Jainism is an ancient Indian religion emphasizing non-violence. This conversation is an introduction and a deep dive all at once with Nishant Jain. Suggested follow-up episode on the concept of Ahimsa can be found on the "History of Philosophy of India" podcast. Link: https://hopwag2.podbean.com/e/hpi-15-mostly-harmless-non-violence/

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion emphasizing non-violence. This conversation is an introduction and a deep dive all at once with Nishant Jain. Suggested follow-up episode on the concept of Ahimsa can be found on the "History of Philosophy of India" podcast. Link: https://hopwag2.podbean.com/e/hpi-15-mostly-harmless-non-violence/

Ep 9: Jainism and Ahimsa with Nishant Jain

Simply stated, religion matters. Religion matters not only for personal reasons, but also for social, economic, political, and military purposes. Unfortunately, studies suggest that religious knowledge and cultural literacy for any religious tradition is either in decline or is non-existent in the United States, despite being one of the most religiously diverse nation on earth. Today, religion is implicated in nearly every major national and international issue. The public arena is awash in religious explanations and arguments for nearly every issue. The goal of The Classical Ideas Podcast is to empower students with the core knowledge of major world religions to improve citizenship and agency in a diverse society. Welcome to the show!

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