Jains do practice aparigraha, but not always in the same form or degree.

In Jain Dharma, aparigraha means non-attachment and limiting possessions. It is one of the main vows.

Why it may seem that Jains do not practice it fully

• Śrāvaks and śrāvikās, the householders, live in society, so they keep some possessions for daily life.
• For them, aparigraha is practiced as limited possession, simple living, and detachment.
• Monks and nuns practice aparigraha much more strictly by renouncing property and attachment.

Jain understanding

Jain Dharma teaches that the real problem is not only owning things, but attachment, greed, and possessiveness. So aparigraha means:

• keeping only what is necessary,
• not collecting excess,
• and remaining detached from what we have.

In short

Jains do practice aparigraha. Householders practice it partially, and ascetics practice it fully.