-celebrated-in-india/

https://www.travelogyindia.com/blog/list
-of-famous-buddhist-festivals-in-india
Enlightening thoughts of
Buddha
“Three things cannot be “You will not be punished
long hidden: the sun, the for your anger, you will be
moon, and the truth.” punished by your anger.”

“There is no fear for one

“Accept defeat and offer
whose mind is not filled
victory”
with desires.”
 JAINISM
Founder:
RISHABHDEV
The 1st Tirthankar(spiritual teacher)

Further revived by
MAHAVIR- 24th and the final Tirthankar

Time & Place of origin:

7th century - 5th century BCE, INDIA

Place of worship:
SCRIPTURES: Jain temple, Derasar, Basadi

Agamas, Srutas, and other canonical texts

PRINCIPLE:

Respect all living things.

Attain liberation by avoiding and shedding of bad karma which
is the cause of all sufferings.

Realising the three jewels and practicing the great five vows
MORAL TEACHINGS
OF
JAINISM
 3 JEWELS OF
JAINISM
RIGHT
RIGHT RIGHT
KNOWLEDG
FAITH CONDUCT
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Samyak darshana Samyak charitra
Samyak jnana

right conduct comprises ethical codes, rules,

and disciplines, which a human being is
required to pursue for the ultimate freedom

This resolves into taking

the five great vows
 5 VOWS OF JAINISM
1 2 3

NON-VIOLENCE
TRUTH NON-STEALING
Ahimsa
Satya Achaurya or Asteya

4 5

CELIBACY/CHASTITY
NON-POSSESSION

Brahmacharya Aparigraha
 5 VOWS OF JAINISM
1 2 3

NON-VIOLENCE
TRUTH NON-STEALING
Ahimsa
Achaurya or Asteya
Satya
Even while accepting alms, help, or aid
The absence of Anger, greed, fear, and jokes one should not take more than what is
COMPASSION, UNAWARENESS, IGNORANCE minimum needed
are the breeding grounds of untruth
makes an action violent To take more than one's need is
also considered theft in Jainism

4 5

NON-POSSESSION / NON-ATTACHMENT
CELIBACY/CHASTITY

Brahmacharya Aparigraha
1. Monks to live a celibate life
Giving up attachment to all worldly things
2. Married Jains to live a life of chastity

chaste living simply means

remaining true and faithful to one's chosen partner
 JAIN
FESTIVALS
PARYUSHA
The five main vows are emphasized
NA during this time

MICHHAMI DUKKADAM means

"may all the evil that has been
done be in vain"

OTHER FESTIVALS
Thought-Provoking
sayings by Mahavir
 POINTS TO PONDER (ON BUDDHISM)

POINTS TO PONDER (ON JAINISM)

THREE JEWELS FIVE GREAT VOWS

1. Right faith 1. not to injure life

2. not to lie
2. Right Knowledge
3. not to steal

4. not to acquire property

3. Right conduct
5. not to lead immoral life
 REFERENCE:
1. Buddhism, Ancient History Encyclopedia.
2. Buddhism: An Introduction, BBC.
3. Buddhism: An Introduction, PBS.
4. Demographics of Buddhism,Georgetown University Berkley Center for Religion,Peace,& World Affairs
5. Religions: Buddhism, BBC.
6. Buddhist Scriptures, Georgetown University Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, & World Affairs.
7. The History of Buddha, History Cooperative.
8. The Noble Eightfold Path: Tricycle.
9. Jainism:https://sites.fas.harvard.edu/~pluralsm/affiliates/jainism/jainedu/5greatvows.htm
10. Buddhism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKvTzKTnpoc
11. Jain world: https://jainworld.com/societies-sanghs/jain-festivals/