Summarise the central teachings of Jainism.

The most important teachings of Jainism are –

1. The entire world in animated: even stones, rocks and water have life

2. Non-injury to living beings, especially to humans beings, especially to humans, animals, plants and insects is central to Jaina philosophy is central to Jaina philosophy

3. According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through Karma.

4. Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of Karma. This can be achieved only by renouncing the world, Therefore monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation.

5. Jaina monks and nuns took five vows, to abstain from killing, stealing and lying, to observe celibacy, and to abstain from possessing property.