Answer

In Jain Dharma, Jains are mainly understood in two major traditions:

• Digambar
• Shwetambar

Explanation

Both Digambar and Shwetambar Jains follow the same core Jain principles, such as:

• Ahimsa – non-violence
• Anekantvad – understanding truth from many viewpoints
• Aparigraha – non-possessiveness
• Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct
• Reverence for the 24 Tirthankars

The differences are mainly in certain religious practices, monastic traditions, scriptures, and historical interpretations.

Within these two major traditions, there are also sub-traditions, for example:

• Shwetambar: Murtipujak, Sthanakvasi, Terapanthi
• Digambar: Bisapanthi, Terapanthi, Taran Panth

Spiritual Understanding

Although there are different Jain traditions, the heart of Jain Dharma remains the same: purification of the soul through non-violence, self-control, truth, compassion, and liberation from karma.

Takeaway

There are mainly two kinds of Jains: Digambar and Shwetambar, with several sub-traditions within them. The spiritual goal of all Jains is the same: moksha, liberation of the soul.