Type of sanghyan
In Jainism, the term sangha (often spelled sangh) refers to the spiritual community. The main types you might be thinking of are:
- Monastic sangha: This is the community of Jain monks and nuns (bhikhu/bhikkhu for monks and bhikṣu/bhikṣuṇī for nuns). They renounce worldly life and follow strict disciplines to attain spiritual liberation.
- Lay sangha (householders): This is the community of Jain lay followers, who live in the world, observe vows (like ahimsa, satya, etc.), support the monastic sangha, and practice Jain ethics in daily life.
Within the monastic and lay spheres, there are further matters often discussed:
- Sects within Jainism: The two major sub-traditions are Digambara and Śvetāmbara. Each has its own practices, texts, and ritual nuances.
- Within lay and monastic communities, there are additional lineages or reform movements (for example, Terapanth, Sthanakvasi, and others) that emphasize different organizational styles or interpretations, though they all share core Jain principles.
If you meant a different specific term or a particular context (for example, a specialized usage of “sanghya” in a scripture or ritual), please tell me more, and I can clarify precisely within Jain tradition.