Study notes for History topic Jainism and Buddhism

Which two religions originated in the 6th century BC?

Jainism and Buddhism

Who was the founder of Jainism?

The founder of Jainism was Mahavira. He was born in 540 BC as Vardhamana (childhood name) at Kundagrama near Vaishali. 

What are three ratnas in jainism?

In Jainism, there are three Ratnas and they are called "the Way of Nirvana":

1. Right faith-Samyak Vishwas
2. Right knowledge-Samyak Gyan
3. Right conduct-Samyak Karma

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Gautam Buddha

What are the four Noble Truths (Arya Satyas) of Buddha?

His four Noble Truths (Arya Satyas):

1. World is full of sufferings
2. Desire is cause of all sufferings
3. Remove desire and remove sufferings
4. Desire can be removed from eight-fold path