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Jain Education and Research Foundation FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, MIAMI
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A Historic Milestone: BHAGWAN MAHAVIR PROFESSORSHIP OF JAIN STUDIES Establishing a perpetual professorship in Jain studies by Jain Education and Research Foundation (ERF) at Florida Intemational University (FIU)in 2010 is a first such initiative in USA and a historic milestone for the Jain community
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Join Us Be a part of making history. Let us open the doors of opportunity together, bringing into the world universal Jain message of nonviolence, tolerance and harmony. Help make a better world filled with greater vision and understanding You can make a difference Join in our goal of creating a $2.5 million endowment for a Jain Research Center at Florida International University.
Mission To foster the Jain philosophy & religion in the academic world within the Americas. To educate the core principles of Jainism, like Nonviolence, Multiplicity of views & Limited possession at the academic level.
Objectives To enlighten the world with the philosophy of harmonious living. In simple terms, to inculcate the words of Mahavir, "nanassa sara ayaro" which means "Conduct is the essence of Knowledge" Teach courses pertaining to Nonviolence, Jainism, Meditation, Spiritual development, Vegetarianism and related topics in US universities (Currently at FIU & looking forward for other centers in the US). Promote international University exchange program, where we look forward for University exchange programs for foreign students & teachers. Promote Jain Studies at US universities.
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Contact Dr. Samani Chaitanya Pragya Assoc. Professor Email: sama nijifiu@gmail.com
Accomplishments Offered courses in Jain studies (currently 250 student enroll in 7 courses). FIU awarded Honorary Doctorate to Dr. Dipak Jain, Chairman of JERF for his community service. Recruited Prof Stephen Vose as the 2nd professor of Jain Studies at the FIU. Established Rajiv and Latika Jain Fellowships for graduate studies in Jainism at the FIU. Formed Bhagwan Mahavir Summer Fellowships-a 6 week Jainism studies in India for visiting scholars. Organized Annual Bhagwan Mahavir Lecture series Organized Meditation session for school children to empower them with self-control, focus and attention. Targeted to offer online Jain courses for students to enroll from around the world.
Dr Neptune Srimal President, JERF Email: nsrimal@gmail.com
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