Answer

Here are some good questions to ask students about Jainism:

• What is Jainism?
• Who is considered the founder or reviver of Jain Dharma?
• What is the meaning of the word “Jain”?
• Who are the 24 Tirthankaras?
• Who was the first Tirthankara?
• Who was the last Tirthankara?
• What are the three jewels of Jainism?
• What is the meaning of Ahimsa?
• Why is non-violence so important in Jainism?
• What are the five great vows in Jainism?
• What is the difference between a monk and a householder in Jainism?
• What does karma mean in Jain philosophy?
• How does Jainism explain the bondage of karma?
• What is moksha?
• What is the path to liberation in Jainism?
• Why do Jains practice fasting and tapasya?
• What is the importance of self-control in Jainism?
• What is the meaning of aparigraha?
• Why is truthfulness important in Jain life?
• What are some Jain festivals?
• What is the significance of Paryushan?
• Why is compassion important in Jainism?
• What is the role of the soul in Jain philosophy?
• How should a Jain treat all living beings?

Explanation

You can ask these questions in different ways depending on the student’s age:

• Basic level: What is Jainism? Who is Mahavira? What is Ahimsa?
• Middle level: What are the five vows? What is karma? What is moksha?
• Advanced level: Explain the Three Jewels, the nature of the soul, and the path to liberation.

Spiritual Understanding

These questions help students understand the heart of Jain Dharma:

• Respect for all life
• Self-discipline and purity
• Truth, non-violence, and non-possessiveness
• The journey of the soul toward liberation

Takeaway

If you want, these questions can also be turned into:

• quiz questions
• oral exam questions
• multiple-choice questions
• very easy questions for children