International Jain Sangh also called as IJS is a New Jersey based non-profit organization
Our Mission is “To promote the teachings of Jainsim by organizing spiritual, cultural, academic and charitable programs by following the principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Anekaantvaad (multiplicity of views) dedicated to the community’s needs and committed to honoring all sects and religions and maintaining alliances and cooperation with other institutions of similar aims and objectives.”
Aims and Objectives
- To establish programs and facilities for teaching principles of Jainism and foster spirit of Jainism into the future generation.
- To foster academic, cultural, intellectual and spiritual exchanges.
- To organize yoga, meditation, educational and research programs.
- To organize camps and retreats and celebrate auspicious Jain festivals and religious events.
- To promote compassion and social values among all communities.
- To maintain alliances and cooperation with other non-profit organizations of similar aims and objectives.
- To establish permanent facilities to promote above aims and objectives.
Short Term Plan
- Establish a convenient activity center for weekly meetings, interactions and spiritual discourses.
- Conduct programs in cooperation with guest speakers and other institutions.
- Publish IJS News Letter.
Long Term Plan
- Establish Jain Bhavan with meeting hall, library, prayer room, classrooms and guestrooms.
- Frequently host local and international conferences in cooperation with other organizations.
- Extend help and grant to other Jain institutions for promoting talents in their area of expertise such as research, publications, dramas, etc.