Eastern Philosophy : Jainism Ethics

Abstract

This academic article aims to study Eastern Philosophy: Jain Ethics. This research was conducted by studying the history and teachings of Jainism as appeared in Theravada Buddhist scriptures, various articles, and related religious scholars. It appears that the teachings of Jainism as appeared in Theravada Buddhist scriptures were recorded by later Buddhists because at that time, written records were not widespread. They were only told, remembered, and transmitted. The results of the study found that the practices of Jainism are similar to those of Jainism and Buddhism. Jainism also arose at about the same time. According to evidence, it was born about 30 years before Buddhism. The teacher of Jainism, Mahavira (Nigrantha Nataputra), spread his teachings at the same time as the Lord Buddha for many years. Many teachings of Jainism appear in Theravada Buddhist scriptures. However, the teachings of Jainism as appeared in Theravada Buddhist scriptures are enough to understand Jainism in terms of ethical behavior and practice for liberation from suffering (Nirvana) according to beliefs.