| Historic references point to the spread of Jainism under the reign of several kings in the past. |
| Unlike Buddhism, Jainism did not advocate conversion to its religion and it did not spread outside the country. |
| Like my religion of Jainism, Buddhism teaches this practice of patient restraint. |
| Jainism is different than Hinduism or Buddhism in that it is not possible for a layman to attain Nirvana without strict self-deprivation. |
| Even today Jainism is practiced in many parts of India especially in the State of Gujarat and parts of Karnataka. |
| Buddhism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism and to some extent Jainism came from Hinduism. |
