Jains are followers of Jain Dharma, an ancient Indian spiritual tradition based on ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing), brahmacharya (celibacy or restraint), and aparigraha (non-possessiveness).

Jains believe in:

• the eternal soul,
• karma,
• liberation of the soul through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

They follow the teachings of the 24 Tirthankars, especially Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankar.