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This organisation was established in 1994 to fecilitate and promote the studies and research in Jainology at several universities in America and Canada.
At present there are more than 7000 universities and colleges in North America (U.S.A. and Canada) but unfortunately there are no regular and organised studies and research in Jainism even at one university. The aiam of JAFNA is to get Jain academic studies established atleast at 10 universities during the next five years.
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Currently, JAFNA has undertaken following projects: Working with two universities to get Jainism started as a regular course.
Prepare a source book on Jainism.
Offer scholarships to encourage the students to write research papers on Jainism.
To prepare syllabus and lecture notes for teaching of Jainism.
To regularly organise workshops and seminars on Jainology at which Jain scholars and researchers meet and discuss issues related to this field.
To train university and High school teachers in Jainism who in turn will encourage future students towards the study of Jainism.
To translate Jain scriptures into English.
To expand Jain electronic bulletin board and develop home page on INTERNET.
To compile a comprehensive list of Jain books, research papers and thesis available in world libraries.
For information and activities of JAFNA you may write to :
JAFNA
4410 50th Street,
LUBBOCK TX. 79414 U.S.A.
Phone (806) 794 -4777
Contact Persons Dr. Sulekh C.Jain
Dr. Prem Gada.
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
