Samani Kendra Vyvastha

Jain Vishva Bharati has been providing the overall operational and logistical support to the Saman Shreni since its inception. The Samanis actively participate and provide their direction in almost all activities of Jain Vishva Bharati.

JVB provides active support in the Passport, Visa preparation, other legal formalities and all financial support relating to the foreign travel of the Samanis. It also maintains a continuous contact with all Saman-Samanis presently touring India or abroad and ensures proper coordination of related works. It also helps in organizing various seminars and workshops on Preksha Meditation, Science of Living and Jain Studies.

JVB considers it a privilege to have been nominated by the Gurus to shoulder the responsibility of Samani Kendra Vyavastha. This Kendra is being headed by Samani Amal Pragya.

Dr. Samani Amal Pragya

Dr. Samani Amal Pragya is an esteemed scholar and educator affiliated with Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (JVBI), a Deemed-to-be University in Ladnun, Rajasthan.

Current Roles:
• Head of Samniji Department, JVBI: Overseeing education, research, and meditation programs. Responsible for training new Samnijis and managing the yearly schedule for all Samniji groups.
• Associate Professor, Dept. of Jainology and Comparative Religion & Philosophy, JVBI.
• Editor, Tulsi Pragya (UGC CARE Listed Peer-reviewed Research Journal).
• Assistant Director, Bhagavan Mahavir International Research Centre, JVBI.

Educational Qualifications:
• PhD on “Impact of Preksha Meditation on Dispositional Forgiveness.
• Qualified NET in Buddhism, Jainism, Gandhian, and Peace Studies.
• Master’s degree in Jainism and Comparative Religion and Philosophy.

Research and Publications:
• Published numerous articles in reputed journals, including studies on forgiveness, Jain culture, and the influence of Jain doctrines.
• Authored the book Jain Doctrine of Reality and edited 14 monographs on Jain philosophy.
• Completed a funded research project on “Jain Theory of Forgiveness” in 2020.

Professional Contributions:
• Delivered lectures and training in Preksha Meditation camps and academic institutions globally.
• Developed the Forgiveness Scale, a psychological tool published by the National Psychological Corporation, Agra.

Global Engagements:
• Represented Jain philosophy and meditation practices in the UAE, UK, USA, Singapore, and Nepal.

Samani Amal Pragya’s profound knowledge and leadership continue to inspire and guide students and the Jain community worldwide.