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Meet Our MA Students: An Interview with Agni Hogaboom

"When I found Arihanta Institute, I found a depth of academic rigor and engaged spirituality that was simply astonishing. It feels like I’ve plugged my tattered spiritual cord into an outlet of power - not personal power so much as: the education I need to make a more effective difference in the world."

Haribhadra's Jain Yoga I: Exploring the Philosophical Divergences with Patañjali, Vedānta, and Buddhism

By Corinna May Lhoir, University of Hamburg

Haribhadra Virahāṅka (6th century) and Haribhadra Yākinīputra (8th century) shaped Jain philosophy distinctly. Virahāṅka emphasized Jain yoga, karma purification, and ethics, while Yākinīputra engaged with broader Indian philosophies, integrating Jain thought with Buddhism and Vedānta. Their legacies still influence Jain practice today.

The Interfaith Jain Yoga Of Haribhadra, Part 2

By Cogen Bohanec, MA, PhD

Dr. Bohanec continues his series on Haribhadra’s Yoga-Drṣṭi-Samuccaya (YDS), religious pluralism, and interfaith dialogue in his approach to Jain Yoga.

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Featured Events

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Speaker Series

DEJS: Jain Mantras & Theories of Karma

November 4, 2024

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Dialogues in European Jain Studies session on Jain Mantras & Karma with Christoph Emmrich, Ellen Gough, and Kristi Wiley. Join us!

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Compassion in Action: Acharya Shri Chandanaji

November 12, 2024

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Join us as we delve into the profound legacy of Acharya Shri Chandanaji as presented by Sadhvi Shri Sanghamitraji.

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Speaker Series

ViVS: Jain Principles, Animal Law, and Veganism - Living an Engaged Jain Life

November 18, 2024

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Voices in Vegan Studies welcomes Nirva Patel, Global Policy Fellow in the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard Law School.

MA Program

Master of Arts - Engaged Jain Studies Information Session

October 18, 2024

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Please join us for an information session to learn more about our Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies graduate program.

Animal Futures: A Roundtable on Movement Building

October 11, 2024

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Four thought leaders in the animal movement share their perspectives on shifting social norms and effecting tangible changes.

YJA: Applying Jain Professional Ethics in Daily Life

September 14, 2024

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In the spirit of the Paryushan and Dashlakshan season and in collaboration with Young Jains of America (YJA).

The Life & Teachings of Śrīmad Rājcandra

September 10, 2024

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Śrīmad Rājcandra was a significant Jain Saint who founded a modern-orthodox movement within Jainism. Presented by Cogen Bohanec, MA, PhD.

EASR

August 19-23, 2024

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Christopher Miller, PhD co-organized a panel at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Association for the Study of Religions

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Southern California Celebration & Fundraiser

June 2, 2024

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Attended by over 250 community members, Arihanta Institute hosted a celebration & fundraising event at Jain Center of Southern California.

Speaker Series

DEJS: The Future of Jain Studies

May 13, 2024

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Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.

Conference

Yoga in Jainism Conference

April 20, 2024

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2nd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference: Yoga in Jainism. Join us online on April 20, 2024.

"Embodying Transnational Yoga" Virtual Book Launch

November 13, 2023

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SOAS Centre of Yoga Studies hosts this online event with author Dr. Christopher Jain Miller in discussion with Dr. Laura von Ostrowski.

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Arihanta Institute 2023 Gala Dinner

October 28, 2023

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AI2023 is the signature event of Arihanta Institute where we will share AI’s vision, achievements, and updates for the future.

Jain Professional Ethics: Making a Climate-Friendly Living

October 23, 2023

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Christopher Jain Miller, PhD presents the 30th Annual Chander Mohan Jain Memorial Lecture Series.

Meet Our Arihanta Institute Educators

September 7, 2023

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A special virtual meet-and-greet featuring two of our AI Educators, Professor Cogen Bohanec, PhD and Professor Jonathan Dickstein, PhD.

Conference

Ahimsa Vegan Conference: Jain Voices in Animal Advocacy

August 26-27, 2023

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Sponsored by Arihanta Institute, the Jain Vegan Initiative, JAINA's Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee, and Compassionate Living.

Conference

JAINA Convention 2023

Jun 30 - Jul 3 2023

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Every two years, JAINA, in partnership with a group of local Sanghs, hosts a convention that brings together over 4000 guests worldwide.

Conference

Defining Applied Jain Studies

April 22-23, 2023

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Defining Applied Jain Studies conference put on by Arihanta Academy [Institute]

Museum Rietberg: Being Jain

Apr 27 - Dec 31 2022

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Prof. Chris Miller speaks to University of Zürich students at Museum Rietberg as they prepare for prestigious Jain art exhibition.

Jain Philosophy, History & Anthropology

Webinar

Engaging Jain Youth

March 19, 2022

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How can the Jain leaders better support meaningful engagement with Jain youth?

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Learning Areas

Do you want to learn more about a spiritual tradition that is in line with your values of non-violence, compassion, and respect for all forms of life?

Animal Advocacy & Biodiversity

Do you have compassion for animals and a passion for animal ethics? Are you concerned about the annual slaughter of billions of animals and the unacceptable conditions of animal agriculture worldwide?

Climate Change & Environment

Are you concerned with climate change, land and water pollution, and the overall destruction of our planet earth?

Yoga, Self-care and Spirituality

Do you want to study the history, philosophy and anthropology of yoga traditions with experts in the field of yoga studies?

is your professional life and career an ethical life and career?

Professional Ethics

Do you want to make the world a better place? Do the grave social injustices of racism, sexism, and other social issues compel you to make a difference in the world?

Social Justice