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Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!
We cordially invite you to attend JAINA Academic Liaison Committee co-sponsored 2-day virtual International Conference, ‘Beyond Violence: Jainism, Plurality, and World Religions’, from February 18-19, 2022. The conference is organized by Claremont School of Theology Jain Studies Program, Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs, and Florida International University where 17 Scholarly presentations from 5 countries will be made as well as will listen to 3 Keynote Speakers. Kindly register below to attend the conference.
We invite Jains from the United States of America and Canada to attend the Bhagwati Diksha Mahotsav from Feb 14-19, 2022, where 9 young Mumukshus begin their soul-searching journey with the blessings of Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb. JAINA is honored to have an opportunity to be the official Anumodak in this Mahotsav. Please witness this historic moment of Renunciation either physically or virtually. More details are mentioned below.
Dr. Bipin Doshi, an eminent Jain scholar will be in the USA from April 14th to June 15th. Any Jain Center desiring his lecture, shibir or workshop are invited to write to him at drbipindoshi@yahoo.com
International Symposium Committee invites you to submit an abstract and subsequently a paper on ‘The Dating of Nirvan of Mahavir Swami’ by February 15, 2022. World historians have been discussing for over a hundred years about the year of Mahavir Nirvana. If you have some valuable contribution to make, here is your chance.
Read an interesting article on the exemplary life of Pujya Panyas, Dr. Arunvijayji Maharaj in the recently released Jain Digest February 2022 issue. Dr. Arunvijayji is one and only one Jain sadhu who is a Panyas with two BA, MA, and two doctoral degrees; Ph.D. and D.Litt.
Shri Mahavira Jaina Vidhyalaya invites you to the grand virtual opening of Dr. Meeraben and Dr. Jasvantbhai Modi Vidyarthigrugh and the virtual launching of Dr.Tanumatiben G. Shah higher education Loan/Scholarship scheme and Dr.Girishbhai Shah higher education loan/scholarship scheme for Jain girls students on February 5, 2022. Please find the details to attend this event.
Please attend the 21st virtual session of 72 sessions on Philosophy of Jain Karma Theory by Pujya Dr. Shri Arunvijayji Maharaj Saheb on Saturday, February 5, 2022.
Sincerely,
Haresh Shah,
JAINA President
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Beyond Violence: Jainism, Plurality,
and World Religions
We cordially invite you to attend a 2-day Virtual International Conference, ‘Beyond Violence: Jainism, Plurality, and World Religions’, from February 18-19, 2022. The conference is co-organized by Claremont School of Theology (CST) Jain Studies Program, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, Florida International University (FIU), and co-sponsored by JAINA Academic Liaison Committee and International School for Jain Studies (ISJS).
Conference Details:
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February 18-19, 2022, Friday & Saturday |
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- Day 1: Feb 18 - 8:30 am to 1:20 pm (Pacific Time)
- Day 2: Feb19 - 8:30 am PT to 1:40 pm (Pacific Time)
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Highlights
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- 17 Scholarly Presentations from 5 countries
- 3 Keynote Speakers
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About Keynote Speakers
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- Dr. Abhay Firodia - Chairman, Amar Prerana Trust, and International School of Jain Studies (ISJS), Pune, India
- Dr. Jeffery D. Long - Carl W. Zeigler Professor of Religious Studies, Elizabethtown College, USA
- Atmarpit Vidhiji - Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD), India
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Registration
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To attend the Conference, please register here.
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More Information
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Details on Keynote Speakers
Details on Conference Schedule and Abstract
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Panch Mahavratdhari Jain Diksha Mahotsav
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9 young souls are beginning a search within the self, to discover the self. A big salute to their courage as they renounce wealth, comforts, luxuries and relations in the quest of TRUTH.
JAINA gets the opportunity to be the official anumodak of Shree Bhagwati Jain Diksha Mahotsav in Param Sharan of Rashtrasant Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb.
We invite all Jains from the United States of America and Canada to come and witness this historic moment of RENUNCIATION either physically or virtually.
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Jain Scholar - Dr Bipin Doshi
Dr Bipin Doshi, an eminent Jain Scholar who has trained about 6500 students in Jain Philosophy at Mumbai University in the last 20 years is visiting USA from 14th April to 15th June 2022. Any Jain Centre wishing to arrange his lecture, Shibir or workshop are invited to contact him on +919821052413 or Email him
drbipindoshi@yahoo.com for more details
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International Symposium on Dating of Nirvan of Tirthankar Mahavirswami
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International Symposium Committee is honored to invite you to submit an abstract and subsequently a paper on the subject, ‘The Dating of Nirvan of Mahavir Swami’. Following are some of the points over which the world historians have been discussing for over a hundred years. Can you make a contribution?
- What was the year of Mahavir Nirvana?
- Based on Jain History, Indian History, Jain, Buddhist, and Hindu scriptures?
- Based on the World historians? Based on archeology, inscriptions on the rocks, etc.
Here is the link to important reference papers that may be useful for papers.
More information on the symposium and abstracts.
Please note:
- The last date to submit Abstracts is February 15, 2022.
- We are offering hard copies of important reference materials
- We are offering 11,000 INR to selected scholars for submitting scholarly prepared abstracts and papers
- We are offering travel, lodging, and boarding expenses for attending the symposium.
- Abstracts and papers can be presented in any Indian language if they meet the standards for international-level proceedings. Our Symposium Committee will prepare the summary and conclusions
of papers written in other languages.
- Papers are due by April 30, 2022.
Papers should meet international standards for research, and use historical references and citations based on the original scriptures, inscriptions, etc.
For queries, please email us at magnuseng@comcast.net.
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Jain Digest February 2022
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One of the articles, in the recently released Jain Digest February 2022 issue, talks about an Exemplary Life of Pujya Panyas Dr. Arunvijayji Maharaj. The one and only one Jain sadhu who is a Panyas with two BA, MA, and two doctoral degrees; Ph.D. and D.Litt.
Dr. Vijay Shah is a Sadhak taking small steps towards the journey of self-realization, with a focus on deep learning Jain concepts and practices. His interest includes Agam shastras, scholarly works on religious philosophies that evolved during 500 BC, and the practice of meditation. As a certified Yoga teacher, he loves to teach Meditative Yoga at a local fitness club. As a professional, Dr. Shah teaches in the area of business management, has several scholarly publications, and has organized several panel discussions on Spirituality.
Read the whole article in link below.
An Exemplary Life of Pujya Panyas Dr. Arunvijayji Maharaj
Read 21 such enriching, informative articles in the recently released February 2022 Jain Digest issue. The Jain Digest Editorial Team is sure that you would enjoy reading these articles. The issue of Jain Digest is now available on the JAINA Website in the link below.
JAIN DIGEST FEBRUARY 2022
Here is a partial list of articles.
- A Cycle of Compassion and Kindness
- Compassion Articulated
- Women’s Empowerment in India
- Diving in Divine Love
- How Purpose Changes Across Your Lifetime
- Finding Jainism in Cultures Around the World
- Introspection
- An Exemplary Life of Pujya Panyas Dr. Arunvijayji Maharaj
- Book Review: Atmasiddhi Shastra – Six Spiritual Truths of the Soul
- JAINA Academic Liaison Committee Report
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Life, Achievements and Legacy
- Religions for Peace: Generations in Dialogue
- Community Reponses - Practicing Forgiveness
Please send your feedback to jaindigestpublication@gmail.com.
Jain Digest
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Virtual Opening of Vidhyarthigruh and Launch of
Higher Education Loan/Scholarship Scheme
Shri Mahavira Jaina Vidhyalaya cordially invites you to the grand virtual opening of 'Dr. Meeraben and Dr.Jasvantbhai Modi Vidyarthigruh' (new Boys Hostel in Vadodara) and the virtual live launching of Dr.Tanumatiben G. Shah higher education Loan/Scholarship scheme and Dr.Girishbhai Shah higher education loan/scholarship scheme for Jain girls students on Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (IST). It will be a moment of pride for all of us. Let us all seize this opportunity to express gratitude to these great philanthropists. The occasion, we believe, will encourage others to emulate these noble examples to serve the institution and the community. They have donated a total of 22 Crores to Mahavir Jaina Vidhyalaya - Rs. 9 Crore for the redevelopment of Baroda Boys Hostel and Rs. 13 Crore for the new Surat Girls Hostel.
We are grateful to Dr. Meeraben and Dr. Jasvant Modi for their huge contribution to the Jain Community.
Please find the invitation card as well as more information on the philanthropists here.
Kindly join a live function on Youtube at https://youtu.be/79j8Pt_Uwhg
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Philosophy of Jain Karma Theory
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12 Month Lecture Series by Dr. Arunvijayji Maharaj Saheb
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Class Duration: 1 Hour
Launguage: Hindi
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Date: February 5th, 2022
Time: 11 AM EST | 10 AM CST | 8 AM PST | 9:30 PM IST
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