Are there sects in digambar
Yes. Within the Digambar tradition there are further sub‑sects and sampradāyas.
In simple terms:
- Main Jain division
- Two major sects of Jainism: - Digambar (sky‑clad monks) - Shwetambar (white‑clad monks)
- Some well‑known Digambar sub‑sects
Names and exact practices can vary by region, but commonly mentioned Digambar groups include: - Bisapanthi - Terapanthi (Digambar) – note: different from Shwetambar Terapanth - Taranapanthi - Gumanapanthi and a few smaller local traditions.
These sub‑sects mainly differ in: - style of pooja and rituals (use of flowers, lamps, dravya, etc.) - acceptance/rejection of certain later texts - emphasis on temple rituals vs. inner meditation - some local customs of dress, food rules, and festivals (for laypeople).
- Common foundation
Despite these differences, all Digambar sub‑sects share: - Same Tirthankars and basic history - Same moksha‑marg: Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct - Great respect for nagna Digambar munis, five mahāvratas, and strong tapas.
If you want, I can list in short how Bisapanthi, Terapanthi (Digambar) and Taranapanthi differ in daily pooja and views on scriptures.