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The Sixth Annual Mahavir Jayanti Lecture at FIU
On 23rd March 2016, the sixth annual Bhagavan Mahavir Jayanti lecture was organised by Jain Studies program of Florida International University. In the begging of event Prof. Steven Vose, director of Jain Studies Program, FIU welcomed all the participants of event. More |
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Sessions at Jain Vishva Bharati Orlando
Samani Shukla Pragya and Samani Rohit Pragya were specially invited from Miami to conduct various sessions of lectures and other activities for the youth participants in the 20th Annual Spiritual Family Camp, organized by JVB, Orlando on Jan 15-18, 2016. More |
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International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy
The International Conference on Science and Jain Philosophy, organized by Bhagawan Mahavira International Research Center on Jan 8-10, 2016, received a big response from all over the world with 650 participants and more than 20 scientists, philosophers, and spiritual masters from about 17 countries. More |
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Skype Lecture in Loyola Marymount University
The Clinical Professor of Jain and Sikh Studies at Loyola Marymount University, Dr. Nirinjan Kaur Khalsa, was honored to have Samani Rohit Pragya give a Skype Lecture to her undergraduate, upper division, Jainism class Wednesday March 9th on Asceticism and Anekantavada. More |
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Bhagavan Mahavir Nirvan Lecture Series at FIU
On 9th November, under the Bhagavan Mahavir Nirvan Lecture Series of Jain Studies Program, Prof. Tara Sethia was invited to speak on “Non-violence: An educational Imperative” from Poly Tech University, Pamona. More |
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Participation in Parliament of World Religion 2015
Samani jis participated in the sixth Parliament of the World's Religion, organized from October 15 - 19, 2015 at Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The grand event was attended by about 10,000 people of 80 nations and 50 faiths. More |
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Workshop on Forgiveness: A Key to Freedom
In October 2015, under the JAINA series of celebrating the day of Forgiveness, Jain community of Detroit invited Samanijis to organise a workshop on “Forgiveness: A Key to Freedom”. Samani Shukla Pragya told that forgiveness is the nature of human being. More |
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International Summer School organized at JVBI, Ladnun
From 23rd July to 12th August, 2015, 21 days’ International Summer School of 'Understanding Jainism' was organized at Jain Vishva Bharati Institute Ladnun. There were 21 students in this program and among them seven students were from FIU.. More |
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“Outstanding Services & Education" award from JAINA convention
Jain Vishva Bharati Institute received “Outstanding Services & Education" award from JAINA convention held in Atlanta during July 2015. More |
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News conference - Acharya Tulsi and Making of Modern Jainism
To commemorate the birth centenary of Acharya Shri Tulsi, The Florida International University organized an international conference with the theme: “Acharya Tulsi and the making of Modern Jainism” This conference was attended by many Jain scholars of international repute and was held at the Florida International University on Nov 1-2, 2014. The cosponsors of the conference were Jain Education and Research Foundation and Jain Vishva Bharati University. More |
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JERF in XXIII World Congress of Philosophy, Athens, Greece
Invited Session and Round Table organised by Jain Vishva Bharati Institute in Collaboration with Florida International University and Jain Education and Research Foundation in XXIII World Congress of Philosophy, Athens, Greece.. More |
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The Third Annual Mahavir Jayanthi Lecture: Women in Jainism
Lecture by Nalini Balbir, Sorbonne-Paris on April 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM, at FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC Ballroom.. More |
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Reception for the Bhagwan Mahavir Summer Fellows of 2011
With a fellowship funded by the Bhagwan Mahavir Professorship, the Bhagwan Mahavir Fellows spent the summer of 2011 in India studying aspects of Jainism there. The fellows shared their experience with the local Jain community whose generous donations made these activities possible. The program included .. Read |
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Professors, Students will travel to India to learn about Jainism
Two FIU professors and three students have been awarded fellowships to study Jainism in India this summer. The students will learn about Jain ways of life and the faculty will research topics including environmental ethics and dispute resolution .. Read |
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First Annual Mahavir Jayanti Lecture at FIU by Phyllis Granoff, Yale University
On the campus of Florida International University, students are exposed to various cultures from around the world. Last Wednesday, on April 13, those who attended the Mahavir Jayanti Lecture, aptly named for Lord Mahavir’s birthday which falls around this time of year, got to whet their appetites for Eastern culture by being exposed to Jain art in the lecture: "Visions of the Conqueror, Jain Art" .. Read |
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Seminars and Lectures by Dr. Samani Chaitanya Prajna
Dr Oren B. Stier, the Professor of Judaist Studies at FIU, invited Dr. Samani Chaitanya Prajna as a resource person to give seminar on .. Read |
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Dr. Nathan Katz's Report on Trip to India, Nov-Dec 2010
Between November 21 and December 3, I visited scholars of Jainism, as well as religious and community leaders in the Delhi area, at Jain Vishwa Bharati University in Ladnun, Rajasthan, and in Indore. I arrived at IGI Airport, New Delhi, late on November 21, and was warmly received about a dozen individuals from the Jain community, and taken to .. Read |
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Prof. Katz Visiting HH Acharya Mahashraman in Dungergadh
Prof. Katz Visiting HH Acharya Mahashraman in Dungergadh Prof. Katz in his India trip met Acharya Mahashraman, the successor of great saint Acharya Mahaprajna and the religious leader of Jain Terapanth Order. Acharya Mahashraman appreciated the academic activities of FIU and contribution of Jain community .. Read |
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National Seminar on “Application of Non-Possession in Jainism” organized at JVBU, Ladnun November 27-29, 2010
A National Seminar on “Application of Non-Possession in Jainism” was held in the Jain Vishva Bharati University from November 27-29, 2010.There were four academic sessions based on various sub-themes along apart from the inaugural and valedictory sessions .. Read |
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India Visit of Dr. Nathan Katz, Bhagwan Mahavir Professor of Jain Studies, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA
To further the cause of Jain studies and bring awareness, the foundation is sponsoring a trip to India for Dr. Nathan Katz from Nov 21st till Dec 3rd, 2010 during which Prof Katz will hold discussions and participate in seminars with leading Jain religious and academic figures. Read
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JERF Board expresses gratitude and reverence to His Holiness Acharya Mahashraman
On a cool and bright morning, a large crowd gathered in the Mahapragya Adhyatma and Education Foundation building in the Sardarshahar, Rajasthan to listen to His Holiness Acharya Mahashraman's discourse... Read |
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His Holiness Dalai Lama blesses JERF donation to FIU
An elegant ceremony was organized on October 25th in Miami Beach in honor of HH Dalai Lama by Princess of Vietnam... Read |
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Jain Scriptures donated to FIU library
It was only last April that the Bhagwan Mahavir Endowed Professorship... Read |
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FIU's Study of Rare Religion Gets a Boost
Florida International University's Religious Studies Department is receiving... Read |
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US varsity sets up Jain Studies professorship
US varsity sets up Jain Studies professorship. Bangladesh News. ... with a $600000-donation from the Jain Education and Research Foundation... Read |
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US varsity sets up Jain Studies professorship, International News ...
US varsity sets up Jain Studies professorship, International News, US varsity sets ... No compromise on education if America wants to be... Read |
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US University establishes professorship of Jain studies
Washington: The Florida International University (FIU) has established the Bhagwan Mahavir Professorship of Jain Studies. Read |
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Hidustantimes - US university establishes professorship of Jain studies
The Florida International University (FIU) has established the Bhagwan Mahavir Professorship of Jain Studies.Read |
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04/19/10 - FIU Establishes Professorship of Jain Studies
MIAMI, FL - Florida International University has established the Bhagwan Mahavir Professorship of Jain Studies, the first professorship of its kind in the western world. Read |
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India Tribune - FIU Establishes Professorship of Jain Studies
Miami, FL: Florida Inter-national University has established the Bhagwan Mahavir Professorship of Jain Studies... Read |
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