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"Transfarming Switzerland” — Online Film Screening & VSI Panel Discussion
December 10, 2024
Featuring the award-winning short film "Transfarming Switzerland," followed by a VSI panel discussion with the film's director.
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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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The Philosophy of Jain Mantra – Mantra Jñāna
December 18, 2024
Join Parveen Jain, PhD, for a discussion on the philosophy and power of Jain mantras, as revealed by his guru, Ācārya Sushil Kumar.
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Ahiṃsā Living Circle
January 11, 2025
A virtual community for those curious about veganism, Jainism, the Dharma traditions, and living compassionately.
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DEJS: Consciousness in Jainism
January 13, 2025
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Consciousness in Jainism with Marie-Hélène Gorisse, Ana Bajželj, and Shree Nahata. Join us!
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Compassionate Speech: Anekāntavāda as an Antidote to Polarization
January 21, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies with Jeffery D. Long on anekāntavāda, compassionate speech, and a deeper dialogue across worldviews.
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DEJS: Changing Lay-Mendicant Relationships
February 10, 2025
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Lay-Mendicant Relationships with Luitgard Soni, Leonardo Stockler, and Shivani Bothra.
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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.
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DEJS: Intellectual Culture of the Jains: Encounters
March 10, 2025
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Intellectual Culture of the Jains with Steven Vose, Jean Arzoumanov, and Venu Mehta.
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Hearts Beating to the Pulse of Love: The Threefold Rhythm of Restorative Compassion
March 18, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies with Frank Rogers, PhD on Western spiritual tradition and the three-fold pulse of compassion.
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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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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!
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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.
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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.
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The Greatest Transformation in Human History
July 22, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Sailesh Rao, PhD who will speak about his non-profit dedicated towards healing the climate.
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DEJS: (Alternative) Forms of Priesthood & Monkhood in Jainism
December 2, 2024
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Priesthood & Monkhood in Jainism with Tillo Detige, Sanjay Kumar, and Eric Villalobos.
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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!
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ViVS: Jain Principles, Animal Law, and Veganism - Living an Engaged Jain Life
November 18, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies welcomes Nirva Patel, Global Policy Fellow in the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard Law School.
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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.
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AI2024 Gala Luncheon
November 10, 2024
A celebration of our achievements and a future of education that inspires individuals toward compassionate living.
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DEJS: Jain Mantras & Theories of Karma
November 5, 2024
Dialogues in European Jain Studies session on Jain Mantras & Karma with Christoph Emmrich, Ellen Gough, and Kristi Wiley. Join us!
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ViVS: The Philosophical Bases of Veganism in the Ancient Western World
October 21, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies online series features Renan Larue, French literary scholar and historian of vegetarianism at UC Santa Barbara.
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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.
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DEJS: Jain Art
October 14, 2024
Dialogues in European Jain Studies session on Jain Art with Basile Leclère, Alexandra Restifo, and Anna Tosato. Join us!
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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.
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"We Should Know Better"
September 26-29, 2024
Dr. Miller at University of Victoria workshop where scholars examined tensions between Asian spiritual practices & Western social dynamics.
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ViVS: Dairy-free Jain Diet: A Health Perspective
September 16, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies features Pritesh Mutha, Physician & Professor at UT Health Houston in our online speaker series.
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YJA: Applying Jain Professional Ethics in Daily Life
September 14, 2024
In the spirit of the Paryushan and Dashlakshan season and in collaboration with Young Jains of America (YJA).
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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.
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EASR
August 19-23, 2024
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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ViVS: Culture, Race, Veganism - Navigating the Tensions to Keep Animals in View
August 19, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies features Professor Maneesha Deckha in our online speaker series with scholars in the field of Vegan Studies.
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VCOP18: Vegan Convergence of the Peoples
July 28, 2024
Professor Christopher Jain Miller, PhD presents: “Jain Yoga and Nonviolence: The Vegan Studies Initiative” at VCOP#18.
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Animal Justice Academy Lunchtime Live
July 24, 2024
Dr. Vasile Stanescu previews his upcoming course and Dr. Jonathan Dickstein shares info on the Vegan Studies Initiative at AI.
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Earth on Edge: Two Years to Save Our Planet
July 20, 2024
Hosted by Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder of Climate Healers, this event will feature over 10 leading scientists and experts.
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ViVS: New Ethical Issues in Contemporary Veganism
July 15, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies ft. UNLV professor Cheryl Abbate, PhD in our online speaker series with scholars in the field of Vegan Studies.
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ViVS: How to Talk about Dairy
July 1, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies ft. Ed Winters, public speaker & educator in an online speaker series with leaders in the field of Vegan Studies.
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ViVS: Toward a Plant-Based Food System
June 17, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies ft. Jan Dutkiewicz, PhD of Pratt Institute in an online speaker series with scholars in the field of Vegan Studies.
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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.
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ViVS: A Unifying Vegan Horizon
May 20, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies ft. Jonathan Dickstein, PhD in the first of our online speaker series with scholars in the field of Vegan Studies.
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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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Master of Arts - Engaged Jain Studies Information Session
April 22, 2024
Please join us for an information session to learn more about our Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies graduate program.
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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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DEJS: Teaching & Learning Jainism in Contemporary Society
April 8, 2024
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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DEJS: Eating & Fasting - A Contemporary Perspective
March 4, 2024
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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Master of Arts, Engaged Jain Studies Information Session
February 13, 2024
Please join us for an information session to learn more about our Master of Arts graduate program in Engaged Jain Studies.
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DEJS: Philosophy
February 5, 2024
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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Master of Arts, Engaged Jain Studies Information Session
December 13, 2023
Arihanta Institute offers a first of its kind, remotely available Master of Arts focusing on Engaged Jain Studies - in partnership with CST.
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DEJS: Collections
December 4, 2023
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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American Academy of Religion 2023 Annual Meeting
November 18-21, 2023
The 2023 Annual Meetings in San Antonio, Texas, November 18–21, hosted by the AAR, DANAM, and SBL.
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"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.
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DEJS: Narratives
November 6, 2023
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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Arihanta Institute 2023 Gala Dinner
October 28, 2023
AI2023 is the signature event of Arihanta Institute where we will share AI’s vision, achievements, and updates for the future.
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Jain Professional Ethics: Making a Climate-Friendly Living
October 23, 2023
Christopher Jain Miller, PhD presents the 30th Annual Chander Mohan Jain Memorial Lecture Series.
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DEJS: Adhyātma Movements
October 2, 2023
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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Meet Our Arihanta Institute 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.
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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.
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JAINA Convention 2023
Jun 30 - Jul 3 2023
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
Defining Applied Jain Studies conference put on by Arihanta Academy [Institute]
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Museum Rietberg: Being Jain
Apr 27 - Dec 31 2022
Prof. Chris Miller speaks to University of Zürich students at Museum Rietberg as they prepare for prestigious Jain art exhibition.
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Fowler Museum, UCLA: Vital Matters - Applied Jain Ethics For Earth Day
April 22, 2022
Arihanta Academy’s [Institute] CEO and Chief Academic Officer Invited to Speak at Jain Exhibit at the Fowler Museum at UCLA
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Engaging Jain Youth
March 19, 2022
How can the Jain leaders better support meaningful engagement with Jain youth?