Digambara Digambara Digambara (; "sky-clad") is one of the two major schools of Jainism, the other being "Śvētāmbara" (white-clad). The word "Digambara" (Sanskrit) is a combination of two words: "dig" (directions) and "ambara" (sky), referring to those whose garments are of the element that fills the four quarters of space. "Digambara monks" do not wear any clothes. The monks carry "picchi", a broom made up of fallen peacock feathers (for clearing the place before walking or sitting), "kamandalu" (a water container made of wood), and "shastra" (scripture). One of the most important scholar-monks of "Digambara" tradition was Kundakunda. He authored Prakrit
Shinto sects and schools Shinto sects and schools , the folk religion of Japan, developed a diversity of schools and sects, outbranching from the original Ko-Shintō (ancient Shintō) since Buddhism was introduced into Japan in the sixth century. The main Shinto schools with traditions traceable to early periods, according to authoritative published records are: Is a folk faith in Japan with Taoist origins, influenced by Shinto, Buddhism and other local beliefs. "Ancient Shintō". These were the various doctrines and myths of Shintō before the integration of Buddhism elements. Two main types of Shinto-inspired religion have emerged in modern times: Sect Shinto ("kyōha Shintō") and