Recently Jain Center of America, Young Jain Professionals (YJP), and Young Jains of America (YJA) co-hosted a talk by Diksharthi Nishaben Kapashi in New York. Diksharthi Nishaben is the first American-born Jain to take diksha. Watch her speak on her journey from working in the corporate world in NYC to ultimately finding a different path for her own salvation. The talk was intended for Young Jains on how they can find a balance between the material and the spiritual world, an

One of the most basic pillars of Jainism is seva, which is selfless service to others. Doing seva not only allows us to help others in need and improve the community we live and work in; it also lets us grow spiritually and emotionally, and helps us appreciate everything. We were proud to have helped touch lives of individuals who are going through a rough time as we volunteered at The Hoboken Shelter. We interacted with guests in spiritual discussions, played games, and prov

Young Jain Professionals has been busy collecting professional clothes to donate to those in need. Thanks to everyone who has donated a generous amount of clothes – we are excited to continue this project until the end of the year. Temples that are holding professional clothes drives are: Jain Center of America Jain Temple of New York Hindu Samaj Temple – Poughkeepsie Hindu Society of North Carolina Jain Center of Northern California Vaibhav Ajmera collecting clothes for

Rupal Vora, Co-Chair Raleigh, NC Email Jai Jinendra! I am excited to serve as the Co-Chair for Young Jain Professionals. I am an attorney currently living in Raleigh, North Carolina, originally from the Midwest. I have had numerous experiences with the Jain community both in the Midwest and Southeast regions as well as nationally through YJA and JAINA involvement. Most recently I have grown fond of the Jain community in the Triangle area and the Jain Study Center of North Ca

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