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Meet Our MA Students: An Interview with Gopal Soni

By Gopal Soni

Gopal Soni is a first-year MA-Engaged Jain Studies graduate student. We are pleased to welcome scholars like Gopal, who seek a deeper understanding of Jain philosophy and South Asian religions to actively engage in theological, academic, and/or personal pursuits.

By Jonathan Dickstein, PhD

The Kaṣāyas

There are five “causes” (hetu) of the entire process of samṣāric bondage: wrong worldview (mithyā darśana), nonabstinence (avirati); carelessness (pramāda), passions (kaṣāya), and action (yoga). While action is the driver of karmic inflow, the precise determinant for karmic binding is the fourth cause in the list, kaṣāya (“passions”).

🪷 7 Free Courses for You During Paryuṣaṇa & Daśalakṣaṇa

By Parveen Jain

Most Jain festivals aim to “celebrate” the happiness and peace of one’s soul through self-restraint, austerities, penance, and contemplation as well as listening to scholarly lectures and engaging in self-studies. To facilitate such studies, we are pleased to offer a set of seven complimentary, self-paced courses.

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The Life & Teachings of Śrīmad Rājcandra

September 10, 2024

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Śrīmad Rājcandra was a significant Jain Saint who founded a modern-orthodox movement within Jainism. Presented by Cogen Bohanec, MA, PhD.

YJA: Applying Jain Professional Ethics in Daily Life

September 14, 2024

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In the spirit of the Paryushan and Dashlakshan season and in collaboration with Young Jains of America (YJA).

Speaker Series

ViVS: Dairy-free Jain Diet: A Health Perspective

September 16, 2024

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Voices in Vegan Studies features Pritesh Mutha, Physician & Professor at UT Health Houston in our online speaker series.

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Master of Arts - Engaged Jain Studies Information Session

October 18, 2024

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Please join us for an information session to learn more about our Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies graduate program.

EASR

August 19-23, 2024

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Christopher Miller, PhD co-organized a panel at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Association for the Study of Religions

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Southern California Celebration & Fundraiser

June 2, 2024

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Attended by over 250 community members, Arihanta Institute hosted a celebration & fundraising event at Jain Center of Southern California.

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DEJS: The Future of Jain Studies

May 13, 2024

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Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.

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Yoga in Jainism Conference

April 20, 2024

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2nd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference: Yoga in Jainism. Join us online on April 20, 2024.

"Embodying Transnational Yoga" Virtual Book Launch

November 13, 2023

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SOAS Centre of Yoga Studies hosts this online event with author Dr. Christopher Jain Miller in discussion with Dr. Laura von Ostrowski.

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Arihanta Institute 2023 Gala Dinner

October 28, 2023

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AI2023 is the signature event of Arihanta Institute where we will share AI’s vision, achievements, and updates for the future.

Jain Professional Ethics: Making a Climate-Friendly Living

October 23, 2023

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Christopher Jain Miller, PhD presents the 30th Annual Chander Mohan Jain Memorial Lecture Series.

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Meet Our Arihanta Institute Educators

September 7, 2023

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A special virtual meet-and-greet featuring two of our AI Educators, Professor Cogen Bohanec, PhD and Professor Jonathan Dickstein, PhD.

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Ahimsa Vegan Conference: Jain Voices in Animal Advocacy

August 26-27, 2023

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Sponsored by Arihanta Institute, the Jain Vegan Initiative, JAINA's Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee, and Compassionate Living.

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JAINA Convention 2023

Jun 30 - Jul 3 2023

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Every two years, JAINA, in partnership with a group of local Sanghs, hosts a convention that brings together over 4000 guests worldwide.

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Defining Applied Jain Studies

April 22-23, 2023

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Defining Applied Jain Studies conference put on by Arihanta Academy [Institute]

Museum Rietberg: Being Jain

Apr 27 - Dec 31 2022

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Prof. Chris Miller speaks to University of Zürich students at Museum Rietberg as they prepare for prestigious Jain art exhibition.

Jain Philosophy, History & Anthropology

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Engaging Jain Youth

March 19, 2022

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How can the Jain leaders better support meaningful engagement with Jain youth?

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