It is compulsary to follow Panch Mahavrata in Jainism.
These Panch Mahavratas are :
- Non-violence : Do not harass (harm) any organism with mind, word or action
- Truth : Speak truth with mind, word and action.
- Do not steal (Asteya) : Do not steal any thing.
- Do not acquire property (Aprigrah) : Do not collect more than required.
- Observe Continence (Brahmacharya) : Leaving all desires and living a restrained life.