Jainism

Jainism, also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion which teaches a path toward spiritual purification. Its salvational goal for ascetics is to reach moksha (liberation), while for most Jain laypersons it is to accumulate good karma that leads to better rebirth and a step closer to liberation. According to Jain beliefs, vibrational energy (virya) draws karmic particles to the soul and creates bondages. Purification of soul from karmic particles and thereby liberation can be achieved through ratnatraya, the path of the three jewels, namely samyak darśana, correct faith in the Jain teachings; samyak gyana, correct knowledge and understanding of those teachings; and samyak charitra, correct conduct, behavior consistent with the five vows. The core of Jainism is also summarized in the three tenets of ahiṃsā (nonviolence), aparigraha (non-attachment), and anekāntavāda, a rejection of all simplistic and one-sided views of truth and reality.