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About the Compassion Studies Initiative

The Compassion Studies Initiative at Arihanta Institute (CSI@AI) brings together leading scholars, educators, and thought leaders from Jain Studies and related fields to explore how we can all live more compassionate lives. In a world that often feels divided and uncertain, CSI@AI focuses on fostering human-to-human compassion-in-action as a powerful response to our most pressing challenges.

At the heart of CSI@AI is a commitment to answering vital questions: How can we lead more compassionate lives in today's complex world? How can we inspire others to embrace compassion? And how can we weave compassion into our daily actions to better serve those who are suffering while still taking care of ourselves with self-compassion? How can humanity benefit from our compassionate acts? Participants in CSI@AI collaborate to explore these questions through meaningful dialogue, reflection, and action.

This initiative takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from both spiritual and secular traditions. It highlights the work of scholars, educators, and practitioners who are dedicated to putting compassion into practice, whether through their research, teaching, or community engagement. The Compassion Studies Initiative at Arihanta Institute invites you to join a community of like-minded individuals seeking to make a real difference—one compassionate act at a time.
The Compassion Studies Initiative at Arihanta Institute has been made possible through the generous support of the Uberoi Foundation.
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"Reimagining Gender in Jain Traditions"
April 6-08, 2025
2nd Annual Conference in Jain Studies organized by the California State University, Long Beach, and Claremont School of Theology.
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Arihanta Event Conference
3rd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference: “Compassion-in-Action”
April 19-20, 2025
The 3rd Annual Engaged Jain Studies Conference is a FREE two-day online event centered on "Compassion-in-Action."
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Arihanta Event Partner Event
BASEL Animal Ethics Reunion [BAER]
April 25, 2025
"When compassion fails: Transnational anti-vegan cognitive dissonance alleviation in Jain discourse" by Christopher Miller, PhD
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Arihanta Event Speaker Series
Compassion Versus Security? What Faith-Based Approaches Can Contribute to the Discussion
May 20, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Melanie Barbato. This talk will explore the relationship between compassion and security.
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Health is the Greatest Wealth One Can Give to Self & Others
June 17, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Dr. Nitin Shah who will speak to compassionate practices in the field of global health and wellness.
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The Greatest Transformation in Human History
July 22, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies featuring Sailesh Rao, PhD who will speak about his non-profit dedicated towards healing the climate.
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Hearts Beating to the Pulse of Love: The Threefold Rhythm of Restorative Compassion
March 18, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies with Frank Rogers, PhD on Western spiritual tradition and the three-fold pulse of compassion.
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Arihanta Event MA Program
Master of Arts - Engaged Jain Studies Information Session
March 17, 2025
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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Arihanta Event Speaker Series
Forgiveness in the Jain View
February 18, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies with Venu Mehta, PhD on exploring forgiveness in the Jain view.
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Arihanta Event Speaker Series
Compassionate Speech: Anekāntavāda as an Antidote to Polarization
January 21, 2025
Voices in Compassion Studies with Jeffery D. Long on anekāntavāda, compassionate speech, and a deeper dialogue across worldviews.
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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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