discussion jainism

One page, at least one reference, APA.

1. Why do you suppose the story of religion is a story of dialogue (with what comes before it) and building blocks (providing a foundation for what follows)?  In short, it's clear that religion does NOT exist in a vacuum, nor does it develop ex nihilo ("out of nothing").  Give a few examples and explain.

2. What does it mean in Jainism to act as little as possible?  Why is it important to a Jain?  How is it related to the 3 ethical pillars?

3. Describe the heroic feat of self-liberation through extreme asceticism as espoused by Jainism.

4. In what way did Jainism influence both Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.?