Sthanak means a Jain place of worship or a monastery, but it is specifically a center that does not have images (murti) of Tirthankaras. It is used by a Jain reform tradition known as Sthanakvasi, who focus on meditation, study of scriptures, and strict ethical discipline rather than idol worship.

Key points:

• Not about idols: Sthanaks do not install or display Tirthankar idols.
• Focus: study, meditation, and monastic rules.
• Difference in context: In many Jains, temples with idols are called derāsars or temples; Sthanaks are centers without idols.
• Traditions: The emphasis and practices can vary a bit between Digambara and Śvetāmbara communities, but the core idea is worship without visible images and with scriptural and meditative practice.