What is jainism?

Answer 1

its a offshoot of hindu and buddhism practiced in india. the founder of janism was a sadhu named mahavira. he was a very kind man and jains are very kind people. i met lots in india when i went on a trip there

Answer 2

Jainism (pronounced in English as /ˈdʒeɪ.nɪzm̩/), traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म), is a religion and philosophy originating in ancient India. A minority in modern India, with growing immigrant communities in the United States, Western Europe, Africa, the Far East and elsewhere, Jains continue to sustain the ancient Shraman (श्रमण) or ascetic tradition.

Jains have significantly influenced the religious, ethical, political and economic spheres in India for about three millennia. Jainism stresses spiritual independence and equality of all life with particular emphasis on non-violence. Self-control (व्रत, vratae) is vital for attaining Keval Gyan and eventually moksha, or realization of the soul's true nature.

The Jain Sangha (संघ), or community, has four components: monks (साधु), nuns (sadhvi), laymen, or Shravakas (श्रावक), and laywomen, (Shravikas). A Shravaka(श्रावक)follows basic principles or "Niyam".

Answer 3

I think you might mean Jansenism, if so this is the heretical notion put forward by the flemish bishop Cornelius Jansen, who said that no-one is capable of doing good without Gods grace and therefore only a chosen few are to be saved, this is called predestination, and was condemned by the catholic church as heresy.