What Jains Teach

[duendeartsvideo]

To avoid accidentally inhaling and killing insects and small animals.

[tasnim399]

why they keep cover the mouth? I am not a Jain.

[Hypastpist]

if there are any jains here, how do you handle pests, like cockroaches

[duendeartsvideo]

The Jains I know, both lay and monastic, are strict vegetarians.

[UnoRaza]

@duendeartsvideo "Sanity of ALL life" is the bedrock of true spirituality/religion.

[duendeartsvideo]

I just shot the video. I'm not Jain but I do keep awareness of unnecessary harm to sentient beings. The older Jains I know are more circumspect about avoiding insects when walking outdoors. The younger ones mostly practice vegetarianism. Ahimsa is a goal, an ongoing commitment that makes us mindful of causing unnecessary pain to others.

[sitemountain]

@duendeartsvideo Are they SUPPOSED to be vegetarian or not? If they DO eat meat surely that's causing unnecessary pain to others isn't it? Do some just break their rules or are there no rules about eating meat?

[sitemountain]

@duendeartsvideo Are they SUPPOSED to be vegetarian or not? If they DO eat meat surely that's causing unnecessary pain to others isn't it? Do some just break their rules or are there no rules about eating meat? How do you initiate as a Jain?

[parsiddharth]

@sitemountain : A person becomes Jain by his deeds (karmas), one who follows the principles of Jainism becomes a Jain & there is no process like Baptism

[pathanq]

@sitemountain

its not about vegetarianism but about non-violence, jain can have animal products like milk/dairy that do not come with pain to an innocent creature... ahimsa, thats the main idea.

[Drgamedood]

@pathanq will a jain use violence in self defense?

[MuscleInformation]

@Drgamedood Jainism states that you should not use violence even if someone is trying to kill you. Your question is quite broad because you say if Jains will use violence in self defense well some jains will like me. I am Jain and it doesn't mean I follow every single rule. If you put a knife up to a Jain Mahraj (A person that follows religion very strict) he will not do anything. So your answere is yes and no, but it is not allowed.

[Melpheos1er]

@Drgamedood yes they can. Their vows authorize use of violence for self defense but they have to cause the minimum harm possible

[bordercollie1975]

What do you do when mosquitos keeping biting you, do you use Aeroguard?

Do you step over the ants and pseudopods and all micro organisms around you?

Help me please, i want to convert!!!! I cannot wait to get the free white hanky.

[Jigiligy]

@bordercollie1975 For the mosquitos its very easy, use a mosquito net.

[pathanq]

@bordercollie1975 .... hi,

Jains have a strong sence of compassion for all beings, since we are all connected, Jains do not hurt biting insects, The idea is that when you are bitten, in the spirit of respect and compasionate non-violence, see your blood as a gift to that being. We are all interconnected, hurting another is indirectly hurting yourself. Sometimeds you cannot avoid hurting others but try.... then every living being will remind you of non-violence and of respect.

[easternshorefilam]

Why is it that it seems only Indians are Jains? Why hasn't the faith spread to people of all nations and races? What are you going to do about that?

[duendeartsvideo]

@easternshorefilam I'm just the filmmaker so my answers are limited. I don't know why there are few if any non-Indian Jains. They are certainly very dedicated to their practice, even the younger generations, but it is largely lifestyle practice rather than doctrines that matter to the Jains I've met. Vegetarianism and non-harming of animals are keys to the practice and these are incredibly difficult for non-Indians not raised with these values. Jains also tend not to proselytize.

[easternshorefilam]

@duendeartsvideo Thanks for the reply. I was just wondering because it's a shame such peaceful and non-violent beliefs aren't generally propagated around the world. It seems that the message of peace and non-violence is needed more than ever. Vegetarianism is difficult for non-Indians but those who can practice that too are better people, in my opinion. I've not been very successful in that endeavour but I do admire those who are. Thanks again.

[Iudhisthira]

@easternshorefilam Namaste! I, for once, strive to become a Jain, but I still haven't surpassed my limitation of eating meat... As for your question is concerned, well...

I do believe that we do not need aggressive proselytism, from no one. :-) Informing the people, YES; forcible proselytism... NO.

[easternshorefilam]

@Iudhisthira Definitely forcible proselytism should be out of the question. But there's definitely no harm in sharing one's beliefs with others. If it can bring more peace and love in the world, then it's good. Thanks for the reply.

[DreamsofMajesty]

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[duendeartsvideo]

To avoid inhaling insects and other small animals and killing or injuring them.

[7jerryv7]

Why do they hold the cloth in front of their moughts?

[CanadianHindu]

madadchod jains

[duendeartsvideo]

Thanks for the comment. I have about an hour more that I'll edit and post. Be well.

[glamorghan]

thank you for this video. it really makes an impact