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Old 04-01-2010, 04:27 PM
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Default In Jainism, is there some type of after life?

I understand what the goal is for all souls, but what happens when one achieves Nirvana (or Moksha is it?) Do they continue to live as something or does the soul go somewhere?

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Old 04-02-2010, 04:27 PM
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Jainism (pronounced in English as [DE.n?zm?], traditionally known as Jain Dharma (A A), is a religion and philosophy originating in Ancient India with the teachings of Mahavira (ca. 6Th century BC). A minority in modern India, with growing immigrant communities in the United States, Western Europe, Africa, the Far East and elsewhere, Jains continue to sustain the ancient Shraman (S's) or ascetic tradition.

Jains have significantly influenced the religious, ethical, political and economic spheres in India for more than two millennial. Jainism stresses spiritual independence and equality of all life with particular emphasis on non-violence. Self-control (A, vratae) is vital for attaining Keval Gnan and eventually moksha, or realization of the soul's true nature.
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Old 04-06-2010, 04:27 PM
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I don't know anything about Jainism myself but your question peaked my interest to know and I saw you didn't get many answers. I found this and took it from one of the sites I'll list below.

Death and Afterlife
Depending on ones karma and level of spiritual development, death may mean being reborn in another physical appearance in the earthly realm, suffering punishment in one of eight hells or joining other liberated souls in the highest level of heaven.

Unlike hell imagery in most other systems, the eight hells of Jainism become progressively colder as they go down. Suffering in these hells is not eternal. Once a soul has been punished, he or she is reborn into another form.

Once nirvana is reached the self is let go and becomes one with all.
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Old 04-07-2010, 04:27 PM
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Yes, life is a continuance in Jainism. It regards non injury to any life as the highest practice of religion. The practitioners are generally regarded by some as to being the gentlest, and kindest of people in the world.

Their restraints on eating, due to not wanting to be injuring other life, are perhaps not the most conducive to their own health, so they are generally better known for high character than penetrating, vast, know ledges, and physical stamina, as direct contrast to the Sikhs, and Hindus surround.

Their devotions to a spiritual life, in respecting all others, all life in general, has been highly conducive toward ennobling India, as history testifies. Gandhi being an obvious candidate for its large process of character impact resonating from the regions, and those individuals, to the rest of the world at large.
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