Articles on Applied Jainism
Promoting Non-Violence Through Technology and Digitization
By Sangeetha Chhajed, Nikhil B Shah · Jain Avenue, 2022
The November 2022 issue of *Voice of the Practitioners of Jain Dharma* focuses on leveraging technology and digitization to promote non-violence, addressing the increasing global violence and its consequences, such as pollution-related diseases, natural…
Science and Spirituality: Complementary Paths to Truth
By Vishal Mehta · Jain Avenue, 2022
Applied Jainism's September 2022 publication discusses the intersection of science and Jain spirituality, emphasizing their complementary roles in pursuing truth. The article highlights a collaboration with Professor Shri Narendra Bhandari, a space scientist…
Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact: A Jain Perspective
By Dimple Mande · Jain Avenue, 2022
The July 2022 issue of *Jain Avenue* emphasizes the need for Jains to expand their ethical practices beyond traditional religious observances like dietary restrictions, fasting, and temple visits to encompass sustainable living. The article critiques the fast…
Daily Violence Counter: Modern Pratikraman for Lifestyle Awareness and Sustainable Coexistence
By Narendra Bhandari, Ashesha Jigish Parikh · Jain Avenue, 2022
Applied Jainism, a platform for discussing contemporary issues through Jain philosophy, introduced the Daily Violence Counter (DVC) app in June 2022. Developed by Dr. Narendra Bhandari and designed by Ashesha Jigish Parikh, a Research Scholar at Jain Academy…
Natural Health Through Jainism: Shree Pradeep Shah's NDS Approach
By Pradeep Shah · Jain Avenue, 2022
Applied Jainism, a social platform for discussing contemporary issues through Jain philosophy, emphasizes sustainable co-existence (Parasparopagraho Jivinam) and promotes natural health principles aligned with Jain spirituality. In a recent session, Shree…
Jainism's Cloth Bag Pledge: Combating Plastic Pollution
By Sangeetha Chhajed · Jain Avenue, 2022
Applied Jainism, a social platform promoting sustainable co-existence through Jain philosophy, launched the "I Pledge to Carry-A-Cloth-Bag" campaign during Mahavir Janma Kalyanak in April 2022. The initiative aims to reduce the harmful environmental impact of…
Eco-Friendly Practices in Jainism: Detergents' Impact on Marine Life and Environment
By Dimple Mande · Jain Avenue, 2022
The PDF discusses the environmental impact of detergents and synthetic materials on marine life and ecosystems, emphasizing the need for eco-friendly alternatives. It highlights how conventional detergents contain harmful chemicals like heavy metals,…
Jain Compassion: Guiding Modern Coexistence
By Sangeetha Chhajed · Jain Avenue, 2022
Applied Jainism, a social platform founded in October 2020 by Sangeetha Chhajed under the guidance of Dr. Bipin Doshi, focuses on sustainable co-existence (Parasparopagraho Jivinam) by applying Jain philosophy to modern challenges. Central to Jainism is…
A New Paradigm in Understanding Water: Jain Philosophy and Modern Science
By Vishal Mehta · Jain Avenue, 2022
The article presents a new paradigm in understanding water through scientific research and Jain philosophy. It introduces three core paradigm shifts that lead to a revolutionary synthesis, suggesting water exhibits attributes of a living entity (apkay jeev)…
Jainism's Environmental Principles: Guiding Sustainable Coexistence in Modern Times
By Jagat Kinkhabwala · Jain Avenue, 2021
Applied Jainism is a social platform promoting sustainable coexistence through Jain principles like Parasparopagraho Jivinam, emphasizing interconnectedness of all life. The text highlights Jainism's alignment with environmental sustainability, noting…
Applied Jainism Promotes Eco-Friendly Diwali Practices
Jain Avenue, 2021
Applied Jainism, a platform for practitioners of Jainism, focuses on applying Jain principles to contemporary issues through collaboration and sustainable co-existence, guided by the principle of Parasparopagraho Jivinam. In November 2021, the organization…
Applied Jainism: Promoting Sustainable Co-Existence Through Jain Philosophy
By Sangeetha Chhajed · Jain Avenue, 2021
Applied Jainism, founded in October 2020 by Sangeetha Chhajed under the guidance of Dr. Bipin Doshi, is a social platform promoting sustainable co-existence through Jain philosophy. It focuses on contemporary issues and aims to guide modern society using Jain…