Jain ethics (moral beliefs) are centered on how to live in a way that harms the least and helps all beings. The key ideas are:

• Ahimsa (non-violence): Not harming any living being in thought, word, or deed. This is the foundation of Jain conduct.
• Satya (truth): Always speak truth, but without harming others or using deceit.
• Asteya (non-stealing): Do not take anything that is not given or not rightfully yours.
• Brahmacharya (celibacy or faithful conduct): For monks and nuns, complete celibacy; for laypeople, fidelity in relationships.
• Aparigraha (non-attachment/non-possessiveness): Do not store up or crave more than what is needed; practice simplicity.

From these vows, Jain ethics extend to daily behavior:

• Right belief (samyak darshan): Having a correct understanding of reality.
• Right knowledge (samyak jnana): Accurate knowledge of karma, self, and the universe.
• Right conduct (samyak charitra): Acting in harmony with non-violence and other moral vows.

There are two broad traditions (Digambar and Shwetambar) with minor differences in practice and interpretation, but both emphasize non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy or faithful conduct, and non-attachment as core moral principles.

For lay followers, the common ethical framework is the five major vows (with practical, milder forms):

• Non-violence in thought, word, and deed
• Truthfulness
• Non-stealing
• Non-attachment to possessions
• Faithful and ethical conduct in family life

If you’d like, I can explain each vow in more detail or share common Jain prayers or codes of conduct that reflect these moral principles.