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Detergents and Water Pollution
March, 2022 by Dimple Mande - Team Applied JainismWe love the smell of fresh laundry, but………………… Do you know that cleaning has a direct impact on marine living beings and environment? Bhagavan Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism included Ahimsa as a fundamental principle. All life is sacred, and every living being has a right to live fearlessly.
Jainism and its Educational Implications
February, 2022 by Mikael L ChuaungoThe origin of Jain philosophy traces back to the pre-historic times. It is said that twenty-four 24 tirthankaras or liberated persons preached this truth which was handed over one by one in course of time. The last of them was called Mahavira, who lived during the time of the Gautama Buddha.
Is the Jaina Way of Living Inherently Eco-friendly?
February, 2022 by Sejal ZaveriHuman well being is closely linked to the health of the environment. Earth is a home to numerous different living species which all are dependent on the environment for air, water, food and other needs.
Acharyashri Chandanaji – My tribute to a living legend
February, 2022 by Dilip V. ShahWe were all delighted to hear the announcement of Acharya Shri Chandanaji receiving Padmashri on 26th January 2022– a day of her 86th birthday. The scheduled virtual celebration on the Zoom platform became a more joyous occasion.
20 Things you did not know About Ranakpur – A Photo Journey
February, 2022 by Arpit ShahIn the heart of the Aravalli range, enveloped in the solitude of the surrounding forests lies a poetry in stone – the magnificent temple of Ranakpur on the banks of Maghai river. Majestic yet in complete harmony with nature, in whose beautiful lap rests this magnificent monument of devotional architecture, seems bathed in celestial bliss.
Current Issues in Practicing Jainism
February, 2022 by DasputraIs it okay to drink alcohol according to Jainism? What is the guidance on occasional or social drinking? Youth and Parents frequently ask this question. Drinking of all forms (occasional, social, at parties, happy hours) are widely proliferating among Jain youths and adults.
Jain Perspective of Compassion in current times
February, 2022 by Sangeetha Chhajed - Team Applied JainismCompassion is central to Jainism. Nonviolence, the fundamental pillar of Jainism is based on the concept of compassion. Mindfulness, not to hurt any living beings in thoughts, speech or deed is therefore the first duty of a Jain.
Ahimsā the life force of Jainism or is it really; you decide!
January, 2022 by Dr. Sulekh JainA very inspiring poem First, let me start this article with a beautiful and touching short poem by a 10-year-old Ms. Rutvi Shah (a Jain) from San Diego, California. “I want to be Jain; I want to feed the hungry; I want to wipe the tears of the sad. I want to give to the needy, I want to be Jain…
NON-VIOLENCE – A SUPREME HUMAN VALUE
January, 2022 by Dr. Dileep DhingNon-violence is the Supreme Human value, and also it is the Fundamental of all the Human values. Due to Non-violence, all the small values become precious.
Ahimsā for Protection of Environment
January, 2022 by Dr. Jeoraj JainViolent lifestyle is contributing comprehensively to global ecological challenges. It is posing serious threats for the breakdown of our eco-system. People talk about superficial non-violent life styles for salvaging the eco-system.
The Jain Principle of Ahimsa (Nonviolence) and Ecology
January, 2022 by Dr. Sohan Lal Jain GandhiThough ahimsa, the basic tenet of Jainism, has been in vogue since the Age of Lord Rsabhadeva, the first Jain Tirthankara (Jina or pathfinder) of this cycle of time, who it is believed, was born thousands of years ago, it shot into prominence with the advent of Gandhi in the twentieth century who used it successfully as a weapon to compel the Britishers to quit India and give her freedom ultimately.
A New Paradigm in Understanding “WATER”
January, 2022 by Vishal Mehta- Team Applied JainismThis article is a transcription of the 15th Show of Applied Jainism lecture Series conducted on 2nd Jan-2022. This is going to present a simplified synopsis of the scientific research & experiments carried out by contemporary western thinkers & scientist on subtle qualities of water, which collectively leads to establish that like plants, water indeed has attributes of a living entity (apkay jeev) as mentioned in Jain doctrine since ages.