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Learn to Apply Eternal Knowledge to
Build a Lifestyle Inspired by Compassion
and Non-violence

Featured Events

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Master of Arts - Engaged Jain Studies Information Session
October 18, 2024
Please join us for an information session to learn more about our Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies graduate program.
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ViVS: The Philosophical Bases of Veganism in the Ancient Western World
October 21, 2024
Voices in Vegan Studies online series features Renan Larue, French literary scholar and historian of vegetarianism at UC Santa Barbara.
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Arihanta Event Speaker Series
DEJS: Jain Mantras & Theories of Karma
November 4, 2024
Dialogues in European Jain Studies session on Jain Mantras & Karma with Christoph Emmrich, Ellen Gough, and Kristi Wiley. Join us!
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Arihanta Event Webinar
Compassion in Action: Acharya Shri Chandanaji
November 12, 2024
Join us as we delve into the profound legacy of Acharya Shri Chandanaji as presented by Sadhvi Shri Sanghamitraji.
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Animal Futures: A Roundtable on Movement Building
October 11, 2024
Four thought leaders in the animal movement share their perspectives on shifting social norms and effecting tangible changes.
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YJA: Applying Jain Professional Ethics in Daily Life
September 14, 2024
In the spirit of the Paryushan and Dashlakshan season and in collaboration with Young Jains of America (YJA).
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Arihanta Event Webinar
The Life & Teachings of Śrīmad Rājcandra
September 10, 2024
Śrīmad Rājcandra was a significant Jain Saint who founded a modern-orthodox movement within Jainism. Presented by Cogen Bohanec, MA, PhD.
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Arihanta Event Partner Event
EASR
August 19-23, 2024
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
Attended by over 250 community members, Arihanta Institute hosted a celebration & fundraising event at Jain Center of Southern California.
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Arihanta Event Speaker Series
DEJS: The Future of Jain Studies
May 13, 2024
Dialogues in European Jain Studies: an online speaker series that focuses on Jain Studies research taking place in Europe.
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Arihanta Event Conference
Yoga in Jainism Conference
April 20, 2024
2nd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference: Yoga in Jainism. Join us online on April 20, 2024.
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Arihanta Event Partner Event
"Embodying Transnational Yoga" Virtual Book Launch
November 13, 2023
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 Event By Invitation
Arihanta Institute 2023 Gala Dinner
October 28, 2023
AI2023 is the signature event of Arihanta Institute where we will share AI’s vision, achievements, and updates for the future.
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Arihanta Event Partner Event
Jain Professional Ethics: Making a Climate-Friendly Living
October 23, 2023
Christopher Jain Miller, PhD presents the 30th Annual Chander Mohan Jain Memorial Lecture Series.
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Arihanta Event Webinar
Meet Our Arihanta Institute Educators
September 7, 2023
A special virtual meet-and-greet featuring two of our AI Educators, Professor Cogen Bohanec, PhD and Professor Jonathan Dickstein, PhD.
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Arihanta Event Conference
Ahimsa Vegan Conference: Jain Voices in Animal Advocacy
August 26-27, 2023
Sponsored by Arihanta Institute, the Jain Vegan Initiative, JAINA's Ahimsak Eco-Vegan Committee, and Compassionate Living.
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Arihanta Event Conference
JAINA Convention 2023
Jun 30 - Jul 3 2023
Every two years, JAINA, in partnership with a group of local Sanghs, hosts a convention that brings together over 4000 guests worldwide.
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Arihanta Event Conference
Defining Applied Jain Studies
April 22-23, 2023
Defining Applied Jain Studies conference put on by Arihanta Academy [Institute]
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Arihanta Event Partner Event
Museum Rietberg: Being Jain
Apr 27 - Dec 31 2022
Prof. Chris Miller speaks to University of Zürich students at Museum Rietberg as they prepare for prestigious Jain art exhibition.
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Arihanta Event Webinar
Engaging Jain Youth
March 19, 2022
How can the Jain leaders better support meaningful engagement with Jain youth?
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Arihanta Institute's mission is to build a world-class online institution for deeper learning of the principles of compassion and non-violence, and how these principles apply to daily life for the benefit and well-being of individuals and society in light of today’s most pressing concerns.