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Old 06-03-2010, 12:30 AM
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Default What are some contributions of Jainism to the world?

What are some contributions of Jainism to the world?
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Old 06-04-2010, 12:30 AM
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WNW.wikipedia.org has list.
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Old 06-07-2010, 12:30 AM
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Gandhi was influenced by Jainism's principle of non-violence.

'Jains have contributed to Indian philosophy, art, architecture, science, and to Mohandas Gandhi's politics, which led to the mainly non-violent movement for Indian independence.'

Martin Luther King was influenced by Gandhi on this non-violent approach too.

I guess Jains are a very small minority but still had an impact in some way.
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Old 06-08-2010, 12:30 AM
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They are highly honored and trusted because of their dedication to honesty; it is sacred to them. They are relied upon in the urban careers, businessmen, accountants, things of that sort but other than the fine example of honesty and integrity and extreme nonviolence, not much.
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