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Old 09-17-2008, 04:05 PM
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Default Can anyone convert to jainism?

can a Hindu convert to Jainism?
if possible, how and where?
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Old 09-19-2008, 04:05 PM
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Of course. Go to your nearest Jain Temple. They will help you.
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Old 09-23-2008, 04:05 PM
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Generally, Jainism (like Hinduism) does not seek converts. They are both not missionary faiths.

If you can accept its principles, then you are a Jain. There is no conversion process that I know of.

A lot of Jains I know have a mixture of Jain and Hindu beliefs. So you can have your Hindu beliefs if you want, and follow the Five Vows of Jainism.

Type "Five Vows of Jainism" or "Five great Vows" in Google. Email me from my profile if you want to ask more questions.
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Old 09-24-2008, 04:05 PM
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Yes of course and most importantly it is about being able to accept the principles laid down by Lord Mahavira. You can check out the website on the Jain religion here:
http://www.jainworld.com/
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Old 09-29-2008, 04:05 PM
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Buddhism and Jainism doesn't believe in god.the religions says that there are full of soul in whole the space.and the person who follow the rule of Buddhism and Jainism become god means the religion says if you think here is only one god you are wrong.


but if you seriously want to convert into Jainism then there is no need of convert ion, just follow the rules.

any cast convert into Jainism

by legally, one have to go to court for legal perspective other wise just approach Jain society and join them.
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Old 09-30-2008, 04:05 PM
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sure you just have to quite eating meat
http://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/jainhlinks.html
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Old 10-02-2008, 04:05 PM
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Jainism , as i have understood is not just a religion based on certain rituals or set beliefs. It is a way of living life to gain true happiness . Jainism does lay down the path to achieve that . However it is truly based on values to be achieved which have no caste barrier. Even a Muslim or christian can be a so called "Jain " if he is following the principles of Jainism . Jainism is about realizing your true identity as a soul & not the body . So any body who does that is a Jain.
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