Kudos to the entire JAINA Convention team for turning a limitation due to the Pandemic into an opportunity to connect with the Jains around the world, and make the first-ever virtual Convention successful! JAINA is grateful to the Jain community for trusting us by being a part of this wonderful 6-day event, and appreciating all the efforts of the Convention 2021 team. The success of the global convention has seeded the thoughts of taking the JAINA platform to the next level and make it accessible to the Jain community beyond North America.

We are happy that nearly 15,0000 attendees from 23 different countries enjoyed this virtual convention with so much zeal, and enthusiasm. Throughout the Convention, we were constantly receiving live feedback, motivation from the JAINA Directors, and positive words from the community through the e-mails.

If you have missed out on Convention Programs, you can still watch them at On-Demand Session or share with your loved ones to watch till July 20, 2021.

Thanks to the community support, out of $25,000 matching funds we have collected a total of $19,000 during the Convention 2021 for JAINA General Funds. We are short of $6,000 to get the matching funds of $25,000 covered. No amount is small, please help us to reach our goal.

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Tirthankar Mahavira’s Incredible Journey to Kevala Jnana by Dr. Parveen Jain. The incredible spiritual journey of Tirthankar Mahavira to attain kevala-jnana is a source of immense inspiration with immeasurable edifying value. By studying the life of Tirthankar Mahavira, one can imagine the level of perseverance one must exert towards the goal of attaining kevala-jnana. His life teaches us that the journey brings immense spiritual pleasure despite extraordinary efforts. For a pursuant of the same end goal, grasping the “real value” of that pleasure and envisioning the end goal splendor are essential to succeeding in the endeavor.

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We request you to please visit our official JAINA 1-page survey here: https://Jaincensus.jaina.org/user-registration. Please take out a few minutes to fill out and share it with your friends & family members. It will help JAINA in serving our Jain Community in more effective ways.

We associate the feelings of dislike and hatred with violence. Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai throws light upon the association of liking and attachment also with violence.

The Enlightened Ones say that the feelings of attachment and aversion are violence. It is important to understand why they stress keeping feelings in check more than just focusing on actions. First comes feelings, and later when these feelings intensify they express themselves through words and deeds. First, a sinful thought arises and then follows the crime. The law and society may be able to bring the crime under control but they can’t reach the thoughts, desires, and inclinations behind those criminal acts. The mere thought of killing someone is not punishable by law. Law and society can only tell you to not put thoughts of violence into action.

It’s less than a month to Jain Mahaparva - Paryushan and Das Lakshana! This year, JAINA is blessed to have two of the most inspiring speakers for 2021 Paryushan Parva - Rashtrasant Param Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb and Shri Deepakbhai Bardoliwala.

Morning Pravachan by Gurudev Shree Namramuni Maharaj Saheb in Hindi
11:30 AM EST | 10:30 AM CST | 8:30 AM PST | 8 PM IST

Evening Pravachans by Deepakbhai Bardoliwala in Gujarati
9:30 PM EST | 8:30 PM CST | 6:30 PM PST | 7 AM IST

Updates on English Pravachans and Das Lakshana Pravachans to follow soon.

JAINA is working to bring the ‘Jain Senior Assisted Living Project in the USA’ with all amenities for senior citizens 65 years and older, who are seeking a place to live with people of similar age and interests to enjoy their lives. Please fill out the form given below for our analysis.
Through the 'Jain Senior Assisted Living Project in the USA', JAINA aims to help the Jain senior citizens develop meaningful relationships with people of similar interests. JAINA believes that through community amenities, many residents find new friends who share similar interests. These connections are made stronger by living near each other and friendships in senior living are often very strong and meaningful. If you seek a place that provides food, games, medical help, spiritual lectures, meditations, bhakti, and more under one roof or you want to spend your time with people who have similar interests and mindsets, please fill out the Seniors Intake Form.

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JAINA Executive Team 2019-2021