Here are some common ground between Jainism and Hinduism, viewed from a Jain perspective:

• Belief in karma and rebirth

- Both traditions hold that actions create karmic effects that influence future lives and the cycle of birth and death (samsara).

• Aim of liberation

- Both seek liberation from samsara. Jainism calls it kevala-jnana or moksha through perfect right conduct, while many Hindu paths aim for moksha through self-realization, devotion, or knowledge.

• Ethical foundations

- Truthfulness, non-violence (ahimsa), non-stealing, celibacy or controlled senses, and gentleness are emphasized in both, though Jainism treats ahimsa with unusually strict emphasis.

• Practice of asceticism and self-discipline

- Both traditions value discipline, fasting, meditation, and practices that refine the mind and remove passion.

• Respect for sages and teachers

- Reverence for spiritual teachers and wise beings is important in both systems.

• Concept of dharma

- Each tradition uses the term dharma to denote righteous living and duties, though their definitions and scope differ and are understood within their own frameworks.

• Satsang and spiritual communities

- Gathering for learning, reflection, and support on the spiritual path is common, with temples, monasteries, and study circles playing a role in Hindu and Jain communities.

Important clarifications from a Jain standpoint:

• The concept of ahimsa is central and particularly stringent in Jainism; while Hinduism also honors ahimsa, its scope and application vary across traditions.
• Hinduism includes diverse philosophies (vedanta, bhakti, yoga, etc.) and many gods; Jainism is strictly non-theistic and emphasizes internal purification through right conduct and knowledge.
• The paths to liberation differ: Jainism centers on purifying the soul through right belief, right knowledge, and right conduct (three jewels), while Hindu paths emphasize knowledge, devotion, and disciplined practice within a broader theistic or non-theistic framework.

If you’d like, I can explain these similarities with specific Jain suttas or passages that articulate them, or compare particular practices (like fasting, non-violence, or meditation) in more detail.