Questions tagged [jainism]

Which part of Jain philosophy suggests Jains to follow very strict austerities or penance (Tapa)? Answer using exact reference from the original Jain scriptures. What is the philosophical logic and reasoning behind punishing the body?

Is Rishabha, the founder of Jainism and the avatar of Lord Vishnu, the same characters or two different characters that only share the name? I'm Hindu but don't believe that there is a connection between hinduism and jainism, so I believe there are…