Acharya Chandana (original) (raw)

Acharya Chandana, (also Tai Maharaj, Chandanaji), belongs to the which—as of 2013—is the only Jain monastic lineage to have promoted a nun to the rank of Acharya. Chandana is known for introducing the concept of "seva" ('service to humanity') among the Jain. She founded Veerayatan—a non-profit, non-governmental service organization—which, as of 2013, has centers in more than ten countries.