In Jainism, there are two main sects, and several sub-sects. The primary types of Jains are:

1. Digambara (Sky-clad)

• Digambaras believe that renunciation of all possessions, including clothes, is necessary for liberation. Their monks traditionally do not wear any clothes.
• They believe that women must be reborn as men to attain liberation.
• Their scriptures and rituals are distinct from those of the other main sect.

2. Śvetāmbara (White-clad)

• Śvetāmbaras allow monks and nuns to wear simple white clothes.
• They believe women can attain liberation directly.
• They have their own set of scriptures and rituals.

Sub-sects within these main groups:

Among Śvetāmbaras:

• Murtipujak: Worship images (murtis) of the Tirthankaras in temples.
• Sthānakavāsī: Do not believe in idol worship; focus on meditation and simple living.
• Terāpanthi: Also do not worship images; have a strict code of conduct and are led by a single Acharya.

Among Digambaras, there are also sub-traditions, including:

• Bisapantha and Terapantha (not to be confused with the Śvetāmbara Terāpanthi) based on differences in rituals and temple worship.

All Jains, regardless of sect, follow the core Jain principles of ahimsa (non-violence), aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and anekantavada (non-absolutism), though their practices and beliefs may vary in some respects.