The Awards Committee of JAINA is proud to announce the JAINA Global Awards, which will be presented at the 2025 JAINA Convention in Chicago, USA, during the July 4th weekend. These prestigious awards recognize and honor Jain individuals worldwide who have made exceptional contributions to promoting Jain principles and values. The recipients can accept the awards in person or virtually.  

Eligibility

The awards are open to Jain individuals (Shravaks and Shravikas) who have made outstanding contributions in areas such as:  

Nomination Process: Jain organizations/Centers worldwide may recommend up to two individuals using a Recommendation Form below which also outlines criteria for selection.

For any questions, contact Awards Committee Chair, Kokila Doshi, at awardscommittee@jaina.org.

JAINA Calendar 2025 team is very excited to present our new calendar/panchang this year. Most of you who already opted in, should already have received the paper copy via regular mail by now. If not please go ahead and use below Calendar data update link and adjust your preferences/address. 

JAINA Long Range Planning Committee is excited to announce that registrations are open for the 2025 Jain Leadership Forum, happening in New Jersey from March 14–16, 2025! 

This premier event is designed to inspire and empower. Connect with renowned leaders, enhance your leadership skills, and deepen your understanding of Jain values to create meaningful impacts in your personal and professional life. 

Don’t miss this opportunity! Space is limited, so secure your spot now: https://jlf.jaina.org. 

Details on hotel accommodations will follow soon. In the meantime, please check the attached flyer, which also contains the registration link.

You can also revisit the success of last year’s forum at www.JainLeadership.org.

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have caused unprecedented devastation, marking one of the most destructive natural disasters in the city’s history.

To aid in the rehabilitation and support of those affected, JAINA and ithe Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC) is organizing a Fundraiser on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in collaboration with various social organizations.

Join us in this noble effort to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by this tragedy.

Click here for more details and registration

Together, we can help rebuild and bring hope to our community.Your tax-deductible contribution can make a significant difference.



Donation Options:

• Donate using Zelle - treasurer@jaina.org
• Mail: Send a check payable to JAINA, at Treasure, 148 Tradewinds Cir., South Daytona, FL 32119
• Online: Donate at www.jaina.org/donations

For more information, contact Ketu Sheth, JAINA Treasurer at 386-871-5455.

This year, the JAINA Yatra Committee, organized a 14-day pilgrimage to five sacred Jain temples in Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant effort to connect Jains across continents. The response was overwhelming, with over 260 families expressing interest within just one week. Ultimately, nearly 100 travelers from the US joined the Yatra. 

We partnered with the JAIN Alert group to enhance our capabilities and planning bandwidth, reducing individual administrative overheads. 

We were honored to have Rishi Zaveri, a Michigan local and Mumuksh on the path to Diksha, accompany us. His inspiring journey resonated with many, offering our group and local sanghs a unique opportunity to learn from a non-Indian Diksharthi. 

Places Visited by the Group: 

Derasar/Jinalayas: 

• Sydney Jinalay (2) 
• Melbourne Jinalay
• Brisbane Jinalay 
• Auckland Jinalay (2)

Key Cities, Places, and Attractions Covered: 

• Sydney: Bondi Beach, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Sea Life Aquarium, Blue Mountain, Katoomba, Echo Point
• Melbourne: MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground/Stadium), Great Ocean Road, City Tour, Phillip Island 
• Queenstown: Lake Teanau, Milford Sound + Cruise .
• Rotorua: Agrodome, City Tour 
• Auckland: City Tour 

The Jinalayas we visited are undergoing significant revamps, with local sangh members expanding premises and facilities. Many of the Jinalays are Gruh Jinalay and with the energy of such a large visiting party, the local members were filled with new found energy to further the cause of Jainism! Many Sanghs even went out of their way to arrange meals and snacks for the traveling party and we truly value their gesture. 

Overall, the Yatra was filled with learnings, spiritual and visual experiences, and bonding among fellow Jains from North America and the local region. This is a new high for the Yatra committee, and we hope to organize even better experiences in the future! 

The year 2025 marks a monumental milestone as the Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) celebrates its 25th Anniversary—a tribute to our spiritual journey, achievements, and the vibrant community in the San Francisco Bay Area that made it all possible. 

Highlights of the Celebrations: 

• Religious events: Pujans, Bhavanas, and Bhaktis 
• A commemorative Souvenir and a video film chronicling JCNC’s history 
• Smruti Chinha and a grand Jain Concert 
• Raas-Garba, entertainment programs, and talks by renowned religious scholars
• Appearances by elected leaders from California and representatives from the Government of India

Event Dates: July 25th – August 4th, 2025 

JCNC invite all members of the North American Jain community to join them for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Let’s honor our heritage and build a brighter tomorrow together. 

Dr Bipin Doshi, a Jain Scholar from Mumbai University and Chairman of JAINA India Foundation will be vising USA from 1st May to 10th July 2025. He will be a speaker at JAINA Convention 2025, scheduled to take place from July 3-6, 2025, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago.  

Except for these dates, he will be available to any Jain centres/Universities/Non-Jain groups etc to conduct workshops/lectures on Jain Philosophy.  

In his 1st and 2nd Ahimsa Yatra he has conducted 23 workshops at various Jain Centres all over USA. Theme of his 3rd Ahimsa Yatra will be Parasparopgraho JIvanam (Interdependence of living beings). The lectures are without any cost to the host.  

If interested, please contact him on his mobile number +91 98210 52413 or E mail Id: drbipindoshi@yahoo.com for further details.