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2. Jainism. Q5
Listen to the audio, then answer the questions in your own words below.
1. Describe the relationship between the religious climate at the time of the inception of Jainism and Jainism itself. When did Jainism come into being?
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2. Name the founder of Jainism and the two key concepts upon which Jainism is founded.
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3. How is Jainism most similar to Kriya Yoga?
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4. What is the basic concept regarding karma and its relationship to our soul as believed in Jainist doctrine?
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5. A major distinction between Jainism and Hinduism is that the Jains believe that the Vedas are not true. Elaborate on this point.
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6. List the types of karma.
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