10. Jainism
Followers: 4.5 million
The origins of Jainism, the next one on the list of most popular religions in the world can be traced back to 6th-century B.C.E in India, where the most followers of religion still reside. According to estimations, there are 4.5 million of Jainism adherents, but some Jains make claims that the number is larger. Besides India, Jainism has followers in Canada, Kenya, the United States and the United Kingdom, their number being around 250,000. Jainism teaches about non-violence, having an open mind, and not being attached to the worldly possessions.
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