Do jains allow conversion
Jain Dharma does not focus on conversion in the way some religions do.
- Jainism does not require forced or formal conversion.
- A person may follow Jain teachings by accepting the principles of Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, and Aparigraha.
- If someone wants to become a monk or nun, then there is a formal diksha process.
- As a householder, one can gradually adopt Jain vows and practices and live as a Jain follower.
So, in simple words: Jains accept sincere adoption of Jain principles, but Jainism traditionally does not stress conversion.