Jainism and Environment

SR No.: 150016
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Pravin K Shah
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee
Publication Year: 2014
Total Pages: 18
Language: English
Classification: Presentation, Jaina_Education, & 0_Jaina_education
File Size: 830 KB

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What does Jainism teach about ecology?
Non-Possessiveness/Self-restraint.
• An important Jain principle is not to waste the
gifts of nature, and even to reduce one's needs and wants as far as possible.