Jainism

Jainism is a subject in art. The gallery holds 192 works in this subject in art, including works by Bhadrabahu, Auguste Raffet and John Henry Parker.

Jainism ( JAY-niz-əm, JYE-niz-əm), also known as Jain Dharma, is an Indian religion that teaches a path toward spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence (ahimsa) to all living creatures. The tradition is spiritually guided by 24 tirthankaras (ford-makers), supreme teachers who have conquered the cycle of rebirth and attained omniscience (kevala jnana).