What is JAINA?

JAINA is the Federation of Jain Associations in North America, an umbrella organization that preserves and shares Jain Dharma and the Jain Way of Life.

To learn more about the federation and activities of JAINA, kindly contact us locally or visit JAINA’s website.

JAINA was started with the blessings from Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji and Acharya Shri Sushil Kumarji. It was initiated at the first Jain Convention held in Los Angeles in 1981 and formalized at the second Jain Convention in New York in 1983.

JAINA’s head office is located in Milpitas at 722 South Main St., Milpitas, CA 95053, 510-730-0204. There are over 70 organizations under the JAINA umbrella. This includes Jain temples, Sanghs, societies and centers.