I don't even know who this person or religion is...

Jan 05, 2006 22:53



Mahavira
You two would probably really get along!

Founder of Jainism "Non-violence and kindness to living beings is kindness to oneself. For thereby one's own self is saved from various kinds of sins and resultant sufferings and is able to secure his own welfare."


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persipone January 6 2006, 04:21:38 UTC
Interesting! I think it's an early offshoot of Hinduism- the Jains are the guys who step over ants on the sidewalk, and wear masks so that they don't breathe in bacteria and kill them. Super-pacifists. And that pretty much exhausts my knowledge!

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jasminewind January 6 2006, 18:43:42 UTC
I've heard of these guys! Hmm, best buds w/a super-pacifist. Not sure about that one...

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