7 Amazing Jain Temple in India

7 Amazing Jain Temple in India

Jainism (Jainism / Jain) is an old religion in India origin side by side with Hindus. Some semblance of Jainism and Hindu teachings lead to the assumption that religion is one of the sects of Hinduism.

The fundamental difference between Jainism and Hinduism looks at Astika and Nastika. Schools in India divided on 2 principles. That principle holds Astika accept the authority of the Vedas as the scriptural beliefs and involve Brahmani. Nyaya, Mimamsa, and Yoga including Astika based teachings, and means Hindu groups.

While schools are principled Nastika reject the Vedas and scriptures used by Hindus. More basing Jainism their non-violent beliefs.

Mahatma Gandhi was a great man who adopted many teachings Jainsime like: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (honesty), Asteya (not stealing), Brahmacharya (mind control), and Aparigraha (not pursue worldly possessions). However, there is no concrete evidence whether Gandhi or Hindu followers of Jainism.

Currently, there were about 4.2 million followers of Jainism in India alone. While including the religious minorities, they have many beautiful temples as seen below:

1. Lal Mandir

Drawn Shri Lal Jain Mandir is the oldest temple of Jainism in India. Built in 1526, and experienced a lot of growth, especially since the 19th century. This temple of red sandstone material.

2. Sonagiri

Sonagiri Temple situated on a hill top town of Sonagiri (meaning: gold peak). The pilgrims and tourists who visit are required to climb 300 stairs in bare feet.

3. Khajuraho Jain

Khajuraho village is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. In this village there are many temples for Hindus and Jainism which had stood since the year 950 to 1150 AD

4. Gomateshwara

At the top of the hill there is a statue of Shravanabelagola town Gomateshwara, he was the second son of the god Adinatha, the first of the 24 people on earth who "enlightened" (Tirthankara). 17.38 meters high, built around the year 983 AD by Chavundaraya, minister of the Kingdom of the Ganges.

Once every 12 years Mahamastakabhisheka festival held in this place. Namely bathe Gomateshwara statue with milk, saffron and gold coins.

5. Dilwara

Dilwara temple complex is so beautiful because it is made of marble. Carvings are so detailed and looks at the ceiling, doors, and pillars of the temple. There are five Jain temples here, each with a unique identity and is named after the small village where it is located. All the temples built by Chalukya dynasty between the 11th and 13th centuries.

6. Palitana

Palitana town is a major pilgrimage center for the followers of Jain. The temples of Palitana is considered the most sacred pilgrimage place in Jainism. There are hundreds of Jain temples situated on the holy mountain Shatrunjaya, beautifully engraved in marble. Built by Jain followers generations for 900 years, since the 11th century.

7. Ranakpur

Dedicated to Adinatha, Ranakpur Jain Temple looks magnificent on the hillside. There are over 1444 marble pillars in the temple, and all very beautiful carved.

The construction of this temple symbolizes the Tirthankara conquest of the four cardinal directions. There is still much debate about Ranakpur development time, but it was probably built between the 14th and mid-15th century AD.

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Meaning Bending in Japan

Meaning Bending in Japan

How bowed the right is part of an important social ethics in Japan. President Barack Obama looks awkward when he tried to shake hands with Emperor Akihito at the same time bowing.

Some U.S. media with vigorous anti-Obama, saying the president criticized violate protocol or too worship.

According to professor of Asian Studies at Temple University in Tokyo, Jeff Kingston, in Japan alone no one offended by Obama's actions. Japanese media even preach this case as an aspect of American life that are difficult to understand.

How leaned back in the news when the Toyota automotive company apologized for the withdrawal of car-mobilnya.Dalam statement to the media last February 5, Toyota president Akio Toyoda apologized to bend over a little as if the Japanese neighbor accidentally meet in front of the house.

Whereas in the previous two weeks he did not appear at all when the company faced many complaints about the brake and gas pedal so as to make the company's stock fell 20%. It is clear that the way Toyoda bowed not meet people's expectations.

Japanese Media

Japanese media are usually polite, bluntly said Toyoda attitude was late and inadequate. In Japan, the deeper the more he bent down and bowed as if he meant showing respect or remorse.

With just a little bent, and second, the attitude shown is like a person who becomes angry at your boss. While hunched his shoulders and went straight gesture like a child who scolded.

While attitudes repeatedly bowed down to the waist with an apology occurs in extreme circumstances such as a car mechanic damaging consumers but is still charging large. But general bowing in Japan is a sign of the body repeatedly done even without realizing the interaction with everyone .

Zen Culture

When the show for the second time in front of the media on February 9, Akio Toyoda bowed deeper and more solemn. But in a news conference, Toyoda faces look very bleak, but the meeting was intended to dampen criticism of the company. He looked uncomfortable facing critical questions on the performance of the car.

Toyoda became Toyota's top leaders because his grandfather was the founder of the company. He was a shy and does not like to appear in public, such as Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs.

In addition, he comes from Zen culture that emphasizes silence and stoic, which is more concerned with action than words. With a calm and serious demeanor he wants to show its determination to restore his family's honor and restore consumer confidence. Then at the end of the press conference, he bowed in a way that shows remorse and sincerity.

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Uniqueness Which There Are Only in Japan

Uniqueness in Japan

1. In Japan, the number "4" and "9" out of favor, so there is often no room number "4" and "9". "4" is pronounced "shi" sound the same, which means "dead", and that "9" is pronounced "ku", which sounds the same, which means "kurushii / miserable".

2. Japanese people like the number "8". The prices of goods mostly ending in "8". Milk as 198 yen. But because the rule now requires that goods prices are listed should include taxes, so maybe this habit will disappear. (Market = yaoya = writing kanji reads happyaku-yes or store 800).

3. If summer, soap operas on TV often show smelling things spooky (ghost).

4. Detective in the TV drama, a siren (kyukyusha) usually appears in the early minutes. At the end of the story, before the fight like hell usually villains always tell all the secrets of the crime.

5. How to read Japanese text is twofold:
* The same as the book lettered Roman alphabet, the letters read from top to bottom.
* The second is from the far right column to the left, so that the front and back of the book against the Roman alphabet book (front page is in "the back").

6. We (Indonesia) and colleagues from Southeast Asia generally when introducing myself (jiko-shokai) often begin with "minasan, konnichiwa" or "minasan, konbanwa". Perhaps this is because the Indonesian habit to always start a speech with a congratulatory dinner, etc.. But it turned out to be awkward for the hearing of the Japanese, because it is similar to the news on television. Should begin by directly calling name and affiliation. For example, "Tanaka Ken M1 Anto no desu .... etc..", No need to "Minasan .. konnichiwa ...".

7. The first difficulty that appears in the administrative affairs in Japan, when asked what is your family name?, Because we are not obliged in Indonesia and South East Asia to include the family name.

8. If we get an invitation that asks you to confirm attendance or not, usually we have to send a postcard back. One manner is crossed out letters 御 a choice: 御 欠 席 / 出席. Also crossed suffix 様 on our behalf listed as the sender on the postcard. It is a Japanese custom, so we are always humble, as indicated by the dodge / strike 御 and 様 the reply postcard.

9. If we sign, sometimes it will ask the Japanese people: it's reading what? If the Japanese when necessary signature (example : passport, etc..) Generally write their names in kanji, so it can be read clearly. While we usually make abbreviations or graffiti / initials so that can not be copied / read by others.

10. TV show in Japan is dominated by cooking.

11. Copies of Japan's self-service, while in Indonesia, in-service.

12. If you take a taxi in Japan, the door is opened and closed by the driver. Passengers are not allowed to open and close it himself.

13. Signature in Japan almost never apply for formal purposes, but must use the stamp (hanko / Inkan). Type hanko in Japan:

* Jitsu-in, is Inkan used for essential purposes, such as buying a house, buying a car, etc.. This type need not be registered to Shiyakusho (patented).

* Gingko-in, is a kind of special Inkan used to create an account in the bank. This type need not be registered to the bank.

* Mitome-in, used for everyday purposes and need not be registered.

So one person sometimes has some kind Inkan, for various purposes.

14. Ride your bike should not lift (except the kids give a lift). (道路 交通 法 57 条 第 2 项 规则 9 条 乘车 人员 制 限 违反 -> lift the bike should not be used, except that give a lift over the age of 16 years and children in ride on a bicycle less than a year old and the only one who is in the ride on a bicycle. If violated, a maximum penalty of 20 thousand yen.

15. Invitation eat together does not necessarily mean you are treated to, but can be paid for individually.

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