Parveen Jain, PhD, a resident of San Jose in the Silicon Valley, is a longtime leader in the vibrant Jain and Hindu communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout the United States. He has been deeply involved with the growth of Siddhachalam in New Jersey, the first Jain tīrtha outside of India, and was also instrumental in building the Jain Bhawan – the Jain Temple and Community Center of the Jain Center of Northern California, based in the heart of Silicon Valley. As a prolific entrepreneur and as a leader in numerous Silicon Valley tech companies, he has several patents, published professional reports and papers, and awards for his philanthropic and professional endeavors.
After an exciting career in various technology companies as a founder and at executive levels, Parveen retired from the active corporate life in February 2014. And now, he spends time joyously with his grandkids, and in philanthropic activities, self-studies and writing, and mentoring bright entrepreneurs.
Parveen is very passionate about his philanthropic work, and has served on multiple non-profit organizations including International Mahavira Jain Mission (IMJM) – Siddhachalam (as Trustee), Jain Center of Northern California (as Chairman and President and other roles), American Foundation for the Blind (as Trustee), Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education – Stanford-CARE (as Founding Director), South Asian Heart Center, Sunnyvale Hindu Temple and Community Center (as Founding Director), and other health, education and religious organizations.
He feels immense gratification for the opportunities to serve in founding and leadership capacities at Siddhachalam and Jain Center of Northern California.
Parveen is most passionate about carrying on the initiatives inspired by Ācārya Sushil Kumar in the service of Jain Dharma and promoting the message of non-violence; creating educational platforms for the dissemination of dhārmic doctrines, especially the Jain doctrine; and applying Jain principles and scriptures to everyday practice for the growing global Jain community and beyond, for current and future generations.
For professional background: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parveen-jain-876a123/
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Praise for An Introduction to Jain Philosophy
This [book] is a great achievement on the part of Dr. Jain, and an important contribution to the proliferation of this jewel amongst humanity’s aggregate wisdom.” — from the foreword by Rita Sherma
“Parveen Jain, as a seeker and writer, has presented Lord Mahavir’s philosophy to the core in his book, An Introduction to Jain Philosophy. It reflects Parveen Jain’s dedication to the revered guru, Ācārya Sushil Kumar, and his personal spiritual journey. This clear and thorough compilation on Jain philosophy maintains the essence of its doctrines. It is a laudable effort, which shall prove as a gift for generations. Our wishes and blessings for continued progress on his spiritual journey.” — Sadhvi Nidhi and Sadhvi Kripa, female monks belonging to the Jain Sharman Sangha of India
An Introduction to Jain Philosophy by Parveen Jain encapsulates the essence of Jain practices and philosophy in a succinct and pragmatic way. It is truly a gift for a non-Jain to get a good grasp on the Jain teachings, what makes the philosophy so unique, and what distinguishes the Jains from the others. No conversion, just follow the principles and you are a Jain in spirit. Kudos to Parveen, especially being a layperson, for bringing out this scholarly compilation — a must for every young Jain, and all those who are seekers of the Jina. —Bawa Jain, President, Center for Responsible Leadership
As a person who got to know the Jains after my marriage, An Introduction to Jain Philosophy by Parveen Jain — a comprehensive work — has helped me systematically understand the profound wisdom behind the simple but elegant Jain way of life. This book is a great gift for anyone wishing to understand this ancient philosophy, and it inspires the transformation that is sorely needed in this increasingly conflict-ridden modern world. — Hana Totary, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida
An Introduction to Jain Philosophy by Parveen Jain explains various doctrines of Jain philosophy in very lucid way. It was an eye opener for me as I gained deeper understanding and contemporary interpretations of important tenets such as salvation, karma, tyaga, and dharma. The book reveals the relevance of Jain teachings to the modern world, and an understanding of our unified co-existence in and our relationship with the universe. It provides a relatively easy and systematic understanding of various doctrines; their rationalities, spiritual revelations and beliefs embedded in the Jain teachings. Jains are small in number but an influential immigrant community in all parts of the world. It is important, more than ever before, to effectively proliferate the Jain teachings as the world truly needs it now, and this book by Parveen Jain is a solid step in that direction. I endorse this scholarly work and believe it should be on every bookshelf. — Biren Shah, Global Head of Technical Accounting and Reporting at Meltwater, and President of Jain center of Northern California
There's a saying, "To do something insanely great is in all of us." My friend, Dr. P.K. Jain, has done just that and it's up to us to give the book wide publicity so that it becomes a best seller in its class :-) Parveen has indeed written a classic! — Chandan Sen, Raleigh, NC
