Chapter Objectives
After reading this chapter, you will be able to do the following:
� Discuss the origins of Jainism.
� Describe the key beliefs and ethical practices of Jainism.
� Discuss similarities and differences among Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
� Describe the e
Chapter Summary
Jainism and Sikhism emerged at very different times in India and share certain characteristics with Hinduism, such as a belief in karma and rebirth. Each took divergent paths and developed in opposition to certain Hindu views or practices, and each repres