In Jainism, the focus is on real inner transformation through strict ethical conduct, not just outward rituals. The core is living by virtuous conduct (ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, aparigraha) and the three jewels of Jain path: right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Key points:

• Virtue over ritualism: The aim is to purify the soul by following vows and disciplined conduct. Rituals can support memory, devotion, and community harmony, but they are not ends in themselves.
• Vows and practices: For lay Jains, the five great vows (and many smaller observances) guide daily behavior. For monks and nuns, there are more stringent codes. Regular practices like samayika (meditative time), pratikraman (confession and repentance), and dana (charity) help cultivate right conduct and detachment.
• Different traditions, same aim: There are Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions with some ritual variations, calendars, and practices. The underlying aim—non-violence, truth, restraint, and spiritual purification—remains the same.
• What to watch for: If rituals become a hollow outward show or if intention and ethical practice are neglected, they do not advance the Jain path. The authentic Jain emphasis is on reducing violence, cultivating compassion, and purifying the mind.

In short: Jainism prioritizes virtue and self-purification through disciplined conduct. Rituals, when rightly motivated and practiced in humility, support this path; when they replace ethical living, they diverge from the essence of Jain Dharma.