Why has no one heard of Jainism?

Question

I mean while at school it seemed like my religion that was the only one even the teachers never heard of, or never taught. When someone asked me and I said I'm Jain they looked confused.

Aaron: I am in London, and rarely any of us wear veils. At least I have seen no one wear one.

Answer 1

I know a bit about Jainism....I know you hold all life sacred, are radical veggies....I think you folks wear veils/screens....and are based in India.

I feel like an idiot...totally missed that word play until I re-read.

It began in India....and I could be wrong, but I thought veils were worn to prevent breathing in insects and other life.

Answer 2

it is because jainism is only heard and taught by Indian-History teachers. jainism is not that spread throughout the world like hinduism. Jain and Hindu are mostly in India and parts of South Asia.
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Jainism (pronounced in English as [ˈdʒeɪ.nɪzm̩]), traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म), is a religion and philosophy originating in Ancient India with the teachings of Mahavira (ca. 6th century BC). 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 more than two 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 Gnan and eventually moksha, or realization of the soul's true nature.

Answer 3

I think it's just becasue there aren't very many Jains in the world. Like 4 million in the entire world... not very many if you think about the other major religions.

There aren't a lot of people who practice any Dharmic religion either, most of the world practices Abrahamic religions.

It's just your job to enlighten everyone! Good Luck!

Answer 4

coz the Jains didn't market their religion properly. get better marketing guys for your religion, focus, have a business plan made, and you might make you religion famous in a few 100 centuries, like the rest.

Answer 5

i'm not sure about no one! it's a large and vital religion, although not in the west.
if you go to india, do check out some of the jain temples, they're quite beautiful (my favorite in Ranakpur)

Answer 6

Jainism does not preach, as christinity.
It does not restrict human intelligence to a book, so it is not famous as islam.
People dont find Jainism so intresting even though they come accross, because it is strictly vegetarian.

Answer 7

I didn't hear about it until like last year. It's an eastern religion but I think it's becasue the schools don't teach religion classes. I think they should. It'd be fun.

Answer 8

hahaha your so funny...on the cutting edge of humor and social consciness. Good for you!!!

Answer 9

I knew Jane. She was a great gal.