BBC - Religion & Ethics

Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmlessness and renunciation.

The aim of Jain life is to achieve liberation of the soul.

Features

Jain temples
Jain temples range from the immense and elaborate to the very plainest of worship rooms.
Vegetarianism
The Food Programme's Simon Parkes explores Jainism as one of the roots of vegetarianism. (23m 35s)

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