Dec 31, 2016 marked the successful conclusion of the first year of JVBNJ Online Classroom that was launched under the auspicious guidance of Samanijis. The Online Classroom, a structured platform to refine the knowledge of Jainism, its philosophy and principles, launched its first course – Jainism 101 – on Jan
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Vipakshrut Agam Workshop
Under the auspicious guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji and Samani Jayant Pragyaji, a 7 Day weekend Vipakshrut Agam workshop was held at JVBNJ from Nov 19 – Dec 18, 2016. This was JVBNJ’s 4th Annual Agam Workshop. Vipakshrut Agam, the 11th book of the Dwadashangi, is a treatise on the connections
Gyanshala & Youth Forum Community Project
On Dec 10, 2016, JVBNJ Gyanshala & Youth Forum children embarked on their annual holiday community project to aid the underprivileged strata of society. This year’s project involved preparing and serving vegan meals to the homeless and the needy in collaboration with Hunger Van. With the help of teachers and
Diwali Milan
The JVBNA families celebrated Diwali Milan on November 12 under the guidance of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji & Samani Jayant Pragyaji at the JVBNA CPPM. The program incorporated all the senses into celebration – delicious food for the tongue, melodious magalacharan by the JVBNA choir for the ears, Diwali through costumes
Kshamapana, Bhikshu Jaap, Bhakti Geet Gunjar
JVBNA celebrated Kshamapana, Bhikshu Jaap, and Bhakti Geet Gunjar with Maestro Sudhir Narain, under the auspicious presence of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji and Samani Jayant Pragyaji on Sep 18 at the JVBNA CPPM. The MC for the program was Saloni Jain and the event began with the recital of Namokar Mantra
Know Yoga, Know Yourself – A Workshop
JVBNA hosted a special session on yoga and meditation under the guidance of Yogi Omprakash Ji Maharaj on September 10 at the JVBNA CPPM. Yogi Omprakash Ji utilizes the platform of yoga and music as a form of therapy for the ailments in life such as anger, ego, etc. along
Paryushan Parva
Paryushan Parva was celebrated during August 30 to September 6, 2016. During that week, under the auspicious presence of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji and Samani Jayant Pragyaji, Pratikraman and Pravachan sessions were held every evening. The theme of the Pravachan series was “Choose a path, but which one?” Samani Jayant Pragyaji
A Presentation on “Anekantvad, Nayavad, and Syadvad and their implications for inter-religious relations” with Dr. Jeffery Long
JVBNA hosted a special presentation on “Anekantvad, Nayavad, and Syadvad and their implications for inter-religious relations” with Dr. Jeffery Long, Professor of Religion & Asian Studies at Elizabethtown College, PA, on Sunday, August 21 at the JVBNA Center for Peace & Preksha Meditation. Dr. Long has engaged in extensive research
Lifestyle and Diet for preventing and reversing Heart Disease and controlling Diabetes, High BP, and Obesity – Workshop with Dr. Bimal Chhajer
On July 10, JVBNA hosted a workshop with Dr. Bimal Chhajer, renowned cardiologist from India, at the JVBNA Center for Peace and Meditation, in the auspicious presence of Samani Sanmati Pragyaji and Samani Jayant Pragyaji. Dr. Chhajer is widely known for his lifestyle program to reverse heart disease naturally. The
International Yoga Day & Launch of Saturday Morning Yoga & Preksha Meditation Sessions
Under the auspicious guidance of Samanijis, JVBNA celebrated International Yoga Day with the launch of weekly Saturday morning Yoga and Preksha Mediation sessions on Saturday, June 18, from 9AM – 11AM at the JVBNA Center for Peace and Meditation. The attendees engaged in a 90-minute rigorous yoga session led by