जैनधर्म में आध्यात्मिक विकास एवं बौद्ध परम्परा

Conclusion

This document examines the spiritual development trajectories within Jainism and Buddhism, highlighting their divergent approaches to liberation. While Jainism emphasizes ascetic rigor and non-violence (ahimsa) as pathways to moksha, Buddhism prioritizes the Middle Way and meditative insight for nirvana. The analysis reveals that Jainism's focus on karmic purification through monastic discipline contrasts with Buddhism's emphasis on mental cultivation and ethical conduct. Both traditions share a commitment to non-attachment but diverge in their metaphysical frameworks—Jainism's pluralistic soul theory versus Buddhism's doctrine of no-self. These distinctions underscore how each tradition's unique ontological and soteriological structures shape their spiritual practices and outcomes, offering complementary yet distinct models for understanding liberation.