Jain Vishwa Bharati of North America | JVBNA – Jain Vishwa Bharati of North America, NJ

Jain Vishwa Bharati of North America, New Jersey

A Center for Non-Violent Way of Life

JVBNA Iselin Center – 151 Middlesex Ave, Iselin, NJ 08830

JVBNA Center for Peace & Preksha Meditation – 155 Front St, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Get Involved

Whether you are looking to attend one yoga session or adopting the entire nonviolent way of life, you can benefit from our programs. Please stop by any time to be spiritually inspired by our resident Samanijis. Take advantage of our yoga and meditation workshops and camps, or participate in a lively discussion on Jain principles and values; send your children to JVB Gyanshala or encourage them to participate in cultural programs to celebrate Jain festivals; contribute your time to plan and organize JVBNA activities or contribute resources; or just be there.

All JVBNA programs are free and open to all. Those who continue to partake in the various offerings of JVBNA, readily affirm that they have experienced positive transformations in their own lives and the lives of their families. This continues to be possible only through the inspiration and guidance of Samanijis, the dedication of our volunteers, and the contribution of our members and donors. If you believe that JVBNA has added, or can add value to the quality of your life, please consider contributing your time, talent, and resources, towards the mission and activities of JVBNA. Here are ways that you can get involved:

DONATION

Please consider becoming a JVBNA Annual Contributor. Some annual contributors enjoy special privileges such as free Gyanshala for their children and free participation in the annual family camp. JVBNA is a nonprofit organization. Your contribution may be tax deductible.

VOLUNTEERING

There are many ways you can volunteer within our community. Contact us for opportunities to volunteer – we are always looking for people with various backgrounds, talents, and skill levels. Please email us if you are interested to volunteer for this great cause.

GIVE A SCHOLARSHIP

We all want to contribute to our Jain community by helping our children, in little ways that we can. Teach our children the values of Jainism, the Hindi language, Yoga, Art, and Music. If you have time to spare and enjoy teaching, then contact us. We are always looking for talented teachers.

ADVOCATE

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Upcoming Events

New Year, AGM, EC Oath & Samanijis’ Mangal Kamana Samaroh – Jan 1, 2017
Holi Milan & Samanijis’ Swagat Samaroh – Sat, March 25
Path of Ahimsa – Mahaveer Jayanti, Akshay Tritiya & Tribute to Gurus – Sat, May 6
Gyanshala & Youth Forum Annual Day – Sat, June 3
Annual Spiritual Family Camp – Fri-Sun, June 16-18
International Yoga Day Celebration – Sun, June 25
Paryushan – Sat-Sat, August 19-26
Kshamapana & Bhikshu Jaap – Sat, September 9
Mahaveer Nirvan Jaap – Thu, Oct 19
New Year Mangal Path – Fri, Oct 20
Diwali Milan – Sat, Nov 4
8 Day Weekend Agam Workshop – Sat-Sun, Nov 11, 12, 18, 19, Dec 2, 3, 9, 10
Gyanshala & Youth Forum Holiday Community Activity – December
New Year Jaap, AGM, EC Oath – Mon, Jan 1, 2018

Ongoing Regular Sessions

Preksha Meditation – Tuesdays – 7:30PM – 8:30PM (By Appointment) – JVBNA Iselin Center
Swadhyay – Thursdays – 7:30PM – 8:30PM – JVBNA Iselin Center
Youth Forum – 3rd Friday of Every Month – 2016-17 Session Began Oct 28 – 7PM – 9PM – JVBNA Iselin Center
Gyanshala & Gyanshala North – Two Sundays every month – 3:30PM – 6PM – 2016-17 Session Began Oct 2 – Franklin Temple Classrooms & Englewood, NJ