Welcome to Jainism.
Introduction:
This is an example of a very ascetic Jain.
Jainism is a small religion concentrated in southeast Asia (bbc). Jainism is focused on the path to your soul's liberation (tolerance). You liberate your soul by ridding yourself of all Karma. They follow the teachings of Tirkantharas. Jains do not believe in deities, but they do venerate the liberated souls, called Siddhas (bbc).
Asceticism is a central part of the Jain religion (bbc). It is believed as a way to cleanse your soul of Karma. That's why Jains are sometimes know to walk around naked while sweeping the street in front of them (tolerance). However, not all Jains are this extreme. If you'd like to know more, check out our site.
Asceticism is a central part of the Jain religion (bbc). It is believed as a way to cleanse your soul of Karma. That's why Jains are sometimes know to walk around naked while sweeping the street in front of them (tolerance). However, not all Jains are this extreme. If you'd like to know more, check out our site.