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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Devinder Pal Singh who introduces the Sikh approach to compassion.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies '25-'26 kicks off with scholars from University of Ottawa, Florida Int. University & Arihanta Institute
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Partner Event
Partner Event
Profs. Dickstein and Bohanec will present at the inaugural Conference on the Philosophy of Jainism, hosted by FAU Department of Philosophy.
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Partner Event
September 25, 2025
Partner Event
Indian Animal Studies Collective "Table Talk" with Jonathan Dickstein, PhD
September 25, 2025Prof. Dickstein will discuss a recent publication: "More Limits in Jain Environmental Ethics."
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Webinar
September 23, 2025
Webinar
EJSP LIVE! People Power for Animal Freedom - A Conversation with Laila Kassam
September 23, 2025A special LIVE! episode of the Engaged Jain Studies Podcast, featuring featuring Laila Kassam, Executive Director of Project Phoenix.
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Speaker Series
September 16, 2025
Speaker Series
Kṛṣṇa in the World and as the World: Cosmology and Compassion in the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Tradition
September 16, 2025Eileen Goddard explores how the bhakta’s loving devotion toward Kṛṣṇa naturally extends to all living beings.
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MA Program
MA Program
Join us for an info session to learn more about the Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies offered by Claremont School of Theology (CST).
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Webinar
Webinar
This Pratikramaṇa for the Climate is an English language guided meditation led by Dr. Jhankhana Jina Shah.
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Conference
Conference
A free, three-day, public event that brings the latest scholarship in yoga studies to a global audience.
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Partner Event
July 26, 2025
Partner Event
Shobha Yatra - Grand Parade for the 25th Anniversary of the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC)
July 26, 2025Honoring the history, legacy and community of Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) during the 25th Anniversary celebration.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Sailesh Rao, PhD who will speak about his non-profit dedicated towards healing the climate.
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Partner Event
Partner Event
The JAINA Convention is a biennial gathering that unites Jains from across North America and around the world.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
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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Webinar
Webinar
A special LIVE! episode of the Engaged Jain Studies Podcast, featuring featuring Anjli Shah, Mohit Mookim, and Sahana Mehta.
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Speaker Series
May 20, 2025
Speaker Series
Compassion Versus Security? What Faith-Based Approaches Can Contribute to the Discussion
May 20, 2025Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Melanie Barbato. This talk will explore the relationship between compassion and security.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on New Research in Jain Studies led by John Cort. Join us for exciting insights!
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Webinar
May 5, 2025
Webinar
CSUN Online Jain Symposium, Department of Religious Studies - "Jain Non-One-Sidedness (Anekāntavāda): Religious Pluralism and Learning Across Differences"
May 5, 2025A collaborative speaker event brought to you by: CSU Northridge, Arihanta Institute, and UC Santa Barbara.
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Partner Event
Partner Event
"When compassion fails: Transnational anti-vegan cognitive dissonance alleviation in Jain discourse" by Christopher Miller, PhD
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Conference
April 19-20, 2025
Conference
3rd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference: “Compassion-in-Action”
April 19-20, 2025The 3rd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference is a FREE two-day online event centered on "Compassion-in-Action."
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
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
Partner Event
Join the global chant to celebrate Navkar Maha Mantra Divas | Navkar Mantra Day. One world, one chant, together for peace.
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Partner Event
Partner Event
2nd Annual Conference in Jain Studies organized by the California State University, Long Beach, and Claremont School of Theology.
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Partner Event
Partner Event
Professor Christopher Jain Miller to Present at Università di Torino Symposium on Jain Studies.
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Speaker Series
March 18, 2025
Speaker Series
Hearts Beating to the Pulse of Love: The Threefold Rhythm of Restorative Compassion
March 18, 2025Voices in Compassion Studies with Frank Rogers, PhD on Western spiritual tradition and the three-fold pulse of compassion.
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MA Program
MA Program
Join us for an info session to learn more about the Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies offered by Claremont School of Theology (CST).
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Intellectual Culture of the Jains with Steven Vose, Jean Arzoumanov, and Venu Mehta.
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Webinar
Webinar
A virtual community for those curious about veganism, Jainism, the Dharma traditions, and living compassionately.
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Webinar
Webinar
An insightful Center for the Study of Jain Yoga webinar featuring Acharya Shri Mahapragya, the great master of Preksha Meditation.
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Partner Event
Partner Event
The University of North Texas Jain Studies Program hoists a Jain Cultural Fair with free vegan food, performances & activities.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Voices in Compassion Studies with Venu Mehta, PhD on exploring forgiveness in the Jain view.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Lay-Mendicant Relationships with Luitgard Soni, Leonardo Stockler, and Shivani Bothra.
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Webinar
Webinar
A special LIVE! episode of the Engaged Jain Studies Podcast, featuring Dr. Yamini Narayanan. Don’t miss this live on Zoom!
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Voices in Compassion Studies with Jeffery D. Long on anekāntavāda, compassionate speech, and a deeper dialogue across worldviews.
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Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Consciousness in Jainism with Marie-Hélène Gorisse, Ana Bajželj, and Shree Nahata. Join us!
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Webinar
Webinar
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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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Voices in Vegan Studies online speaker series highlights Vegan Studies educators like Shaleen Shah, Founder of Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary.
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Webinar
December 10, 2024
Webinar
"Transfarming Switzerland” — Online Film Screening & VSI Panel Discussion
December 10, 2024Featuring the award-winning short film "Transfarming Switzerland," followed by a VSI panel discussion with the film's director.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Priesthood & Monkhood in Jainism with Tillo Detige, Sanjay Kumar, and Eric Villalobos.
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Partner Event
November 23-26, 2024
Partner Event
Arihanta Institute at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the American Academy of Religion
November 23-26, 2024Please be sure to come say "Jai Jinendra!" to Arihanta Institute’s faculty at the AAR’s 2024 events!
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Speaker Series
November 18, 2024
Speaker Series
ViVS: Jain Principles, Animal Law, and Veganism - Living an Engaged Jain Life
November 18, 2024Voices in Vegan Studies welcomes Nirva Patel, Global Policy Fellow in the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard Law School.
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Webinar
Webinar
Join us as we delve into the profound legacy of Acharya Shri Chandanaji as presented by Sadhvi Shri Sanghamitraji.
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By Invitation
By Invitation
A celebration of our achievements and a future of education that inspires individuals toward compassionate living.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies session on Jain Mantras & Karma with Christoph Emmrich, Ellen Gough, and Kristi Wiley. Join us!
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Speaker Series
October 21, 2024
Speaker Series
ViVS: The Philosophical Bases of Veganism in the Ancient Western World
October 21, 2024Voices in Vegan Studies online series features Renan Larue, French literary scholar and historian of vegetarianism at UC Santa Barbara.
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MA Program
MA Program
Join us for an info session to learn more about the Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies offered by Claremont School of Theology (CST).
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies session on Jain Art with Basile Leclère, Alexandra Restifo, and Anna Tosato. Join us!
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Webinar
Webinar
Four thought leaders in the animal movement share their perspectives on shifting social norms and effecting tangible changes.
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Partner Event
Dr. Miller at University of Victoria workshop where scholars examined tensions between Asian spiritual practices & Western social dynamics.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Voices in Vegan Studies features Pritesh Mutha, Physician & Professor at UT Health Houston in our online speaker series.
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Partner Event
Partner Event
In the spirit of the Paryushan and Dashlakshan season and in collaboration with Young Jains of America (YJA).
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Webinar
Webinar
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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Partner Event
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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Speaker Series
August 19, 2024
Speaker Series
ViVS: Culture, Race, Veganism - Navigating the Tensions to Keep Animals in View
August 19, 2024Voices in Vegan Studies features Professor Maneesha Deckha in our online speaker series with scholars in the field of Vegan Studies.
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Partner Event
Professor Christopher Jain Miller, PhD presents: “Jain Yoga and Nonviolence: The Vegan Studies Initiative” at VCOP#18.
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Partner Event
Dr. Vasile Stanescu previews his upcoming course and Dr. Jonathan Dickstein shares info on the Vegan Studies Initiative at AI.
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Partner Event
Partner Event
Hosted by Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder of Climate Healers, this event will feature over 10 leading scientists and experts.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
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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Speaker Series
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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Speaker Series
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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By Invitation
By Invitation
Attended by over 250 community members, Arihanta Institute hosted a celebration & fundraising event at Jain Center of Southern California.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
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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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
Past Event
MA Program
MA Program
Join us for an info session to learn more about the Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies offered by Claremont School of Theology (CST).
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Conference
Conference
2nd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference: Yoga in Jainism. Join us online on April 20, 2024.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
Past Event
Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
Past Event
MA Program
MA Program
Please join us for an information session to learn more about our Master of Arts graduate program in Engaged Jain Studies.
Past Event
Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
Past Event
MA Program
MA Program
Join us for an info session to learn more about the Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies offered by Claremont School of Theology (CST).
Past Event
Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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Partner Event
Partner Event
The 2023 Annual Meetings in San Antonio, Texas, November 18–21, hosted by the AAR, DANAM, and SBL.
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Partner Event
Partner Event
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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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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By Invitation
By Invitation
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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Partner Event
Partner Event
Christopher Jain Miller, PhD presents the 30th Annual Chander Mohan Jain Memorial Lecture Series.
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Speaker Series
Speaker Series
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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Webinar
Webinar
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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Conference
Conference
Sponsored by Arihanta Institute, the Jain Vegan Initiative, JAINA's Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee, and Compassionate Living.
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Partner Event
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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Conference
Conference
Defining Applied Jain Studies conference put on by Arihanta Academy [Institute]
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Partner Event
Prof. Chris Miller speaks to University of Zürich students at Museum Rietberg as they prepare for prestigious Jain art exhibition.
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Partner Event
Arihanta Academy’s [Institute] CEO and Chief Academic Officer Invited to Speak at Jain Exhibit at the Fowler Museum at UCLA
