Jain Digest 1994 03 Vol 10 No 01

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
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Quarterly Magazine of Federation of Jain Associations in North America
JAIN DIGEST
MARCH 1994
VOLUME 10
THE YOUTH FORUM
THE JAIN SOCIETY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
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Jains at White House for signing ceremony of Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993
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SOCIE
NUMBER 1
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1st YOUTH CONVENTION CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
JULY 1-4, 1994
THEME: RELIGION & CULTURE: LEARNING FOR TOMORROW
TELL THE TRUTH ROTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Rath Yatra during Pratishtha ceremony at Chicago in June 1993.

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JAIN TEMPLE, DALLAS, TEXAS
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सामोकार महामंत्र णमो अरिहनायो, ग्रामो सिद्धार्ण, पाने आवरिया शामो पवमायाण,
मानो लोए साबसाहूर्ण, स्लो मोसोमनाली मालीच सोम पदमाई।
Cardiology Vinod K. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.C. Adinath A. Patil, M.D., F.A.C.C. Mahesh P. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.C. Anantha K. Rao, M.D., F.A.C.C. Anil K. Shah, M.D. Gastroenterology Umed K. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.G. Atul R. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.G. Nayan R. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.G. Pulmonary Kiran D. Mehta, M.D., F.C.C.P. Internal Medicine Anwar T. Munshi, M.D. Bhasker A. Jhaveri, M.D. Rita B. Jhaveri, M.D. David M. Federle, M.D. Mary Kramer, M.D. Pediatrics Ila V. Shah, M.D., F.A.A.P. M.F.O. Lafeer, M.D., F.A.A.P. A.S. Dhillon, M.D., F.A.A.P. Kirit Patel, M.D., F.A.A.P. Amit Sheth, M.D., F.A.A.P. Family Practice John F. Fenwick, MD. J. Patrick Jarboe, M.D. Thomas F. Lusby, M.D. Robert J. Bauer, M.D. John L Bennett, M.D. Radiology Phil M. Chamberlain, M.D. Halappa G. Hakkal, M.D.
JAI JINENDRA
अहो! अहो! श्री सद्गुरु, करुणासिंधु अपार 31 T RTY chet, 3TET! 3TET! 34R (828)
Thanks! the Holy True Teacher! Unfathomable ocean of compassion;
I'm highly obliged; Oh! good Teacher, The Pupil poor has no expression. (124)
Leonardtown Offices Shanti Medical Center Route 5. P.O. Box 664 Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-5579.475-5524 St. Mary's Medical Arts Building 301-475-5021 - 301-475-5023 Belmont Professional Building 301-475-3040 Prince Frederick Office 110 Hospital Road 410-535-4333
शु प्रभुचरणकने धरूं? आत्माथी सह हीन, ते तो प्रभुले आपियो, वर्तु चरणाधिन (१२५) What should I offer to you, Lord? In soul-comparison all is trifle;
The soul is gifted by the Lord,
I wish to act to your oracle. (125) - Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra, Srimad Rajchandra -
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We dedicate ourselves to ceaseless efforts of Acharya Sushil Kumarji and Gurudev Chitrabhanuji,
in spreading the principles of Jainism among all the Jains settled in North America.
We congratulate the Executive Committee for their devoted service to JAINA.
Washington Area 831 University Blvd. Suite 32 Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-445-4430
SHAH ASSOCIATES, M.D.,P.A.
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CONTENTS
Headquarters News..................3
Center News
Other Organizations
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Committee News............. 10 International News...... 14 Two Year Strategic Plan 15
Committee News (Cont.) .... 19 ..................23
Matrimonials Happy Occasions ............. 26 Publication Fund..................27. Life Membership List ........... 28 Financial Statements
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From the Editor
Jai Jinendra. I wish to thank Messrs. S.K. Jain and S.A.B. Kumar for their efforts as Chief Editors in nurturing Jain Digest for past nine years. Efforts of the Managing Editorial Board in publishing the current issue is also recognized.
JAINA is becoming a more vibrant organization and the Jain Digest will attempt to capture that spirit and regularly report on activities of Jains, as reported by regions, primarily in North America. Longrange plans are shaping up to put this magazine on a solid financial footing. We are taking advantage of technology to better communicate our ideas and opinions. And talking about opinions, let us have yours in the form of Letters to Editor. Together, we can make this magazine even better and improve the Federation of JAINA.
Harshad M. Shah.
March 1994
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JAINA Is Ready To Take-Off
It has been over eight months since the Pittsburgh Convention when we assumed responsibility for serving the Jain Community of North America. We started with a 10-year plan of JAINA's activities; establishing cordial relations with Siddhachalam and Jain Sangh of Chicago; opening the JAINA Headquarters with Internship program at Buffalo; institutionalizing JAINA and associating youths and women with the organization. Now, we have been functioning as per our current 2-year plan (see page 15-18). We have started a monthly newsletter - JAINA Focus for communicating with community leaders whom we also mailed 'JAINA at a Glance' and initiated town hall type meetings with local communities; introduced professionalism through shared decision making, collective leadership. participative management, leadership workshops, invoicing for annual dues and regular publication of accounts; come up with a suggested Code of Conduct for spiritual and community leaders; prepared eight Jain religious books for children (ready) to go to press); undertaken several community service projects; associated more youths with JAINA committees and are preparing for JAINA's first Youth
President's Message
President Jagar Jain
V.P. - North East Naresh Shah
Jagat Jain
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF JAINA
First Vice President Manibhai Mehta
V.P.-South East Mahendra Dosi
Convention; launched Million by Millennium project for the Jain Digest, and recently opened JAINA's regional office in Toronto, Canada.
Secretary Ramesh Shah
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Most of the twenty-six committees have been formed and all of them have been functioning at top speed. Currently, plans are underway to establish the JAINA Charitable Trust. Once this trust comes into being, JAINA will take off on its monumental mission of helping 100,000 Jains of North America to become. messengers of non-violence and setting an example of unity for the rest of the Jains of the World.
The publication of Jain Digest has been moved to the headquarters at Buffalo. I want to thank on my behalf and on behalf of the Federation of JAINA the two former chief editors of JAIN DIGEST. Mr. S.A.B. Kumar (Chief editor-1985-89) gave birth to the JAIN DIGEST and nurtured it as an infant. Dr. S.K. Jain (Chief editor 198993) brought the infant JAIN DIGEST to the present stage of adolescence. The new Chief Editor, Mr. Harshad Shah, I am confident, will protect the adolescent JAIN DIGEST till it attains maturity. I welcome the new editor.
JAI JINENDRA.
V.P. Canada Ramesh Jain
V.P. - South West Hansa Varia
Treasurer Vinod Doshi
V.P. - Mid West
Niranjan Shah
V.P. West Harilal Shah
Immediate Past President Sulekh Jain
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JAINA Executive Committee
JAIN DIGEST Volume 10 No. 1 March 1994
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF
JAINA
Quarterly publication of the
FEDERATION OF THE JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH
AMERICA
Chief Editor
President
Jagar Jain First Vice President
Manibhai Mehta Vice Presidents - Regions
Ramesh Jain - Canada Niranjan Shah - Midwest, US Naresh Shah - North East US Mahendra Dosi - South East US Hansa Varia - South West US
Harilal Shah - West US Secretary, Ramesh Shah Treasurer, Vinod Doshi Immediate Past President
Sulekh Jain
SHORT TERM
Harshad Shah 81 Sable Run E. Amherst, NY 14051 Phone: 716/689-9549
Regional Editors
Mahendra Mehta - Canada 26 Vancho Cres Islington, Ont. M9A 422 Phone/Fax: 416/241-2044
Member Organizations of the Federation of JAINA
CENTERS
JAINA'S GENERAL
FUND
JAIN DIGEST PUBLICATION FUND Till the endowment fund has balance enough to generate interest sufficient for the publication of this magazine, please: (i) sponsor part/full page or the entire issue individually or collectively (ii) donate generously (iii) share your happy moments by announcing through Jain Digest and making a small donation. Please see page 27 of current issue.
Manubhai Doshi - Midwest US 931 Golden Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 Phone: 708/735-0120
Please donate generously to meet administrative ex- penses including publication of Jaina Focus, Jaina at a Glance and special projects. Please see page 25 of current issue.
Vinay Vakani - Northeast US 206 Essex Street Oradell, NJ 07649 Phone: 201/967-9344
Surendra Shah - Southeast US 1465 Sumter Drive Marietta, GA 30064 Phone: 404/442-1483
LONG TERM
Jadavji Kenia - Southwest US 1819 Plymouth Rock Drive Richardson, TX 75081 Phone: 214/690-3593
CANADA SOUTH EAST Regular
Regular Toronto
Atlanta Associate
Associate Edmonton
Augusta Montreal
Charlotte Ottawa
Ft. Meyers Vancouver
Jacksonville
Memphis MIDWEST Miami Regular
Middle Tennessee Chicago
Morgantown Cincinati/Dayton New Orleans Cleveland
Orlando Columbus Raleigh Detroit St. Louis
SOUTHWEST Associacs
Regular Minneapolis Dallas Milwaukee Houston
Phoenix NORTHEAST Associate Regular
Tulsa Boston
Lubbock Buffalo Cherry Hill WEST Essex Fells Regular Hartford
Los Angeles New York San Francisco Orange
Associats Pittsburgh San Diego Rochester Washington, DC Associate Albany Allentown Elmira Harrisburgh Syracuse
JAINA CHAIRITABLE TRUST Please become a Trustee and help the community in the establishment and growth of this Trust. Details on pages 26-28 November '93 issue of Jain Digest and page 26 of current issue.
MILLION BY MILLENNIUM -
JAIN DIGEST Please become a life member by contributing US $101 or CAN $135 and thereby help in the establishment of endowment fund of $1 million by year 2000. Interest part to be used for publication. Details on page 30 of current issue.
Chandrakant Parckh-West US 12914 Wolverton Lane Cerritos, CA 90701 Phone: 310/865-1679
Associate Editors
Manoj Dharamsi - Committees 11820 Triple Crown Road Reston, VA 22091 Phone: 703/620-9837
JAINA HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS
Hasmukh Shah - Matrimonials 1409 Rising Wind Court Silver Spring, MD 20905 Phone: 301/384-1746
66 Viscount Williamsville, NY 14221 Phone and Fax: 716/688-3030
Samir Mehta - Fresh Ideas From Youths 16407 Gringer Run Way Sugarland, TX 77478 Phone: 713/277-5401
Managing Editorial Board
Other Organizations Brahmi Society (US & Canada) Int'l A.A. of M.J.Vidyalaya Int'l M.). Mission (US & Canada) Jain Meditation Int'l Center (US & Canada) Jain Social Group Kutchhi Gurjar Jain Samaj Shri S.S. Jain Foundation Shri Mahavir Jain Foundation
Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM SATURDAY - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jagar Jain Manibhai Mehta Ramesh Jain
Ramesh Shah Dhiraj Shah
Publisher - JAINA
LETTERS
From the Editor
REGIONS:
JAINA FOCUS Canada - All provinces
We have recently started this monthly news Midwest-ND,SD.KS.MO,LA.MN,WI. letter mainly for administrative purposes only. ILOH,IN MINE
It is being sent to the membersof JAINA Southeast - FL.GA.AT.MT.LA.AK, TN, committees and its member organizations. SC.NC,KY,WW.VA
Please send your news item by the 10th Northeast - MENH.VT.MA,CT,RI,NY, of the month.
PA.MD.DENI Southwest - AZ,NM,TX,OK.CO, UT
Editor of JAINA Focus is: West - ALWA,OR,CANV.ID, MT,WY.HI
Narendra B. Sheth +Regular
9133 Mesa Woods Avenue Two directors on Jaina Board (over 35 families) San Diego, CA 92126 ++Associate:
Phone/Fax: (619) 693-8272 One director on Jaina Board (up to 35 families)
Please submit articles typed. If you are able to send information on a 3.5 computer disk in ASCII (text) format, MacWrite II or Word Perfect (Macintosh or IBM formats, please do so. We will try our best to publish the materials sent, but due to space restrictions, the Managing Editorial Board may edit any of the material submitted. Views expressed in the articles published are those of the authors and not
necessarily the opinions of Managing Editorial Our readers are encouraged to send their views Board or JAINA. on current matters facing the Jain community We try to publish as much as our space
Publication Dates and Deadlines limitations permit. Jain Digest reserves the
June 1994 May 15 right to edit letters for clarity and space. The September 1994 August 15 views expressed in the letters are those of the
December 1994 November 15 authors and do not represent views of JAINA
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INTERNSHIP
THE HEADQUARTERS NEWS
Roshan Jain
Mala Shah
JAINS PARTICIPATE AT WHITE HOUSE SIGNING CEREMONY Sixteen Indian Americans were among the 50 representatives of different faiths present when President Bill Clinton signed the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993" at the Rose Garden in the White House on November 16, 1993.
The bill which overturns a 1990 Supreme Court ruling, has been the top legislative priority of a broad coalition of religious groups spanning the theological and political spectrum.
"What this law basically says is that the government should be held to a very high level of proof before it interferes with someone's free exercise of religion," Clinton said.
According to the leader of the broad coalition that fought for the legislation, the Act marks the end of "a steady drumbeat of bad decisions for religion" in the nation's courts. "All told, more than 60 cases have been decided against religious claimants" since a 1990 Supreme Court ruling made it easier for federal and local governments to pass laws that infringe on religion.
The 16 Indian-Americans who were present represented Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Muslim and Christian faiths. The group was coordinated by Mr. Arvind Vora of Long Island. Jains were represented by the following individuals as shown in the picture on the front cover page: Mr. Peter Bheddah of New York (at extreme left), Amrendra Muni of Siddhachalam (behind President Clinton), Mr. Harshad Lakhani of New York (2nd from right), Dr. Dhiraj Shah of Buffalo (4th from right) and Mr. Arvind Vora of Long Island (5th from right).
Sejal Shah
Neil Bhayani
Neera Jain
Dr. Arun Jain The National Internship Program at the JAINA Headquarters got off the ground on February 6, 1994. Seven students (five of them are pictured above) have been volunteering a total of three to six hours per month (1 or 2 three hour shifts) on Saturdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. They are responsible to man the office in their respective shifts and are entering and updating information essential for the efficient running of the national organization. Dr. Arun Jain is the Chairman of the program
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The Eighth Biennial JAINA Convention will be
hosted by the Jain Sangh of New Jersey at Cherry Hill during the first week of July 1995.
See details in forthcoming issues.
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CENTER NEWS
home of Dr.Subhas Jain and discussions on Jain philisophy are conducted.
CANADA
REGION Mahendra Mehta, Regional Editor
MIDWEST
REGION Manubhai Doshi Regional Editor
Saskatoon, SK
The Jains of Saskatoon meet every month for discussions and puja in the homes of the members. The activities are co-ordinated by Atul Jain.
Edmonton, AB
The community organizes monthly meetings for discussions and puja at HinduJain Centre and celebrate Jain festivals whenever occasion arises. H.H. Bhattarakji Charukeeti of Moodbidri visited Edmonton in the summer and delivered series of lectures on Anekantvad and other Jain principles.
Fredericton, NB
Regular study of Jain scriptures is conducted under the guidance of Professor Jain.
Halifax, NS
The community meets monthly to discuss Jain scriptures and philosophy under the direction of Dr. Navin Mehta and Dr. Nirmal Jain.
Toronto, ON
The Jain Society of Toronto celebrated 1993 Diwali with a variety entertainment programme and a dinner. There was an attendance of over 700 Jain members. The Young Jains opened the celebrations with classical dance and "Mangalacharan". A humorous short play entitled "Aaj ki Ramayan" written and produced by Young Jains captivated the audience. A number of Jain youths presented other classical and popular dances and Raas and Garba. The highlight of the day, however, was a lecture on "Jain Relevance Today" by Dr. Michael Tobias of Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Tobias, who has formally adopted Jain way of life, is a former professor at Dartmouth College, and has written, directed and produced more than 70 films including one entitled " AHIMSA- NON VIOLENCE". He is also an author of 20 books. Dr. Bruce Costain (Balbhadra) conducted Jain classes for children and adults at the Jain Centre regularly in 1993. The classes were well attended and much appreciated.
Chicago, IL
After Paryusana, the Society observed Dash Laxana Parva from September 20 to 29 during which every day there were Puja, religious discourse and Bhavana.
On October 3rd the Society observed Ahinsa day. Vegetarian food was served on that day in a Chicago shelter home. Consequent upon the earthquake in Maharashtra, the Society started voluntary fund collection for relief work there. A fund raising program was also organized for the purpose and a check of $11000 was sent to Diwaliben Mehta Charitable Trust, Bombay through JAINA.
Since JAINA had organized shipment of usable clothes to India, the Society had conducted a drive for collection of clothes. Those who could make shipment directly to Baltimore were advised to do so. Those who could not do so, were asked to bring their clothes to Jain Center. 35 parcels of such clothes were shipped to Baltimore in time for shipment of the container to India.
Mahavir Nirvan day was celebrated on November 13 with due seriousness. Chanting of Mahavirswamipargatay Namah and Gautamswamisarvajnay Namah was undertaken by the participants.
Election of the Society had been postponed till six months after completion of Pratishtha by a special General Body meeting. Since the Pratishtha celebration was completed in June, it was decided to hold election of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee in December. This work was assigned to an independent election panel. The panel fixed Dec 5 93 as the date of election. Sealed nominations were invited for the purpose and five of the candidates were returned unopposed. Election for the remaining 9 seats was held on the scheduled date from 12 noon to 4.00 P.M. and the results were declared at
Montreal, PQ
The Jain families meet at the homes of the members regularly for puja and discussions. Many young Jains undertook tapascharyas during Paryusan Parva. Muniji Roop Chandji and Manak Muniji visited Montreal in summer and delivered series of lectures and stavans.
Vancouver, BC
Diwali celebrations were attended by many Jains in Greater Vancouver area. During summer, Panditji Dharam Chand Shastri performed pujas and gave a series of lectures on interesting Jain topics.
Ottawa, ON
Monthly meetings of Jains are held regularly to discuss Jain topics and conduct puja. During Parusana Parva, the son of Mr. Balu Kuria performed eight upavasa (fasts).
Winnipeg, MB
The Jain families meet regularly at different Jain homes and discuss Jain topics of mutual interest and celebrate Jain festivals under the direction of Dr. N. Jain.
St. John's, NF
Weekly meetings take place at the
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6.00 P.M. Following is the list of the new office bearers.
Board of Trustees 1) Ravindra Kobawala 2) Bipin Parikh 3) Bhupen J Shah 4) Dilip T Shah 5) Niranjan Shah
Detroit, MI
Jain Society of Greater Detroit is pleased to announce net collection of $46,000 at their fourth annual fund raising dinner which was held on February 5, 1994, at the Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Michigan. Temple project is expected to be completed by the end of 1994 and 'Murti Prtishtha' will hopefully be completed in 1995. Thanks to all society members who helped to make this event successful.
Diwali Holidays with Snatra Pooja on Diwali and Mangalik Vanchan on New Year's Day. JSSJ holds Swadhyaya meetings and Bhavana (recital of Jain hymns) on first Friday of every month, with area Jain families getting together to discuss the Jain precepts and philosophy. In addition during the month of January, Mr. T.U. Mehta, a noted Indian jurist and Jain scholar, gave discourses on Jain Philosophy.
Mr. Suresh Doshi a long time member of the South Jersey Jain community reported that JSSJ is excited about hosting the 1995 JAINA Convention, and they are at present looking for appropriate convention facilities that will accommodate a large turnout expected at this convention.
Executive Committee
Kishore C. Shah President Keerti Shah Vice President Samprati Shah Secretary Kishor R Shah Treasurer Dipak Kapadia Jt. Treasurer Hemendra Shah Youth & Education Urmila Talsania Public Relations Arvind M Shah Committee Mem. Harshad Shah Committee Mem.
NORTHEAST
REGION Vinay Vakani, Regional Editor
Snatra Puja, Digambar Puja and Dev Vandan are held in the temple on every Sunday.
Albany, NY
Jain Society of Capital District will celebrate Mahavir Jayanti and the first anniversary of Mahavir Pratishtha on Saturday, May 7, 1994. There will be Panch Kalyanak Pooja, Bhavana and children's program, followed by the traditional Swamivatsalya. For further information, contact Mr. Rasik Chudgar at (518) 785-7470. The Society members continues to meet on second Sunday of every month at the temple for prayers, discussions on Jainism, and children's study classes.
Essex Fells, NJ
Jain Center of New Jersey celebrated the Diwali Holiday with traditional Snatra Pooja and Mangalik Vanchan with a large turnout of area Jains. Jayesh Sanghavi reports that JCNJ is planning a magnificent Mahavir Jayanti celebration on April 24, 1994. For further details, please contact 201-226-2549.
The Society hosted the Jain delegates of the Parliament of World Religions on 29th August, they were taken round the Center and were apprised about the activities of the Society. The invitees were much impressed and gave expression of their feelings during the talks that followed. Prominent among the speakers were Shri Atmanandji, Shri Chitrabhanuji, Muni Jinchandraji, Dr. L.N. Singhvi and Dr. Kumarpal Desai. Jinchandraji rightly castigated the people concerned for not including the recitation of Navakarmantra at the inauguration of the Parliament when other religion got the opportunity to recite their prayers.
This was followed by the unveiling of the statue of Virchand Gandhi who attended the first Parliament in 1893 as the representative of Jains. The staute was sent by the people of Mahuva, the native place of Shri Gandhi. First Shri Ramesh Solanki gave a brief account of the life of Shri Gandhi. Thereafter the statue was unveiled by Sarvashri Ravindra Kobawala, Bipin Parikh and Kishore Shah.
This was followed by performance of Nem-Rejul dance drama directed by Dr. Megha Doshi. It was the superb performance close to the professional one. Everyone was pleased with the performance and highly appreciated it.
Boston, MA
Jain Center of Greater Boston celebrated the Diwali in traditional manner.
Jain Center of Greater Boston is pleased to announce the results of 1993 essay competition. Prizes are awarded to all participants. Group A: Ages 10 and under - First Place: Shardule Shah, MA; Second Place: Sumeet Bankar, NC; Third Place: Sameer Shah, IL. Group B: Ages 11-14 years - First Place: Shrenik Shah, MA; Second Place: Pooja Kapadia, MO; Third Place: Sweta Shah, LA. Ages 15 and Up - First Place: Veeral Shah, MA; Second Place: Reshama Modi, MI; Third Place: Sandeep Punater, OH.
New York, NY
Diwali and New Year's Day were celebrated by the Jain Center of America beginning with continuous Navkar Mantra Jaap (recitation) on November 12 and 13, 1993. On November 14, 1993, New Year's Day began with Manglik Vanchan, followed by Snatra Pooja sponsored by the Vakani Family. Refreshment was served after the Pooja, providing opportunity for all to exchange the New Year's greetings.
Jain Center of America will celebrate the Mahavir Jayanti on April 24, 1994, with traditional Pooja in the morning and cultural program in the afternoon that will be followed by a community dinner.
Jain community of New York City was shocked by the broad daylight murder of one of its members, in the midtown Manhattan. Mr. Pravin Shah was apparently a victim of robbery and shooting at his news-stand on one of the busiest streets near the Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan. Jain community was grief stricken for loss of one of its members and expressed its outrage against such violence urging the Authroities to swiftly apprehend
Cherry Hill, NJ
Jain Sangh of South Jersey (JSSJ) which serves the tristate area of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware celebrated the
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the individual responsible for such a horrible crime. The Shah Family-Bhupendra, Pravin, Narendra and Bharat- have been associated with the Jain Center of America for many years. Mr. Pravin Shah is survived by his wife Chandanbehn, and four daughters, Pragna, Daksha, Smita and Manisha, and their spouses.
month. Over 60 children and 40 adults attend the classes regularly. Mr. Pravin Dand indicated that Jain religion education is one of the most important activity that JSMW has organized on a continuous basis.
Bhupendra and Ketan Shah, and Bipin Pujara contributed their services and 18 families contributed $100 or more.
SOUTHEAST
REGION Surendra Shah, Regional Editor
Raleigh, NC
Shri Virchand R. Gandhi's Family Support Fund, started by Jain Study Center of North Carolina, has collected $3,262 as of March 10, 1994. The money (Rs. $100,000) has been deposited with Vishal Trust of Bombay, India. The contributors will receive V.R. Gandhi's books as a token of appreciation for their generous support.
Storrs, CT
Jain Center of Greater Hartford celebrated the Diwali/New Year on November 14, 1993 at the Storrs Campus of the University of Connecticut (UCONN). The celebration included reading of passages from Tattvartha Sutra and Samayasara, Snatra and Mahavir Pooja, and recitation of Nirvana Kanda. It was attended by over 100 persons, including the students from UCONN and the nearby Provident College along with families from Connecticut and nearby New England States. The celebration concluded with Aarti and Mangal Divo, and was followed by a community dinner. JCGH is planning the celebration of Mahavir Jayanti in April 1994 at the Storrs Campus.
Atlanta, GA
The Jain Society of Greater Atlanta begins 1994 with a new set of officers, among them President Narendra Maniar. The group, consists of about 80 families. Plans for the new year include celebrations of various festivals and a lecture series. Mr. Maniar's phone number is 404-923-1517.
SOUTHWEST
REGION Jadavji Kenia, Regional Editor
Clarksville, TN
The Jain Society of Middle Tennessee, based in Clarksville, has been active with celebrations of Swamivatsalya, Ahimsa Day, and Shrimad Rajchandra Janma Jayanti. Upcoming events are focused on sending a youth delegation to Chicago for the JAINA Youth Conference. As a sign of changing times, the group now has an electronic mail account on Internet (IN%MEHTAP @lynx.apsu. edu" or IN%MEHTAP @apsu.bitnet). The president of the Jain Society of Middle Tennessee is Pravin Mehta (615-648-9535).
Washington, D.C.
Acharya Sushil Kumarji and Amrendra Muniji visited the Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (SMW), on October 29 & 30, 1993, and their discourses and meditation sessions were attended by many members. New Year's day was celebrated with the recital of the Nav Smaran at the Jain Center. Approximately 125 members participated in the celebration of Diwali and the arrival of the New Year. On November 25, Thanksgiving Day, about 25 members observed the Ayambil at the Jain Center.
JSMW held its Annual General Body Meeting on Saturday, December 4, 1993 and elected the following new Officers of the Society:
Memphis, TN
The Jain Society of Memphis is active in studying "Chhadhala." Currently, they are meeting three times a month. The president is Dr. Prashant Palvia (901-7566626).
Dallas, TX
The Second Annual Southern Region Youth Convention organized by the Jain Youth Group of North Texas and sponsored by the Jain Society of North Texas was held during Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 2628, 1993). In spite of the unexpected ice storm, approximately 60 youths from Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock, Austin, Waco, Tulsa and Albuquerque attended the convention. Shardaben (Susan) Segall, a licensed professional counseloranda meditation and yoga teacher was invited to the convention to help conduct exercises on meditation and yoga. Shardaben has practiced Jainism for the last 18 years and has learned meditation techniques under the guidance of Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji.
A few highlights of the convention were the interesting discussions, "Where is Jainism going?" and "The Generation Gap". Several skits emphasizing Jain values were performed by the youth. Other highlights of the convention were self-improvement exercises conducted by Shardaben. All the youths participated very enthusiastically in these activities.
The convention provided a forum for religious education, sharing of youth concerns, exchange of ideas and experiences, support, fun and overall strong bond of friendship. As usual, parting was painful; teary good-byes filled the air but with a feeling of a rewarding experience.
President, Pravin Dand Vice President, Arvind Shah Secretary, Manu G. Shah Treasurer, Yogendra Sheth Chairman Board of Trustees, Kanu Doshi
Miami, FL
Jain Center of South Florida in Miami has now registered as non-profit organization and is the newest member of JAINA. The Community is raising funds to build temple (Derasar). Kan and Malti Mehta donated 1/2 of land for this purpose. Over fifteen families have donated or pledged $5000 or more. Also about 350 people participated in “Bhavana" with Bhanu Vora and party. Bhavana was sponsored by Manojand Urvashi Sanghavi. Many people including Lata Vakil,
JSMW has organized Pathshala to conduct classes for religious education on every second and fourth Sunday of the
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Houston, TX
Jain Society of Houston has passed a difficult milestone in their goals of renovation and expansion of their Jain Center. The final expansion plan includes approximately 4,800 sq.ft. of built facility. The bids for the expansion/renovation project have been evaluated and the builder has been selected. Drafting of the final contract is under way.
Jain Society has mailed a check of $3,000 to JAINA for the earthquake relief fund. This is in addition to the amounts donated by members directly to JAINA or to the other non-profit organizations.
The format of the Swadhyaya program is being altered on an experimental basis. Instead of listening to a cassette every Sunday at 10:30a.m., one of the members will prepare on a given subject, present it to the group and then lead a discussion. Members are encouraged to volunteer to study for and lead Swadhyaya program, participate and help make it a success.
Phoenix, AZ
The Jain center of Greater Phoenix, Arizona consists of about forty families. About half of them reside in the North Valley and the other half in the East Valley. Due to the great distance between the two valleys the families are not able to get together very often. Instead they both have their own gatherings. The North Valley group has been having Swadhyaya on Thursday nights for two hours. Adults read and discuss Tattvarth Sutra. They also conduct Pathshala for the youths on Sundays. The Pathshala is divided into three classes: the small group (ages 8 and under), the middle group (ages 9 to 14), and the older group (ages 15 and up). The East Valley group also conducts Pathshala and their curriculum consists of teachings on the Jain philosophies.
During the Paryushan, six people completed the traditional eight day fast (Atthai). These forty-eight fasts were matched, rather exceeded by the others doing either one, two or three days of fasting. There was thus a total of 104 days of fasting done by about 20 families.
The Jain Center of Greater Phoenix also proudly notes the ongoing Varshitap by Mrs. Ushma Bavisi and by Mrs.
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Shantaben Gosalia who have already completed nine months. Both of them have planned their Parnu during the first week of May. Furthermore, the Jain Center is planning to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti on April 24, 1994.
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Jain Sangh got an inspiration to have their own mandir after attending the Murti Sthapana Mahotsav in Dallas and within two short months celebrated their own Murti Sthapana in Tulsa on September 4-5, 1993. It is housed in a temporary facility of 1200 sq.ft. given by Mukesh Shah until the Sangh decides to build or buy a separate one.
The ceremony was graced by Shri Jin Chandra Vijayji (Triputi Bandhu) and attended by many devotees including a bus load of people from Dallas accompanied by two samniji. The ceremony began with a lunch on 4th, followed by a Rath Yatra bringing Murtis of Mul Nayak Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavir, Tirthankar Bhagwan Parshvanath and Namokar Mantra Shila. A highly decorated open van was used for this purpose. Murtis were taken inside while the devotees chanted Mangal songs and Stavans. Atmosphere was really enhanced by sweet musical voice of Shri Vinodbhai Shah from New York area. Eighteen Abhishek and other pujas and ghee bolis were performed in the preparation for the big occasion next day. Following a delicious dinner, there was a lecture by one of the Samaniji and then a cultural program presented by youths and children. One of the dramas dealt with Tirthankar Bhagwan Mahavir's life and teachings. The whole day was full of joy and devotion.
Next day started with getting the bedi ready with water cleansed and purified with mantras. Panch Kalyanak and other pujas were performed preparing murtis for their Pratishtha and at exactly 12:39 p.m., the auspicious time of Vijay Muhurt, they were installed on the same Bedi. The feeling of divine presence swept through many minds as the festivities continued. Shri Jin Chandra Vijayji gave a brief lecture on Jainism before breaking for lunch. All in all a small Jain community took on a huge task and carried it out very successfully.
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WEST REGION Chandrakant Parekh Regional Editor
Los Angeles, CA
Jain Center has elected a new committee which includes Hasendra Shah, President; Virendra Shah, Vice President; Kishor Sanghvi, Secretary; Dinesh Shah, Treasurer; and Nitin Shah, Public Relations.
Under the direction of two teachers, Girish Shah and Dr. Balbhadra, 63 children ranging in age from 8 to 16 years participated in the Jain Center Youth Council (JCYC) winter camp organized over the Thanksgiving weekend (November 25-28) at Lutheran Church Campsite in Lake Arrowhead. The chief guest at the camp was Dr. Balbhadra (Bruce Costain) from Toronto, Canada. The course material, distributed to the camp participants in the form of a workbook, was prepared by Dr. Balbhadra. The theme of the camp was Think Jain and it's primary goal was to give our children the basic knowledge and experience of Jainism, and to do so in an enjoyable and challenging manner. The approach was based on Samayika (soul purification) program which included mantras, meditation, and philosophy. The instructions centered around five topics - Atma (eternal and indestructible soul); and four guiding principles for daily living - Ahimsa (nonharming in thought, word, and deed), Anekantavada (accepting and respecting different points-of-view). Aparigrala (not acquiring or accumulating more than one needs), and Karma (understanding the consequences of one's actions in thought, word, and deed effecting one's future). The children conducted and presented a samayika program and a talent show which included dances, Jain rhymes, Jain rap, and several skits on non-violence, vegetarianism, say no to drugs, and other social issues. To assess the understanding and effectiveness of the course material, the children were required to complete a test on the last day of the camp. High test scores achieved by majority of the students attest to the success of the camp. It is interesting to note that
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by being away from the family as well as by avoiding such distracting influences as TV and video games, the children were able to learn and grasp an impressive amount of religious knowledge in such a short time. Ten students were recognized for achieving the highest scores in three different age groups. In addition to the classroom studies, the children were allowed ample free time to enjoy the surroundings of the campsite, to go on hiking, as well as to make new friends and develop fellowships among the participants.
JAYA, Jain Association of Young Adults, has been formed to coordinate social and religious activities, as well as to share experience and knowledge of mutual interest between young adults of age 18 and over. Kalyanji Mota (714) 527-2836 is coordinating the formation effort.
In November 1994, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will present a landmark exhibition, The Peaceful Liberators: Jain Art from India, which will illustrate the Jain principles, teachings, mythology, and cosmology. The exhibition will include educational and community outreach programs, and will travel to Fort Worth, New Orleans and London.
Jain Center donated over $7,000 to the Maharastra Earthquake Relief Fund through JAINA. Donations to help the victims of the devastating earthquake which struck the Los Angeles area on January 17 can be sent to JAINA or the Southern California Jain Center. For further information please contact Hasendra Shah (310) 404-2851.
San Diego, CA
Jain Society has elected new committee directors which include Praful Doshi, Deepak Kothari, Manoj Maniar, Rohit Saraiya, and Kamlesh Shah. Jayshri Shah and Sudha Vora have been elected to the food committee.
With an objective of preserving and passing on our Jain heritage to the younger generation, the Jain Society has initiated swadhiya for adults and pathshala for children. Kokila Doshi led a swadhiya session on Samayika - Importance of Sambhav. Deepak Kothari led a discussion on Pratikraman and Twelve Vratas. The first pathshala, organized for two age groups, was well attended.
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One more chapter was written in the history of Jain Center of Northern California when it organized a five-months visit by Saman Sthithprajna and Saman Shrutprajna to the Bay area. The visit from May 21 to November 20, 1993, the longest stay of any Jain scholar in North America, was a phenomenal success. During their stay, Samans carried out a three dimensional program of Anuar(minor vows pertaining to common people), Preksha Dhyan (meditation technique), and Jivan Vigyan (science of living) initiated by Acharya Shri Tulsi from Ladnun, Rajasthan, India.
Upon their arrival, Samans participated in many programs and activities including lectures on Jain philosophy, Preksha Dhyan classes, camps, picnic with religious discourses, and celebration of Puryushan Purve and Mahavir Nirvana. In addition, Saman Stithprajnaji delivered lectures at various universities and organizations where the audience was mainly non-Jains and Americans.
Shri Acharya Tulsi's successor designate, Yuvacharya Mahaprajnaji. developed Preksha Dhyan meditation technique after intense study of books on Jainism and conducting experiments on himself for over two decades. Preksha Dhyan improves and enhances physical, social, mental, emotional, intellectual, occupational and spiritual health, and with regular practice, can open the door of moksha.
Several teachers who had been previously trained by Samans, trained 35 new students for the "train-the-trainer" course on Preksha Dhyan meditation. The training course on advanced Preksha Dhyan techniques was offered for the first time outside of India. Preksha Dhyan classes in Hindi, Gujarati and English are now being conducted throughout the Bay area.
Over 60 lectures delivered by the Samans covered a wide spectrum of subjects including Navkar Mantra, Nav Tatava, Karmavad, Science of Living, Anuvrat and others. Saman Shri Sthithprajna would begin a session with a prayer, ten minutes of meditation, and a geetika, followed by a 90-minutes lecture on the main topic. The lecture material was well organized. Saman is a lively orator and uses humor, appropriate examples, scientific basis, and common sense Jain philosophy to explain and
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simplify the subject matter. The lectures have been recorded on audio tapes.
About 45 people attended a threeday Preksha Dhyan camp organized at Sands Motel in Dunnigan, Ca. About 500 people attended a picnic which included Preksha Dhyan meditation, yogic exercises, and lectures by Samans and Kiranbhai Parekh.
During their entire stay, the Samans were able to keep the interest and spirit of the whole community alive and vibrant. Their visit provided a continuous opportunity to learn, to understand, to practice and to realize the benefits of Jainism. Everyone was very impressed by their in-depth knowledge, vinay, vivek, humor and never tiring attitude. The feedback and testimonials received from the attendees regarding the beneficial changes in their lifestyles attest to the success of the event. Behavior modification including positive attitude, and improved moral, social and occupational conduct, are some of the benefits cited by the participants.
To keep the spirit of Acharya Shri Tulsi's Anuvrat movement alive, everyone present on the last day of Saman's lecture took anuvrat for one year. Examples include weekly fasting, observing a period of silence during the day, quitting bad habits, giving up one's favorite food, and others. For further information, please contact Harilal Shah (510-487 9380).
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Olle Quvarstrom. The arrangements for 1994 presentation are at hand and the title will be announced shortly.
OTHER ORGANIZATION
NEWS Jain Meditation International Centre, Canada. President Mrs. Irena Upenieks delivered a talk entitled "Spiritual Transformation of Consciousness of a Lay Person" at the Parliament Of The World Religions held in Chicago II.
Jain Study Circle (NEW YORK) held its Quarterly Meeting on December 12, 993 at the residence of Naresh and Meena Shah in Garden City Park, New York. The topic of discussion at this meeting was RITUALS-WHY DO THEM AND WHAT DO THEY MEAN TO ME? JSC is contemplating to publish "Studies in Jainism Reader Il" as one of its future projects.
S.S.Jain Foundation of Canada serves vegetarian meals freshly prepared on premises every Saturday to all Canadians without charge to promote Jain values of ahimsa(non-violence) and dan(sharing). The foundation collects funds on behalf of JAINA in Canada for JAINA's various activities.
charitable activities such as bird feeding, free duplication service of audio cassettes of religious nature, and free consultation on medicare, social security, immigration, and legal issues to seniors and disabled. Anyone willing to contribute, please mail your check payable to above foundation at 901 West 1st St., Apt. 909, Santa Ana, CA 92703. Mr.Navalbhai Shah is the president of this foundation.
International Mahavir Jain Mission of U.S.A. announced their program for 1994 at SIDDHACHALAM. 1. MAHAVIR JAYANTI, May 1 2. SIDDHACHALAM ANNIVERSARY and GURUJI'S Birthday June 19 3. Annual FAMILY CAMP, July 10-16 4. PRATISHTHA ANNIVERSARY, August 21 5. PARYUSHAN PARV, September 2-9 DUS LAKSHAN PARVA, September 9-18 SAMVATSARI, September 9 6. DAY OF UNIVERSAL FORGIVENESS and DAY OF NONVIOLENCE, October 2. This would be a joint event by all JAIN CENTERS of N.Y., N.J., C.T., P.A. ETC. For the past two years this is being celebrated as an Annual event at SIDDHACHALAM.
Jain Social Group (Los Angeles) will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year and has elected a new committee which includes Mahipal Shah, President; Pradip Shah, Vice President; Dhiren Mehta, Secretary; Ramesh Parikh, Treasurer; and Harshida Vasa, Public Relations. The Social Group arranges various programs during the year including a medical camp, which is organized in coordination with the Jain Center.
The Jain Social Group of Toronto, a very active organisation under the direction of Dr.Atul Tolia arranges between 6-8 functions each year to promote friendship and social interaction amongst the members. The executive of JSG organized a successful stage production in conjuction with another Indian organisation in Toronto,SANGHMITRA, a daughter's guide to the path of Buddha for her father Emperor Ashoka. The event was a total success.
Shree Mahavir Jain Chairitable Foundation of LA is involved in many
Brahmi Society, published a special commemorative issue of Jinmanjari on Gommata Mahamastakabhiseka.
International Mahavir Jain Mission, Canada under the direction of Dr.Harish Jain and his executive organised a very successful Jain summer camp at Niagara Falls, On. IMJM is also very active in promoting Jain teachings by organizing annual lectures at University of Toronto.
Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanu
Acharya Shree Sushilkumarji
The “Roop Lal Jain Education Society" has set up an Endowment Fund at University of Toronto for an annual presentation of lectures, rescarch papers etc on Jainism by eminent scholars for the benefit of students and staff at the University and interested Jains at large. The 1993 presentation was entitled "ADAPTABILITY: JAIN STRATEGY FOR SURVIVAL AND GROWTH" by Dr.
Jain Meditation International Center of U.S.A.
NY Schedule, 1994 Gurudev Chitrabhanu's - Weekend Schedule 94
TIME APRIL
6:15 - 7:00 pm 16-Columbus, OH: Sailesh Parekh, 614/863-5436
Meditation, Conversation, etc.
7:15 p.m. talk by Gurudev 23-Boston-MA: Harendra Shah, 508/393-9361
PLACE Doral Inn, Manhattan 30-Long Island, NY: Praful/Sudha Lakhani
49th Streer & Lexington 212/362-6483
(across from the Waldorf) MAY
Wednesdays 7-Pittsburgh, PA: Dr Surendra Sethi, 412/283-8841 March 30 14-Whitmore Lake, MI: Chetana-Cathy Florida
April 6, 13, 20, 27 313/449-2101
May 5, 11, 18, 25 21- Washington, DC: Kamlesh Shah, 301/353-0481
Weekend Consultations
By appointment for Out-of-Towners - April 9 - 10 JUNE
5-Long Island, NY: Rashmi/Vasant-Rose & Wm. Gunter, 516/671-8468 18-25 Los Angeles, CA: Hasendra Shah, 310/404-2851
San Diego, CA: Narendra Sheth, 619/693-8272, Praful Doshi, 619/679-7645 San Francisco, CA: New Dimensions Radio Memphis, TN: Madan Birla, 901/754-8168
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COMMITTEE NEWS Manoj Dharamsi, Associate Editor
enforcing it; to seek and enhance legislative support for animal rights and vegetarian causes; etc.
Information packages which were developed for the Vegetarian Fair in San Diego in October 1993, will be made available for distribution to anyone interested in similar activities.
Also, the script of the related seminar at Pittsburgh Convention, "Ahimsa in Daily Life", will soon be ready for publication and distribution. A sponsor (or some sponsors) will be needed to pay approximately $3,000 for this project. If you feel like helping, please call Narendra Sheth.
We will set up some small exhibitions with a few posters and a table of handouts to give to interested people in and around the Jain community. We will also offer the centers to buy books and videos on these subjects for their libraries. We are preparing a list of all such reference material that each Jain Center should consider buying.
We will like each Jain Center to provide a small budget for such projects, in the range of $100 to $1,000 for this year, depending upon the size of the Center Many of our center assets, now a days, run into several hundred thousand dollars, so relatively this is a small amount to ask for. Considering the fact that animal compassion and vegetarianism is a very fundamental principle of Jainism, and that we have done practically nothing for it until now in America, even though we have been here for over two decades, this is only a modest request.
ANIMAL RIGHTS VEGETARIANISM
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Narendra Sheth, Chair This committee has been formed with following members. It is noteworthy, that the majority of these members are young energetic Jains! If you are interested in the activities listed below, please call Narendra Sheth to join at the earliest, especially if you are from the southeast area of the United States. 1. Narendra Sheth (San Diego, CA) (619)
693-8272 Chair 2. Saurabh Dalal (Washington, DC) 3. Chandubhai Morabia (Windsor,
ONT) 4. Sandeep Punater (Dayton/Cincinnati,
OH) 5. Jayshree Ranka (Pittsburgh, PA) 6. Maulin Shah (Los Angeles, CA) 7. Mona Shah (Boston, MA) 8. Tej Sheth (Toronto, ONT) 9. Surendra Singhvi (Dayton/Cincinnati,
OH) 10. Shaina Varia (Dallas, TX)
Also included in this committee are some Liaison members from a few nonJain organizations: 1. Jay Dinshah (American Vegan Society) 2. Brian Graff (North American
Vegetarian Society) 3. Tracy Reinan (People for Ethical
Treatment of Animals) 4. Joanne Stepaniak (Author on Vegan
Cookbooks) 5. Debra Wasserman (Vegetarian
Resource Group)
The objectives of the Committee are to promote vegetarianism to the highest level of Jainisim; to promote awareness among Jains, about the abuse being made to the animals in North America; to establish contacts and to support all non-Jain organizations promoting animals rights and true vegetarianism; to collect/prepare and provide informative pamphlets regarding these issues; to persuade the processed food manufacturers into more vegetarian and less animal oriented food business; to culminate this into promoting a logo for 100% pure vegetarian foods and legally 10
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Mona Shah
Shaina Varia
MAHAVIR JAYANTI & THE GREAT AMERICAN
MEATOUT DAY Farm Animals Reform Movement will celebrate The Great American Meatout Day on first day of spring. We will join the, in our own way. For us, the closest big Jain event to that is Mahavir Jayanti. It will be celebrated in April by most of the Jain Centers. Many Jains will come out to the temples. The AR&V Committee Members will take that opportunity to get some message out to the Jains at that time.
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Dr. Premchand Gada, Chair Jain education material from JAINA Education Committee is available for preschool and elementary school children upto age 11. The following volumes are available: 1. Stories 2. Coloring Books 3. Dot-to-Dot books 4. Plays and Dialogues 5. Pictorial Alphabets w/descriptions 6. Fourteen Dreams w/pictures
& descriptions 7. Lessons for pre-schoolers 8. Lessons for elementary students
For more information please contact Dr. Prem Gada at 1-800-99JAINA (.e. 1800-995-2462).
We are ready to print this material in a finished book form and would like to start a fund drive. For 1000 copies of each of the above 8 volumes, the expenses are expected to be in the range of $30,000. Please send your donations to:
JAINA Education Committee 4410 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79414
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SCHOLARS VISITATION COMMITTEE
ENVIRONMENT / ECOLOGY
COMMITTEE
Nirmal Desi, Chairman
The following scholars are visiting North America during 1994: 1. Dr. Shikhar Chandra Jain-April 14 - June 15 2. Dr. Jitendra Shah-July - October. He will be at Orlando, FL during Pavyushan. 3. Charukeertiji Bhattarakji 4. Shree Rajendra Kamdar - Summer 5. Shree Dhirubhai Pandit - Summer
Nancy Jain, Chair Over two-hundred million people around the world will celebrate Earth Day 1994. Earth Day commemorates individual environment awareness and action. Each one of us has the power to make a positive environmental change a reality. Every time a tree is planted or a stream is cleaned, whenever an individual makes the effort to change to a more cruelty-free life-style, cach time a child learns to care for the environment or a business implements a new way to conserve energy and resources: these are all occasions to celebrate.
The Environment & Ecology Committee invite all Jain Centers to show their commitment to the preservation of Nature by planting a tree in their community on International Earth Day, April 22nd. All those interested in organizing this event, please contact Nancy Jain (416) 447-1223, Sheila Kuriya (416) 323-0410 or Paren Makim at (416) 2826951.
Participating organizations are encouraged to take pictures of the 'TreePlanting ceremonies in their neighborhoods. We would like to compile these pictures in a publication to capture the 'International Jain spirit.
Please contact the following for information about their program: Nirmal Dosi - (908) 390-0296 Naresh Shah - (516) 741-9269 Vimal Begwani - (908) 615-0347 Hasmukh M. Shah - (301) 384-1746 Pravin Shah - (919) 469-0956
WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Chair
FEDERATION OF JAINA SENDS USED
CLOTHES TO INDIA
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Paren Makim
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Pravin Shah, Chair NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE BY JBBS • Installation of new software to make it easy for uploading and downloading information • Information on Jain pilgrimage places • Jaina at a Glance - Executive Committee, Chairperson and members societies information of Federation of Jaina • Book - Tatvarth Sutra - By Pt. Sukhalalji - K.K. Dixit (English Translation) • Several important Jain articles.
The Federation of JAINA has sent 44,000 pounds of used clothes, collected from many Jain Centers of North America, to India for free distribution to the poor and needy people, regardless of race, religion, color and creed.
The clothes will be distributed throughout India by Diwaliben Mohanlal Mehta Charitable Trust, Bombay. A container of 40' x 8' x 8' has already reached Bombay and distribution of clothes already started.
Shipping cost to India for this cause was borne by Bhadresh Dhila of Exports of International Appliances, Silver Spring, Md., as well as Hansa & Bachubhai Ajmera of Sam & Raj Enterprises of Langley Park, Md.
If you need further information, please call Dr. Dhiraj Shah at (716) 773-1314 (H) or (716) 285-8438 (O).
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JAINA HELPS VICTIMS OF EARTHQUAKE
The World Community Service of JAINA has raised more than $76,000 to help the victims of a devastating earthquake which caused the loss of 30,000 lives and destroyed 52 villages of Latur and Osmanabad districts of Southeast Maharashtra.
Members of the World Community Service visited both districts personally during December 6 to 9, 1993. The visit was organized by Diwaliben Mohanlal Mehta Charitable Trust, Bombay. The chairman of the World Community Service of JAINA was accompanied by Mr. P.C. Jain, Chief Executive Officer of the Trust.
The group visited about 28 villages in Latur and Osmanabad districts affected by the eqrthquake. After travelling through the region and spending a lot of time with the victims of the earthquake, one can see the fear still written on the faces of the survivors. Aftershocks and tremors continue
Feeding the young victims of earthquake was one of the immediate help provided by JAINA. Dr. Dhiraj Shah is serving
the food.
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to plague the people. Our group also felt the tremors on the 8th of December while spending time with the survivors in their temporary shelters.
The State Government and voluntary organizations performed magnificently at the onset of the disaster offering immediate and intermediate relief under the most difficult circumstances. Now, almost everyone has pulled out except for a few dedicated voluntary organizations. Meetings were held with these voluntary organizations on the site as well as in Bombay. These organizations included Rotary International, Lions Club International, Swaminarayan and many others. After talking to all of these groups, JAINA has decided to join hands with the Lions Club International.
The Lions Club has adopted a village Kawatha, Umergaon Taluka, Osmanabad District. It is located 45 miles south of
Latur. JAINA will contribute 50% of the cost of the Primary School. This will amount to US $17,500. The school will be named 'Kawatha Primary School' donated by 'Federation of JAINA.' JAINA will also contribute 50% of the cost of 50 houses. The standard house size will be 250 sq. ft. The cost of construction will approximately be US $42,500. The cluster of these 40 houses will be named 'Jain Nagar' donated by 'Federation of JAINA.'
JAINA would like to thank the more than 300 individual donors for their generous contribution. JAINA would also like to thank Jain Centers of Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Raleigh, St. Louis and San Francisco for their generous contribution for this noble endeavor.
Destroyed water tank by earthquake at village Kawatha.
Scene of desruction by earthquake at village Kawatha.
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MOREIRAT कार्यालय
Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Chairman of World Community Services of JAINA personally going around the destroyed village of Kawatha where JAINA is going to build a primary school and 'JAIN NAGAR'.
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Model of a new house taking shape at village Kawatha.
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Dr. Gopal of Lions Club with victims of Earthquake at village Kawatha.
Lion, Dr. Gopal and Dr. Dhiraj Shah of JAINA with other Lion members and victims of earthquake at village Kawatha
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MAHAMASTAKABHISHEKA
The Grand Spectacle of 'Mahamastakabhisheka', the ritualistic head Anointing ceremony of Gomateshwara, has been an integral part of the composite Indian tradition for the past 1,000 years. The once-in-12 years ceremony was performed on December 19, 1993 at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, India where the majestic 58-foot statue of Lord Bahubali stands in all its splendor atop the Vindhyagiri Hills. The statue represents Bahubali, the younger son of Rishabha (Adinatha) - the first of the twenty-four Jain Tirthankaras. Dozens of Jains from North America participated in the grand ceremony.
TATVASUTRA IN ENGLISH
Tatvasutra, translated in English by Dr. Nathmal Tatia with the advise of Dr. Padmanabh Jaini and Kumarpal Desai, sponsored by Institute of Jainology, U.K., Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Samiti (India), and Jains all over the world will be launched in May 1994 by His Royal Prince Philip (President of International Sacred Literature Trust and Worldwide Fund for Nature).
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MEDICAL CAMP
Jain Center of Southern California co-sponsored ongoing medical camp by Bidada Sarvodaya Trust from January 5 - January 19, 1994. Dr. Manibhai Mehta, along with Ramesh Shah, Vijay Chheda, Popat Savla, and Navin Gangar, coordinated the fund-raising and collected about $40,000 for this noble cause. Drs. Ashish Mehta and Manibhai Mehta also collected ophthalmologic and urologic supplies worth $20,000 and donated for use in this camp. Total of about 16,000 patients were examined and about 520 surgeries were done including 425 eye operations. The camp was attended by Vijay Chheda, Madhuben Chheda, Dr. Manibhai Mehta, Savitaben Mehta, Dr. Ashish Manibhai Mehta, Minesh Mehta, Ramesh Shah, Dr. Tarla, and Dr. Pravin Kapadia from Southern California. Many others from U.S.A. attended the camp, including JAINA secretary, Rameshbhai Shah and Dr. Jayaben Shah from Cleveland, OH. Also Tushar Mehta of Toronto, Ont. and Purvi Shah of North Carolina participated. The entire effort was led by Dr. Manibhai Mehta of L.A. First Vice President of JAINA.
Patients in line for check up after Cataract surgery at two day camp. Co-sponsored by Jain Center of Southern California.
Dr. Ashish Mehta, M.D. examining an eye patient at camp. January 1994. Co-sponsored by Jain Center of Southern California.
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JAINA'S
TWO YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (1993-1995)
(These four pages have been sponsored by the Long-Range Planning Committee)
well established and financially secure is graying. The youth are growing up. We have tried to provide a place not only to hang our hats but also a place where our youth can mingle by building Temples and Cultural Centers throughout North America. As we look at the year 2003 and beyond we must ask ourself where we want to be in the next 10 years.
As we look back at the inception of Jaina in 1981, and where it stands today; we can say very proudly that we have come a long way, but we have a long way to go.
If you have ever seen Arnold Schwarzenagar in a movie you have seen the muscles that won him all of the body building competitions, you have seen the physical power and mental toughness. You knew as soon as you saw him that it took years to develop all that power. What is more important, is that it started out with a plan. To reach his full potential he created a plan and stuck to it and that's how he became so powerful. We at Jaina want to do the same thing,
I am pleased to report that we are in the process of finalizing our long-range plan for the coming 10 years (1993-2003). We have formed a committee which has a representative from each corner of North America. We sought your input in our last Jain Digest for our ten year plan. I want to thank those who have already shared their views with us; and I request those of you who are thinking of doing so to please forward your comments at your earliest.
We JAINS in North America are at cross roads in our life. The 1st generation which is
OBJECTIVES
1.1 Publication and distribution of entry level Jain religious book in English.
1.2 Translation, explanation of Jain Poojas' in English
1.3 Encourage participation by all Jain Centers for JAINA bulletin Board Services.
The style and substance of the long range plan will include:
Analysis of where we are today Dreaming up dreams together as to where we want to be in year 2003
C. How we are going to make those dreams a reality.
We are going to have specific goals with various objectives which will delineate how and when we are going to achieve those objectives and the method by which we will measure the results.
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All the strategic and long range plans are not etched in stone; this is an ongoing process. If you do come up with any ideas, I would encourage you to share with any one of us the committee members, listed below.
The newly elected Executive Committee which took over in July, 1993 under the strong leadership of Dr. Jagat Jain has already
RESPONSIBILITY
JAINA Executive Committee Various Jain Centers and their delegates Library and Education Committee
JAINAS Executive Committee Various Jain Centes and their delegates Pooja Committee
GOAL #1. To support and enhance religious and cultural knowledge of 'JAINS" in North America.
TIME FRAME
Regional Vice-President of Jaina, Presidents of various Jain Centers
METHODOLOGY
produced some positive results. We have achieved few of these things that are articulated in our short-term plan (1993-2003) such as: 1. Establishment of JAINA Headquarters
in Buffalo, New York with internship program for H.S. children and regional office in Toronto.
Planned Youth Convention in Chicago, July, 1994.
2.
3.
4.
5. Publication of monthly newsletter "Jaina Focus"
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Plan to establish Jaina Charitable Trust Preparation of Code of Conduct for Jain Spiritual and Community Leaders 8. Celebration of Universal forgiveness at six regions.
Campaign to enlist new life members. Delegating the responsibility to various office bearers and the chairpersons of various committees.
9. Preparation of a set of 8 books on Jain Religion for children
10. Undertaking 4 projects under World Community Service
11. Participation in Parliament of Worlds Religions
12. Forging cordial relations with Jain Centers and Siddhachalam/Touching the Centers.
Will assimilate already available material
Will develop books with scholar's help and prepare a realistic budget to produce them along with the resource
JAINA to send out detailed procedure and expected expenditure to all Jain Centers
Will assimilate already available On going material
Will develop a book and a realistic budget to produce them, will solicit scholar's help and develop a plan to raise necessary money
On going
On going
MEASUREMENT
Published book will be mailed to everybody who is on the mailing list of Jaina
Published book will be mailed to everybody who is on the mailing list of Jaina
At least four Jain Centers on-line for bulletin board Services by June, 1995
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TWO YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (1993 - 1995) Goal #1 - Continued
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
1.4
Production and distribution of Jaina Calendar every year.
JAINAS Executive Committee Public Relations Committee
Will develop a calendar depicting a Jain Temple
On going
Every year every member of each Jain Society should receive a calendar
1.5
By Dec.1994
Translation, production and JAINAS Executive Committee distribution of book that deals with | Education Committee cultural rituals; such as Jain marriage ceremonies, last rites, etc.
Collect culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate literature on various rituals
Published pamphlets will be mailed to everybody who is on the mailing list of Jaina
1.6
Invitations to spiritual leaders and scholars
On going
Under the direct supervision of JAINA's Executive Committee responsibility rests with Scholar Visitation Committee
Scholar visitation committee to seek input from various Jain Centers as to their specific needs, time table of needs, etc.
Number of scholars, spiritual leaders visiting various Jain Centers
On going
1.7 Facilitate development of Temple
Project in every town or city that Jain families live in.
Leader of Jain Local Community Jaina Temple guidelines Committee
Letter of encouragement to centers Sharing the information from centers that have success from completing the project
Constitution of at least one Jain Temple cach year
1.8
Jaina Executive Committee Jain Centers
Identify six locations: publicize this information
On going
Number of Regional Celebrations
Organizing Universal Forgiveness Day after Paryushan/Das Lakshan Parv annually at six regional locations. Transmit the event at Siddhachalam by TV to all centers.
GOAL #2. Involvement and active participation of Jain Youths at every level - locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, - in religious, social and cultural activities.
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
2.1 Development of Youth wing at
every Jain Center as well as at regional and national level
All Jain Centers JAINA Executive Committee Young Jains of America Committee
By inviting youths to participate On going in developing various activites - cultural, social and religious planning, fund-raising
At least ten youth wings at ten Jain Centers not having youth wings
2.2 Youth convention - for, by and of
the youths.
Young Jains of America Committee Encouragement by each center for such activities JAINA Executive Committee
Giving the responsibility to the youths for planning and implementing such activities
National and At least two regional internacional conventions and one youth conventions national exclusively for Youth program at youths by May, 1995 the Jaina convention-1995 Youth convention 1994
2.3
Increased communication between youth and adults
Young Jains of America JAINA Executive Committee All Jain Centers
Number of activities and publication plans by youth by June, 1995
By writing articles in Jain Digest On going By developing special book on topics of interest for youths By having a separate youth section edited by a youth editor in Jain Digest By having a separate section for youths in Jaina Focus
Achieved
Achieved
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TWO YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (1993 - 1995) GOAL #3. To exchange understanding of Jain Religion with other faiths.
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
On going
3.1 To continue the interfaith dialogue
started before and during the parliament of world religion in 1993
Interfaith Committee of Jaina Various Jain Centers JAINA Executive Committee
By attending meetings and making presentations at activities of Interfaith organizations like NCCJ
At least ten presentations made to other religious organizations
3.2 National and regional celebration
of Ahimsa Day
Various Jain Centers JAINA Executive Committee By student association of various universities Ahimsa Day Celebration Committee
Inviting Jains and Non-Jains to the celebration By publishing the pamphlets on non-violence as it relates to the Jainism
Every year on Sunday close to Gandhi's birthday
Number of Jain Centers and student associations at various universities
3.3 Getting involved in animal rights
and vegetarianism activities sponsored by local associations in U.S.A.
On going
All Jain Centers Animal Rights and Vegetarisaism Committee
Attending the meetings by various animal rights groups
Should at least attend four to five meetings in a given year
3.4 Getting involved in ecology
environmental activities
On going
All Jain Centers Ecology and Environmental Committee
Organizing Earth Day Planting Trees Arousing awareness through printed material
Planting a tree at each center
GOAL #4. To provide community service.
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
4.1 Helping the poor, homeless, sick
and victims of natural disaster
On going
At least to have three such events
All Jain Centers World Community Service Committee JAINA Executive Committee
By establishing drives for used clothes By having medical camp By establishing scholarships and other funds for other charitable activities
GOAL #5. To provide better and long lasting organizational structure to Jaina which will help focus on: 1) professionalism, 2) effective communication, and
3) participative management at all levels of Jaina.
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
5.1 Establish Jaina headquarters
President of Jaina and JAINA Executive Committee
Achieved
President of Jaina to start the dialogue with various Jain Centers to achieve this objective
On going for permanent location
5.2
On going
Establish regional office in Canada as well as other parts of the United States
Various Jain Centers JAINA Executive Committee Regional V.P.
Seek input from Jaina's membership at large by publishing the request for their input in Jain Digest
Establish at least two regional offices of Jaina per year. Canada office established
5.3 Develop Ten year plan and divide
it into 5 two-year plans for five presidential terms
Circulate draft plan in the community to get input.
On poin On going
Chairperson of long-range planning committee Jaina Executive Committee
Publication of the shortterm plan in March 194 Jain Digest Publish long-term plan, distribute to all who are on Jaina's mailing list by summer of 1994.
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TWO YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (1993 - 1995) Goal #5 - Continued
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
On going
Achieved
5.4 Initiate publication of a monthly
newsletter for administrative purposes
President of Jaina Editor Jaina Focus
Publication of Jaina Focus on a monthly basis
5.5
On going
Arrange workshops on leadership development at centers, regional and national levels
President and Secretary of Jaina in cooperation with local center presidents and outside voluntary professionals
By scheduling workshops By providing educational literature on leadership development By publishing articles in Jain Digest for the same
At least have four leadership development workshops in a given year having at least one article in Jain Digest. One workshop already organized in Toronto.
5.6
One day, half day workshops
On going
Organize Town Hall type meetings | Jaina Executive Committee between local Jain Centers and Local Jain Centers Jaina Ex. Com
At least four such meetings in a given year. Two already held at Cherry Hill and Toronto
5.7
Rewriting Jaina at a Glance for better understanding of JAINA
President and Executive Committee of JAINA
December, 1994 Achieved
Update the present one by including inf., re., President's and Centers Preparing a pictorial version
July, 1994
To be mailed to all JAINA leaders.
GOAL #6. Achieving financial stability for Jaina.
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
6.1 Set up annual budget for Jaina's
operation
On going
Jaina Executive Committee Chair persons of the various committees and Treasurer of JAINA
Establish July 1 - June 30th as a financial year Prepare the detailed budget for Jain Digest and Jaina Focus Prepare detailed budget for Jaina's administrative office which should be inclusive of paid administrative assistant to Jaina's President and other related expenses Have all the chairpersons of various committees prepare a detailed budget for their committees activities on a yearly basis
Having an approved budget by Jain's Executive Committee in June for the fiscal year to begin in July 1. The budget should include sources of expense and revenue. It should be a balanced budget.
6.2 Establish Jain Digest Endowment
Fund
Enroll 2,000 life members of U.S. $101 each
By May, 1995
Monthly summary for cach region-center
Jaina Executive Committee Presidents, Jain Centers Directors - Jaina Fund-Raising Committees Long-Range Planning Committee
6.3
Establish Jaina Charitable Trust
By May, 1995
Jain Executive Committee Fund-Raising Committees Long-Range Planning Committee
Contact donors in the community Appeal through Jain Digest
20 trustees of different types
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Prabodh B. Vaidya, Chair Mr. Ketan Shah
Mr. Jay Shah Boolingbrook, Illinois . (708) 985-9144 Chicago, Illinois (312) 792-3361
Richardson, Texas . (214) 231-5878
Dr. Bharat Tolia, Vice-Chair Detroit, Michigan . (313) 681-5474
Dr. Hemlata Vaidya Boolingbrook, Illinois
(708) 985-9144
Dr. Jay L. Jain Indiana . (219) 672-9703
Mr. Jagdish Shah Bloomindale, Illinois . (708) 893-3428
Mr. Mahendra Wagha Desplaines, Illinois . (708) 390-6040
Mr. Surjit Kazi Freemont, California • (510) 795-7600
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YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA COMMITTEE - FRESH IDEAS
Samir S. Mehta, Associate Editor - Youths
A New will be accomplished through They are also eager to develop a Beginnings various activities which encompass sense of unity which is not confined Young Jains the spiritual, religious, cultural and to the inimediate Jain community
aspects of the Lain heritage. There is a sense of urgency, and of America
YJA will incorporate existing local many believe that Jainism will die youth groups under its umbrella, out in the twenty-first century due
and also help form new local youth to the fact that the youth are not The idea of forming an umbrella groups and foster them.
taking an active role in their youth organization was spearheaded
The delegation selected a community. We need to and we in 1989 at the 5th JAINA Transition Executive Board to run want to change these notions. For convention in Toronto, Canada. In the committee. This Transition these and many more reasons, the the 6th JAINA convention in Executive Board then had its first time is right to put YJA on a firm Stanford, CA, a group of dedicated official meeting during January 7 footing and develop it into such a youths started Young Jains of 9, 1994 in Houston, Texas. The group which will cater to the needs America (theyouth wingofJAINA). meeting itself had ten Board of the second generation Jains. We They divided the country into 6 members present along with three hear the constant fearsofour parents regions and appointed 12 regional invited guest youths. More concrete and we are responding. coordinators. At the 7th JAINA plans were made for the upcoming We urge all the Jain convention in Pittsburgh, PA, an JAINA-YJA Convention in July centers to forward the names impromptu YJA meeting was held 1994. Also the Transition Executive of local youths to us and which was attended by Board has set for itself modest goals encourage youth activity approximately 50 youths. À for the upcoming year. The within their community. All majority of the youths felt that the Executive Board will also be involved the youths and youth leaders JAINA convention, due to its in establishing sound communica- may contact Seema Jain format, was not conducive to hold tion channels with various youth (708-653-0308) or Aashish youth meetings and get seriouswork groups.
Vaidya (713-498-8416) if they done.
The next generation of have any ideas, comments, and Therefore, it was decided Jains are faced with unique concerns that they would like to to hold a YJA Youth Leadership problems and challenges. They share. Conference in Chicago on August have different needs than the first 7-8, 1993. The delegation consisted generation. For the most part of Dr. Urmila Talsania, the JAINA these needs are only partially -JYA Committee Chair, ten youths addressed by the larger Jain
Young Jamna of from around the country and five community. Herein lies the main
America's Youth youths from Metropolitan Chicago. challenge and the activating The main purpose of this delegation YJA. As a youth group, it is
Convention was to formalize YJA and provide suited to clearly define the clear goals and purpose for the problems of the youths, ad. Young Jains of America cordially committee and formulate a good dress their needs, and provide so- invites you to attend the first bien. action plan.
lutions.
Genial YJA convention which will be The two days of the
Since the last two JAINA held July 1-4, 1994, in Chicago, conference were indeed very
conventions, communication has Ilinois. The purpose of this event
conventions, communication has Illinois. productiveand many solid decisions increased amongst the youths from is to explore Jain ideas. values. were made. Young Jains of America different regions. The youths are and be
different regions. The youths are and beliefs within a community of will aspire to continue to impart the eager to move beyond the paro- Jain youth. This is an excellent Jain heritage to the next generations. chial interests that plague some of opportunity to address the unique Its main function shall be to raise the first generation Jains. They problems that our generation awareness of Jain ideals and are eager to see how religion can faces. We are hopefiil that events
principles amongst the youths. This play a greater role in their lives. like this one will Jainism to con March 1994
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tinue to grow The costs include three nights does Jainism guide us through mto the next cen of accommodation at the Con- social and personal problems? (5) tury. Our main goal vention Center, transportation Why is it important for North is to provide a unique to and from the airport, all meals American Jain youths in particu
medium in which Jain and snacks, any supplies needed, lar to preserve Jain culture? (6) youths will be able to achieve a use of all recreational facilities, Where are Jain principles applied greater insight into our vast cul- and of course, a great educa- outside of Jainism, and what can ture and religion. We are organiz- tional learning experience!! we learn from these application? ing a program that will be geared
(7) How can we apply Jain ethical towards young adults, allowing
principles in our professional and us to discuss religious topics to
business dealings? (8) Are certain gether in groups. The theme for
careers "untouchable" for Jains, this convention is “Religion and YJA CONVENTION
or can we be more innovative in Culture: Learning for Tomor
ESSAYS
our approachesto various careers? row." There will be several semi
(9) In what ways can Jains indinars that will address topics such
vidually and collectively serve as: Jainism's Influence on WestAt the First Biennial YJA Con
their local communities? (10) How ern Thought, Jain Art and Archivention, which will be held during
"practical" is Ahimsa in our tecture, Practical and Social AsJuly 1-4, 1994, a convention sou
lifestyle and in making our livelipects of Ahimsa, Jain Principles in venir guide will be published and
hood? Comment on the excuses Decision Making, Ethics/Morals; issued to all participants. In the
of convenience and social accepDo we need to compromise our convention souvenir guide, there
tance. (11) Must we adapt Jainism vales, and many more. Key-note will be a section on essays and
to modern society, or can we live speakers will include Acharya articles that will be written mainly
it in a more pure form and still Sushil Muniji, Gurudev
by Jain youths. The purpose of make
pose of "make it" in society? (12) In light Chitrabhanu, and Balbadra. They this section is to present a youth
of how other religious/cultural will be present to answer quesvoice on the many themes and
youth organizations function and tions and address the different issues that relate to our religion,
behave, what must YJA strive to concerns of the youth. Also, opculture, and society. Plans are
achieve and work to avoid? (13) tional trips to the Jain Temple in being made on having at least 9 to
What must be done to preserve Chicago will be arranged. Finally, 10 essays featured in the conven
Jainism for the future?(14) What this convention will provide a fotion souvenir guide. With this in
and how can Jains contribute to rum that will allow youths from all mind, we ask that youths from
the animal rights and ecological over the nation to meet and share around North America respond
movements? (15) Why Jainism? their ideas as a group. The Conand address in any form they deem
These questions are openvention is open to all youths ages appropriateto the following ques
ended, and the writers may re14-29. Registration forms are tions/topics. They are as follows:
spond as they wish. The only available by contacting your local (1) “Religion and Culture: Learn
criteria that have been set are as YJA youth contact. The cost of ing for Tomorrow"(the theme for
follows: (a) The author must be the Convention is as follows: the convention), (2) How must
between the ages of 14 and 29. $145-post-marked on or before we assert our unique identity and
inclusive. The most insightful and April 1, 1994 heritage as Jain youths in North
thought-out essays will be pub$160*-post-marked between America (as compared to other
lished. The deadline for the esApril 2 and May 1, 1994 (both religious youth organizations)? (3)
says is May 15, 1994. Please days inclusive) What resources and methodol
postmark them to Chirag $300*-post-marked after May 1, ogy can we use to learn about and 1994 practice Jainism? (4) In a society Oakbrook, Illinois 60521 or call
Sandesara at 2010 Midwest Club, *Subject to availability
of great directionlessness, how him at (708) 323-0000.
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arranged, including the assignment It is very important that of host families. A reasonable these youth events occur around the charge for Conference registration country as to get youth more acwill apply to all participants. There tively involved in their religion and will be attempts for fund-raising culture. Without youth taking an
An ad-hoc selection com- active role in Jainism, our religion mittee of nine Jains has been es- may indeed see its end in North tablished by JAINA/YJA. The America soon. The "YJA Kick
Exchange delegates will be se- off Day" will provide each Jain INTERNATIONAL lected based upon applicant-pro- Center an excellent opportunity for
YOUNG JAINS vided information against specific communication channels to open CONFERENCE AND criteria developed by the commit- between youth and adults. It should EXCHANGE
tee. Those interested in partici- laya concrete foundation for youth
pating for the Exchange may get to begin working with their parents The International Young Jains an al
1 Young lains an application by calling the be-on issues concerning both parties. Conference will be held July 22
I be held Lulu 22. low number. Those that want to We have accomplished a lot since 24, 1994 and the Exchange will be
attend the Conference may get a our first arrival on the North Ameriheld during July 22-29, 1994 in
registration form from the below can continent. But let us not waste London, England. This event is
address. That address is: Saurabh the efforts of the adults by stopping being held by Young Jains of
Dalal, 9001 Good Luck Road, here. Until the youth carry on the United Kingdom. The Confer
Lanham, MD 20706 [phone num- torch of Jainism in the next cenence is for all Jains aged 18-35 ber (301) 577-5215]. All Confer- tury, the efforts and ideals of the while the Exchange (including the ence registration forms should be older generation shall go Conference is for 15 committed postmarked by May 15, 1994. unrewarded. and accomplished North Ameri
Included in the fun-filled can Jains aged 18-35. The theme
day will be activities that shall for this event is to take "Jainism
allow not only the youth, but also into the 21st Century."
the adults to participate. These YOUNG JAINS OF The goal of the Confer
activities will allow both generaence is to create an international AM
AMERICA KICK. tions to have a little fun while network of Jain leaders who will OFF DAY
learning a little bit about Jainism take the message of Jainism into
The activities inchide playing Jain the 21st century. The Conference Young Jains of America would games and having open worULT will bring together 300 Jain youth like to proudly announce the first
he first type discussions about various Jain
typed from England, North America, “YJA Kick-off Day" during the pres Africa, and India. The Confer- months of March and April. Dur
Each Jain Society Presience willinclude workshops, semi- ing these months, each center will
terra dent has already received more nars, and discussions as well as be encouraged to set aside a Sun
details about YJA Kick-offDay? some fun activities. Exchange day for the "YJA Kick-off Day.
from the Co-Chairpersons of delegates will go on a retreat after The day will have a variety of
Young Jains of America. We the Conference until July 29th to activities from Jain games to open
hope that this event was a big Lake District for further activi- forum discussions for the youth
success in all communities around ties. Each participant of the Con- and adults to panicipate in. Dur
North America Feedback from ference will have to arrange their ing the day's activities, more in
this event will be published in the own transportation to and from formation will be given out con next issue of Jam Digest. London. All food, lodging, and cerning YJA its purposo, its goals, transportation from London willbe and its activities.
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Federation of JAINA Young Jains of America Committee 1993 - 1994 Membership Form Please complete the following membership form if you are within the ages of 14-29 and are interested in joining YJA - Young Jains of America. Send the completed forms to: Anil Jain, Director of Membership - YJA, 758 Brookside Circle, Elmira, NY 14903. __M.I. परस्परोपग्रहोजीवनाम् Lined Let L Member I.D. (Zone - Number; YJA use only): General Information: Today's Date: Last Name: First Name: Permanent Address: City: State: Zip Code: Current Electronic Mail Address (if applicable): Home Telephone Number: ( ) Home Fax Number: ( Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY): ___Jain Ctr. Affiliation: Married? Yes No If Yes, Spouse's Name: Parents' Names: Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) of Spouse: ) High School Information: High School Name: Check if currently a high school student Class of WORS College Information: Check if currently a college student 0 University College: _Class of: Most Recent (or current) Degree/Major: Previous Degrees/Majors and/or Schools Attended: Ww X8060 Current College Address: Valid Un Current College Telephone Number (if applicable): ( ) 30 with Young Professional Information: Profession (list primary field(s)): Employer/Company: Position/Job Title Business Address: 0988 Bus. Telephone Number: ( ) Number RUS BUSSOS : I do not want: Any of this information published in an opeomme YJA directory My home college business phone number(s) published, 22 JAIN DIGEST MARCH 1994 2010_02

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MATRIMONIALS Hasmukh Shah, Associate Editor MALE RULES FOR MATRIMONIAL SERVICE Please address all matrimonial matters to Hasmukh M. Shah, 1409 Rising Wind Court, Silver Spring, MD 20905. Phone: (301)384-1746. The following guidelines must be observed: Those who wish to register with Marriage Information Service (MIS): 1. MIS has two forms - Personal Data' and Additional Information' which must be filled out completely by the candidates only. The registrant must mail the two completed forms with a check of $25.00 payable to HASMUKH M. SHAH and enclose a recent photo duly signed by the candidate on the back. 2. MIS will draft an ad for the registrant for publishing only once in the Jain Digest. Registrants may wish to draft the ads themselves, which may be no more than 30 words. MIS reserves the right to edit such ads. AM75: Gujarati parents invite responses for their vegetarian, non-smoker, non-alcoholic, handsome son, 5'7", 170 lbs, MBA (Business), from graduate, beautiful girls, preferably Gujarati jain. Call: Kishor (508)686-3875. AM80: Brother invite responses for his well employed brother, M.S.(Polymer), born Aug 66,5'6", 140 lbs. Call: (412)4860269 or mail bio-data to: 413-D Glen Malcom Dr, Glenshaw, PA-15116. AM82: Correspondence invited for handsome, Gujarati Jain, born May 65, 6'0", 150 lbs, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineer, from educated attractive girls of cultured family. Call: (214)987-3444. AM84: Gujarati parents invite responses for good looking son, born Nov 67, 5'8", 165 lbs, B.S.(EE), M.B.A.candidate, employed, from pretty, well educated girls. Call: (808)538-6202. AM86: Gujarati vegetarian boy from FL, born June 68, 5'6", 130 lbs, B.S.(MIS), H-1 visa, well employed, invite responses from suitable resident girls. Call:(904)2582841. AM88: Gujarati vegetarian, born Dec 54, 5'5", 133 lbs, from CA, well settled in diamond business, invite responses from suitable cultured, family oriented females. Call: (310)453-1480. AM89: Physician uncle invite responses for good looking nephew, born July 69, B.Com., 5'6", 145 lbs, well employed in Bombay, from suitable US resident girls. Call: (717)288-3903. AM91: Gujarati parents invite responses for their well educated (M.Sc.), handsome son in Bombay, born Nov. 68, 5'8", 150 labs, Contact: 5518 Briarwood Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77088 or call (713)445-1482. AM92: Gujarati parents from MA, invite responses for their well employed son, born Aug.68, 5'6", 165 lbs, B.S.(EE), pursuing M.S.(EE), from graduate girls. Call: (508)251-7353. AM95: Gujarati parents invite responses from educated, attractive, cultured girls, for their US raised, US citizen son, born Dec 67,5'5", M.S.(Elect Engg), excellent job. Reply with biodata and photo. AM96: Gujarati uncle invite responses for handsome, gentle, well mannered nephew in Bombay, born Feb 70, 5'8", B.E.(Mech Engg), educated in english school, from US citizen girls. No bars. Call:(810)651-7403. M199: Gujarati parents invite responses for well settled/employed engineer, good looking, US citizen son, born March 67, 5'11", 160 lbs, B.S.(Mech.Engg), pursuing M.S., from educated, cultured girls. Call: (517)7929539. M237: Gujarati parents invite correspondence from beautiful girls for their very handsome, social son, US born, April 68, 6'0", M.D.(1994). M244: US raised Gujarati vegetarian, born May 65, 6'1", 175 lbs., athletic & social, active in community, well employed Engineer, double M.S., pursuing Ph.D., invite responses from caring, educated females. Call: (301)577-5215. M284: Brother invite responses for his handsome, science graduate brother, well settled in PA, born Feb 66, 5'7", 158 Ibs, from pretty, cultured girls. Call: (717)283-3610. M298: Uncle invite responses for vegetarian, handsome, nephew, B.E.(Computer Sc& Engg), well employed in Baroda, born June 71, 5'10", 165 lbs, from well educated, cultured US resident girls. Call: (708)640-7724. M300: Hindi speaking parents from NJ invite responses for their handsome, vegetarian, US born son, Feb 70, 5'11", 170 lbs, B.S.(EE), M.S.(Inf NW), well employed, from cultured, educated Hindi/ Gujarati girls. Call: (201)387-2616. M301: US raised, handsome, Gujarati, vegetarian, born Feb 68, 6'1", 171 lbs, M.S.(Comp Sc), well employed, like sports, travel, culture, invite responses from kind, educated females. Call: (908)855-0093. M303: Gujarati parents invite responses for very handsome, vegetarian, intelligent, creative, outgoing son, born March 66, 5'10", 160 lbs, M.S.(Engg), well employed, from educated, cultured 3. Responses to MIS ads with the biodata and a picture must be put in a sealed, stamped envelop with the candidate's return address on the top left corner, and the MIS reference number at the bottom left corner. Space for the address must be kept blank. This envelop, then, should be put in a larger envelop with the candidate's name and return address on the top left corner and be mailed to Hasmukh M. Shah. 4. On receipt of the above, MIS will put the address on the inner envelop and mail it to the candidate. 5. MIS will not be responsible for responses which do not follow the above procedure. Those who do not wish to register with MIS, should draft their own ad, with address and/or phone number, which may be no more than 30 words, for publication in the Jain Digest. 23 March 1994 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST

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MATRIMONIALS (CON'T.) I F309: Gujarati parents invite responses from medical or other professionals, for their pretty daughter, born Aug 66, 5'4", 120 lbs, M.B.A. (5794), pursuing M.S.(Textile Mktg). Call: (215)438-3839. girls. Call:(708)953-2612. M304: Gujarati parents invite responses for US born son, Aug 70, 6'1", 135 lbs, B.S.(Chem Engg), pursuing M.S., vegetarian, social, well employed R & D Engineer, from educated, cultured girls. Call: (206)772-1804. M305: Hindi speaking, very handsome, vegetarian, well employed engineer, born Dec 68, 5'6", 142 lbs, B.Tech., M.S. (Env Engg), hailing from a respectable family invite responses from educated, charming, cultured Hindi/ Gujarati girls. Call: (216)322-9744. M307: Gujarati parents invite responses for vegetarian, US citizen son, born April 61, 5'8", 140 lbs, M.S.(Electronics), M.B.A., well employed engineer, from educated, cultured girls. M309: Gujarati uncle invite responses for good looking, well settled, nephew in NJ, born May 63, 5'3", 165 lbs, B.Com., from sutible, cultured girls. Call: (201)4580261. M310: Gujarati uncle invite responses for good looking, well settled, nephew in NJ, born May 63, 5'3", 163 lbs, B.Com., from suiteble, cultured girls. Call: (201)458-0261. with photo and biodata for beautiful, slim, vegetarian, US born and educated pharmacist daughter, born Oct 69, 5'6", from tall, handsome, vegetarian medical Doctors / Students. AF93: Gujarati parents from N.Y. invite responses for their US born, 22 years, beautiful, outgoing, intelligent licensed pharmacist daughter, from handsome, US raised professionals under age 26. Call: (212)776-5521. AF94: Gujarati vegetarian, born Dec 64, 5'1", double M.S. (Biochem & Food Sc), employed, pursuing Ph.D., invite responses from professionals. Brief marriage Contact: (513)434-7740. F188: Hindi speaking oswal parents from Atlanta, invite responses from medical students/Doctors or professionals for their US born Aug 67,5'7", 120 lbs, vegetarian, beautiful, daughter, M.D.(6/94). Call: (404)992-0105. F265: Gujarati parents invite responses from well educated professionals for their canadian born, vegetarian, slim, beautiful, intelligent daughter, born Feb 69, 5'5", B.Sc.(Pharmacy). F296: Hindi speaking parents invite responses from professionals for their beautiful, charming, vegetarian daughter, born March 68,5'0", 92 lbs, B.S.(Biology). Call: (909)594-5438. F297: Parents invite responses from vegetarian professionals for their daughter, born March 68, US citizen, B.A.(Business). Call: Sheila (310)402-1535 or (310)8650857. F299: Gujarati, vegetarian, charming, well educated lady (widow, issueless), born Dec 48,5'2" (looks younger), own business in US, hailing from reputed, religious, noble, cultured family, invite responses from suitable candidates having high morals. F302: Gujarati parents invite responses for their beautiful, charming, US born daughter, Aug 70, 5'6", 112 lbs, B.S.(Business), gainfully employed, from graduate, cultured, suitable boys. F307: Gujarati parents invite responses for vegetarian, charming, US citizen daughter, born Nov 65,5'1, 107 lbs, M.D., doing fellowship, from Medical students/ Doctors or professionals. NOTES: Please read the following carefully: 1. All checks regarding Matrimonial' in Jain Digest must be written in favor of 'HASMUKH M. SHAH' only. Please do not write anything else on the Memo / 'For' line of the check. 2. All MIS/Matrimonial ads will give telephone numbers of the candidates. Those who do not want their telephone numbers to appear in the ad., must specifically advise Hasmukh M. Shah. 3. Candidates and / parents, are once again requested to inform MIS when their matrimonials are settled as inspite of such appeals in the past, we do not get such information from them. Please call or drop a line and help working of this voluntary community service. 4. Married/Engaged: F139 5. All those MIS registrants, who wish to get Jain Digest, please contact Harshad | M. Shah, Editor-in-Chief, directly at 81 Sable Run, E. Amherst, NY 14051, U.S.A. Phone: (716) 689-9549. FEMALE AF69: Gujarati parents invite responses with returnable photo from educated professionals for their very beautiful, intelligent, US raised, vegetarian daughter, born April 68, M.B.A. June 1994. AF74: Gujarati parents from IL invite responses from professionals for their very beautiful, charming and intelligent daughter, born Jan 71, 5'5", B.S. (Chem) 1994. AF81: Gujarati parents invite responses for US born, vegetarian daughter, Aug 73, 5'3", 125 lbs, B.S.(Political Science/ Psychology) Dec 1994, from medical or professionals. Call: (504)468-8888. AF87: Jain punjabi parents seek responses for vegetarian, US born, Dec 70, 5'2", petit daughter doing M.B.A.-Fin, working as Auditor, from US born, non medical professional boys. Reply: PO Box 159, Flushing, NY 11367. AF90: Gujarati parents invite responses Student Essay Contest Reported by Vegetarian Resource Group The Vegetarian Resource Group is sponsoring an essay contest on vegetarianism. A fifty dollar savings bond will be awarded in three categories: ages 8 and under; ages 9-13; and ages 14-18. The essay should be approximately | 2-3 pages and can be based on research, interviews, and/or personal beliefs. Vegetarianism is not eating meat, fish or fowl (chicken, turkey, or any other bird). Among the reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet are health, ethics, economics, culture, environment, and religion. The deadline for entry is May 1, 1994. All entries should be sent to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O.Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203. Include your name, home address, age, grade, school, and teacher's name. MARCH 1994 24 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST

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Happy Occasions Jaina wishes the best to all! And thanks for the donations mentioned along with their names! * Dr. Dhiraj and Mrs. Pratima Shah of Buffalo, NY on the acceptance of their son, Nealesh, to Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. $51. Dr. Jagat and Mrs. Urmila Jain of Buffalo, NY on the anniversary of their daughter Monisha's wedding to Dr. Sunil Gupta. $51. Mr. Mahendra and Mrs. Deena Mehta of Fort Myers, FL pertaining to their new home. Their new address is: 6759 Highland Pines Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907 (813) 651-2731. $11. Mr. Nitin and Mrs. Meena Dhila of Clewiston, FL on the birthday of their son, Sagar and daughter, Sonia. $11. Mr. Praful and Mrs. Pragna Mehta of Okeechobee, FL on the birth of their daughter, Michelle. $11. Mr. Jashbhai Patel of Buffalo, NY on being honored as the 1993 Research Scientist by the National Gypsum Co. $25. Dr. Prabhudas and Mrs. Chandrika Lakhani of Canfield, OH on the engatement of their daughter, Deval. $50. JAINA GENERAL FUND NAME AMOUNT Ashi Diamonds Inc., New York, NY $501.00 Bhandari, Yashwant (Jyotsna), Short Hills, NJ $501.00 Data Conversion Inc., Cambridge, MA $251.00 Gems Trading Co., New York, NY $500.00 Jain Community of Augusta, Martinez, GA $121.00 Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago $1,000.00 Jain Center of America, New York, NY $1,000.00 Jain, Sunil (Kalpana), Cresskill, NJ $51.00 Kala, Padam, Forest Hill, NY $51.00 Pinal Impex Corp., New York, NY $251.00 Thank you all for your generous donations. Please advise us if you prefer to stay anonymous for this donation. 25 March 1994 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST

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JAINA CHARITABLE TRUST AN APPEAL FOR MEMBERSHIP During the last 12 years, Jains in North America have seen the ever-increasing activities of JAINA. Our biggest responsibility is to further enhance these activities and maintain a meaningful "Jain Environment" in North America. To continue these activities and make JAINA a financially stable organization, a JAINA Charitable Trust is planned to be established very soon. JAINA invites you to become a member of this Trust and actively participate in its services. We are pleased to announce that so far, the following donors have consented to become trustees: (1) Dr. Khushal Bhaiji, Cleveland, OH; (2) Dr. Rashmi Kant Gardi, Chicago, IL; (3) Dr. Jagat P. Jain, Buffalo, NY; (4) Mr. Ramesh Jain, Toronto, Ont., (5) Dr. Manibhai Mehta, Los Angeles, CA; (6) Dr. Mahendra Pandya, New York, NY;(7) Mr. Bipin Parekh, Chicago, IL; (8) Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Buffalo, NY; (9) Mr. Niranjan Shah, Chicago, IL; (10) Dr. Vinod Shah, Leonard Town, MD; (11) Dr. Bharat Tolia, Detroit, MI (12) Dr. Bhupendra Tolia, Norwood, NJ; (13) Mr. Prabodh Vaidya, Chicago, IL; (14) Dr. Mahendra Varia, Martin, KY; (15) Dr. Pravin Mehta, Buffalo, NY;(16) Mr. Jitu Turakhia, Syracuse, NY; (17) Dr. Ashok Jain, Bloomfield Hills, MI; (18) Mrs. Kundan Sata, Dearborn Hts., MI; (19) Gyan Jain, Toronto, Ont. The highest authority of the Trust will be the Board of Trustees consisting of all the trustees who will elect an Executive Council from among its members for a term of 4 years. Please send your tax-deductible contribution by check made payable to JAINA with the following form duly filled in. _ -_ -_ -- - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- To: The President of JAINA 66 Viscount, Williamsville, NY 14221 From: Mr. / Mrs. Phone: Fax: Please enroll me as a Member of the JAINA Charitable Trust in the following category: Patron member (U.S. $50,000 total over five years.)* Benefactor (U.S. $25,000 total over five years.)* Sponsor (U.S. $10,000 total over five years.)* - Donor (U.S. $500 annually.)* i *See the bylaws of JAINA Chairitable Trust on pages 26-28 of Jain Digest, November 1993. 26 JAIN DIGEST MARCH 1994 2010_02

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DONATIONS FOR: JAIN DIGEST - PUBLICATION FUND A ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta to A A A Name City/State Amount 1. Nalini Balbir Paris, France $ 61.00 2. Stan Benton Milton, VT $ 20.00 3. Indravadan & Saroj Bhavsar Lawrenceville, GA 51.00 4. Shail Bhutani Alexandria, VA 50.00 5. Ramesh & Padma Chitalia Tampa, FL 25.00 6. Kirti & C.K. Doshi Fremont, CA 12.00 7. Narendra Doshi Pittsburgh, PA 10.00 8. Rajendra Doshi Avenel, NJ 11.00 9. A.C. Jain Huntsville, AL 21.00 10. Dharam & Kusum Jain Fairfax, VA 25.00 11. Ghewarchand & Kamal Jain Houston, TX 51.00 12. Surender & Chander Jain Wayside, NJ 21.00 13. Uday Khetani Toldeo, OH $ 10.00 14. Yashwant Malaiya Ft. Collins, CO $ 50.00 15. Marriage Information Service (Thru Hashmukh Shah) 150.00 16. Neel Mehta Elyria, OH 21.00 17. V.L. & C.V. Mehta Germantown, TN 10.00 18. Ashok & Surekha patrawala San Jose, CA 11.00 19. Ajay & Dipti Shah Tempe, AZ 35.00 20. Bhaskar Shah Floral Park, NY 51.00 21.Kanaiyalal & Premila Shah Voorhees, NJ 21.00 22. Kantilal & Madhu Shah Houston, TX 25.00 23. Mukund & Charu Shah Monroe, LA 15.00 24. Naresh & Indra Shah Nitro, WV 11.00 25. Shailesh Shah Fremont, CA 24.00 26. Sonal Shah Portland, OR 5.00 27. Bharat & Geeta Tolia Bloomfield HI, MI $ 101.00 28. Bhupendra & Chandrika Tolia Norwood, NJ $ 501.00 29. Gautam & Nisha Vora Albuquerque, NM $ 30.00 30. Mamta Yagalla New York, NY $ 101.00 31. Long-Range Planning Committee $1,000.00 --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please advise if you prefer to stay anonymous for this donation. Federation of Jain Associations In North America 81 Sable Run Jai JAINA Headquarters E. Amherst, NY 14051 66 Viscount, Williamsville, NY 14221 U.S.A. Quarterly News Magazine Tel and Fax: (716) 688-3030 To receive a free subscription to the Jain Digest, please fill out the form below. Use the form also to update your address. Name: - - Spouse: GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA A A A A A A A Address: City: State: Zip: - JAINA General Fund $ SPONSORSHIP: Full Page $400 Half Page $250 Quarter Page $150 Cover Page $500 DONATIONS: - Jain Digest Publication Fund $ _ Happy Occasions $ Please make check payable to JAINA in USA, or S.S. JAIN Foundation in Canada. JAIN DIGEST March 1994 2010_02 27

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JAIN DIGEST LIFE MEMBERS Donation of U.S. $101 or equivalent for Life Membership Rajiv Prasad. New Delhi; 49 MOTA Kalyan-Jyoti. Bombay; 50 SHAH Lalit Madhu.Ahmedabad; 51 SHAH Sardar- Chandulal. Bombay; 52 JAIN Mutt. Kolhapur, MR; 53 JAIN Mutt. Hombuja, MR. UNITED STATES ALABAMA: 54 BHUTA Ishwarlal-Usha. Montgomery. ARIZONA: 55 JAIN Asok-Asha. Tempe; 56 BOBRA Dilip-Suman. Tempe. AS PER JAIN DIGEST JULY 1989 CANADA ALBERTA: 1 LODHA Ganpat-Manjula. Calgary; 2 KOTECHA Ashok-Keerti. Calgary BRITISH COLUMBIA: 3 SINGHAI Gyanchand-Kusum. Richmond; 4 JAIN Anand-Bina. Vancouver; 5 SINGHAL Satyapal-Padma. Richmond. MANITOBA: 6 JAIN N.K. Winnipeg. ONTARIO: 7 MORCHI Vasu. Julie; 8 JAIN Sachindra-Usha. Mississauga; 9 JAIN Arvindra-Meera. Mississauga; 10 JAIN Harish-Connie. Hamilton; 11 MEHTA Jagdish-Lalita. St. Catharines; 12 MEHTA Labh-Kumud. St. Catharines; 13 JAIN Chander-Raj. London; 14 TUMKUR Padmraj-Radha. Mississauga; 15 JAIN Naresh-Urmila. Mississauga; 16 JAIN Kamal-Ashi. Dundas; 17 JAIN Omprakash-Trishala. Toronto; 18 Int Mahavir Jain Mission, Toronto; 19 KHANDOR Himat-Dulari. Rexdale; 20 KHANDOR Kirti-Lata, Mississauga; 21 JAIN Sagar-Balbir. Hamilton; 22 MORBIA Chandu-Ranjan. Windsor; 23 KUMAR Bhuvanendra-Brahmila. Miss.; 24 VARIA Ramesh-Anupama. Brampton; 25 MEHTA Prabhu-Bhanu. Brampton; 26 JAIN Rajendra-Sudha. Toronto; 27 JAIN Arhant-Vandana. Burlington; 28 JAIN Ramesh-Santosh. Mississauga; 29 JAIN Ravindra-Vijay. Toronto; 30 JAIN Dinesh-Chitra. Mississauga; 31 JAIN Sumat-Raj. Hamilton; 32 JAIN JaneshwarPremlata. Welland; 33 NAHATA Amrit- Kiran. London; 34 SHAH Pravin-Jyoti. London; 35 SHAH Bhaichand-Mangala. Toronto; 36 SHETH Manhar-Sunita. Toronto; 37 JAIN Amand-Saroj. Thornhill; 38 JAIN Mahendra-Bindu. Toronto; SASKATCHEWAN: 39 SINGHAI Rashmi. Regina. GERMANY: 40 BENADI Ajit-Kumar. Ulzburg INDIA: 41 KUMAR Srimandhar-Lalita. B'lore; 42 PARAKH F. Dahigaon, MR;43 MORCHI Shreyams-Shailja. Poona; 44 SANGHVI C.N.-Hansa. Bombay; 45 KATTE Chintamani-Shakun. Sangli, MR; 46 TOLIYA Pratap-Sumitra. B'lore; 47 SALVA Toki-Veena. Bombay; 48 JAIN CALIFORNIA: 57 MEHTA ManilalSavita. Cypress; 58 LODHA Suresh-Vimla. Santa Maria; 59 JAIN Sushil-Asha. Oceanside; 60 SHAH Girish-Datta. Campbell; 61 DAGLI Himat-Saroj. Union City; 62 PATADIA Bipin-Harsha. Upland; 63 64 SHAH Bipin-Rekha. Saratoga; 65 RANAVAT Amrit-Prema. Monteray PK; 66 SHAH Ashwin-Ila. San Diego; 67 KAMDAR Vikram-Anjana. Los Angeles; 68 VADECHA Vipin-Jyoti. Diamond Bar; 69 JOGANI Tarun. Los Angeles; 70 JAIN Subodh-Saroj. David; 71 DOSHI NareshSarla. Rosemead; 72 DAND S.D.-Louise. Big Bear City; 73 GUJAR Ajit-Nimala. Cerrito; 74 Super Garments Supplies. Los Angeles; 75 MEHTA Arun-Jashu. Freemont; 76 SAKLECHA AshokYeshwant. Los Angeles. CONNECTICUT: 77 GOGRI Lax- Hemlata. Oakdale; 78 DALAL BipinAnjana. Fairfield; 79 SHAH MukeshVibha. Trumbull; 80 SHAH Suresh-Dina. W. Hartford; DELAWARE:81 GOHEL Pravin-Jyotsna. Lewis; 82 SHAMROCK MOTEL. Dover. FLORIDA: 83 SHAH Mahendra. Miami; 84 NAGDA Rashik. Ocala GEORGIA: 85 JAIN Dilip-Hemalata. Americus; 86 KOTHARI Santosh-Sarla. Roswell; 87 SHAH Naresh-Hansa. Athens. ILLINOIS: 88 GANDHI Ramesh-Rekha. Skokie; 89 DESAI Ramesh. Des Plaines; 90 SALGIA Surendra-Jyotsna; 91 HUMUD Satyendra-Rekha. Glenview;92 GHANDI Vasant-Chanda. Oakbrook; 93 JAIN Nemichand-Hema. Des Plaines; 94 JAIN Uttam-Anita. Bensenville; 95 JAIN Naresh-Bina. Chicago; 96 SHAH PravinKiran. Manteno; 97 SHAH Manu-Ila. Oakbrook; 98 SHAH Niranjan-Lata. Des Plaines; 99 SHAH Anil-Bharati. Darien; 100 KOKOSHIS Nicholas. Aurora. INDIANA: 101 JAIN Ravindra-Kamal. Washington; 102 MEHTA DineshShobhana. Terre Haute; KANSAS: 103 *Parekh Manhar-Mukta (Moved to Atlanta, Georgia) MARYLAND: 104 DALAL FakirchandManju. Lanham MASSACHUSETTS: 105 JAIN VinayLaxmi. Wellesley; 106 SHAH Jagdish. Lawrence; 107 JAIN Rajendra-Neelu. Sudbury; 108 MEHTA Manish-Jaishree. Fitchburg; 109 KHASGIWAL ChandraAsha. Andover MICHIGAN: 110 PORWAL MahendraSoroj. Rochester; 111 SATA Jim-Kundan. Romulus; 112 SHAH Arvind-Ramila. Saginaw; 113 DOSHI Nitin-Chandini. Rochester; 114 SHAH Arvind-Jayashri. Troy; 115 MARU Dhiraj-Niru. Livonia; 116 JAIN Ashok-Daksha. W, Bloomfield; 117 BOHRA Bahadur-Leela. Allen Park; 118 PODDAR Mayurika. Okemos; 119 SHAH Vinay-Sneha. Sterling Heights; 120 DOSHI Satish-Aarti. Mt. Clemens; 121 SHAH Mahendra-Saroj. Westland; 122 MALDE Chandrakant-Madhu. Flint; 123 Bhimani Nitin-Indra. Grand Rapids; 124 CHOKSI Pravin-Kalpana. Canton; 125 BHALGAT Kanhai-Leela. Swartz Creek; 126 MEHTA Shrikant-Neena. Birmingham; 127 SHAH Sharad-Nalini. Taylor; 128 TOLIYA Kirit-Vasundara. W. Bloomfield; 129 DOSHI Bhogilal. Bloomfield Hills; 130 SHAH Kantilal. Centerline; 131 DHOSH Bharat-Padmaja. Utica; 132 DOSHI Mahendra-Indira. Troy; 133 TOLIA Bharat-Geeta. W. Bloomfield; 134 MEHTA Vijay-KumarNayna. Portage; 135 SHAH KantilalJyotsna. Bloomfield Hills; 136 KAPADIA Mahendra-Linda. Birmingham; 137 SHAH Jayant. Troy; 138 SHAH HermantTarulata. Canton MINNESOTA: 139 JAIN PukhrajManju; 140 GADA Ram-Neena. St. Paul; 141 SHAH Vinod-Anita. Burnsville MISSOURI: 141 SINGHVI Surendra 28 JAIN DIGEST MARCH 1994 2010_02

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JAIN DIGEST LIFE MEMBERS (CON'T.) Sushil. St. Louis; 143 SHAH Suresh-Indu. Manchester; 144 SHAH Hasmukh-Mina. Shedalia NEVADA: 145 JAIN Ranjit-Renu. Las Vegas NEW JERSEY: 146 ZAVERI Pradhuman- Dhanlaxmi. Bridgewater; 147 KOTHARI Arun-Deviyani. Englewood Cliffs; 148 JAIN Abhay-Uma. Appleton; 149 SHAH Sharad-Kecki. Paramus; 150 SHAH Ramesh-Rashmik. Weekawken; 151 TOLIYA Bhupendra-Chandrika. Norwood; 152 MODY Sanjay. New Jersey NEW YORK: 153 NANAVATI Mahendra-Jyoti. Rochester; 154 VORA Arvind-Ila. Long Island; 155 SHAH Dhiraj-Pratima. Grand Island; 156 MEHTA Jay-Suman. Montour Falls; 157 JAIN Jagat-Urmila. Williamsville; 158 JAIN Kewal-Usha. Buffalo; 159 SHAH Ramesh-Rekha. Williamsville; 160 JAIN Arun-Jean. Williamsville; 161 CHHEDA Girish-Kokila. Williamsville; 162 PAHADE Ravi-Pramodini. Tonawanda; 163 BEDMUTTA Shanti-Shobha. Buffalo; 164 YAGALLA Mamta. New York; 165 JAIN Piyare-Sulakshana. Williamsville; 166 BHANDARI VijayTrini. Amherst; 167 D'ARCHANGELO John-Smita. Buffalo; 168 KOTHARI Mayur-Purnima. Roslyn; 169 GANDHI Rajnikant. Williston Park; 170 JHAVERI Mohan-Daksha. Sunnyside; 171 SHAH Naresh-Mina. Forest Hills; *172 SHIAL Ramesh-Kusum. E. Amherst (moved to Mid Lothian VA); 173 PANDYA Mahendra. Staten Island; 174 KOTHARI Pravin-Chandrika. Poughkeepsie; 175 JAIN NarendraSubhadra. Flushing; 176 MEPANI Bhupendra-Smita. Grand Island; 177 MEHTA Bansi-Sushila. Gloverville; 178 VAKANI Pravin-Bhavini. Elmhurst; 179 SHAH Chandra-Aruna. Searington; 180 MEHTA Pravin-Malini, Buffalo NORTH CAROLINA: 181 SHAH Subash. Winston-Salem. 182 PATEL Surendra-Shobhana. Mathews; 183 SHAH Kirti-Bhishma. Charlotte; 184 PATEL Dhiru-Tara. Charlotte; 185 SHAH KirtiHansa. Charlotte; 186 DOSHI VijayNalini. Charlotte; 187 SHAH Kirti-Jyoti. Charlotte; 188 SHAH Pravin-Arti. Carry; 189 MEHTA Narendra-Ila; 190 SEJPAL Vasant-Prabha. Burlington SOUTH CAROLINA: 191 Sheth March 1994 2010_02 Chandra-Shobhan. N. Charelston AS PER JAIN DIGESTOCTOBER 1989 OHIO: 192 JAIN Sulekh-Ravi. Cincinnati: OHIO: 192 JAIN Sulekh-Ravi. Cincinnati; 240 CH 240 CHANDARIA, Nemu Middlesex, 193 RAJ Padam-Kausalya. Bowling Green; England; 241 SHAH Mahavir N. 194 NABHIRAJIAH Brahmila. Sylvania; Paintsville, KY; 242 JAIN Samaj clo 195 SHAH Pravin-Harsha. Canton; 196 Jitendra Shah, 232 Hyman Drive. Quebec; SHAH Ramesh-Jaya. Mayfield; 197 243 SHAH Amrut-Chandra, 2300 Calle SALGIA Tansukh-Bharati. Parma; 198M elena, Fullerton, CA; 244 SHAH SHAH Madhukar-Divya. Maume; 199 Chandravadan-Hansa, 35 Baker Avenue, SHAH Jitu-Usha; 200 SHAH Hasmukh Dover NJ; 245 SHAH Ashok-Nirmala, Bharati. Parma; 201 NANAVATI Sailesh 5508 W. Main, Morton Grove, NJ; 246 Harsha. Westlake; 202 DATTA Makund- JAIN Cokulchandra-Mohini, A230 Surya Mayuri. N. Royalton; 203 BAFNA Mohan- Nagar, Ghaziabad, UP, India; 247 JAIN Kamala. Peperpike; 204 BAPNA Chagan- Vidya Sagar-Kanta, 221 Siegfried, Indu. Cleveland; 205 JAIN Prem-Lata. Williamsville, NY. Centerville; 206 SHAH MaheshChandrika. Dayton; 207 SHAH Pravin Life Members Enrolled During 1989-1993 Surabhi. Fairfield; 208 SHAH Raj-Veena. Cincinnati; 209 JHAVERI Pramodh- The above list does not include names of Veena. Cincinnati;210 RAMBHIA Navin- life members enroled during 1989-93. A Leena. Trorwood; 211 UJLA Dilip-Rekha. new list incorporating the names of life Westlake; 212 BHACHAWAT Virendra members enrolled during that period is Sushila. Canton;213 JAIN Mohan-Sevanti. under preparation and will be published in Painesville; 214 SUTARI Vinod-Hansa. the future. In the meantime, we are adding Middleburg Hts.;215 BAKSHI Narendra the names of the following members who Meena. Solon; 216MEHTA Hemendra contacted us after the above list was mailed Meena. Elyria; 217 PARIKH Sailesh-Sonal. to Community leaders along with the letter Reynoldsville; 218 JAY Gunashekara. regarding launching the Million by Athens; 219 PRASAD Jwala-Aruna. Millennium Program for Jain Digest in Cincinnati; 220 SHAH Hasmukh-Nalini. December 1993. New Philadelphia; 221 SHAH HemantTaru. Canton; 222 TAKACS Patricia. Lyndhurst; 223 BHAIJI Kushal-Piyush. 1. Ravinder & Usha Jain, Bedford, TX; 2. N. Royalton; Sri & Usha Jain, Rochester, NY; 3. Surender 224 BAID K.M.-Jyoti. Mentor; 225 JAIN & Pravesh Jain, Athens, OH; 4. Surendra Vir Singh. Cincinnati Jain, Bluefield, VA; 5. Vijay Phade, PENNSYLVANIA: 226 Kasliwala Bluefield, VA; 6. Natvar & Devindra Sheth, Ravindra-Manju; 227 SETHI Surendra Chicago, IL; 7. Krit & Urmila Talsania, Hira. Butler; 228 MITHANI Navnit Chicago, IL. Aarsha. Philadelphia; 229 JAIN MohanMohini, Allentown; 230 SHAH Ramesh |1994 Life Members After Launching Jyoti. Kingston The Million by Millennium Project RHODE ISLAND: 231 TUMKUR Nag Kumar-Usha. N. Providence TORONTO TEXAS: 232 JAIN Anudeep. Houston; 1. Ramesh & Asha Jain 2. Lax & Vanita 233 LAKDAWALA Sailesh. Fort Worth; Nagda 3. Shan & Sushma Jain 4. Gyan & 234 GADA Premchand. Lubbock; 235 Kanchan Jain 5. Om & Trishla Jain 6. TOLIANalin-Kamal. Odessa Naresh & Urmila Jain 7. Milan & Smita TENNESSEE: 236 Brahm Parsh-Suman. Shah 8. Anil & Samita Voran 9. Pramod & Murfeesboro Savita Jain 10. Dinish & Chitra Jain 11. VIRGINIA: 237 DHARAMSI Manoj Talak & Ranjan Doshi USA Kanak. Reston CHICAGO WISCONSIN: 238 SHETH Pravin 12. Rashmikant & Chandrika Gardi 13. Kunjlata. Hales Corners Prabodh & Hemlata Vaidya 14. Ravindra WEST VIRGINIA: 239 DEDHIA Harak & Pallavi Kobawala 15. Bipin & Rekha Anuja. Morgantown Parikh 16. Kishore & Rashmi Shah 17. Keerti & Hansa Shah 18. Kishore & Bharti JAIN DIGEST 29

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JAIN DIGEST LIFE MEMBERS (CON'T.) Shah 19. Samprati & Hansa Shah 20. Dipak & Priti Shah 21. Harshad & Vaso Shah 22. Sanjay & Purvy Shah 23. Arvind APPEAL FOR JAIN DIGEST & Kaplana Shah Jain Digest, a quarterly publication of JAINA, is mailed free of charge WASHINGTON, DC to all Jain families and college students in North America. To meet the 24. Atul & Aruna Shah increasing cost of publication and postage, JAINA has initiated an ambitious goal of raising "Million by Millennium". Under this project, BUFFALO every Jain family in North America is requested to become a life member 25. Suresh & Meena Shah 26. Kaushik & of Jain Digest by donating $101 and help raise $1 million for the Jain Geeta Shah 27. Hemant & Hansa Bhayani Digest Endowment Fund by year 2000. The interest from this fund will 28. Harshad & Bharati Shah pay for the expense of publishing the Jain Digest. Please become a life member today. SYRACUSE 29. Jitu & Manda Turakhia 30. Mansukh Bhai Shah ROCHESTER 31. Anup & Renuka Vora 32. Ramik & Ila Vora ! BECOME A LIFE MEMBER OF JAIN DIGEST Please enroll us as a life member of Jain Digest. Our check in the amount of $101 is enclosed. BOSTON 33. Mukund & Dhira Mehta Name: Address: NEW YORK 34. Chaman & Usha Jain 35. Sanjay & Renu Pandya 36. Pinel Impex Corp.37. Data Conversion, Inc. 38. Y & Tyotsna Bhandari 39. Gems Trading Co. Phone: | Mail to: JAINA Headquarters 66 Viscount, Williamsville, New York 14221 Tel and Fax: (716) 688-3030 DALLAS 40. Kantilal & Nilamben Desai 41. Dhirendra & Sushma Shah 42. Manoj & Dakesh Shah 43. Pradip & Beena Shah 44. Nikin & Ranjan Mehta 45. Natvar & Usha Shah 46. Sudhir & Sadhna Mehta 47. Balchandra & Veena Daulat 48. Janak & Dina Daulat 49. Praduman & Laxmi Zaveri 50. Kirit & Pramila Daftary 51. Gautam & Sweta Daftary 52. Jay and Bhanu Shah 53. Jitendra & Dakesha Ghelani 54. Sharad & Jayshree Parekh 55. Shantilal & Minaxi Shah 56. Praful & Vidyut Mehta 57. Jintendra & Aruna Ravani 58. Hansa Varia SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT We all visit circus, zoo and sea world for fun. We think, that it is also educational for our children. But have we ever considered, what the animals behind the bars feel like? WHAT IF IT WERE YOU? Would you like a lifetime of confinement in a room, without ever having done any crime? Would you like to perform abnormal acts, for the fear of being whipped by your trainer? We also buy pets for company. Aren't they cute and beautiful? But again, is it their natural life? Is there any advocate for these poor, voiceless animals? LOS ANGELES 59. Chandrakant & Hasmita Parekh 60. Surji & Urmila Mehta Yes, we, all the Jains, the followers of Mahavir Bhagwan, are here to protect the animals. We should not use animals for our entertainment. We should not patronize those theme parks. We should not buy cage pets, such as birds, fish and hamsters, either. Find out how the animals are trained. Learn how the confined animals have stress, and filthy and unhealthy environment. They die early, because of us. SAN FRANCISCO 61. Harilal & Jyoti Shah 62. Jyotsna Thakkar ANIMALS ARE NOT OURS FOR ENTERTAINMENT! By Narendra Sheth - Animal Rights and Vegetarianism Committee EVERETT, WA 63. Kasturi Jain 30 JAIN DIGEST MARCH 1994 2010_02

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA STATEMENTS OF REVENUE COLLECTED AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1991 AND THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1992 PREPARED BY ARTHUR ELWOOD AND COL, CHARTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 1991 1992 FOR THE THREE MO Revenues Collected Donations and Contributions Interest Income 7,065 174,098 1,766 Total Revenues Collected 7,065 175,864 Disbursements Grants and Allocations (Note 3) Shri Jivdaya Mandal Mundara Panjarapole Shri Anjar Panjarapole Shri Bhuj Panjarapole Shri Kutch Mandvi Panjarapole and Gaushala Diwaliben Mohanlal Mehta Charitable Trust The Divine Life Society Shri Bidada Sarvoday Trust Shri Bahubali Vidyapith Jain Vishya Bharati Shrivram Srikandath 1,500 1,500 1,500 4,000 4,000 4,000 2.002 75,000 7,500 2,796 1,000 Total Grants and Allocations 104,798 472 75 28.143 3,425 400 1,533 7,336 50 624 Printing and Publications Telephone Postage and Shipping Conferences, Conventions and Meetings Travel Membership Fees Depreciation Bank Charges Prizes Fees Miscellaneous Total Disbursements 60 158 152 75 1777 147,907 1,251 $27,957 Excess of Revenues Over Disbursements $5,814 (See Notes to Financial Statements) BALANCE SHEETS - DECEMBER 31, 1991 AND 1992 Assets 1991 Cash, Savings and Temporary Cash Investments (Note 2) 47,157 1992 75,174 Fixed Assets: Equipment (Less) Asccumulate Depreciation Net Fixed Assets 597 (30) 567 597 (90) 507 Total Assets $47.724 $75,681 Liabilities and Fund Balance Liabilities Fund Balance 47,724 75,681 $47.724 $75.681 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance (See Notes to Financial Statements) STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1991 AND THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1992 Cash Flows Provided By: 1991 1992 Operating Activities Excess Revenues over Disbursements Depreciation 5,814 30 27,957 60 Net Increase in Cash 5,844 28,017 Cash Beginning of Period 41.313 47.157 Cash End of Period (See Notes to Financial Statements) $47,157 $75.174 March 1994 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST 31

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CON'T.) FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - DECEMBER 31, 1991 AND 1992 1. Significant Accounting Policies: The Association maintains its books and records on a cash basis for financial reporting and tax reporting purposes. Revenue is recognized when received rather than earned and expenditures are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred. Accordingly, the Balance Sheets and Statements of Revenues Collected and Disbursements are not inconformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Income Taxes: No Provision for income taxes is required as the Association is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Depreciation: Depreciation of Fixed Assets is recorded on a straight line bases over the asset useful life. Organization: Federation of Jain Associations in North America is the umbrella organization for over 50 individual Jain centers and societies that have been established all over North America to preserve, practice and promote the principles of nonviolence (AHIMSA) and relativism (ANEKANT)--the twin pillars of the philosophy of Jainism. The fundamental premise of Jainism is that relativism and nonviolence in thought, speech and action form the foundations of civilized society and can contribute to the establishment of world peace and a human order based on dignity and respect for every individual being. 2. Cash, Savings and Temporary Cash Investments: At December 31, 1991 and 1992 Cash, Savings and Temporary Cash Investments were comprised of the following: 1991 1992 Equibank (Pittsburgh) $ 6,327 $45,531 Shearson Lehman Brothers 34,986 23,956 Hamilton Federal Savings and Loan (New York) 5,844 5,687 $47,157 $75,174 3. Grants and Allocations: 1992 Grants A. Shri Jivdaya Mandal, Rahpar, Kutch, Gujarat, India. It is a tax exempt organization and provides free food and shelter for animals. $ 1,500 B. Mundra Panjarapole, Mundra, Kurch, Gujarat, India. It is a tax exempt organization and provides free food and shelter for animals. 1,500 C. Shri Anjar Panjarapole, Anjar, Kutch, Gujarat, India. It is a tax exempt organization and provides free food and shelter for animals. 1,500 4,000 D. Shri Bhuj Panjarapole, 410 Anand Building, 82/84 Kazi Sayed Street, Bombay, India 40000, It is a tax exempt organization and provides free food and shelter for animals. 4,000 E. Shri Kutch Mandvi Panjarapole and Gaushala, 507 Veena Chambers, Clive Road, Cross Lane 4, Danabunder, Bombay, India. It is a tax exempt organization and provides free food and shelter for animals. 4,000 F. Diwaliben Mahanlal Mehta Charitable Trust, Khatau Mention, Oomer Park, 95-K, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Bombay, India 4000036. It is a tax exempt organization. Its objective is to provide free educationa, medical and social services. It also helps the victims of natural calamities. This grant was used to provide blankets for about 10,000 earthquake victims. 2,002 G. The Diving Life Society, P.O. Shivanandnager, Dist. Tehri-Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh, India 249192. It is a tax exempt organization. This grant was used to provide blankets for earthquake victims. H. Shri Bidada Sarvodaya Trust, clo Laxmichand V. Rambhia, Plot #62 Dattashram, Sir Bhalchandra Road, Road #2, Dadar, Bombay, India 75,000 400014. It is a tax exempt organization that provides free medical services to the community. It also arranges for medical services to the community. It also arranges for medical camps inIndia in which physicians (specialists in various medical fields) from USA participate to provide free medical treatment. This grant was used for such a camp. 7,500 I. Shri Bahubali Vidyapit, P.O. Bahubali, Dist. Kolhapoor, Maharashtra, India 416110. It is a tax exempt school which provides free education to the resident students. It runs a medical clinic which provides free medical services to the area residents. 2,796 J. Jain Vishva Bharati, P.O. Ladnu, Rajasthan, India 341306. It is a tax exempt school which provides free education Jainism and related research facilities K. Shivram Srikandath, Ohio University, OH. A scholarship was given to Shivram Srikandath for his Ph.D. in Jainism. 1,000 Total Grants and Allocations $104,798 32 JAIN DIGEST MARCH 1994 2010_02

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