what are the types of jainism and their sub sects and what do each of the subsects worship and their beliefs
In Jain Dharma, the two main sects are:
- Digambara
- Shwetambara
From these, several sub-sects developed over time.
1) Digambara Jainism
Core belief: Digambaras emphasize complete renunciation, non-attachment, and the path of liberation through austerity, right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.Main sub-sects of Digambara
a) Bisapanthi
- Worship: They do idol worship in temples.
- Beliefs / practice:
b) Terapanthi (Digambara Terapanthi, not the Shwetambara Terapanthi)
- Worship: They also do idol worship, but in a simpler, stricter way.
- Beliefs / practice:
c) Taranpanthi
- Worship: They do not do idol worship in the usual temple style.
- Beliefs / practice:
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2) Shwetambara Jainism
Core belief: Shwetambaras also follow the Jain path of liberation, but differ from Digambaras in dress, monastic discipline, and worship traditions. Monks and nuns wear white clothes.Main sub-sects of Shwetambara
a) Murtipujak (Deravasi)
- Worship: They worship idols of Tirthankaras in temples.
- Beliefs / practice:
b) Sthanakavasi
- Worship: They do not worship idols.
- Beliefs / practice:
c) Terapanthi (Shwetambara Terapanthi)
- Worship: They also do not worship idols.
- Beliefs / practice:
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Simple summary
Idol-worshipping sects
- Digambara Bisapanthi
- Digambara Terapanthi
- Shwetambara Murtipujak
Non-idol sects
- Digambara Taranpanthi
- Shwetambara Sthanakavasi
- Shwetambara Terapanthi
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Main philosophical beliefs common to all Jain sects
All Jain sects generally accept:- Ahimsa: non-violence
- Satya: truth
- Aparigraha: non-possessiveness
- Karma theory
- Liberation (moksha) through purification of the soul
- Tirthankaras as spiritual teachers
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Very short distinction
- Digambara: stricter renunciation, monks traditionally have no clothes.
- Shwetambara: monks and nuns wear white clothes.
- Murtipujak: idol worship
- Sthanakavasi / Terapanthi: non-idol worship
- Taranpanthi: non-idol, meditative tradition within Digambara
If you want, I can also give this in a clean chart form with sect → subsect → worship style → key belief.