Jainism

Jainism

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  • 599 BCE

    Jainism Founded by Nattaputta Mahavira.

    He is the first recorded follower of this religion
  • 162 BCE

    The Namokar Mantra is inscribed.

    This is a meditation prayer for the Jains
  • 1 CE

    "The Essense" is inscribed.

    This explains Jain's philosophy and was written by Mantra
  • 2

    Tattvartha Sutra is written.

    This is an important Jainism philosophy book written by Kundakunda
  • 285

    Emperor of Magadha became a Jain monk.

    This brought a lot of attention to the religion.
  • 982

    Bahubali statue is displayed.

    This is located in Shravanbelagola, India

  • Sects of Sthanakvasi and Terapanthi are formed

  • Jain Associations in North America is formed

  • Jainism is recognized as its own religion in India.

    This finally differentiated the religion from Hinduism.

  • The Holiday of Mahavira Jayanti was celebrated.

    This is a annual holiday and the date fluctuates each year. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira