Jainism in the World

Watch this interesting and informative video on Jainism in the World which talks about how Jainism spread around the world in countries like the USA, Burma, China, Mongolia, Pakistan.

In 1893, Virchand Raghavji Gandhi represented Jainism for the first time in the United States of America. Later in 1904, the first Jain Temple was built in Saint Louis for Saint Louis World’s Fair.

In 1975, Acharya Sushil Kumar reached the USA and established Siddhachalam. Five years later, in 1980, Acharya Sushil Kumar and Gurudev Chitrabhanuji motivated the establishment of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America.

Similarly, the video also talks about how Jainism spread in other countries. Watch the video below.

JAINA Scholarship Program

We are glad to announce that JAINA has established a need-based scholarship program to assist and encourage undergraduate students in furthering their college education. Scholarship criteria are as under:

1. The student or student's parent must be a member of a LOCAL JAIN CENTER which is affiliated with JAINA.
2. The student must either be a citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada.
3. Applicants with the last 2-year’s average family income (AGI) under $120K are eligible.
4. All applications are due by June 18, 2020, through the online form that follows. Additional documents (Tax Returns, FAFSA, etc.) as requested, will be due by July 2, 2020.
5. To apply to use this URL: https://tinyurl.com/JAINAStudentApp
6. Please email questions to jainascholarship@jaina.org

Donation Opportunity for Further Education

For tax-deductible contribution to this scholarship program, please donate online or mail your check payable to JAINA and mailed to Ashok Savla, Attn: JAINA SCHOLARSHIP, 8843 1/2 Longden Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780.

Jain Centers - Latest News

JSGC Extends COVID-19 Assistance to Greater Cleveland Food Bank

The Jain Society of Greater Cleveland donated over $71,000 to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, for Covid-19 relief assistance to local community-at-large, during a brief event at the Jain Center. Food Bank’s CEO and President, Ms. Kristin Warzocha, sent a personal video message thanking the Jain Society for extending this much-needed support during these difficult times.

Food Bank’s Vice President of External Affairs, Ms. Mary Lavigne-Butler, and Director of Development, Ms. Lindsey Iero attended the event. They stated that the need for food in the community has increased substantially due to COVID-19 related unemployment and school closures etc. They remarked that the effectiveness of every dollar received in monetary donation becomes several-fold by virtue of government programs, donations from suppliers, bulk purchasing capabilities, etc. and essentially allows Food Bank to serve 4 meals per dollar of donation. They assured the Jain Society that this donation will be fully used to only procure food items compliant with Jain beliefs. They were both very appreciative of this donation and stated that this assistance from the Jain Society will provide substantial relief to the local community.

Jain Society’s Board of Trustees thanked the Society’s members for their compassionate and generous support of this cause. They expressed hope for speedy relief from the current COVID-19 pandemic and wished the Food Bank success in its endeavors.

Join JSH for Live Manglik and Pravachan

Jain Society of Houston would like to invite you all for live Manglik and Pravachan in Hindi by Param Pujya Acharya Vijay Ratna Sunder Suri Swarji Maharaj Saheb and Bhakti Bhavana with Vickey D Parekh on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at 10:00 am CST and 8:30 pm IST. Read more about it here.

Please join us for the Manglik and Bhakti Bhavna with Gurudev on by clicking on the below link.

JSMW Partnered With American Diversity Group to Serve Food

Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington partnered and supported the American Diversity Group for their ‘Serve a Meal, Groceries, Vegetables, and Fruit Distribution’ act, along with Montgomery County Government, and local organizations. This initiative was taken by Mayur Mody, Jay Parekh, and many volunteers. The event was attended by leaders from State, County, and Local Governments. JSMW is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community.