Drs. Meera and Jasvant Modi are profoundly influenced by the teaching of Jain philosophy. Their discipline of living, wherever they are, has been based on the doctrines that Jainism edifies. At the core of which one will find non-violence and respect for all living beings. The Modis made it their objective to enlighten those who do not practice Jainism or are unaware of its principles about holistic peace, generosity, and open-mindedness.

They believe this will help the students become global citizens while focusing on nonviolence, tolerance, pluralism, and compassion. They have established and endowed Jain philosophy studies and Jain religion studies at various institutes.

The Modis along with a group of friends have endowed chairs for Jain studies at:

University of California, Irvine
University of California, Riverside
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Wisconsin Madison
University of Illinois (2021) University of Illinois.
University Of Pittsburgh
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Fresno State
California State University, Northridge (2018)
California State University, Fullerton
Loyola Marymount University (2018)
Cerritos College, Norwalk (2021)
Emory University
Ahimsa Center at Cal Poly Pomona (2006)
ISJS Summer School in Delhi
One Year Prakrit Study
Banaras Hindu University
Jain Study in Brazil
University of Birmingham, UK