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14 CODE OF CONDUCTS OF MONKS AND LAYPEOPLE
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14- Code of Conducts of Monks and Laypeople
A. Five Great Vows of Ascetics (Monks and Nuns) The supreme ideals of the Jain religion are non-violence (Ahimsa), compassion towards all living beings, reverence for all forms of life, non-possession and non-possessiveness (non-attachment), and pluralism or non-absolutism view-points (Anekäntaväda). These ideals are to be followed in thought, speech, and action. Above all, it is a religion of love and compassion towards all living beings. For Jains, at the heart of Right Conduct are the following five great vows:
Ahimsa (Nonviolence / Compassion)
Not to cause harm to any living beings
Satya (Truthfulness)
To speak only harmless truth, and otherwise keep silent Achaurya or Asteya (Non-stealing)
Not to take anything that is not given willingly
JAINISM AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
