About the Event

About the Event

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. PDT
Venue: Aria Banquets, Milpitas, CA
Address: 212 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
Dress Code: Western/Indian Formal
Join Arihanta Institute for an inspiring evening celebrating our shared vision for Education for a Compassionate World Through Timeless Jain Wisdom.

This special gathering will bring together community leaders, supporters, and friends to reflect on the growing impact of Engaged Jain Studies and the role of higher education in advancing ahiṃsā, compassion, and ethical leadership. Guests will enjoy an elegant vegan dinner, cultural programming, and updates on Arihanta Institute’s expanding academic initiatives, including the Master of Arts in Engaged Jain Studies offered by Claremont School of Theology in collaboration with Arihanta Institute.

Held during Mother's Day weekend, we warmly welcome you to bring the mothers and mentors in your life to share in this meaningful evening. We look forward to celebrating with you.

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About Arihanta Institute

About Arihanta Institute

Arihanta Institute, an IRC 501(c)(3) nonprofit California Corporation, is a world-class online institution for deeper learning of the Jain tradition, its principles, and how these principles apply to daily life for the benefit and well-being of individuals and society in light of today's most pressing concerns.

Join us for upcoming events, explore our self-paced online course catalogue, and check out our Master's Program in Engaged Jain Studies.

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