Jaina torghast. The Namokar Mantra - Prayer of the Jain Religion Lord Mahavir and His Teachings Jain Reality/Existence The Concept of God in Jainism The Philosophy of Karma and the Nine Jain Tattvas (Principles) The Jain Path of Liberation The Five Maha-vratas (Great Vows JAINA is an acronym for the Federation of Jain Associations in North America, an umbrella organization of 72 Jain Centers representing 200,000 members in USA and Canada; with a mission to preserve, practice, and promote Jain Dharma and Jain Way of Life. All the substances change or modify their forms continuously. -Here are some fundamental concepts of the Jain religion. This is a brief and easy overview of Jainism for Jains and non-Jains nationwide. Universe runs own its own accord by its own cosmic laws. There is no need of some one to create or manage the affairs of the universe. To understand the relation between karma and soul, Acharya Somadev (10th century A. ” Jainism represents a symbiosis of the religious and scientific approaches, for better living based on the foundations of non-violence, peace, compassion, and humility toward all living beings There are 100,000 Jains, 70 Vibrant Jain institutions and 30 JAINA committees in North America. D. Sep 3, 2025 · What is JAINA? JAINA is an acronym for the Federation of Jain Associations in North America, an umbrella organization of 72 Jain Centers representing 200,000 members in USA and Canada; with a mission to preserve, practice, and promote Jain Dharma and Jain Way of Life. To reach our vision, all these organizations and people need to work in harmony. , the spiritual victor. Nothing can be destroyed or created in the universe. ” The Jain tattvas, or principles, are the single most important subject of Jain philosophy. ) has given beautiful analogy: "It is just like a person sitting in a boat, boat takes the man in the direction in which he drives the boat. The principles enunciated by a “Jin” constitute Jainism and the followers are known as “Jains. It has no beginning or end with respect to time. Jainism is a religion of Non-Violence (Ahimsa) propounded by a “Jin” i. February 06 - JAINA February Newsletter Featuring YJA 2026 Retreats, East Africa Spiritual Tour, YJP Souvenir Book, JSMW Diksha Honors & JCBC Fundraising / JAINA Newsletter JAINA Center Directory Presidents and Directors of North American Jain Centers REGION 1: NORTHEAST (STATES: CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT) REGIONAL VP : Kalpana Gandhi Jain Center of Connecticut Jainism believes that universe and all its substances or entities are eternal. Hence Jainism does The Jaina metaphysics attributes a special meaning to Dharma. e. It deals with the theory of karma, which provides the basis for the path of . It deals with the theory of karma, which provides the basis for the path of Sep 3, 2025 · What is JAINA? JAINA is an acronym for the Federation of Jain Associations in North America, an umbrella organization of 72 Jain Centers representing 200,000 members in USA and Canada; with a mission to preserve, practice, and promote Jain Dharma and Jain Way of Life. It is conceived as a real, self-existent and eternal substance, which makes possible, the motion of a moving substance.
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