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    Is there a tradition/organization that does not believe in Moksha?

    8 months ago 142

    In Jainism, belief in moksha (liberation) is absolutely central. Any path that denies moksha as a real, possible state is outside Jain Dharma.

    From a Jain standpoint:

    1. Inside Jainism

    - All Jain sects and traditions (Digambar, Shvetambar, etc.) accept moksha. - They may differ on who can attain it (e.g., views about women in Digambar vs. Shvetambar), how exactly the path is practiced, details of the spiritual stages, etc. - But on the existence and importance of moksha, there is no disagreement. - Jain scriptures describe bhavya souls (capable of moksha) and abhavya souls (never attaining moksha). This is not “no moksha,” but “this particular soul will never reach it.” Moksha itself is fully real and central to doctrine.

    1. Outside Jainism

    - Some non‑Jain philosophies (for example, old Indian materialist schools like Cārvāka) traditionally do not accept any afterlife, rebirth, or liberation; they see only this life and material world as real. - From the Jain viewpoint, such systems are considered mithyā-darshan (wrong belief), because they deny soul, karma, and moksha.

    1. Jain conclusion

    - Within authentic Jain Dharma: no recognized Jain sangh or tradition denies moksha. - Denial of moksha itself would be denial of the Three Jewels (right faith, right knowledge, right conduct) and of the very purpose of following Jain Dharma.

    If you are asking because you heard that “Jains believe some souls can never get moksha,” that refers to the abhavya category, not a denial of moksha as such. The doctrine still firmly upholds moksha as the highest truth and goal.

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