jain religion names
In simple words:
- Religion name
- Main name: Jain Dharma or Jainism - Also called: Jin Dharma (Dharma of the Jinas), Shraman Dharma
- Main sect (group) names in Jain Dharma
- Digambar – “Sky-clad” monks (very strict renunciation) - Shwetambar (Śvetāmbara) – “White-clad” monks and nuns
- Famous sub‑groups (especially among Shwetambar)
- Murtipujak / Deravasi – worship idols in temples - Sthanakvasi – do not worship idols, simple halls (sthanak) - Terapanthi (Shwetambar) – non‑idolatrous, very disciplined order under one Āchārya
Among Digambar, some known sub‑groups include: - Bisapanthi - Terapanthi (Digambar) - Taranpanthi, etc.
All these are Jain, following the same core principles: ahimsa (non‑violence), aparigraha (non‑possessiveness), and the path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.