jainism and non-violence

[lone wolf]

jainism puts a lot of emphasis on non-violence

how does jainism treat the act of self-defence? what do the jain teachers/teachings say about this?


....thanks...

 

[xkatz]

jainism puts a lot of emphasis on non-violence

how does jainism treat the act of self-defence? what do the jain teachers/teachings say about this?


....thanks...

I am fairly sure that Jain Dharma condemns ALL forms of violence. Whether it be in self-defense or not.

 

[DreadFish]

I think so too. Non-violence is considered more than just physical; its the behavior of being non-violent in thought speech and deed, in absolutely every way possible.

 

[Breathe]

Just found something on wiki that may be relevant;

Virodhinī hiṃsā or Self defence - Virodhini hiṃsā is committed for self-defence of self, property, family or country against violent attackers, robbers, or dacoits. A householder tries to avoid hiṃsā at all cost, but in such cases it may be unavoidable and hence should be non-vindictive and kept to barest minimum.

Source: Ahimsa in Jainism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia