InterFaith Calendar: Jainism This excerpted content is from
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Center for Cultural Connections Jains believe in the peaceful
co-existence of all living beings. Jainism teaches reverence for
all forms of life. Jains believe all life is sacred, and that
every living being has a unique place in the universe and has a
right to exist. The Jain community has made an important
contribution to the art and architecture of India. The Jains
have built beautiful temples on hilltops and secluded valleys in
India. Jain temples have also been built in North America,
Europe, the Far East, and Africa. Jain temples have also been
built in several metropolitan cities in the United States.