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Arihanta Institute is a world-class online institution for deeper learning of the Jain tradition, its principles, and how these principles apply to daily life for the benefit and well-being of individuals and society in light of today's most pressing concerns.

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The Greatest Transformation in Human History
July 22, 2025
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Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Sailesh Rao, PhD who will speak about his non-profit dedicated towards healing the climate.
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Shobha Yatra - Grand Parade for the 25th Anniversary of the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC)
July 26, 2025
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Honoring the history, legacy and community of Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) during the 25th Anniversary celebration.
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Arihanta Event Conference
2025 Yoga Darśana Yoga Sādhana Online Conference
August 8-10, 2025
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A free, three-day, public event that brings the latest scholarship in yoga studies to a global audience.
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Arihanta Event Speaker Series
Compassion in Sikh Dharmic Tradition: A Way of Life, Not Just a Virtue
October 14, 2025
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Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Devinder Pal Singh who introduces the Sikh approach to compassion.
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Arihanta Event Speaker Series
Buddhist Compassion: Rest, (Non)Action & Responsibility
November 4, 2025
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Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Anna Halafoff who explores Buddhist understandings of compassion with emphasis on Dzogchen Buddhism.
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Jaina Convention 2025
July 3-6, 2025
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The JAINA Convention is a biennial gathering that unites Jains from across North America and around the world.
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Arihanta Institute Announces $1 Million Endowment for Professorship in Vegan and Animal Advocacy Studies

Drs. Jasvant and Meera Modi join hands with Dr. Namrata Patel to establish the Tīrthaṅkara Śreyāṃśanātha Endowment for Professorship in Vegan and Animal Advocacy Studies.
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EJS Podcast Ep. 22 Sailesh Rao, PhD
Compassionate Food Systems for Planetary Healing
Prof. Christopher Jain Miller interviews Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers. Listen as Dr. Rao describes the contours of a compassionate global food system, and understand why that food system must be plant-based in order to solve some of society's most pressing concerns.
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Modern Global Jainism
By Cogen Bohanec, MA, PhD
Jainism, one of the ancient Indian religions, has found its way into modern Western societies, both through the diaspora of Jains and through Western converts. The practice of Jainism in these contexts reflects a blend of traditional beliefs and contemporary adaptations, influenced by the cultural landscapes of the host countries.
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Arihanta Institute's NY/NJ Informational Session Inspires Support
Arihanta Institute recently welcomed over 100 members of the vibrant New York–New Jersey Jain community for a dynamic and engaging informational session hosted by Founder and CEO Dr. Parveen Jain and Board Member and respected community leader Prem Chand Jain.
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