RS100 Lecture Notes - Brahmacharya, Jain Philosophy, Sallekhana
30 Jun 2013
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=thing that have neither a soul nor a material form (space, rest, time) = view the soul"s freedom from the effects of karma and attachment to material things as the ultimate state of perfection. There is no heaven, no union with absolute reality, just freedom from matter. =jain practive devotion to the tirthankaras, other jinas deities, and teachers. =look similar to hindu rituals but are different. ---jain images are simply icons to focus meditation. The jain sangha(community) is comprised of 4 components. Pull out the hair, or shave the hair. Renounces also commit themselves to the five great vows(mahavrats) 1. ahimsa: follow the path of non violence and non injury for all living beings. 5. aparigraha: to renounce all attachment to family and possessions. Avoid drinking tea for 3 days: spend time living as an ascetic, provide alms to a monastic community. =seek the permission of a jain teacher, usually the head of a monastic order.
