Hinduism, Buddhism & Jain Ethics

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This paper discusses how Hindu and Buddhist have similar views to the non-violence of Jain ethics. The paper further discusses how some religions believe that no violence should be done to any living things such as animals and humans, but the Jain believers do not believe in hurting plants because they consider them living things. Many believe that Buddhist and Hindu derive their beliefs from Jain ethics.

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"Imagine a gift, not just any gift, but the gift of fearlessness. Today, many people live in fear ranging from domestic violence to fear of terrorists. Yet, many religions have beliefs based on no violence. Hindu and Buddhist have similar views to non-violence of Jain ethics. Some religions believe that no violence should be done to any living things such as animals and humans, but the Jain believers do not believe in hurting plants because they consider them living things. Many believe that Buddhist and Hindu derive their beliefs from Jain ethics."

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