Upcoming Event
Webinar
EJSP LIVE! Radical Jainism!?

June 3, 2025
A special LIVE! episode of the Engaged Jain Studies Podcast, featuring featuring Anjli Shah, Mohit Mookim, and Sahana Mehta.
Upcoming Event
Speaker Series
Health is the Greatest Wealth One Can Give to Self & Others

June 17, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Dr. Nitin Shah who will speak to compassionate practices in the field of global health and wellness.
Upcoming Event
Partner Event
Jaina Convention 2025

July 3-6, 2025
The JAINA Convention is a biennial gathering that unites Jains from across North America and around the world.
Upcoming Event
Conference
2025 Yoga Darśana Yoga Sādhana Online Conference

August 8-10, 2025
A free, three-day, public event that brings the latest scholarship in yoga studies to a global audience.
Past Event
Speaker Series
Compassion Versus Security? What Faith-Based Approaches Can Contribute to the Discussion

May 20, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Melanie Barbato. This talk will explore the relationship between compassion and security.
Past Event
Speaker Series
DEJS: New Research in Jain Studies

May 19, 2025
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on New Research in Jain Studies led by John Cort. Join us for exciting insights!
Past Event
Webinar
CSUN Online Jain Symposium, Department of Religious Studies - "Jain Non-One-Sidedness (Anekāntavāda): Religious Pluralism and Learning Across Differences"

May 5, 2025
A collaborative speaker event brought to you by: CSU Northridge, Arihanta Institute, and UC Santa Barbara.
Past Event
Conference
3rd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference: “Compassion-in-Action”

April 19-20, 2025
The 3rd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference is a FREE two-day online event centered on "Compassion-in-Action."
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Speaker Series
DEJS: Jainism and Animals

April 14, 2025
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Jainism and Animals with Tine Vekemans, Jonathan Dickstein, and Joey Tuminello. Join us!
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Partner Event
Navkar Maha Mantra Divas - A Universal Call for Peace

April 8, 2025
Join the global chant to celebrate Navkar Maha Mantra Divas | Navkar Mantra Day. One world, one chant, together for peace.
Past Event
Partner Event
"Reimagining Gender in Jain Traditions"

April 6-8, 2025
2nd Annual Conference in Jain Studies organized by the California State University, Long Beach, and Claremont School of Theology.
Past Event
Partner Event
A Symposium on Jain Studies: Research Dialogues Across Disciplines

March 27, 2025
Professor Christopher Jain Miller to Present at Università di Torino Symposium on Jain Studies.
Past Event
MA Program
Master of Arts - Engaged Jain Studies Information Session

March 17, 2025
Please join us for an information session to learn more about our Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies graduate program.
Past Event
Webinar
Preksha Meditation: Acharya Shri Mahapragya

March 4, 2025
An insightful Center for the Study of Jain Yoga webinar featuring Acharya Shri Mahapragya, the great master of Preksha Meditation.
Past Event
Partner Event
UNT Jain Cultural Fair 2025

March 1, 2025
The University of North Texas Jain Studies Program hoists a Jain Cultural Fair with free vegan food, performances & activities.
Past Event
Webinar
EJSP LIVE! Indian Cow Politics & Beyond

January 21, 2025
A special LIVE! episode of the Engaged Jain Studies Podcast, featuring Dr. Yamini Narayanan. Don’t miss this live on Zoom!
Past Event
Speaker Series
ViVS: Teaching Veganism from an Animal Sanctuary

December 16, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies online speaker series highlights Vegan Studies educators like Shaleen Shah, Founder of Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary.
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Partner Event
Arihanta Institute at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the American Academy of Religion

November 23-26, 2024
Please be sure to come say "Jai Jinendra!" to Arihanta Institute’s faculty at the AAR’s 2024 events!
Past Event
Webinar
Compassion in Action: Acharya Shri Chandanaji

November 12, 2024
Join us as we delve into the profound legacy of Acharya Shri Chandanaji as presented by Sadhvi Shri Sanghamitraji.
Past Event
By Invitation
AI2024 Gala Luncheon

November 10, 2024
A celebration of our achievements and a future of education that inspires individuals toward compassionate living.
Past Event
MA Program
Master of Arts - Engaged Jain Studies Information Session

October 18, 2024
Please join us for an information session to learn more about our Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies graduate program.
Past Event
Webinar
Animal Futures: A Roundtable on Movement Building

October 11, 2024
Four thought leaders in the animal movement share their perspectives on shifting social norms and effecting tangible changes.
Past Event
Webinar
The Life & Teachings of Śrīmad Rājcandra

September 10, 2024
Śrīmad Rājcandra was a significant Jain Saint who founded a modern-orthodox movement within Jainism. Presented by Cogen Bohanec, MA, PhD.
Past Event
By Invitation
Southern California Celebration & Fundraiser

June 2, 2024
Attended by over 250 community members, Arihanta Institute hosted a celebration & fundraising event at Jain Center of Southern California.
Past Event
Speaker Series
DEJS: The Future of Jain Studies

May 13, 2024
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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Conference
Yoga in Jainism Conference

April 20, 2024
2nd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference: Yoga in Jainism. Join us online on April 20, 2024.
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Partner Event
"Embodying Transnational Yoga" Virtual Book Launch

November 13, 2023
SOAS Centre of Yoga Studies hosts this online event with author Dr. Christopher Jain Miller in discussion with Dr. Laura von Ostrowski.
Past Event
Webinar
Meet Our Educators

September 7, 2023
A special virtual meet-and-greet featuring two of our AI Educators, Professor Cogen Bohanec, PhD and Professor Jonathan Dickstein, PhD.
Past Event
Conference
Ahimsa Vegan Conference: Jain Voices in Animal Advocacy

August 26-27, 2023
Sponsored by Arihanta Institute, the Jain Vegan Initiative, JAINA's Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee, and Compassionate Living.
Past Event
Conference
Defining Applied Jain Studies

April 22-23, 2023
Defining Applied Jain Studies conference put on by Arihanta Academy [Institute]