{"id":47063,"date":"2025-08-04T16:24:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=47063"},"modified":"2025-08-04T16:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:54:10","slug":"study-notes-on-buddhism-and-jainism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/study-notes-on-buddhism-and-jainism\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Notes on Jainism &#038; Buddhism, Get to Know Everything Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/study-notes-on-buddhism-and-jainism\/#Study_Notes_on_Buddhism_and_Jainism\" >Study Notes on Buddhism and Jainism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/study-notes-on-buddhism-and-jainism\/#Buddhism_and_Jainism_%E2%80%93_Their_Emergence\" >Buddhism and Jainism &#8211; Their Emergence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/study-notes-on-buddhism-and-jainism\/#Buddhism\" >Buddhism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/study-notes-on-buddhism-and-jainism\/#Jainism_%E2%80%93_Study_Notes\" >Jainism \u2013 Study Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/study-notes-on-buddhism-and-jainism\/#Buddhism_and_Jainism_-FAQs\" >Buddhism and Jainism -FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">General Awareness is one of the most important sections in competitive exams like SSC, Banking, and other government jobs. To score well, it\u2019s important to stay updated with both current affairs and static GK. One such key topic is <strong>Buddhism and Jainism<\/strong>, which is commonly asked in these exams. If you are preparing for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> SSC CGL<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> CHSL<\/a>, Banking, or similar exams, make sure to revise this topic carefully. In this blog, we\u2019ll provide you with clear and concise notes on Buddhism and Jainism to help you prepare better and boost your score in the General Awareness section.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free mock tests <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_Notes_on_Buddhism_and_Jainism\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Study Notes on Buddhism and Jainism<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddhism and Jainism are two major religious movements that emerged in India during the 6th century BC as a response to social inequality and rigid caste practices. Understanding their teachings, founders, and differences is important for competitive exams like SSC, Banking, and other government jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buddhism_and_Jainism_%E2%80%93_Their_Emergence\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Buddhism and Jainism &#8211; Their Emergence<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By 6th Century BC, the caste system became highly complicated and the lower caste people faced all socio-economic problems while high caste people led a safe and dignified life. These lower caste people were ready to move to some other religion where there were no such discriminations. An it was during this time new religions like Jainism, Buddhism and many other religions emerged. They acted as an alternative to the present caste system and many other people started following these new religions where they could live a life with dignity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/previous-year-papers\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Download previous year papers for all exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buddhism\"><\/span><strong>Buddhism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddhism was founded as a reform movement against ritualism and caste-based discrimination. It focuses on self-discipline, non-violence, and the path to enlightenment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Founder:<\/strong> Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilavastu<\/li><li>Left palace at the age of 29 in search of truth<\/li><li>Attained enlightenment at the age of 35 under a tree at Bodh Gaya (then Uruvela)<\/li><li>Gave his first sermon at Sarnath, known as <em>Dharmachakrapravartana<\/em><\/li><li>Taught <strong>Four Noble Truths<\/strong>:<ol><li>Life is full of suffering<\/li><li>Desire is the root cause of suffering<\/li><li>Ending desire ends suffering<\/li><li>Desire can be ended by following the Eightfold Path<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><strong>Eightfold Path<\/strong>: Right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration<\/li><li>Opposed the caste (varna) system<\/li><li>Died in 483 BC at Kushinagar (Malla Mahajanapada)<\/li><li><strong>Buddhist Councils<\/strong>:<ol><li>1st Council (483 BC) \u2013 Rajgir under Ajatashatru; compilation of <em>Sutta Pitaka<\/em> and <em>Vinaya Pitaka<\/em><\/li><li>2nd Council (383 BC) \u2013 Vaishali under Kalashoka<\/li><li>3rd Council (250 BC) \u2013 Patliputra under Ashoka; <em>Abhidhamma Pitaka<\/em> compiled<\/li><li>4th Council (1st Century AD) \u2013 Kundalavana (Kashmir) under Kanishka; split into Hinayana and Mahayana<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><strong>Major Sects<\/strong>:<ul><li>Hinayana: Original teachings, no idol worship, texts in Pali<\/li><li>Mahayana: Idol worship started, texts in Sanskrit<\/li><li>Vajrayana: Believed enlightenment could be achieved through rituals and mantras<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buddhist Councils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buddhist Councils were held to preserve and standardize the teachings of Buddha. Each council played a key role in shaping Buddhist texts and sects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Council<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Patron King<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Presided By<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Outcomes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1st<\/td><td>483 BC<\/td><td>Rajgir<\/td><td>Ajatashatru<\/td><td>Mahakassapa<\/td><td>Compilation of <em>Sutta Pitaka<\/em> and <em>Vinaya Pitaka<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd<\/td><td>383 BC<\/td><td>Vaishali<\/td><td>Kalashoka<\/td><td>Sabakami<\/td><td>Addressed monastic disciplinary issues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd<\/td><td>250 BC<\/td><td>Pataliputra<\/td><td>Ashoka<\/td><td>Moggaliputta Tissa<\/td><td>Composition of <em>Abhidhamma Pitaka<\/em>; spread of Buddhism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4th<\/td><td>1st Century AD<\/td><td>Kundalvana (Kashmir)<\/td><td>Kanishka<\/td><td>Vasumitra<\/td><td>Division into <strong>Hinayana<\/strong> and <strong>Mahayana<\/strong> sects<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sects of Buddhism<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddhism gradually branched into different schools based on beliefs and practices. The three major sects are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hinayana<\/strong><ul><li>Focuses on the original teachings of Gautam Buddha.<\/li><li>Believes in personal salvation through self-discipline and meditation.<\/li><li>Does <strong>not support idol worship<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Scriptures were written in <strong>Pali<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Mahayana<\/strong><ul><li>Emphasizes <strong>idol worship<\/strong> and the concept of Bodhisattvas.<\/li><li>Believes in collective salvation and compassion toward others.<\/li><li>Scriptures were written in <strong>Sanskrit<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Vajrayana<\/strong><ul><li>Developed later in Tibet and Himalayan regions.<\/li><li>Believes that <strong>rituals, chants, and mystical practices<\/strong> (often referred to as \u2018tantras\u2019) help in attaining enlightenment.<\/li><li>Associated with esoteric methods, sometimes misunderstood as black magic.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore all Courses Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jainism_%E2%80%93_Study_Notes\"><\/span><strong>Jainism \u2013 Study Notes <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jainism is one of the oldest religions of India, founded as a reform movement against Vedic rituals and caste-based hierarchy. It emphasizes non-violence (Ahimsa), truth, discipline, and a simple way of living. The religion evolved during the 6th century BCE, around the same time as Buddhism, offering an alternative path to salvation for those dissatisfied with orthodox practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Points on Jainism<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tirthankaras<\/strong>: Jainism recognizes <strong>24 Tirthankaras<\/strong>, or spiritual leaders.<ul><li>Rishabha was the first Tirthankara.<\/li><li>Vardhaman Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara, played a major role in spreading Jain philosophy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>About Mahavira<\/strong>:<ul><li>Born in 540 BCE at Kundagrama, near Vaishali (Bihar).<\/li><li>Renounced worldly life at age 30.<\/li><li>Attained Keval Jnana (absolute knowledge) at age 42 under a sal tree.<\/li><li>Preached for over 30 years and passed away at Pavapuri in 468 BCE.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Three Jewels (Ratnatraya)<\/strong>: The path to liberation involves:<ul><li>Right Faith (Samyak Darshan)<\/li><li>Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana)<\/li><li>Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Five Great Vows (Mahavratas)<\/strong>:<br>These are practiced strictly by monks and partially by laypersons:<ul><li><strong>Ahimsa<\/strong> \u2013 Non-violence<\/li><li><strong>Satya<\/strong> \u2013 Truth<\/li><li><strong>Asteya<\/strong> \u2013 Non-stealing<\/li><li><strong>Aparigraha<\/strong> \u2013 Non-possession<\/li><li><strong>Brahmacharya<\/strong> \u2013 Celibacy<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Division into Sects<\/strong>:<br>Jainism later split into two major sects:<ul><li><strong>Shwetambaras (white-clad monks)<\/strong>: Believe women can attain salvation.<\/li><li><strong>Digambaras (sky-clad monks)<\/strong>: Do not accept women into the monkhood and believe in strict asceticism.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jain Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two main Jain Councils were held to preserve and codify the teachings of Mahavira:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>First Council<\/strong><ul><li>Held in 3rd century BCE at Pataliputra.<\/li><li>Led by Sthulabhadra.<\/li><li>Resulted in compilation of 12 Angas (Jain scriptures).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Second Council<\/strong><ul><li>Held in 5th century CE at Valabhi (Gujarat).<\/li><li>Presided over by Devardhigani Kshamasramana.<\/li><li>Final redaction and preservation of Jain texts were done here in written form.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Knowledge in Jainism<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jainism classifies knowledge into five distinct types, each representing a higher level of spiritual awareness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mati Jnana<\/strong> \u2013 Direct knowledge through the senses and mind<\/li><li><strong>Shruta Jnana<\/strong> \u2013 Knowledge acquired through scriptures<\/li><li><strong>Avadhi Jnana<\/strong> \u2013 Clairvoyant knowledge (limited but extraordinary perception)<\/li><li><strong>Manahparyaya Jnana<\/strong> \u2013 Telepathic knowledge (knowing others&#8217; thoughts)<\/li><li><strong>Keval Jnana<\/strong> \u2013 Omniscience (perfect and infinite knowledge)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contan-ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upcoming Govt Exams List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buddhism_and_Jainism_-FAQs\"><\/span>Buddhism and Jainism -FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752213196992\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. Who is the founder of Buddhism?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gautama Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) founded Buddhism in the 6th century BCE.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752213751012\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. What are the main sects of Buddhism?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The three major sects are <strong>Hinayana<\/strong>, <strong>Mahayana<\/strong>, and <strong>Vajrayana<\/strong>.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752213768324\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What is Keval Jnana in Jainism?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> <strong>Keval Jnana<\/strong> is <strong>omniscient knowledge<\/strong>, the highest and perfect form of spiritual knowledge.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752213787316\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Which council led to the split between Hinayana and Mahayana?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The <strong>Fourth Buddhist Council<\/strong>, held under <strong>Kanishka in Kashmir<\/strong>, led to this division.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752213804485\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. 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What are the five vows of Jain monks?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans.<\/strong><br\/>Ahimsa (Non-violence)<br\/>Satya (Truth)<br\/>Asteya (Non-stealing)<br\/>Brahmacharya (Celibacy)<br\/>Aparigraha (Non-possession)","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47063"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47063\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":223593,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47063\/revisions\/223593"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/221959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}