• The authentic name is Jain Dharma or the Jain path/tradition. In English, you’ll often see “Jainism,” but many practitioners prefer “Jain Dharma,” since dharma conveys the spiritual and ethical way of life taught by the Tirthankaras.
• When referring to adherents, say “Jains” (not “Jainists”).
• If you need to distinguish communities, you can specify “Digambar Jain” or “Śvetāmbara Jain,” or mention the sect along with a brief context.
• In formal or scholarly writing, use Jain Dharma (with capitalization) to reflect the religious tradition, its ethics, and its philosophy, rather than treating it merely as a belief system.
• In everyday speech, you can say “the Jain faith” or “the Jain path,” depending on the tone and audience.

Key points for clarity:

• Jain Dharma emphasizes non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), non-stealing (asteya), celibacy (brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (aparigraha).
• When talking about scriptures or practices, acknowledge the Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions and note their distinctive beliefs or practices where relevant.