Our Mission is to support a comprehensive, scholarly, and experimental introduction of Jain academic studies in universities around the world in general and North America in particular. Therefore, ISJS implements their programs by a process of careful screening of potential participants and faculty, well research curriculum, engaging participants in intensive academic studies, living in Jain hostels, enjoy Jain food, providing interactions with Jain laity and monks, observe and participate in rituals and pilgrimage to make it a lived Jain experience.