Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t8.67
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Jainism is also known for its ascetic practices. Many religious sects in ancient India endorsed ascetic practices, but Jainism attached greater importance to them. Certain Buddhist works contain extensive references to Jain asceticism.