Jainism Compendium - Study Notes

A compendium or comprehensive guide to Jainism, specifically designed for the Jain Academic Bowl competition.

A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Jainism in North America.

An abbreviation representing the organization's educational series and specifically refers to the 'Compendium of Jainism' manual.

A series of educational resources developed by JAINA to teach Jainism at various levels.

A book series specifically for Jain Academic Bowl (JAB) preparation, aimed at different levels of Jain knowledge.

The 5th edition of the 'Compendium of Jainism', updated in October 2024.

A unique identifier assigned to published materials, providing a way to differentiate and track a book.

A statement indicating the book's usage is permitted for personal and private use only.

This acknowledgment section lists individuals and groups who contributed to the creation and editing of a book about Jainism.

The book's creation involved a collaborative effort, highlighting the importance of group contributions.

The acknowledgment section names individuals and specifies their involvement in the compilation, revision, and editing of the book.

This section demonstrates the significant involvement of "Young Jains" in the project.

The contribution of Päthashälä teachers and scholars are mentioned, indicating their significant role in the book's content.

The acknowledgment section lists individuals from across North America, emphasizing the book's reach and diverse contributors.

The book's compilation, revision, and editing involved a team effort across different cities in the U.S.

The acknowledgment section highlights the dedication of the contributors by explicitly stating their commitment to the project.

The central principle of Jainism, emphasizing the avoidance of harming any living being.

Jain literature, particularly in English, is essential for spreading Jain principles globally.

JAINA's Education Committee aims to make Jain teachings accessible to all ages through English-language resources.

A comprehensive guide to Jainism created using Jain texts and resources specifically for the Jain Academic Bowl competition.

The JAINA Education Series books undergo regular revisions based on feedback from teachers, educators, and students.

"Compendium of Jainism" is compiled by Jain Päthashälä teachers, not scholarly experts, so some errors or sect-specific information may exist.

The 'Compendium of Jainism' is available online for free personal and private use.

JAINA gratefully acknowledges the contributions of individuals and organizations in creating the 'Compendium of Jainism'.

A fundamental principle in Jainism that emphasizes bowing to five categories of holy beings: Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhayaya, and Sadhus/Sadhvis.

The act of offering prayers to the five types of holy beings highlighted in the Panch Namukkaro.

The first line of the Namaskara Mahamagal Sutra, expressing reverence for Arihant (enlightened beings).

The second line of the Namaskara Mahamagal Sutra, expressing reverence for Siddha (liberated souls).

The third line of the Namaskara Mahamagal Sutra, expressing reverence for Ächärya (spiritual guides).

The fourth line of the Namaskara Mahamagal Sutra, expressing reverence for Upädhyäy (teachers).

The fifth line of the Namaskara Mahamagal Sutra, expressing reverence for all Sädhu and Sädhvi (Jain monks and nuns).

A Jain prayer believed to bring auspiciousness and reduce negative vibrations or sins.

One of the four auspicious entities mentioned in the 'Chattäri Mangalam' prayer, representing the enlightened beings.

One of the four auspicious entities mentioned in the 'Chattäri Mangalam' prayer, representing the liberated souls.

Describes the state of being completely blind to spiritual truth due to ignorance.

A healing paste, like a spiritual medicine, that removes the darkness of ignorance and allows one to see the true nature of reality.

Represents the state of having opened one's inner eyes and achieved spiritual sight, free from ignorance.

The master who guides individuals on their spiritual path, helping them overcome ignorance and attain true knowledge.

A true seeker of liberation possesses seven key virtues that are essential for spiritual progress and liberation.

Complete freedom from worldly attachments and desires, a key element in achieving spiritual liberation.

The state of complete mental calm and inner peace, often associated with a liberated state of being.

The ultimate goal of a Jain, to be free from the cycle of birth and death and attain liberation.

The innermost and most essential aspect of religion is faith, specifically faith in one's own existence and true nature.

Religion aims to prevent the 'fall' of the soul by guiding individuals away from delusion and towards self-realization.

Our true self is our eternal soul, consciousness pervading the physical body, unaffected by birth or death.

A state of non-attachment and non-aversion, remaining aware of everything without being swayed by emotions.

Knowing the true Self, an enlightened soul, leads to the absence of desire and a state of liberation.

Religion, as defined by Jain scriptures, is the intrinsic nature of all things.

Seeking happiness from external sources without understanding our true nature is futile; true happiness comes from realizing our true self.

Jainism defines religion as mental equanimity, a state of inner peace and balance.