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DEJS: Consciousness in Jainism

January 13, 2025

Compassionate Speech: Anekāntavāda as an Antidote to Polarization

January 21, 2025

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Ahiṃsā Living Circle

January 11, 2025

A virtual community for those curious about veganism, Jainism, the Dharma traditions, and living compassionately.

DEJS: Consciousness in Jainism

January 13, 2025

Dialogues in European Jain Studies on Consciousness in Jainism with Marie-Hélène Gorisse, Ana Bajželj, and Shree Nahata. Join us!

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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Preksha Meditation: Acharya Shri Mahapragya

March 4, 2025

An insightful Center for the Study of Jain Yoga webinar featuring Acharya Shri Mahapragya, the great master of Preksha Meditation.

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The Philosophy of Jain Mantra – Mantra Jñāna

December 18, 2024

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Join Parveen Jain, PhD, for a discussion on the philosophy and power of Jain mantras, as revealed by his guru, Ācārya Sushil Kumar.

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Arihanta Institute proudly announces the launch of the Compassion Studies Initiative, an innovative educational program designed to explore and cultivate compassion in our everyday lives. In a time marked by division and uncertainty, CSI@AI seeks to inspire individuals to embrace compassion as a force for personal growth and the betterment of society.

ViVS: Teaching Veganism from an Animal Sanctuary

December 16, 2024

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Voices in Vegan Studies online speaker series highlights Vegan Studies educators like Shaleen Shah, Founder of Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary.

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The Center for the Study of Jain Yoga (CSJY) at Arihanta Institute is a pioneering online hub for advanced research and academic exploration of Jain yoga.

The Interfaith Jain Yoga Of Haribhadra, Part 3

By Cogen Bohanec, MA, PhD

Dr. Bohanec concludes his three-part series on Haribhadra’s Jain yoga philosophy.

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.