Milestone Endowment at UT Austin Elevates Jain Studies in North America
A $1 million endowment at UT Austin has been created to promote Jain Studies, marked by a new distinguished professorship. This venture, funded by key donors, aims to advance understanding of Jain principles like non-violence and sustainable living, and signifies a pivotal development for the Jain community in North America.
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The University of Texas at Austin has received a landmark $1 million endowment to bolster its academic focus on Jainism, highlighting a major step forward for the Jain community across North America.
The Tirthankar Sumatinath Distinguished Professorship in Jain Studies at UT Austin's Department of Asian Studies was ceremonially launched with notable figures including Consul General of India D C Manjunath in attendance.
Financially backed by donors like Jasvant and Meera Modi, the initiative supports academic programs on Jain philosophy, ethics, and non-violence, contributing to a global mission to spread Jain teachings.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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