Jainism (), traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is one of the most ancient Indian religions. 

The three main principles of Jainism are "ahimsa" ('non-violence'), "anekantavada" ('non-absolutism'), and "aparigraha" ('non-attachment'); it is also characterized by "asceticism". Followers of Jainism take five main vows: "ahimsa" ('non-violence'), "satya" ('truth'), "asteya" ('not stealing'), "brahmacharya" ('celibacy', 'chastity'), and "aparigraha" ('non-attachment'). These principles have impacted Jain culture in many ways, such as leading to a predominantly vegetarian lifestyle that avoids harm to animals and their life cycles. "Parasparopagraho Jivanam" ('the function of souls is to help one another') is the motto of Jainism. Namokar Mantra is the most common and basic prayer in Jainism. 

Followers of Jainism are called "Jains", a word derived from the Sanskrit word "jina" ('victor') and connoting the path of victory in crossing over life's stream of rebirths through an ethical and spiritual life. Jains trace their history through a succession of twenty-four victorious saviors and teachers known as Tirthankaras, with the first being Rishabhanatha, who is believed to have lived millions of years ago, and twenty-fourth being the Mahavira around 500 BCE. Jains believe that Jainism is an eternal "dharma" with the Tirthankaras guiding every cycle of the Jain cosmology. 

Jainism has two major ancient sub-traditions, Digambaras and Svetambaras; and several smaller sub-traditions that emerged in the 2nd millennium CE. The Digambaras and Svetambaras have different views on ascetic practices, gender and which Jain texts can be considered canonical. Jain mendicants are found in all Jain sub-traditions, with laypersons ("śrāvakas") supporting the mendicants' spiritual pursuits with resources. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Is Jainism pretty ancient?
2. Have people been practicing Jainism for awhile now?
3. Has Jainism been around for a long time?
Q2:
1. What is Jainism traditionally known as?
2. What is the traditional name for Jainism?
3. What is the formal appelation for Jainism?
Q3:
1. What culture is Jainism associated with?
2. Which culture is Jainism derived from?
3. What is the culture affiliated with Jainism?
Q4:
1. Does science accurately describe what Jainism is?
2. Is Jainsim a kind of science?
3. Could one say that Jainism is a sort of science?
Q5:
1. What is Jainism?
2. What sort of belief system is Jainism?
3. If not as a science, how might Jainism be described?
Q6:
1. How many principles are there in Jainism?
2. How many principles do followers of Jainism adhere to?
3. What is the number of principles within Jainism?
Q7:
1. Does Jainism have any subtraditions?
2. Are there any subtraditions that exist within Jainism?
3. Can any sub-traditions be ascribed to Jainism?
Q8:
1. Are Jainism's subtraditions old or new ones?
2. Should one describe Jainism's subtraditions as old or new?
3. Are the sub-traditions in Jainism new or have they been around for awhile?
Q9:
1. What is one of the sub-traditions in Jainism?
2. What do Jains call one of their sub-traditions?
3. What is the name of one of the smaller traditions of Jainism?
Q10:
1. What is one of the sub-traditions in Jainism, besides Digambaras?
2. What do Jains call one of their sub-traditions, in addition to Digambaras?
3. What is the name of one of the smaller traditions of Jainism, other than Digambaras?
