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 Dear Sadharmik brothers and
sisters,
Jai Jinendra,
JAINA Vidya Mandir will be built in Rajgir, Bihar in collabration with Veerayatan having a high-quality infrastructure, separate classrooms for seniors and juniors, libraries, laboratories,
art and craft rooms, a recreational area, and more at a cost of around US $3 Million. JAINA World Community Services has pledged to raise up to US $1 Million. Presently we are short of only $ 190,000.
JAINA encourages each one of you to come forward and support this noble cause.
Take advantage of tax deductions and choose from various sponsorship opportunities available. Please watch Awshirvachan video of Pujya Acharya shri Chandanaji Maharaj.
Please attend the 14th lecture of the virtual One Year lecture series on Philosophy of Jain Karma Theory by Pujya Dr. Shri Arunvijayji Maharaj Saheb on Saturday, December 18th, 2021.
JAINA is immensely happy with the strong support of many philanthropists, dedicated volunteers, and well-wishers in the progress of Jain Education in academia in the year 2021. Look at the initiatives, programs established and future plans.
Last month, the JCNC Board Leadership Committee organized a unique virtual conference, "Jain Way of Leadership – Doctrine of Empathy", where over 200 people attended the event. Please find the recording link below in case, you had missed the event.
Please see below for details on above items.
Sincerely,
Mahesh Wadher,
JAINA President
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JAINA VIDYA MANDIR, RAJGIR
JAINA Vidya Mandir
School:
JAINA is setting up a modern Kindergarten to 12th Grade school with high quality infrastructure in Rajgir, Bihar, home of Veerayatan. Bhagwan Mahavir spent 14
rainy seasons here and it is the birthplace of our 20th Tirthankar Munisuvrat Swami. Rajgir is considered a Tirth because four Kalyanaks of Shri Munisuvtat Swami took place here.
All eleven Gañdhars of Shri Mahavirswami attained their salvation here. This is the land of King Shrenik, Shri Dhanna, Shri Shalibhadra, Shri Metraj, Shr Abhaykumar, Shri Jambu Swami
and Puniya Shravak. Rajgir was also a main place for Bhagwan Buddha.
The school will revive Jainism in the land by imparting Jain Sanskars to the hundreds of next generation youth. Rajgir is where Jainism flourished during lifetime of
Bhagwan Mahavir but today there are less than a handful of Jain families reside. The proposed school building and the campus will be well planned, spacious, functional and an impressive
façade. Both the Senior and Junior sections of the building will have well-appointed classrooms and the overall ambience will be such that it makes learning much more enjoyable. There
will be libraries where students can enhance their knowledge by referring to various books and online connectivity.
Sponsorship Opportunities
| Gold Sponsors |
| Physics Laboratory - $ 30,000 |
Individual Classroom (complete) - $ 20,000 |
| Mathematics Laboratory - $ 20,000 |
Children Park equipment (complete) - $ 15,000 |
| Chemistry Laboratory - $ 20,000 |
Principal's Room - $ 20,000 |
| Computer Laboratory - $ 45,000 |
Vice Principal Room - $ 20,000 |
| Library ( without books) - $ 28,000 |
Conference Room - $ 26,000 |
| Dance and Music Room - $ 28,000 |
Teachers Room - $ 20,000 |
| Art and Craft Room - $ 15,000 |
Canteen - $ 26,000 |
| Yoga Room - $ 26,000 |
Infirmary (Medical Room) - $ 20,000 |
| Language Laboratory - $ 28,000 |
| Silver Sponsors |
| Individual Classroom (Furniture only) - $ 5,500 |
| Library Furniture - $ 10,000 |
| Drinking Water kiosks (each) - $ 1,500 |
| Individual Desk Top Computer (each) - $ 700 |
| Printer (each) - $ 700 |
| Scanner (each) - $ 300 |
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Photocopying machine (heavy duty)- $1,500 |
| General Sponsors |
| Individual Classroom bench - $ 150 |
| Play area equipment (various) - $ 150 - $ 2,700 |
| Prayer Hall audio equipment - $ 150 |
| Library Books - $ 150 - $ 5,000 |
An invitation to participate in this great cause:
Building a modem school at Rajgir, Bihar in India with excellent infrastructure has been a dream of Pujya
Acharyashri Chandanaji Maharaj (Tai Ma). Your generous donation will realize the vision of Pujya Tai Ma and usher in lots of joy and happiness amongst children who are presently deprived
of quality education.
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Philosophy of Jain Karma Theory
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Update on Jain Academic Education, its Progress and Future Plans
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With the strong support of many philanthropists, dedicated volunteers, and well-wishers, the year 2021 has truly been a banner year in the progress of Jain Education in academia. Here’s a very brief summary of what has been achieved, which are initiated
in 2021, and the future plan. You can also find more about Jain Academic Education in the PowerPoint presentation
here.
New Programs Established in 2021
- Permanent (endowed) Professorship at the University of Illinois at Champaign, Urbana, IL, the University of Colorado at Denver, CO, the University
of Connecticut at Storrs, CT, and University of South Florida at Tampa, FL
- Permanent (endowed ) Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Rutgers University, NJ and University of Pittsburgh, PA
- 3-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Arizona State Universality, Phoenix, AZ
- Endowed Jain Study Program at University of Florida at Gainesville, FL
- Adjunct Professor program at the University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, and at Florida Atalante University.
Read More
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Jain Way of Leadership Conference Report
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On Sunday, November 21, 2021, the Jain Center of Northern California Board Leadership Committee led by Yogesh Bapna organized a unique virtual conference, “Jain Way of Leadership (JWL) – Doctrine of Empathy.” 200+ zoom people attended the event. Here’s
the opportunity to watch the recording if you have missed the event. Please click here to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKN1dk8Ym08&t=11237s
This JWL virtual conference received the blessings of Padma Vibhushan Pujya Acharya Ratnasundarsuriswarji M.S., who eloquently explained how to lead the Jain Sangh. Sadhvi Shri Shilapi Ji Maharaj and Sadhvi Shri Sanghmitra Ji Maharaj also profoundly explained
the Jain Way of Leadership and the importance of empathy.
The event was also addressed by Mahesh Wadher, JAINA President, and Madhu Janardan, SVP Infosys.
JCNC youth Akshay Madhani led the UC Berkeley students and JCNC benefactors panel discussion. Committee Chair, thanked all the participants.
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