Jain Digest 1995 06 Vol 11 No 02

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Catalog link: https://jainqq.org/explore/527058/1

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Quarterly Magazine of Federation of Jain Associations in North America JAINS AT VATICAN JAIN DIGEST JUNE 1995 VOLUME 11 NUMBER 2 CHICAGO TAIN CR Pratishtha Mahotsava June 28-July 1 1995 8th Biennial JAINA Convention July 1-4, 1995 Jain Education Interational 2010_02

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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, M.D. 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. 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 Lexington Park Offices 100 Exploration II Suite 1030 301-863-7041 301-863-9000 By the Mill Road & Rt. 235 301-863-5835 Charlotte Hall Offices Charlotte Hall Medical Center Route 5 301-884-7322 301-884-7330 993 Old Route 5 301-884-4666 Washington Area 831 University Blvd. Suite 32 Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-445-4430 2010_02 JAIN TEMPLE, WASHINGTON, DC 2000 tapa ENET Ol JAI JINENDRA aho! aho ! zrI sadaguru, karuNAsiMdhu apAra A pAmara para prabhu karyo, aho! aho! upakAra (124) Thanks! the Holy True Teacher! Unfathomable ocean of compassion; I'm highly obliged; Oh! good Teacher, The Pupil poor has no expression. (124) zuM prabhucaraNakane gha? AtmAthI sahu hIna, te to prabhu Apiyo, vartu caraNAdhina (125 ) WIN 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 - 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. SHAH ASSOCIATES, M.D.,P.A. Shanti Medical Center, P.O. Box 664, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-475-5579 Metro 301-870-2049 Fax 301-884-7419

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President's Message JAINA is flying! JAINA's sun is rising. Do you see the rainbow....? The Pittsburgh JAINA Convention, where the current executive committee assumed responsibility for guiding JAINA, heralded the arrival of an era of unity, democratization, professionalism and financial stability in our organization. Contents Headquarters News .................. 3 Calendar of Events ....... ... For Your Information.............. Regional News ....................... Affiliate News .................... Convention Program ............ Committee News.............. International News .............. 22 A History of Jainism ............. 23 Happy Occasions .................. Publication Fund. New Life Members............... Matrimonials ....................... JAINA is flying and I see the sun rising in the sky over the Jain communities of North America. I see a rainbow, with a spectrum of colors that symbolizes hope for Jains all over the world. Just like these seven colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue indigo, and violet symbolize many wonderful things, let me share that vision with you-my hopes, wishes and vision for the future. .............. JAINA providing literature, funds and the manpower to strengthen or start a pathshala in every Jain center. An ever increasing senior citizens' programs, extending a helping hand to our elders and benefit from their experience. From the Editor Increasing the number of temple facilities serving the Jain community. Moving forward - because of the JAINA Charitable Trust, "A Million by the Millennium" and the many other fund raising programs, JAINA is becoming stronger financially. JAINA is on a solid financial foundation upon which to build for the future. Building a healthy community through the increased participation of everyone. This can be seen in the involvement of ladies, our children and those people who are Jain by choice. Jai Jinendra. Jain Digest salutes the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago for hosting the eighth Biennial JAINA Convention. Headquarters News lists the many ac- complishments of the current group of over 200 volunteers, still much more needs to be done. Our best wishes are with the upcoming group of volunteers who will lead the way in the on going process of improving JAINA. Our active participation at all levels will insure a vibrant and forward moving organization. JAINA is an association of associa- tions. Today there are 50 Jain centers in North America. Their incoming directors are recognized in this issue. We would like to publish a series of articles on the history of many of these centers. The current issue carries the history of the Jain Center of Alberta, Canada. In addition, we would like to write about the venerable Jain institutions throughout the world. Young Jains of America and Letters to the Editor will appear in the next issue. Your help is needed in keeping our mailing list up to date. If you have moved, please let us know. Finding that you have moved through the post office costs JAINA additional funds. It means that the magazine is discarded by the post office and you missed out! We must eliminate this waste. Welcoming the vital and fresh ideas of the younger generation into JAINA. Last year their convention in Chicago drew over four hundred young adults, gathered to discuss their role in the future of Jainism. More than 3,000 children and young adults are expected to attend the 1995 - 8th Biennial JAINA Convention. Increasing the interfaith activities, which nourish tolerance and compassion and develop an understanding of other religions. By blending this spectrum of ideas we get peace, tranquility and harmony. Through the practice of Ahimsa and Anekantvad in our daily lives we come together and accommodate each others differences in order to build our community's contribution to an important, healthy, understanding and growing aspect of the world community. Jai Jinendra. Sincerely, Harshad Shah Jagat Jain JAIN DIGEST June 1995

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JAINA Executive Committee President - Jagat Jain First Vice President - Manibhai Mehta Regional Vice Presidents Canada - Remesh Jain Midwest US - Niranjan Shah Northeast US Naresh Shah Southeast US Mahendra Dosi Southwest US - Hansa Varia West US - Harilal Shah Secretary - Ramesh Shah Treasurer - Vinod Doshi Immediate Past President - Sulekh Jain Member Associations of the Federation CANADA Regular+ Toronto Associate++ Edmonton Montreal Ottawa Vancouver MIDWEST Regular Chicago Cinncinati/Dayton Cleveland Columbus Detroit St. Louis Associate Minneapolis Milwaukee NORTHEAST Regular Boston Buffalo Cherry Hill Essex Falls Hartford New York Orange Pittsburgh Rochester Washington, DC Associate Albany Allentown Elmira Harrisburgh Syracuse Regions: Canada Midwest Southeast Northeast Southwest West SOUTHEAST Regular Atlanta Miami Associate Augusta Charlotte + Regular ++Associate Fr. Meyers Jacksonville Memphis Middle Tennessee Morgantown New Orleans Orlando Palm Beach Raleigh Tampa SOUTHWEST Regular Dallas Houston Phoenix Associate Tulsa Lubbock Affiliates Brahmi Jain Society, US & Canada International A.A. of M. J. Vidyalaya, Rochester, NY International M. J. Mission, US & Canada Jain Meditation Int'l Center, US & Canada Jain Social Group LA. & Toronto Kutchhi Gurjar Jain Society, Grand Island, NY Shri S. S. Jain Foundation, Toronto, Can. Shri Mahavir Jain Foundation, Santa Ana, CA WEST Regular Los Angles San Francisco Associate Portland San Diego All Provinces ND, SD, KS, MO, IA, MN, WI, IL, OH, IN, MI, NE FL, GA, AT, MT, LA, AK, TN, SC, NC, KY, WV ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, PA, MD, DE, NJ, VA, DC AZ, NM, TX, OK, CO, UT AL, WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, MT, WY, HI - Two directors on JAINA Board (over 50 families) - One director on JAINA Board (up to 50 families) 2 2010_02 Committees Ahimsa Day Celebration Surendra Singhvi Animal Compassion and Vegetarianism Narendra Sheth Code of Conduct for Jain Spiritual and Community Leaders in North America Khusal Bhaiji Constitution Update Narendra Shah Environment and Ecology Nancy Jain Fund Raising United States Sanjay Pandya Bipin Parikh Fund Raising Canada Lax Nagda JAINA Charitable Trust Executive Council Chairman Mahendra Pandya New York, NY Vice Chair - Niranjan Shah Chicago, IL Comptroller Dhiraj Shah Buffalo, NY Secretery General Bharat Tolia Detroit, MI Members-at-Large Rashmikant Gardi, Chicago, IL Bhupendra Tolia, Norwood, NJ Mahendra Varia, Martin, KY Trustees Interfaith Activities Manoj Dharamsi Jain Poojas Vinod Shah Arhant Jain JAINA Bulletin Board Service Pravin Shah JAINA Temple Guidelines Maherdra Pandya Jain Awards and Recognitions Manibhai Mehta Library and Education Prem Gada Khushal Bhaiji, Cleveland, OH Kirit Gosalia, Phoenix, AZ Ashok Jain, Detroit, MI Gyan Jain, Toronto, Ont. Jagar Jain, Buffalo, NY Prem Jain, San Francisco, CA Ramesh Jain, Toronto, Ont. Rajan Jaswa, San Jose, CA Manibhai Mehta, Los Angeles, CA Parvin Mehta, Buffalo, NY Bipin Parikh, Chicago, IL Kundan Sata, Detroit, MI Girish Shah, San Francisco, CA Narendra Shah, Athens, GA Ramesh Shah, Cleveland, OH Vinod Shah, Leonard Town, MD Jitu Turakhia, Syracuse, NY Prabodh Vaidya, Chicago, IL Chandrakant Parekh 12914 Wolverton Lane Cerritos, CA 90701 Phone: 310/865-1679 Long Range Planning Prabodh Viadya Bharat Tolia Marriage and Family Counseling Fakirchand Dalal Marriage Information Service Hasmukh Shah Media Watch Sushil Jain Membership Jit Turakhia Museum and Ars Gallery Kirit Gosalia JAINA FOCUS JAINA publishes the JAINA Focus monthly newsletter for administrative purposes. It is being sent to all member organizations and committee members of JAINA. All news items for publication in the JAINA Focus must be sent to the Editor (see address below) by the 10th of each month. Nomination and Election 1995 Vinay Jain Public Relations Anant Jain Manoj Jain. Scholar Visitation Nirmal Dosi Summer Camps Shan Jain World Community Service Dhiraj Shah World Council of Jains (Exploration) Rashmi Gardi Young Jains of America Urmila Talsania Anil Jain Aashish Vaidya JAINA HEADQUARTERS 66 Viscount Williamsville, New York 14221 Phone/Fax: 716/688-3030 Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Saturday 2:00 PM 5:00 PM LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We encourage our readers to send their questions, comments or views on current issues or concerns facing the Jain community of North America to the Editor in Chief, Harshad Shah (see address above). We will endeavor to publish letters space permitting. The Jain Digest reserves the right to edit all material for clarity and/or space. The views expressed in these letters are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of JAINA. All letters must include the sender's name, address and phone number to be considered for publication. JAIN DIGEST JAIN DIGEST Volume 11, No. 2, June, 1995 Quarterly publication of the FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA Editor in Chief Harshad Shah 81 Sable Run E. Amherst, NY 14051 Phone: 716/689-9549 Publishing Editor John D'Arcangelo 665 Minnesota Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215 Advertizing Manager Bhupendra Shah 9858 N. Kedvale Skokie, IL 60076 708/674-0592 Regional Editors Canada Mahendra Mehta 26 Vancho Cres Islington, Ont. M9A 4Z2 Phone/Fax: 416/241-2044 Midwest US Manubhai Doshi 931 Golden Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 Phone: 708/735-0120 Northeast US Vinay Vakani 206 Sussex Street Oradell, NJ 07649 Phone: 201/967-9344 Southeast US Surendra Shah 1465 Sumter Drive Marietta, GA 30064 Phone: 404/422-1483 Southwest US Jadavji Kenia 1819 Plymouth Rock Drive Richardson, TX 75081 Phone: 214/497-7068, Fax: 214/497-7069 West US Chandrakant Parekh 12914 Wolverton Lane Cerritos, CA 90701 Phone: 310/865-1679 Associate Editors Committees Manoj Dharamsi 11820 Triple Crown Road. Reston, VA 22091 Phone: 703/620-9837 Feature Articles Manubhai Doshi 931 Golden Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 Phone: 708/735-0120 Fresh Ideas From Youth Seema Bhimani 55 St. James Place Piedmont, CA 96411 510/482-0860 Matrimonials Hasmukh Shah 1409 Rising Wind Court Silver Spring, MD 20905 Phone: 301/384-1746 Managing Editorial Board Manubhai Doshi Jagat Jain Ramesh Jain Vijay Jain Publisher JAINA Manibhai Mehta Dhiraj Shah Harshad Shah Anop Vora All Editors - please submit all articles typed or on a 3.5" computer disc in MacWricell or Word Perfect (Macintosh or IBM). The Managing Editorial Board will endeavor to publish the material sent, and reserves the right to edit and/or reformat for clarity and/ or space restrictions. The views expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Managing Editorial Board of JAINA. Publication Dates and Deadlines August 15 November 15 February 15 May 15 September 1995 December 1995 March 1996 June1996 June 1995

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HEADQUARTERS NEWS Accomplishments of the 1993-1995 Executive Committee With your assistance and encouragement, the Executive Committee accomplished many things during its tenure from 1993 - 1995: * developed a cordial relationship with International Mahavir Jain Mission (Siddhachalam) and Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago published a special issue of Jain Digest dedicated to Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji established the JAINA Charitable Trust which now has 25 trustees and has received over $125,000 in donations and pledges began the Endowment Fund, "A Million by the Millennium" project for the Jain Digest. This Fund increased from $24,500 to $45,500 with 210 new Life Members established a working Headquarters in Buffalo, NY and a Regional Office in Toronto, Canada increased the circulation of Jain Digest from 6,000 to 8,000 issues and began distributing it in Canada, by mail * adopted a democratic publication policy, improved content, look and general quality of the Jain Digest *published Jain picture and story books, a set of seven books will be available at the 1995 Convention helped sponsor a very successful Youth Convention in Chicago in 1994 streamlined the tracking of membership dues with invoice procedures provided humanitarian services all over the world -built 55 houses in Latur, Maharashtra for earthquake victims - raised and donated $33,000 for educating more than 1,000 orphans, victims of earthquake in Pune, Maharashtra. - raised and donated funds to help the Rwanda refugees, the victims of the California Earthquake and the Mississippi River flood - sent medical equipments and used clothing to India - began the North America Jain Families Assistance Program - began the Assistance to Indian Charitable Institution Program (ATICIP) improved communication among the Jain leaders of North America by publishing the monthly newsletter, Jain Focus * adopted a Ten Year Plan for the growth of the Jain Community of North America June 1995 2010_02 established a President's Advisory Council to benefit from the experience of past leaders published the Financial Statements from 1989 to 1991 and plan to do the same for 1991 to 1993 activated following committees: - Animal Compassion and Vegetarianism - Environment and Ecology - Code of Conduct - Fund Raising (USA) - Interfaith -Long Range Planning - Public Relations - World Council of Jains (exploration) signed a Letter of Understanding with the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago and established a National Convention Planning Board to ensure smooth convention preparations. signed an agreement with AT&T, Association Awards Program. Have received over $1,500 in revenues from AT&T in 9 months with 100 members signed up. organized a Center Leadership Effectiveness Workshop in Toronto, Canada began an Internship Program at JAINA Headquarters to help and observe JAINA operations and to train future leaders. organized Town Hall type meetings in Cherry Hill and Los Angeles. Results of the Voting for Constitutional Amendments We received seventy-five (75) valid votes. The results of the voting were as follows: Amendment I Amendment II Amendment III Amendment IV Amendment V Yes 53 55 47 JAIN DIGEST 55 53 No 2 n n n n n 22 20 28 20 22 Results Passed Passed Not Passed Passed Passed Amendments number I, II, IV, and V were passed and approved because they received a 2/3rds majority. Amendment number III was Not Passed. 3

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Gyan Jain Toronto, Ont. Samprati Shah Chicago, IL Tansukh Salgia Columbus, OH Jagat Jain Buffalo, NY Jayesh Sanghvi Essex Fells, NJ Vinod Doshi Pittsburgh, PA MEET THE INCOMING DIRECTORS 2010_02 Sobhagya Khamesra Toronto, Ont. Surendra Singhvi Cincinnati/Dayton, OH Kanti Shah Detroit, MI Dhiraj Shah Buffalo, NY Mahendra Pandya. New York, NY Surendra Sethi Pittsburgh, PA Jasvant Mehta Edmonton, Alberta Khushal Bhaiji Cleveland, OH Bharat Tolia Detroit, MI Gat Shashi Shah Cherry Hill, NJ Naresh Jain New York, NY Anop Vora Rochester, NY JAIN DIGEST Padma Singhal Vancouver, BC Ramesh Shah Cleveland, OH Ram Gada St. Paul, MN Vinod Shah Cherry Hill, NJ 10 Arvind Mehta Orange, CT Manoj Dharamsi Washington, DC Niranjan Shah Chicago, IL Surender Jain Columbus, OH Anil Shah Boston, MA Ajit Parekh Essex Falls, NJ Hans Maru Orange, CT Kamlesh Shah Washington, DC June 1995

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Rasik Chudgar Albany, NY Manhar Parekh Atlanta, GA Santosh Shah New Orleans, LA Kishor Doshi Houston, TX Pravin Jain San Francisco, CA OF MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS June 1995 2010_02 Leena Shah Allentown, PA Navnit Shah Augusta, GA Rajendra Mehta Orlando, FL Prabodh Mehta Houston, TX Harilal Shah San Francisco, CA Suresh Shah Elmira, NY C Upendra Sheth Jacksonville, FL Pravin Shah Raleigh, NC Kirit Gosalia Phoenix, AZ Jitu Turakhia Syracuse, NY Prem Jain Not Shown: Shurabh Dalal Prasant Palvia Germantown, TN JAIN DIGEST Pradip Bavishi Tampa Bay, FL Prem Gada Lubbock, TX Indravadan Bhavsar Atlanta, GA Pravin Mehta Middle Tennessee, TN Hansa Varia Dallas, TX Not Shown: Anop Vora, Rochester, NY, Dalip Bobra, Phoenix, AZ, Mahendra Doshi, Charlotte, NC, Harakh Dedhia, Morgan Town, WV, Pratima Gandhi, Milwaukee, WI, Prem Goda, Hartford, CT, Jagmohan Kumar, Ottawa, Ont., Jaswant Jain, Rochester, NY, Kanti Jasani, Harrisburg, PA, Surbhi Jhaveri, Portland, OR, Asha Khasgiwala, Boston, MA, Dipak Kothari, San Diego, CA, Mehendra Mehta, Fort Myers, FL, Nikin Mehta, Dallas, TX, Dalip Mehta, Royal Palm Beach, FL, Satish Nayak, St. Louis, MO, Chandubhai Shah, Cincinnati/Dayton, OH, Harshad Shah, Montreal, Quebec, Suresh Shah, St. Louis, MO, Rasik Shah, Tulsa, OK, Hasendra Shah, Los Angeles, CA. DIRECTORS AT LARGE PS . . . Pramodaben Chitrabhanu Lax Nagda Bipin Parikh Manibhai Mehta Los Angeles, CA 5

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR YOUR INFORMATION June, 1995 25 Parshvapoojan, performed by Shri Babubhai Kadiwala, Siddhachalam Anuvibha Reporter is being published in India by the followers of the late H. H. Tulsi. This journal is available to you by sending your inquiries to: Anuvrat Global Organization, B-94, Saraswati Marg, Bajaj Nagar, Jaipur, India - 302015 or by phoning 141-510347 or faxing 91-141-510118. 28 - 30 Pratishtha Mahotsav, Jain Temple, Chicago, IL July, 1995 Pratishtha Mahotsav, Jain Temple, Chicago, IL 1-4 JAINA Convention, Chicago, IL 14 Bhaktamar Stotra is available on video. It is sung by Anuradha Podwal with commentary by Harish Bhimani. The video will take you on a journey of the ancient Jain temples of India. If you would like to purchase this video, send your check in the amount of $10.00 plus $3.00 for shipping and handling ($.50 for each additional tape) to: Anil R. Shah, Jain Center of Greater Boston, 26 Humbolt Avenue, Burlingotn, MA 01803. Or you may phone 617/272-3666. In order to teach our children Jiv Daya the JCGB will include a free bird feeder with each order. Opening of the Jain Art Exhibition The Peaceful Liberators: Jain Art from India Museum of Art, New Orleans, LA August, 1995 13 Pratishta Day, Siddhachalam *** 23 - 31 Paryushana September, 1995 1 - 10 Dashlaxana 2-4 Pratishtha Ceremony, Jain Center of Cincinnati and Dayton Free Bird Feeders, the Jiva Daya Project of the Jain Center of Greater Boston is very interested in seeing that your pathshala students receive a free bird feeder. Please send the name of your organization, the number of pathshala students, contact person with phone number, the address to where the feeders should be sent and any comments or suggestions to: Jasvant C. Shah, Vision Computer, Inc., 84 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803. Or you may phone at 617/270-1099 or Fax to 617/2731886. 15 Deadline for getting your news to the Editor for the September issue of the Jain Digest October, 1995 Kshampana/Ahimsa Day Celebration, Siddhachalam November, 1995 26 Pratishtha Mahotsav, Jain Society of Huston, TX JAINA and AT & T have signed an agreement called the Association Awards Program. This is how it works. AT & T will pay JAINA 5% of the residential AT&T, direct dial, international, long-distance, per-minute usage charges, billed and collected for each registered JAINA member, who chooses AT & T as their long-distance company. This program will bring JAINA an estimated $10,000 per year. Please sign up now! Don't forget to give AT&T our account number 4 NAE 1987. If you have any questions, please call Kushal Jain at 908/949-0889. If appropriate, the Jain Digest will be happy to publish the date and name of your up-coming event. Please submit all information to the Editor in Chief, see address on page 2. JAIN DIGEST June 1995 2010_02

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REGIONAL NEWS CANADA Mahendra Mebtu Regional Editor Cornwall, Ont. Natubhai Shah of Cornwall has been awarded the Order of Ontario. This is a rare honor reserved for citizens of Ontario who have distinguished themselves in their field of endeavour. Hamilton, Ont. The Center for Peace Studies instituted The Mahatma Gandhi Annual Ahimsa Lectureship at McMaster University, Hamilton. The 1995 lecture will be delivered by Andrew Ignatieff, an anthro- pologist-archaeologist who is currently a program manager with UNICEF, Canada. Mr. Ignatieff has twenty years experience dealing with non-violent approaches to trauma healing and community reconcili- ation programs in Mozambique, Croatia, and Burudi. A fund raising dinner was held at the Sangam Banquet Hall in Mississauaga, Ont. on Sunday, June 11, 1995. For more information call: Rama Singh at 9051525-4471. London, Ont. On March 30, 1995 at Huron College, London, Ont. the Chander Mohan Jain Memorial Lecture was given by Christopher Khapple of the Department of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University on "Non-violence in Jainism and its impact on Asian civilization." This lecture was sponsored by Huron College. Dr. Natubhai Shah entertainment program consisted of nine items by younger members of our society. Janak Khendry gave a dance performances entitled Mahavir Vandana and Tillana. The celebrations were concluded with ghee boli, aarti, and dinner. An international conference on Approaches to Jain Studies: Philosophy, Logic, Rituals and Symbols was held at the University of Toronto from March 31 - April 2, 1995. The conference was organized by the Center for South Asian Studies at the University of Toronto and the International Mahavir Jain Mission, Canada. Papers were presented by scholars from North America, Europe, Japan, and India on topics as esoteric as "On the Jaina notions of Tiryak-Samanya and Urdvata-Samanya" by Piotr Balcerowicz of the Polish Academy of Sciences to something more current such as "Who is running the Pooja? A Jain Women's Mandal and the Ritual of Performance" by Mary Whitney Kelting of the University of Wisconsin. Professor Padmanabh Jaini gave a presentation, with slides on "Jaina Monks from Mathura: Their Identification on Kushana Sculpture." There was a dance-drama performance by Janak Khendry on Sthulibhadra and Kosha adapted from a work by Jai Bhikkhu with themes of seduction, love, and spirituality played against the background of the fourth century B.C. empire of Nandas in Magadha. Over 100 guests attended this three-day program. Shrimad's Anniversary was celebrated at the Jain Center on Saturday April 22, 1995 with bhakti, atmasiddhi and stavan recitings. On May 8, 1995, a group of 16 seniors and young people from our neighbor the Royal York United Church led by Reverend David McKena visited the Centre and Temple. They were researching different faiths and wanted to learn more about Jainism. They were particularly impressed with five Mahavrats, especially Ahimsa. They asked broad ranging questions about Karma, rebirth, vegetarianism, and how we practice Jainism in our daily life. Natubhai is the first Jain on this select group of twenty-two recipients. The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II recognized Dr. Shah's work in founding Child Haven, a nonsectarian agency offering care to orphaned and abandoned children in India. This organization was started by Natubhai and Kulwant Shah and Fred and Bonnie Cappuccino from Maxville, Ontario in 1985. Ottawa, Ont. The Jain Society of Ottawa-Carleton celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on April 8, 1995 at the Hindu Temple of Ottawa Gita Bhavan in the Hindu Temple was filled to capacity with over 400 Jains and non-Jains. A replica of the Samovsaran was set upon the stage. Many stavans were sung in the evening. Ras and Garba accompa- nied by music were performed. A short presentation on the basic aspect of Jain tenets was given by Jagmohan Humar. A second presentation on vegetarianism was made by a youth member. The evening was concluded with a delicious meal prepared by the ladies of the Jain community. Edmonton, AL Devila Mehta and Jitendra Shah of Edmonton attended the interfaith prayers at the Edmonton City Hall on March 20, 1995 on the issue of eradication of racism. Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated in Edmonton on Sunday, April 16, 1995 at the Hindu Temple. Over 350 people attended the celebrations. The Jain families donated a total of $350 dollars for the temple. Toronto, Ont. Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated at the Jain Center of Toronto on April 16, 1995. The program began with Mahavir Pooja and was followed by Snatra Pooja. The June 1995 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST 7

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New Orleans, LA Jain Art Exhibition In New Orleans July 14 to September 17, 1995 We invited our guests to join with us in aarti and welcomed them to browse through the exhibit of books on Jainism in English. Members of the society tried to answer their questions. We discussed how we could initiate a joint project that could benefit our two communities. Our guests thanked us by making a donation to the Society Here are some important dates for your calender. The Society will celebrate Paryushan Mahaparva from August 23 - 30, 1995. Samvatsari Pratikraman on August 30, 1995. Panditji Dhirubhai Mehta will enlighten us on many subjects from Kalpasutra, Tattvarthsutra and other scriptural topics. Dashlakshana Parva from August 30 to September 8, 1995, Dhoop Dashmi on September 4, 1995 and Anant Chaudash on September 8, 1995. For more information please call: 9057827-7494. The Executive Committee of the Jain Society of Toronto elected G. C. Jain and S. S. Khamesra to be JAINA Directors for the 1995 to 1997 term. The Committee thanked the outgoing directors Ramesh C. Jain and Praful Shah for their services. The New Orleans Museum of Art, Jain Society of South Louisiana, and the entire Indian Community of New Orleans invite you and your entire family to visit New Orleans during the Jain Art Exhibition to be held in New Orleans this summer. This exhibit will consist of over 150 aesthetically and historically significant pieces of sculpture and art from the past two thousand years and is one of the first of its kind ever held in North America. In addition to the Art exhibition, there will be: Jain Art Symposium which will be attended by world renowned Jain art scholars; weekend cultural programs, lectures, videos on non-violence, yoga and meditation workshops; training sessions on yoga, meditation and relaxation; a focus on non-violence (Ahimsa), with an Ahimsa Festival and a declaration of Ahimsa Week in the City of New Orleans. Field trips to the museum and summer art program for local school children and an Essay and Art contest for young people will be arranged. Art Exhibit events: July 23, 1995 - A lecture on Jain Art by Dr. Janice Leoshko, Professor of Art History at the University of Texas, Austin, Texas. September 1-4, 1995 - Discourses, yoga and preksha meditation presented by Samanijis Shree Madhur and Charitra Prajnaji. The Samanijis are very well trained in Jain philosophy, yoga and meditation techniques. September 7, 1995 - A Bharatnatyam Recital by Janak Khendry and his associate. Mr. Khendry is a renowned classical dancer from Toronto who has appeared throughout India and North America on stage and television. September 8 - 9, 1995 - A Jain Art Symposium which will gather together world renowned scholars of Jainism and Jain art, for the first time. September 9 - 10,1995 - Lectures and meditation by Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji, a renowned Jain leader and the founder of the Jain Meditation International Center, New York City. SOUTHEAST REGION Surendra Shah, Regional Editor Atlanta, GA The Jain Society of Greater Atlanta celebrated Mahvir Jayanti on April 9, 1995 in Roswell, GA. This year's gathering was the largest ever with 350 people attending. The program was presented by the youth section of the Society. Pandit Shikharchand Jain from Ahmedabad, India visited in May and gave a scholarly discourse on Bhaktamar Sutra. Shantilal Muttha of Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana, India visited in April and gave a video presentation on the social and educational activities of his organization, which is currently providing aid to the young victims of the recent earthquake in Maharashtra. Recently the Jain Youth Society of Greater Atlanta hosted the 1st Southeast Regional Jain Youth Conference, "A Leap Accommodations Hotel and motel accommodations at reduced rates will be available to all visitors who wish to attend the Jain Art Exhibition. Mention the Jain Art Exhibit for the special rate at the following: Howard Johnson WestBank Sheraton Hotel (Downtown) Royal Palms Motel Comfort Inn Royal Inn For More Information For more information call the New Orleans Museum of Art at 504/488-2631 or Siddharth Bhansali at 504/861-9351 or Santosh Shah at 504/340-4283. Or you may write to the Jain Society of South Louisiana, 3829 Deercreek Lane, Harvey, LA 70058. JAIN DIGEST June 1995 Jain Education Interational 2010_02

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of Friendship in the South." Over 110 participants from 10 states heard seminars on the Fundamentals of Jainism and The Phenomenon and the Potential of the Soul." One participant said, "It helped me to understand the relationship between the soul and karma..." The convention was a success and enriched everyone's lives. The Society held its election. All the incumbent officers were re-elected. Mayur Mehta was elected as Youth President. The celebration ended with a delicious dinner. NORTHEAST REGION Vimo Vakumi Regional Editor Under the guidance of Pravin L. Shah, Swadhyaya is conducted on a regular basis to study the principles and philosophy of Jainism. The JCA celebrated the Mahavir Jayanti with Panch Kalyanaka Pooja which was performed by Devjibhai Dedhia and a group from Cherry Hill, NJ. This was followed by a discourse on the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir by Pravin Shah. Sangeeta Shah recited an original stavan on Navkar Mantra. Aspecial tribute was paid to Vinodbhai Shah remembering his selfless dedication and memorable Bhakti Sangeet and Stavans. The program concluded with the swamivatsalya dinner. Augusta, GA The Jain Community of Augusta, GA has been listening to the taped lectures of Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta at their bimonthly meetings. Several young people from the Augusta area attended the regional youth conference in Atlanta. Charlotte, NC The Jain Study Group of Charlotte celebrated Mahvir Jayanti on April 16, 1995. Chandrakant Mehta from New Jersey spoke on "Bhagwan Mahavir Ka Jeevan, Ahimsa and Brahamcharya." A program of skits and dances performed by the children was the perfect conclusion to the day. On the eve of Mahavir Jayanti, Mr. Mehta gave a lecture on Lokakash. Boston, MA The Jain Center of Boston elected its slate of officers for the coming year. They are: Anil R. Shah, President; Asha Khasgiwala, Vice President; Pradip Gosalia, Secretary; Anil R. Shah, Treasurer and Pankaj Shah, Ratan Singhvi, Rasik Vagadia Anshuman Gosalia, Shirish Vora, Bharat Shah and Kirtida Kamdar, Members-atLarge. Albany, NY Jain Society of Capital District (JSCD) meets once a month for prayers and reading from scriptures, and twice a month for religious classes. JSCD celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on Sunday, April 30, 1995 at the Hindu Temple. Kirti Shah and Virendra Shah performed the Panch Kalyanaka, celebrating the Janma Kalyanaka of Bhagwan Mahavir and explained the purpose of the Panch Kalyanaka Pooja. The celebration continued with a cultural program of Navakar Mantra and religious dances depicting Bhagwan Mahavir's life. Two skits followed that demonstrated how to perform idol worship, various poojas and explained the reasons for these rituals. Young people participated in this program which concluded with a discourse by Kirti Shah. The event was followed by the traditional Swamivatsalya. Approximately 200 Jains from the Capital District area attended the celebration. Jain community in the Albany area was shocked by the untimely death of Vinodbhai Shah. The community gathered on April 23, 1995 at the Hindu Temple to pay their respect by observing silence and reciting 12 Navkar Mantras. For more information about the activities in the Albany, NY area please call Rasik Chudgar at 518/785-7470 or Jagdish Doshi at 518/783-0141. Fort Myers, FL The Jain Society of Fort Myers conducted their celebration of Mahavir Jayanti in conjuction with the Jain Society of Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast. Families from several of the surrounding Florida communites came to hear Dhiraj Shah of Buffalo, New York. Arihant Jain from Toronto, Ont. performed pooja and the children recited Maitry Bhavana with english translation. The program concluded with a swamivatsalya dinner. Buffalo, NY The Jain Society of Buffalo celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on April 23, 1995. Arihant Jain from Toronto, Ont. performed pooja and the children recited Maitry Bhavana with English translation. Essex Fells, NJ The Jain Center of New Jersey (JCNJ) lost one of its founder member and most enthusiastic supporter, Vinodbhai C. Shah. He was almost always present during the Nashville, TN The Jain Society of Middle Tennessee celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on April 8, 1995. About 35 families from Nashville and surrounding communities participated in the festivities. Jiten and Niru Shah, Narendra and Hansa Shah and Surendra and Bharati Shah came from Atlanta to participate in the celebration. Jiten Shah gave a musical presentation about the life of Bhagvan Mahaveer. Pramod and Veena Zaveri from Cincinnati presented the plans for Murti Sthapana at the new temple. They invited everyone to join them in the celebration and ceremony. Allentown, PA The Allentown Jain Temple that is located in the Lehigh Valley has hosted many Jain Sanghs. There are three beautiful Pratimaji of Bhagwan Parshvanath, Bhagwan Mahavir and Bhagwan Rishabhdev in the temple. Vinodbhai and his wife, Hemabehn June 1993 national 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST

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celebrations organized by the JCNJ. A special tribute was paid to him at a Bhavna, at Siddhachalam on April 22, 1995. Vinodbhai died on April 16, 1995 in the Westchester County Hospital. The Jain communities throughout the United States were shocked and saddened by his untimely death. He was well known for performing poojas including the Pratishtha rituals at various Jain centers all over North America. He was a founding member of the Jain Center of New Jersey, and was very active in the Jain Center of America - New York and Siddhachalam. He was the Chairman of the Pooja Committee of JAINA. Vinodbhai was born in 1947 in Ahmedabad, India to a devoted Jain family of Shri Umedchand Master. He attended Jain Pathshala at a very early age. After coming to the United States, he became very active in religious activities and performed his first pooja in 1975. Bhakti Sangeet (devotional songs) was his special way of practicing Jainism. He traveled everywhere and any where in North America to perform pooja with his family and musical instruments. A large gathering of people representating various Jain centers, JAINA, IMJM and other organizations assembled at Siddhachalam on April 22, 1995, to pay tribute to him. The assembly recognized Vinodbhai's selfless service to the Jain community. Many of his favorite devotional songs were sung and the assembly recited twelve Navkar Mantras in deep silence. All prayed that the departed soul have peace. Vinodbhai is survived by: his wife Hemabehn and their two sons - Amit, 13 and Atit, 10; two brothers Kirti Shah and Virendra Shah in USA, plus three brothers in India. The Center elected a new Executive Committee in January, 1995. Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on April 16, 1995. A program of Snatra Pooja and cultural events highlighted the days events. Over 100 people participated in Ayambil on April 8, 9 and 15, 1995 during Chaitra's Ayambil Oli. Every other Sunday there are pathshala classes for students ranging in age from 5 to 18. Swadhyaya on Tatvartha Sutra is held twice a month at the Temple and at Piscataway. Jain Location International 2010_02 A pictorial presentation of Tirth Darshan which includes its history has been prepared and is available for other Jain Centers to use. For more information please call: 201/ 226-2539. New York, NY The Jain Center of America (JCA), New York celebrated Bhagawan Mahavir's Janma Kalyanaka on Sunday, April 30, 1995. The celebration began with Snatra Pooja at the Temple in Elmhurst and was followed by a cultural program. About 200 children and youg adults participated in a cultural program that was based on religious stories and included songs and dances. The program was a great success and everyone enjoyed it very much. During the program, Munishri Roopchandji gave a discourse on Bhagwan Mahavir. About 1,500 people celebrated the event. The Jain Community of New York was shocked at the passing away of Vinodbhai Shah. The Center expressed its deep sorrow over this loss and the community observed two minutes of silence. Rochester, NY Jain Society of Rochester (JSR) holds prayer meeting once a month at the India Community Center of Rochester. At these meetings, the members recite Stavans and young adults hold discussions on Principles of Jainism. There have been three guest lecturers so far this year with five more planned. Last year, there were discourses on nutrition and the vegetarian diet. The JSR's goal is to provide the next generation with a rational understanding of the principles and practice of Jainism. Washington, DC Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSMW) celebrated the Mahavir Jayanti on April 15, 1995 with great enthusiasm. Over 500 area Jains attended a cultural program of Raas and Garba based on the religious songs, Deepak and Manjira dances, skits, Jain stories and recitation of Bhaktamar Stotra. A skit that was based on the theme of "Substance, Attributes and Modifications" was presented by the adult Jain class. A unique musical presentation on the fourteen dreams highlighted the day's events. An exhibition of Jain books JAIN DIGEST was also held on the same day. The cultural program was followed by the traditional swamivatslya dinner and Bhavna program. Washington Jain Center will hold a religious camp for children and adults with Gurudev Chitrabhanuji from July 27 - July 30, 1995. A religious youth conference will also be held during the same period. SOUTHWEST REGION Jadavji Kenia Regional Editor Dallas, TX The Jain Society of North Texas Jain Youth Group invited the young people from the Southwest region to come to Dallas to see "The Peaceful Liberators: Jain Art from India" exhibit at Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. Young people from Houston, Tulsa, Lubbock and from local area attended this magnificent exhibit on March 18, 1995. It was a rare opportunity for the visitors to see Jain art in U.S.A. in one location. The Jain Society of North Texas hosted Narendra and Sonal Sheth of San Diego, CA and took advantage of their presentation on "Jiv Daya in Daily Life" on March 19, 1995. The Society celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on Sunday, April 16, 1995. The day began with a Snatra Puja followed by performances by young people which included a Divo dance. The Jain Youth Group presented a game for adult participants based on Pictionary using Jain themes and places. Young people ranging in age from 10 to14 presented various accounts and incidents from Bhagwan Mahavir's life. The program was concluded with aartis and Shanti Path followed by swamivatsalaya lunch. The Jain Society hosted Shri Shekhar Chandra Jain - a Jain scholar from Ahmedabad, India from April 26-May 2, 1995. 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WEST REGION Claudiakan Parell, Regional Editor Camp participants, Phoenix, AZ Los Angeles, CA Mahavir Janma Kalyanaka celebrations on April 15, 1995 began with a Snatra Pooja conducted by the Mahaila Mandal. Following a briefhistory of a wooden temple located in Las Vegas, Hasendra Shah solicited the support of the members to bring the temple to Los Angeles. Intricately and exquisitely hand carved of teakwood, the structure is a replica of the Temple of Palitana which was originally built by the British Government and displayed at the St. Louis Exposition of 1904. Subsequently the temple, which stands 35 feet high and 20 feet square at its base, was purchased and located at the Castaways Hotel in Las Vegas. Following persuasive negotiations, the Castaways Hotel donated the temple to the Jain Center. The temple has been dismantled and transported to Los Angeles. The plan is to incorporate it in the next phase of the expansion of the Jain Bhavan. Houston, TX The Jain Society of Houston celebrated Varsitap Parna for one of its members Bharatbhai Shah during November, 1994. Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on Saturday, April 15, 1995. In addition to the festivities of the occasion, elections were held to fill two trustees and six executive committee positions. The Society also celebrated Sheelanyas ceremony of its new temple (Derasar) on April 22, 1995. The Kurm Sheela was laid beneath the seat of Mul Nayak Bhagwan Mahavir Swami with great enthusiasm and a large number of members present. The Pratishtha Mahotsava celebration is scheduled for November 18-26, 1995 ending with Pratishtha on Sunday, November 26, 1995. Kishor Doshi has been appointed as chairman of the Pratishtha Committee which includes Suresh Ghelani, Udai Jain, Bharat Shah and Kishor Shah. For more information please call, 713/ 561-9887 Theory, gyana (knowledge) Swadhyay for adults and Jain stories and coloring for youngsters. Outdoor activities included: hiking, volleyball and basketball. A talent show included skits, songs, dances and short dramas. At the end of the camp, all participants took the test and celebrated their accomplishments with an award ceremony and sharing the positive points observed among the group. Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on Sunday, April 16, 1995 at the Indo-American Cultural and Religion Center. The program began with the Namokar Mantra and Stavans led by our pathshala students followed by brief speeches and the Stavans. The junior pathshala group from north Phoenix performed a play on "Marichi" and colorful dances were performed by the group from Tempe. The last drama - Shalibhadra was performed by the middle and older age group youth from the north Phoenix pathshala. All participants re- ceived a plaque in appreciation of their participation. After aarti and Mangal Divo, the program ended with a delicious potluck dinner. Dr. Pratapaditya Pal, senior curator of Indian Art and his assistants and colleagues from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), were the guests of honor at the Mahavir Jayanti program. They were presented with plaques to recognize their outstanding contributions in organizing the ground-breaking exhibition entitled The Peaceful Liberators: Jain Art From India. The exhibition highlighting 150 aesthetically and historically significant art works relating to Jainism. These works were being shown in the United States for the first time. Phoenix, AZ The Jain Center of Greater Phoenix conducted a two and a half day camp in November, 1994 in Prescott, Arizona. More than thirty young people and adults attended. The camp was organized by the pathshala's young adults. They scheduled and managed a majority of the events. The main activities included an overview of the principles of Jainism, time management and team building workshops, evening session on Preksha Dhyan and meditation classes on six Dravyas, basics of Karma A catalogue of the exhibit that was compiled by Dr. Pal was presented to His Holiness Pope John Paul II. While accepting the plaque, Dr. Pal commented that in his 25 year career as curator with LACMA, it was the first time any community had recognized and appreciated their efforts in such a manner. LACMA is hoping to release a film, that was prepared for the exhibition, for television. June 1995mational 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST Use Only www.jaineilly.org

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In conjunction with the Mahavir Jayanti program, the pathshala students were invited to participate in an essay and art competition based on the theme of "Love and Peace Through Non-Violence." The essay competition winners were judged in three different age groups - up to 9 years, 10 to 13 years and 14 to 18 years. The winners in their respective ages groups were: Shreyans Parekh - 1st, Vrinda Shah - 2nd; Anil Ranavat -1st, Mansi Shah - 2nd; and Sunita Mehta - 1st, Mirag Sanghvi and Premal Doshi - joint 2nd. These winners were presented with a gift certificates and invited to read their essays during the celebrations. The art competition was judged in the same age groups. The winners were: Akash Desai - Ist, Vrinda Shah - 2nd; Ronak Zhaveri - Ist, Mansi Shah and Chirag Desai - joint 2nd and Anjali Desai - Ist, Zarna Kamdar - 2nd. "Nem-Rajul" Dance Drama, San Diego, CA one's nature, He spoke about the impor- tance of abiding in one's own dharma, or real nature, which is essentially devine. He explained that indulging in noble deeds draws a person closer to Moksha marg, the final destination of every human being. Roop Chandji Maharaj has devoted his life to helping the socially deprived of India and has established centers for these people in New Delhi, Punjab and Haryana. by Kirtida Bavishi. The pathshala children sang the songs, under the direction of Avni Shah and Dipti Dalal and recited the Jain Manglik Stotras under the direction of Neeraj Jain. San Diego, CA Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on April 22, 1995. Approximately 250 people attended the celebration which began with Vir-Vandana performed by Paresh Shah and his colleagues. In his presidential address, Praful Doshi conveyed the message of anekantvad and non-violence by citing the example of India, where people of different languages, religions and traditions have managed to stay united and live harmoniously. The youth swadhyay group organized a "Jainpardy based on the Jain tenets and the Prekshadhyan group presented religious songs. A dance drama entitled "Trishla-mata's 14 Dreams" was presented by 26 children ranging in age from 4 to 12. The drama that depicted the dreams of Lord Mahavir's mother was choreographed and directed Praveen Jain recognized the contributions of the Executive Committee members and outlined the upcoming events for the year. The event concluded with a swamivatsalaya dinner. The major highlight of the program was the presentation of a dance drama entitled "Nem-Rajul" which was performed by 41 pathshala students ranging in age from 4 to 16. The drama depicted the story of Neminath, the 22nd Tirthankar. The message of non-violence that this drama conveyed, touched everyone's heart. The program continued with the celebration of Lord Mahavir's birth, aarti, and Mangal Divo, concluding with a swamivatsalaya dinner. San Francisco, CA Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated with a day long program of religious discourse, performances and presentations by children. The occasion also served as a fund raiser for the proposed Jain Bhavan. H. H. Roop Chandji Maharaj from India talked about Bhagavan Mahavir's life which emphasized truth and non-violence as part of "Trishla-mata's 14 Dreams", San Francisco, CA JAIN DIGEST 2010_02 June 1995

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CHICAGO JAIN TEMPLE SHREE ADINA WABURURAWAM SHORE DARUVARU SHREE AHAWAL SWARA CHANDRA SAMS Ravindra and Pallavi Kobawala Purvi, Rupak, Pooja Upesh and Nimisha Shah Ravi, Vir Kishor and Rashmi Shah Hemali, Heena, Parikh Bipin and Rekha Parikh Parina PEACE THROUGH NON-VIOLENCE 13 June 1995 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST

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International Alumni Association of Shri Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya (IAAMJV) Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya, well known for its constant service in the cause of education is one of the oldest pioneering institutions of its kind in India. Realizing the importance of education in the 20th Century, Shri Vijay Vallabhsuriwaraji Maharaj inspired the leaders of the Jain community to build a hostel for bright and needy Jain college students about 80 years ago. From this small beginning in 1915, it has grown to 8 hostel servicing some 828, male and female college students in Maharastra and Gujarat, India. AFFILIATE NEWS The IAAMJV is a not-for-profit, tax exempt association of some 350 former students of Shri Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya and other progressive minded individuals living in North America. It was founded in 1991 and is probably the only association, outside of India, whose primary goal is to promote the cause of education within the Jain community. The association has raised $267,000.00 since it inception. Membership in IAAMJV is open to the entire Jain community irrespective of sect. If you are interested in supporting our mission, or in opening a scholarship fund in someone's name, please contact Anop Vora, One Robin Drive, Rochester, NY or call 716/4739290. International Mahavir Jain Mission, Siddhachalam the first Jain Thirth outside of India, is continuing to remain a vibrant place that welcomes yatris in ever increasing numbers. Acharaya Shree Sushil Kumarji's work at the Mission continues with his blessings and his energy and we are privileged to have Roopchandji Maharaj in residence at the Sthanak since April, 1995. Donor's Name: Address: Telephone No. Donation Amount: $ 14 Jain Education Intemational 2010_02 SIDDHACHALAM Kitchen Dining Room Building Fund I/We would like to donate for the proposed Kitchen Dining Room Building Complex - Roopchandji Maharaj Muniji is graciously carrying on Guruji's work at Siddhachalam and throughout North America. Muniji who, took diksha at the age of 13 in 1952, is a well known poet and scholar, was very close and devoted to Guruji. He presided Guruji's Punya Tithi at Siddhachalam on April 23, 1995 and over the Mahavir Jayanti celebrations in San Jose, CA, and New York. - Siddhachalam will receive visits from Muniji and Muni Shree Jinchandraji Maharaj (Triouti Bandhu) and Shree Amrendra Munijia this summer. Other events will include: Guruji's Birthday June 18 25 Please make checks payable to IMJM and should be mailed to: 65 Mud Pond Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825 All donations are tax deductible from Federal income taxes. Chintamani Parshwanath Pooja JAIN DIGEST Continued to page 19. June 1995

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8th BIENNIAL JAINA CONVENTION Honored Guests Acharya Chandanji Acharya Mahapragnaji Bhattarak Shree Charukeertiji Bhattarak Shree S. Laxmisenji Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji Shree Jinchandra Vijayaji, Bandhu Triputi Dr. Hukamchandji Bharill Munshishree Manakchandji Munshishree Rupchandji Munshishree Vatsalayadeepji Saman and Samaniji Dr. Shantibhai Patel Dear Friends, Jai Jinendra. On behalf of the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago and the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), we have the pleasure to invite you to our Jain Center in Bartlett, Illinois on the twin occasions of the Pratishtha Mahotsava and the 8th JAINA Convention. The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago started 25 years ago with a handful of members. Since then it has grown continuously until today when it is the the largest single Jain organization in America, with a membership of more than 800 families and is the largest Jain complex outside of India. It was constructed at the cost of more than $3 million, and it accommodates a beautiful temple with Shwetambar and Digambar idols of Tirthankars, Upashray, Shrimad Rajachandra Gnanmandir, Prayer hall, dining hall, youth room, and library. The main Pratishtha in Ghabhara was performed in 1993. This year we will have the Pratishtha Mahotsava for all 24 Tirthankars around the inner sanctum of the temple. The theme of the JAINA Convention is "Peace Through Nonviolence". We are sure that you will enjoy participating. Other highlights of the convention include: exhibitions, display of Jain art and architecture, cultural programs, slide and video presentations, and social events. There will also be Youth Programs on Jainism and classes on pooja, medication and cooking. Please bring your family and friends to join us for this exciting twin event of the Pratishtha Mahotsava and the Jain Convention. Hon. Ashok Jain, Chairman, Bennet Coleman Co., Times of India Hon. Shrenikbhai Kasturbhai Shah Dr. Kumarpal Desai, Ahmedabad, India Hon. Paul Simon, U.S. Senator Hon. Carol Mosley Braun, U.S. Senator Hon. James Edgar, Governor, State of Illinois Hon. Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago Hon. Kathy Melchert, Mayor of Bartlett Dr. Bruce Constain Shree Dineshbhai Modi, Founder Jain Adhyatma Study Circle, Bombay, India Mrs. Saryu Daftari, Bombay, India Dr. Saryu Doshi, Bombay, India Mr. C. N. Sanghavi, Founder, Jain Social Group, India Mr. S. L. Gandhi, Jaipur, India Dr. K. M. Gangwal, Poona, India Shree Shantilal Parekh, India Pandit Khemchandji Jain, Delhi, India Shree Induben Dhanak Prof. Lokhande Dr. Michael Tobias, TV Producer Dr. Natubhai Shah, U.K. Dr. Atul Shah, Young Jain, U.K. Ms. Irena Upenieks, Canada Convener Niranjan C. Shah The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago Coordinator Ramesh Shah Federation of Jain Associations in North America Vice-Conveners Bipin Parikh Kishor C. Shah Pratishtha Chairman Ravindra Kobawala June 1995 Jain Education Interational 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST 15

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General Program A program of seminars, workshops, slide and video presentations on various aspects of Jainism will include: Ahimsa (Non-Violence) Are Jains really Hindus? Parallels and differences between Jain and Hindu philosophy Art and symbolism in Jain ritual Contribution of Shree V. R. Gandhi to Jainism Cultural Program - Bhaktigeet, dance, drama and skits from young people of various Jain centers Ecology - Spirituality History of Jainism in North America How to apply Jain principles in daily life Interfaith discussion Jainism as a religion of nonviolence Jainism in North America - A question of identity Jain marriage - Past, Present and Future. Jain philosophy Karma, a Jain view. Ladies issues Leadership and management Practicing nonviolence through food Reasoning knowledge of Dharma Prayers. Spiritual confirmation of the consciousness of the laity Teaching Jainism in American universities Use of cruelty products in daily life. Vegetarianism - the Jain way of life, from a religious, moral, ethical and medical point of view Yoga and meditation classes Samprati Shah 708/529-0463 Program Chairperson June 28, Wednesday Program for the Pratishtha Mahotsava 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm June 29, Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Dhiraj Shah 716/773-1314 16. 2010_02 Three Patla Poojan - Navgrah Poojan - Dash Digpal Poojan -Ashta Mangal Poojan 108 Arhad Abhishek Mahapoojan Bhavna Shrimad Rajchandra Bhakti Sthankwasi JAAP Bhavna June 30, Friday 9:00 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm-5:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm July 1, Saturday 8:30 am - 11:30 am 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm July 2, Sunday July 3, Monday 5:00 am 8:00 am. 9:00 am 11:30 am 12:01 pm - 2:30 pm Pratishtha Vidhikar Babubhai Kadiwala and Group 6:00 am - June 30, Friday July 1, Saturday JAIN DIGEST 9:00 am - 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm m-7:30 pm Program for the JAINA Convention July 2, Sunday 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 7:30 pm 10:30 pm July 3, Monday 9:00 am 11:30 am 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6:00 am - 7:00 am 7:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm July 4, Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Digambar Pooja Siddhachakra Mahapoojan Cultural Program Arihant Vandanvali Mahapoojan Discourses by Dignitaries - Gurudev Chitrabhanuji - Jinchandravijayji (Bandhu Triputi) Dr. Hukamchandji Bharill Final Gheeboli 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Eighteen Abhishek Rathyatra (Procession) Pratishtha Dwar Opening Registration President's Social Hour Procession Opening Ceremony Cultural Program Float Procession Workshops - Ladies Issues - Senior Citizens Cultural Program - Raas Garba Competition Meditation, Pratikraman Alumni Gathering Award Ceremony, Plenary Session Workshops - Interfaith - Leadership Vision 2000 Program Cultural Program Social Yoga, Pratikraman Oath Ceremony - New Executive Committee President Elect's Acceptance Speech Vote of Thanks Kshamapana June 1995

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Rathyatra, Procession Youth Programs The youth program for the 8th Biennial JAINA Convention will be a good opportunity to meet friends from across the country and discuss issues faced by Jain youth. The weekend will include panel discussions, speakers, workshops, a declamation contest and games for young people of all ages. Sunday, July 2, 1995 - 9:00 am East View Elementary School There will be twenty-five floats, each will have its own individuality and message. Friday, June 30 Ice Breaker Sessions Saturday, July 1 18 Abhishek (Pratishtha), Meditation, Murti Pooja, Parade, Marriage Bureau, Banner Painting, Workshops, Story Telling, Speaker on Destiny, Panel Discussion on Ahimsa, Declamation Contest. Monday, July 3 Samayak, Pooja, Panel Discussion on Suicide, Drugs and Alcohol, Speaker on Opportunity in India, Jain Academic Bowl, Panel Discussion on Male/Female Gender Roles Float 1 - Mahavir Band Float 2 - Grand Marshall Float 3-14 - Twenty-four Tirthankars Float 15 - Shreemad Rajachandra, Shree Laghurajswami and Shree Bhrahmachariji Float 16 - JAINA float Float 17 - JAINA float sponsored by Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya Float 18 - Mahavir Mahila Mandal of the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago Float 19 - Jain Young People between the ages of 13 and 15 Float 20 - Children's Float, dedicated to all children between the ages of 6 and 12 Float 21 - Fourteen Supans and Parna Float 22 - Volunteers of the Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago Float 23 - Various Jain Temples of the World Float 24 - Senior citizens Float 25 - Mahavirswami Bhakti float Tuesday, July 4 Meditation, Pooja, Caring for our Parents in their Golden Years, Inter-Racial Marriage These are just some of the activities we have planned for you. Please come and join us on July 4th weekend and discover our destiny as Jains. Please see the March issue of Jain Digest for the topics of the Declamation Contest. Rules and Regulations for the Declamation Contest to be announced. There will be a cultural activity competition to complement these activities which is sponsored by adults. Youth Chairpersons Ami Shah Viken Shah 312/325-1532 708/884-1211 The Procession will begin at the East View Middle School and end at the Jain Center. Everyone will be taken by bus from Remote Parking Locations to the East View Middle School. If you do not ride on a float you will be walking with the procession. Those who cannot, or do not wish to walk with the Procession will be taken by bus from the East View Middle School to the Jain Center after the Procession has left. Members of Jain Youth Forum, Mahavir Mahila Mandal and JAINA devotees will also be marching in the Procession in the following order: Photography and Video Taping Policy Photography and Video Taping will not be permitted during the Pratishtha and Convention. The Convention has arranged for professionals to take all photographs and videos. These will be offered at a reasonable cost to those wishing a photographic or video souvenir of the events. Thank you for your cooperation. All invited VIP's, Grand Marshall, Religious Leaders, Trustees, Executive Committee Members and volunteers will walk after Float 2 All JAINA Leaders will walk after Float 17 Mahavir Mahila Mandal will walk after Float 18 Jain Young People will walk after Float 18 All other participants to walk after Float 25 * * June 1995 2010_02 TAIN DIGEST

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JAINA 8th Biennial Convention Directory Convener Niranjan C. Shah The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago 708/635-7780 Coordinator Ramesh Shah Federation of Jain Associations in North America 216/442-4596 Vice-Conveners Bipin Parikh 708/699-1294 Kishor C. Shah 219/922-1470 Committee Audio/Video Books/Art Chairperson Suresh C. Shah Manu Doshi Telephone 414/859-3020 708/735-0120 Cultural Activity Megha A. Doshi Mukesh M. Doshi Arvind M. Shah Hemendra Shah Samprati Shah Hemendra Momaya 708/735-0120 708/517-2505 708/699-7778 708/893-6688 708/529-0463 708/695-0935 JAINA Liaison Vasant Sheth Keshav Chandaria K. Gosalia Shirish Shah Manoj Dharamsi Kanen Jhaveri Shanti Mohnot Shanti Mohnot Manhar Shech Ramesh P. Shah Vinod Doshi Vinod Doshi Telephone 905/837-3335 905/886-4395 6027863-1073 216/974-0535 703/620-9837 905/827-7621 412/856-9235 412/856-9235 905/828-9879 216/856-9235 412/856-9235 412/856-9235 Essay Competition Exhibition Facilities Finance Accounting Pravin M. Shah Deepak Kapadia Kishor R. Shah Ravindra Kobawala Ashwin H. Shah Haredra/Vasumati Shah Satish C. Shah 815/436-1312 708/810-9322 219/922-6145 708/355-5622 Food Gyan Chand Jain 416/447-1650 Fund Raising Kishor C. Shah Niranjan C. Shah Bipin Parikh Pradip R. Shah Rashmi Gardi 219/922-1470 708/635-7780 708/699-1294 708/529-0393 708/428-4298 Host/Accommodation Interfaith Harilal Shah Lax Nagda Sanjay Pandya Ramesh Jain Ramesh Jain Manoj Dharamsi Shanti Shah Hansa Varia Bhadra Kothari Vinay Jain Jagdish Mehta Anop Vora 510/487-9380 905/741-0012 718-816-0083 4167626-8078 412/974-8333 703/620-9837 905/887-9390 214/644-0294 905/820-0659 617/237-5997 905/646-4456 716/473-9290 708/655-4991 Ladies Program Leadership Seminars Sharda Jain Balu Patel 708/635-8670 Media Production Medical Newsletter Competition Photography Bhupen J. Shah Narendra Velani Dilip T. Shah Samprati Shah Shetal M. Shah Lalit Desai Siddharth Jhaveri Suresh Shah Keerti N. Shah Bharat Kothari 708/674-0592 708/483-2323 708/655-1670 708/529-0463 312/508-5504 708/665-8677 708/289-0599 708/837-1133 708/837-8716 708/213-6642 Lalit Pansar 416/243-1487 Procession/Floats Program Samprati Shah 708/529-0463 Publicity Bipin Parikh Kirti N. Shah Niranjan C. Shah Kirti N. Shah Urmila Talsania 708/699-1294 708/837-8716 708/635-7780 708/837-8716 708/969-8845 Reception/Registration Jagat Jain Manibhai Mehta Ramesh Jain Dhiraj Shah Ajit Jain Harish Jain Anant Jain Manoj Jain Ajit Jain Atul Tolia Prabodh Vaidya Jitu Turakhia R. Shah Harilal Shah Naresh Shah Om Prakash Jain Mohan Mehta Dilip Shah Sobhagya Khamesra Pritam Mehta Arvind Shah/Jaya Tra. Kamal Jain 716/688-0104 714/898-3156 416/626-8078 716/773-1314 416/622-2626 905/525-5621 214/231-5208 617/237-5997 416/622-2626 905/278-1743 708/985-9144 315/622-3287 905/890-4834 510/487-9280 516/741-9269 416/749-1051 416/626-1277 215/561-0758 905/274-6464 905/897-6631 810/559-5292 905/735-6194 Sadhu/Monks Jagdish Mehta 708/310-9285 Souvenir Bhupen J. Shah Kishor C. Shah 708/674-0592 219/922-1470 Transportation/Security Travel Volunteers Youth Program Harshad K. Shah Jayshree V. Shah Chandanben R. Shah Rajnikant T. Shah Ami S. Shah Viken J. Shah 708/843-3340 708/428-3665 708/876-1279 708/876-1279 708/529-0463 708/884-1211 Urmila Talsania Ashish Vaidya Sorabh Dalal Sanjay Vora Shan Jain 708/969-8845 716/773-1314 301/577-5215 412/325-4978 9057827-7494 More CConvention information on page 24. 18 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST June 1995

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Affiliate News, continued from page 14 August 23 - 31 Muniji will be in California. At this time the Stanak will be in the Office. Those wishing to receive Muniji's darshan are asked to inquire at the Office Building. their goals on the medical profession. A forum where qualified career counselors would discuss such options and opportunities will be organized for the parents. From July 29 - August 5, 1995 Shree Jinchandra Maharaj and Shree Amrendra Muniji will be at a Yogo Camp organized by the IMJM, Canada. Jain Social Group, Los Angeles organized a dinner meeting on February 25, 1996 at the Peacock Indian Cuisine in Diamond Bar. Mahendra Khandhar, the Founder and President, presented a plaque to Subodh Sheth, the immediate past president, in recognition of his leadership and the contributions of his executive committee members. An exciting schedule of events has been planned for 1995 that will address adult and family participation. The Fifth Annual Medical Camp was held on Sunday, May 21, 1996. This event will be jointly sponsored by the Jain Center of Southern California and the Jain Bhavan. Jain Study Circle, Inc., New York, NY held its Annual Meeting on April 16, 1995 at Mahendra and Asha Pandya's residence on Staten Island, NY. After completing the Annual Meeting there was a lively discussion on the main topic of the meeting - Penance (Tapashya) in Jainism. As expected, the participants in the evenings discussion brought forward the role of penance or tapashya in Jain philosophy that they considered important. Some of the participants thought that tapashya was a means to develop self discipline, controlling desires and emotions; others considered it to be a cleansing process. An individual's capacity to perform tapashya, especially long-term-fasting, including the possible interfering with one's normal duties was also discussed. Duli Chand Jain noted the fine line between the selfsacrifice and self-directed violence. The Jain Study Circle conducts Quarterly Meetings in the New York metropolitan area. At these meetings no one gives discourse or lecture, but each participant is encouraged to express their own thoughts on the topic of discussion. Any one who is interested in attending these meetings, please contact Harshad Doshi at 718/ 961-7408. The Jain Meditation International Center, New York Gurudev Chitrabhanuji was on tour to Hong Kong and Singapore during the month of March, 1995. Jains are involved in religious practices throughout these areas. The Jain Society of Hong Kong arranged for a five day lecture series during which many people of all religions participated. A three day seminar was arranged in Singapore. In this tour Gurudev Chitrabhanuji spoke about the deeper meaning of nonviolence and that it implies more than kindness to all living things and the practice of vegetarianism, but also abjures violence to ourselves. Jain Association of Young Adults (JAYA), Los Ange les has elected a new committee Nilay Dedhia, President; Satyam Patel, Vice President; Rajesh Shah, Treasurer; Ashita Shah, Secre- tary; Jalpa Dalal, Hemal Dalal, Pina Shah and Amisha Mehta as Members-at-large. JAYA is actively recruiting young adults 16 years old and above to coordinate social and religious activities and to share experiences and knowledge of mutual interest. JAYA's activities are also coordinated with the Jain Center Youth Council (JCYC) of Jain Center of Southern California and JAINA's Young Jains of America (YJA). For further information please contact Rashmi Shah, JAYA coordinator, at 310/541-8367. A forum on "Growing Up In America" that was jointly organized by JAYA and JCYC was held on Sunday, March 12, 1995 at the Jain Center of Southern California. The purpose of the forum was to discuss the challenges and concerns of growing up in bi-cultural environment - Indian and American. The forum was moderated by Sailes Jain, a pathshala teacher and was attended by 50 or more students ranging in age from 10 to 16 years old. A panel of 11 young, Indian, professionals, who had spent most of their young adult life growing up in America, responded to questions posed by the students. The panelists provided excellent insights into the challenges of growing up in America and how the differences in the Indian and American cultures may pose significant challenges for young people of Indian heritage growing up in America Many times Indian parents have not adapted to such differences and understood the cultural differences these factors and generation gap have led to problems and conflicts between parents and their children. However, the opinions and experiences shared by the young professional panel tended to conclude that - open communication, frequent dialogue, mutual understanding and a positive attitude are the key elements for fostering successful childparent relationships for Indian families in America. One major problem identified was, Indian parents lack the knowledge about the vast number of career options, opportunities and possibilities that are open for students. Parents tend to focus Concept of God in Jainism Jainism believes that the universe and all its substances or entities are eternal. It has no beginning or end with respect to time. The Universe runs on its own accord by its own cosmic laws. All substances change or modify their forms continuously. Nothing can be destroyed or created in the universe. There is no need of some one to create or manage the affairs of the universe. Hence Jainism does not believe in God as a creator, survivor and destroyer of the universe. However, Jainism does believe in God, not as a creator, but as a perfect being. When a person destroys all his karma. he becomes omniscient and omnipotent. He is a liberated soul. He lives in the perfect blissful state Moksha. This living being is a God of the Jain religion. Every living being has the potential to become a God of the Jain religion. Hence Jains do not have one God, but Gods are innumerable and their number is continuously increasing as more living beings attain liberation. Source Unknown June 1995 JAIN DIGEST For private & Personal Use Only 19

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COMMITTEE NEWS Animal Compassion and $2,001- Shivani Gems, Inc., New York, NY $1,001- Alma Diamonds, Inc., New York, NY Vegetarianism Fairway Diamond, Inc. Chair - Narendra Sheth Eurostar Belgium Ring Craft Designs The committee has organized seminars on "Jiv Daya Aware Sangam Diamond Corporation ness "in Houston, Austin, Lubbock and Dallas, TX in March, 1995 Shah Diamonds, Inc. and has found that there are almost 200 organizations in North Parshwanath Gems America that believe in the same philosophy of aminal compassion Renaissance Diamond Corporation and vegetarianism and are working towards these goals. Sandeep Diamond Corporation We are fortunate to have received a large donation that helped Surediam, Inc. us reach out to these organizations with a booklet, entitled "Ahimsa Galaxy USA, Inc., New York, NY Beyond Vegetarianism. "This generous donation allowed us to re- $1,000- Impex Diamond Corporation, New York, NY print 2,000 copies of this booklet and send it on to these organiza D. N. Gems Corporation, New York, NY tions. Emby International, Inc., New York, NY The committee has received the following donations since Precious Trade, Inc., New York, NY February, 1995. Shrenek and Rupa Doshi, Wallington, NJ $ 400 Sikander and Manjula Jain, San Diego, CA $750 - Vimco Diamond Corporation, New York, NY 100 Ken and Vipen Jain, San Diego, CA $501 - Diastar Inc., New York, NY 151 The Jain Society of Pittsburgh, PA Fine Facet Diamonds, Inc., New York, NY 900 The Jain Society of Southern California Atit Diamond Corporation 100 The Jain Society of Greater Phoenix, AZ Pioneer Gems, New York, NY 51 Roopesh Sheth, San Diego, CA Gems Trading Company, New York, NY 201 Kirit and Pramila Daftary, Waco, TX Indogems, Inc., New York, NY 100 The Jain Center of Minnesota Shefi Diamond, Inc. Poovesh Sheth, San Diego, CA Sagar Star Corporation, New York, NY The Jain Society of Southern Louisiana Moti Gems, Inc. Narendra M. Lodha, Brooklyn, NY $2,105 Total Suresh and Mani Jain, Wise, VA Y. and Jyotsna Bhandari, Short Hills, NJ In additonal to the total above, we have also received donations Vaishali Diamond, Inc., New York, NY for the following specific publication projects: $750.00 was do- $251 - SKN Diamond, Inc., New York, NY nated by several families from the Los Angeles, CA area to publish Indiam, Inc., New York, NY the booklet "Ahimsa Beyond Vegetarianism;" $1,200 anonymous Raj and Kiran Jain, Forest Hills, NY donation to re-print an extra 2,000 copies for distribution to non Diamlink, Inc. Jain organizations and $1,000 from Atul and Ruchi Khara of Indojewels, Inc. Dallas, TX for the "Jiv Daya Awareness" supplement which is Royal Gems, New York, NY enclosed with this issue of the Jain Digest. This brings the total $151 - Shashi and Dalip Sethi, New York, NY donations to $5055. $101 - Simplex Diam, New York, NY Dialite Import Corporation, NY Fund Raising (USA) Prakash and Asha Jain, Fresh Meadows, NY Narendra C. Bhandari, North Brunswick, NJ Chair - Sanjay Pandya Vice-Chair - Bipin Parikh Library and Education Premchand Gada - chair The Fund Raising Committee would like to acknowledge the Everyone is invited to visit the Library and Education booth total contributions of $27,335 from the following people who have at the Convention in Chicago. There will be a number of wondergiven so generously to help support the activities of JAINA, the ful materials to check out for the preschool, elementary, junior and JAINA Convention and the Jain Society of Chicago. high school student. Included in the display will be games and picture books. For more information please call Premchand Gada, 4410 - 50th Street, Lubbock TX 79414 or call 806/793-8555. JAIN DIGEST June 1995 Jain Education Interational 2010_02 20

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World Community Service Dhiraj Shah - Chair The World Community Service raised more than $95,000 for the Maharastraian earthquake victims, $60,000 of which was given to the Lions Club International to build a primary school and a Jain Nagar in India (see Jain Digest - March, 1995 pg. 15). It has also donated $33,000 to support a project sponsored by Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana. provide education for these displaced children. Once again the World Community Service of the JAINA provided $33,000 for this project. The BJS has a clearly defined vision and organizational structure. At the primary level it is an organization of volunteers, who are all Jains, who formulate policy and approve budgets. At the secondary level it is a professional organization consisting of people who implement the objectives and ensure their achievement. The BJS plans a Gurukul Style School for NRI Children The future plans of the BJS include education, Gurukul style, for the sons and daughters of NRI Jains. The school will offer an indepth exposure to the Jain religion and its teachings while maintaining the highest standards of education. Their aim of this school is to groom an international Jain citizen. The school is planned to be established in Pune. In addition, BJS plans to run a special three week seminar that will provide an indepth introduction to Jain religious practices and their significance. The course will not only include lectures and visits to the prominent Jain ashrams, but also will allow the participant to meet with the India Industrialists to discuss future opportunities in India. This seminar will be open to all NRI and will be operated on a not-for-profit, noloss basis. The plans to establish a Jain Univeristy are not too far off in the future. Shantilal Muttha, President of the BJS was in Buffalo, NY recently to receive the JAINA's donation to the BJS. JAINA has also provided help to the victims of the floods in Mississippi, the drought victims in Gujarat, India and the refugees of Rwanda. Bhartiya Jain Sanghatana The Bhartiya Jain Sanaghatana (BJS) is India's foremost social service organization specializing in child and woman welfare, support for the handicapped, public health and awareness programs, calamity and disaster management, emergency relief work, scholarships for the underprivileged and many more humanitarian activities. It has achieved enormous success in promoting and gaining social acceptance of the concept of mass marriage. This concept has made people realize that daughter's happiness is in no way connected with how much money is lavished on her wedding day in the form of dowry. Related issues that BJS has identified include: the young widow, divorcees, improper match-making, the rise in divorce rate and the drop in birth rate of female children. The BJS has propagated the idea of re-marriage and vadhu var sammelan (a meeting ground for couple before marriage) to tackle this issues. Above all, BJS has played a pivotal role in establishing peace during the communal riots between Muslims and Hindus in December, 1992. Several prominent Jain and non-Jain spiritual leaders undertook Pada Yatra to establish peace and harmony. In September, 1993 the BJS was called upon to support the victims of the earthquake that struck in the Marathwada region of the Maharashtra. It provided an infrastructure for the rescue mission for the tens of thousands of people who had lost every- thing. It provided tons of food, clothing and medical supplies at the earthquake site within hours. World Community Service of the JAINA provided funds to rebuild 55 houses destroyed during that earthquake. Realizing that the earthquake had affected children midway through their school year, BJS took a thousand boys under its care with an aim of providing them with a chance to rebuild their broken lives. A school and orphanage was set up in Pune, India to Opening Ceremony. Vasai, India JAINA Starts Free Dispensary The WCS started a primary health care center to serve the needy and the pilgrims in the village of Vasai, Kutch, Gujarat, India on January 4, 1995. This is the first of many clinics envisioned by JAINA to be started in India. The Clinic is staffed by a full time physician and a doctor's assistant who will treat sixty patients a day. JAINA has raised more that $20,000 for this cause. For more information concerning WCS activities please call: Dhiraj Shah at 716/282/3018. June 1995 Jalil Education International 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST 21

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS James, Professor Padmanabh Jaini, Dr. Kumarpal Desai, Mr. Vinod Kapashi, Mrs. Dina Shah - President of Young Jains, UK, Mrs. Kamla Sanghvi, R. P. Chandaria, Dipchand Gardi, Prem Shah, Vinod Udani, Rati Saha, Bipin Mehta, Rati Dhanani, and Meena and Nemu Chandaria. Jains Received at the Vatican by H. H. Pope John Paul II Rome, Italy - His Holiness Pope John Paul II welcomed a delegation of Jains in a private audience on February 15, 1995. The members of the delegation were participants in an Interfaith Dialogue that was organized by the Institute of Jainology, an international body of Jains in England. The delegation met with the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue on February 14. 1995 where it was agreed upon that: 1. It is appropriate that a dialogue be fostered between Jains and Catholics and that the meeting had been a useful contribution to the strengthening of that dialogue. 2. Jains are encouraged to enter into contact with Catholic authorities in the countries where they reside. This is particularly important in India. 3. It was recognized that there is no central authority in the Jain community. Nevertheless the Institute of Jainology in London, England can play the role of coordinator. 4. The Council agreed with the Institute that the dialogue could involve the following: * an exchange of publications * periodic exchange visits * information exchanged on the progress of the dialogue in the different areas, such as joint meetings on topics relevant to both parties. Members of the delegation were: His Excellency Dr. L. M. Sanghvi - the High Commissioner for India to the Court of St. U Thant Peace Award for Sanghvi New Delhi, India - Dr. L. M. Sanghvi, India's High Commissioner to the Court of St. James, London, England was presented with the prestigious international U Thant Peace Award by Sri Chinmoy in a ceremony in London, England on May 13, 1995. Past recipients of this award include: the former Soviet President, Mikhail Gorbachov, Mother Teresa and the Executive Director of UNICEF, James Grant. India's 1994 Vegetarian of the Year, Menaka Gandhi Bombay, India - As daughter-in-law of the late Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, Menaka Gandhi is a very active humanitarian. On many occasions she has spoken out against animal killing as a pollution to the environment and about the torturous death of animals for food and fashion. In her address to the Vegetarian Society, Mrs. Gandhi made a strong plea for stopping animal slaughter and for the country to face its pollution problems. She said, "the Ganges dies at Kanpur." COSMETIC SURGERY Come to Florida for Relaxation and Fun Return Home a Relaxed and Beautiful You! For all your cosmetic surgery needs including Facelift, Breast Reduction and Augmentation Tummy Tuck, Liposuction and Hair Transplant PARIKH VOLUSIA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER is a same day outpatient surgery Licensed Facility, Cost Effective Personalized Service for Men and Women Please call for more information Dr. Madhu Parikh 598 Sterthaus Avenue, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 1-800-632-2014 JAIN DIGEST Jain 24.ation Interational 2010_02 June 1995

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HISTORY OF JAIN CENTERS IN NORTH AMERICA The Jain Center, Alberta, Canada The first settlement of Jains in Alberta, Canada began in the mid-1960's. The Jain population begin to increase in the early 1980's at the height of the oil boom. Many came from Africa, India and England. The Jains became very active and participated in community service with various Indian groups and societies. The Jains became an intregal part of many of these societies and held high positions in them. Jains are highly respected by all communities. In 1988, the family of Mahendra Jain brought Bhagwan Mahavir's Pratimaji to Edmonton. The Hindu Culture Center gladly offered a space in their Center to install the Pratimaji. In 1989, the official Pratishta was conducted in Edmonton and Bhagwan Mahavir's Pratimaji was installed with a traditional celebration and with much religious fervour. This event was attended by representatives of all the Indian communities from all over Alberta. Nearly 600 people came, making it the largest gathering of its kind for a religious function. The ceremony was performed by Shree Sushil Kumar Kalia and a Souvenir Book was published and distributed to all free-of-charge. This was an important step in bringing the awareness of Janism to Albertans. Since that event all important religious days and festivals are observed regularly in the Hindu Culture Center. The Province of Alberta is one of the richest provinces in Canada, with 255,285 sq. miles and a population of nearly 2.3 million. Edmonton is the largest city and capital of Alberta with a population of 700,000 people. The first settlers came to Alberta in 1861. It's economy is based on oil, gas, coal, wheat, forestry and their related industries. It also has a flourishing tourist industry. There are over 30,000 Indians living in Alberta. There are 35 Jain families. Most of them live in the two major centers of Alberta - Edmonton and Calgary. There are six temples of various denominations and six gurudwaras, one of which is the largest outside India. A replica of Golden Temple of Amritsar, is nearing completion in Edmonton. There are three Hindu Temples and six Gurudwaras in Calgary and several others in other towns in the Province. In 1992, the Jain families with the blessings of the Hindu Cultural Center and Jains all over Alberta, began raising funds to build a Jain Temple within the Hindu Temple complex in Edmonton. The Temple was officially opened during the Mahavir Jayanti Celebration in 1993. Over 400 people gathered to participate in the Pratishta ceremony, in spite of a severe snow storm. A second souvenir book was published. The new resident priest, Shree Shiv Shankar Dwevedi, conducted the ceremony. The priest now conducts all of the ceremonies on all important occasions. Thus Jainism has reached an important milestone in Alberta. As the number of Jain families has increased, the Jains began to celebrate some festivals such as Puryushan and Nirvana Day privately by late 1970's. These celebrations began to influence other communities, especially the Hindus. Jains have always maintained a small prayer room in their homes. In 1990 and 1993, His Holiness Shri Charukirti Bhattarak of Moodbridi, India visited Alberta and addressed many including an address at the University of Alberta. His visit was widely publicized because it was the first visit by a Jain Monk to Western Canada. In 1990 the first home Chairyalaya (Jain Temple) was established in the home of Jitendra and Savita Shah in Edmonton. Pran Pratishta was conducted by Shree Charukirti Maharaj. Mulnayak (principle idol) is Bhagwan Parswanath. Everyone is welcomed for darshana and pooja at their home. In 1980, Mrudula Mehta observed an eight day fast during Puryushan and all the Jain families met at Mehta's house to celebrate this occasion. This event began the community's aware- ness for the need of a regular meeting place where dialogues and observances of important festivals could take place. Jain families conduct pooja every Sunday at the temple and meet regularly during the year. Two more Pratimajis of Bhagwan Rushbhadev and Bhagwan Parswanath have been ordered from India and will be installed in the Temple in near future. Jains celebrated the Mahavir Jayanti officially in the Hindu Temple, Edmonton in 1986. Many Jains travelled from all over Alberta to participate. A pooja book was published for this occasion. Shree Sushil Kumar Kalia, the Hindu Culture Center's Priest who conducted all poojas for the Jains gave them much encouragment. This is a first in a series of articles that will chronicle the development of the Jain movement in different parts of North America. If you have the history of your Jain Center chronicled in your area, send it to the Jain Digest in care of the Editor in Chief. The Jains in Calgary are also very active. They meet regularly and celebrate all the important festivals. On many occasions all Jains, from all over Alberta travel to Edmonton where a Jain Center has been established. June 1995 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST 23

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HAPPY OCCASIONS JAINA wishes the very best to all of you and thanks you for your donation. Dhiraj and Pratima Shah of Grand Island, NY on the graduation of their son, Mitul and his acceptance to Cornell University - $51.00. Manu and Niru Shah of Hanover, MD on the graduation of their son Raju as valedictorian of his high school class and receiving a four year National Security Agency Scholarship to Yale University - $51.00 Suresh and Meena Shah of Lockport, NY on the graduation of their daughter, Grishma from Medical School at the University of Rochester, NY. She will begin her Pediatric Residency at Children's Hospital, University of Wisconsin, Madison - $101.00 Best Wishes for a Successful Convention from ORFFEO PRINTING CO., INC. 4490 Broadway Depew, New York 14043 716-681-5757 FAX 716-684-0444 HOME OF THE FOUR SERVICES * Offset Labels Letterpress Silk Screen. 24 2010_02 Convention Program continued from page 18 JAINA Convention Inter-Religious Forum Peace Through Non-Violence July 3, 1995 2:00pm-5:00pm Mr. K. R. Sinba, Consul General of India, Chief Guest Speakers and Religions Shri Gurudev Chitrabhanuji - Founder JAINA & International Medication Center - Jain Dr. Baiwant Hansra, Past President Sikh Religion Society of Chicago - Sikh Rev. Dr. Richard Luecke, Pastor Lutheran Church Evangelical in America - Protestant Mr. Rohinton Rivetna, Past President Federation of Zoroastrian Center - Zoroastrian Rabbi Hermann Schaalman Chicago Board of Rabbis - Jewish Dr. C. L. Shastri, Acharyashri, Manav Seva Mandir, Chicago - Hindu Shastri Vishvavallabh Swamiji Swaminarayan Temple (Vadtal) Chicago - Hindu Rev. Thomas A. Baina, Director Ecumenical and Inter-religions Affair - Catholic Dr. Saba Ayman-Nolley, Professor of Education North Eastern Unviersity, Chicago - Ba Ha'l Dr. Irfan Ahmad-Kahn, Interfaith Consultant Council of Islamic Organization - Muslim Dr. Daniel Gomez-Ibanez, Founder and Executive Director International Committee for Peace Council -Peace Council JAIN DIGEST Rev. Dirk Ricca, Director Metropolitan Chicago Inter-religion Initiative Rashmikant D. Gardi, Manoj Dharamsi, Shanti Shah Program Chairpersons June 1995

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JAIN DIGEST-PUBLICATION FUND $27. Gabriel E. Figueroa, Austin, TX Jayshree and Vinit Shah, Elmhurst, NY JAINA would like to acknowledge the following people who have given so generously to help support the activities of JAINA, JAINA Publication Fund and JAINA Convention. $25 - Cash (Germany) $15 - Utpal K. Mehta, Milford, MA Rekha and Pradeep Desai, North Caldwell, NJ D.D. S Enterprises, New York, NY Genuine Gems, Inc., Chicago, IL Chandrakant and Kusum Shah, Burlington, IL Parveen and Priti Jain, Gilbert, AZ annonymous, Cornwall, Ont. Dhiren and Raksha Shah, Elmhurst, IL Mahesh and Shobha Shah, Lake Zurich, IL $853.56- AT&T Association Rewards Program $610 - Marriage Information Service $502 - Jain Center of Minnesota, Maple Grove, MN $251 - Ashok and Nirmala Shah, Morton Grove, IL $11. Sudhir and Ila Shah, Richardson, TX Mihir Shah, St. Louis, MO Jayanti Lal and Sushila Shah, Mission Viejo, CA Dilip and Darshana Shah, Tallahassee, FL Ajit Parekh, Parsippany, NJ Dhiren Ratilal Mehta, Jersey City, NJ Rashmi and V. R. Shah, Toledo, OH Anant Shah, Branchburg, NJ $55 - $21. Sushant and Deepak Jain, Evanston, IL Mahendra and Payal Tejani, Indio, CA Arun and Darshana Varshneya, Alfred, NY Mayur and Purnima Kothari, Roslyn, NY Vipul Dalal, La Puente, CA Lata and Shashikant Shah, Lake Mary, FL Hansha and Ramnik Shah, Willington, DE Kalpesh Shah, Parma, OH Rohit and Mina Daftari, Martinez, GA $5 Tarun Kumar and Shobha Patwa, Tarunk Avenel, NJ JAIN DIGEST LIFE MEMBERS Port Jefferson. 199.SHAH Nagin, Penfield. A donation of $101.00 or the equivalent is required to become a Life Member of the Jain Digest. Below is a listing of new members of the "A Million by the Mellennium Project." Illinois 183. SHAH Dhiren and Raksha, Elmhurst. 184. SHAH Keshrichand and Bhanumati, Des Plaines. 185. SHAH Rajnikant and Chandan, Warrenville. North Carolina 200. MEHTA S.M. and I. S., Fayetteville. Ohio 201. SHAH Kanti and Pushpa, Ada. California 171. JAIN Mahendra and Indu, Milpitas. 172. JAIN Prakash and Bimla, Sacramento. 173. JAIN Raj, Glendale. 174. SHAH Prashant and Dharmi, Diamond Bar. 175. SHAH Rashmi Kant and Kusum, Palos Verdes Estates. 176. SHAH Rohit and Harsha, Fontana. 177. SINGHVI Ajeet and Bina, Hemet. Indiana 186. JAIN Jiya and Shubbi, Fort Wayne. 187. SHAH Manjula and Ramesh, Munster, 188. SHAH Nila and Harish, Munster. Utah 202. Bhayani Chandra and Kiban, Salt Lake City. Virginia 203. MEHTA Amit and Sandhya, Waynesboro. 204. SANGHANI, Kamal and Jyoti. Kansas 189. DOSHI Hasu and Subhi, Leawood. Michigan 190. SHAH Pravin and Jyoti, Troy. Wisconsin 205. LARSEN Tony, Racine. Colorado 178. MARU Prabha and Mahendra, Littleton. 179. SHAH Ramesh and Ramila, Denver. New Jersey 191. MODI Rajiv and Sonal, Demarest. 192. PANDAY Prakash and Rashmi, HoHo-Kus. 193. PARIKH Arun, Wayne. Canada Ontario 206. DESAI Niranjan and Anjali, Ancaster. 207. HARIA Hansa and Ratilal, Ottawa. Delaware 180. SHAH Hansa and Ramnik, Wilmington. United Kingdom 208. SHAHJ. New York 194. JAIN Narendra and Subhadra, Hicksville. 195. MANIAR Deepak and Aruna, Penfield. 196. MEHTA Jagat, Rochester. 197. MEHTA Saurin and Priti, New York. 198. SHAH Jitendra and Panna, Florida 181. SHAH Bipin and Kashmira, Cape Coral. 182. SHAH Surendra, Invernees. Tune 1995 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST 25

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Dear Reader, Did you know that each Jain Digest that is returned to the Editor in Chief cost JAINA an extra $2.00? This is not a large amount in itself. However, when we receive more than 200 issues returned after each mailing, this amount adds up. This is a waste of your very precious funds. If you have moved, PLEASE, take the time to fill out the form below and indicate that it is your new address by placing a check make (V) in the appropriate box. Or, you may get change of address cards from your local post office. We would like to thank all of you who have taken the time to send us this very important information. Name: HELP! HELP! HELP! S.S. JAIN Foundation 276 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 200 Toronto, ONT M4M 3L1 Canada Address: City: Federation of Jain Associations In North America Please fill out this form to receive a free subscription to the address by marking appropriate box at left. Spouse: Please help us make the Jain Digest successful! The Jain Digest is a quarterly publication of JAINA, that is mailed free of charge to all Jain families and college students in North America. JAINA has an ambitious project "A Million by the Millennium" to raise $1,000,000 dollars by the turn of the millennium. These funds will help us produce the Jain Digest. In order to succeed, every Jain family in North America is asked to become a Life Member of the Jain Digest by donating $101 U.S. or the equilvalent. Our goal for 1995 - 96 is 1,000 new members. That is $100,000 towards our goal. Please become a Life Member today. 26 2010_02 Jain Digest Quarterly News Magazine State: Zip: Life Member, $101 U.S. or Equivalent Funds Donations: Jain Digest Fund $_ JAINA General Fund $_ Happy Occasions $_ Sponsorship: Full Page Ad $400 Half Page Ad $250 Quarter Page Ad $150_Cover Page $500. Please make checks payable to: JAINA-in the USA or the S.S. JAIN Foundation in Canada Please advise us if you wish your donation to remain anonymous. JAINA Headquarters 66 Viscount Williamsville, NY 14221 JAIN DIGEST For Private Personal Use Only Jain Digest, or indicate a change of Change of address. I June 1995

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MALE M237: Gujarati parents invite correspondence from beautiful and cultured girls for their exceptionally handsome, US born son, April '68, 6'0", M.D., currently doing residency. Please send returnable photo with bio-data. M319: Responses invited for Gujarati, vegetarian, intelligent, good looking, born Dec. '69, 5'7", 147 lbs, M.S. (Struc. Eng.), well employed/settled in MI, from cultured, educated, vegetarian girls. Call: 708/8038282 or 313/532-3440. M363: Gujarati parents invite proposals for their enterprising, good looking, vegetarian son, born July '68, 5'8", 115 lbs, well employed in diamond business in CA, from cultured girls. Call: 818/965-1789. M364: Gujarati parents invite responses for their very handsome, intelligent, vegetarian son, born April '61, 5'11", 155 lbs, M.S. (Chem), well employed, from educated, cultured, pretty girls. Call: 215/9970897. M368: Gujarati, vegetarian, intelligent, well settled, born Dec. '66, 5'11", 135 lbs, CPA, pursuing MBA, well employed, invite responses from cultured, smart, well educated girls. Call: 908/283-2302. M370: Gujarati, vegetarian, enterprising, handsome, born Aug 67, 5'11", 155 lbs, B.S., own established business, from suitable cultured girls. Call: 909/861-5691. M371: Gujarati, vegetarian, good looking. intelligent, born Oct.70, 5'5", 139 lbs, M.S. (EE), well employed, from educated, cultured girls. Call: 508/481-7926. M375: Gujarati parents invite responses for their handsome, intelligent, vegetarian son, born June '70, 6'4", B.S. (Fin), pursuing post grad studies, well employed, 'une 1995 2010_02 MATRIMONIALS Hasmukh Shah, Associate Editor from cultured, educated girls. Call: 404/ 256-9772 or 404/828-0251. M376: Hindi speaking, handsome, intelligent, vegetarian, born April 65, 5'8",155 lbs, M.S.(Comp. Sc.), very well employed, invite responses from cultured, educated, pretty Hindi speaking girls. M377: Gujarati parents invite responses for their handsome, very fair, intelligent, US raised, vegetarian son, born Jan. '70, 6'0", 135 lbs, B.S.(Acccounting), B.S. (Logistics), pursuing towards MBA, very well employed, from pretty, educated, cultured girls. Call: 615/648-9535. M380: Gujarati parents invite responses for their handsome, fair, intelligent, well employed, vegetarian son, born Aug. '64, 5'11", B.S. (Accounting), from educated, good looking, family oriented girls. Call: 201/458-0261. M381: Gujarati, vegetarian, handsome, born April '69, 5'4", 115 lbs, well employed in diamond business, invite responses from cultured girls. Call: 818/ 913-7074. M388: Responses invited for Gujarati, handsome, vegetarian, born Oct. '70, 5'8", 145 lbs, B.S.(Comp Sc), pursuing M.S. (Comp Sc, 5/96), from well educated, good looking, cultured girls. Call: 510/ 855-1741. M389: Gujarati parents invite proposals for their handsome, intelligent, US raised son, born Oct. '68, 5'10", 160 lbs, M.D. (1st yr resident) from well educated, cultured, pretty girls. Call: 502/245-7101. M391: Gujarati Physician brother invites responses for his handsome, vegetarian brother, born May '60, 5'6", 130 lbs, B.A., worked in Indian Air Force as Aviation Technician for 15 yrs, invite responses from cultured, educated girls. Call: 414/ 321-8662. JAIN DIGEST M392: Gujarati, vegetarian, good looking. born July '63, 5'9", 165 lbs, own family motel business, invite responses from suitable cultured girls. Call: 904/332-2346. M395: Responses invited for Gujarati, vegetarian, good looking, professional, born July '60, 5'5", 130 lbs, Ph.D. (Chem Eng), very well employed, divorcee, from suitable, educated, cultured females, preferably Kutchi. Call: 302/798-5073. AM104: Gujarati parents invite responses from well educated, slender, attractive, vegetarian females, for US citizen son, born '68, 5'7", handsome, athletic, 4th year medical student with myriad interests. Photo appreciated. Call: 815/937-5714. AM123: Well known Gujarati family invite biodata with picture for financially highly successful M.S. (Elec Eng), exceptionally handsome, light skinned, born March '70, 6'0", from very beautiful, light skinned, educated girls. AM135: Responses invited for Gujarati, vegetarian, intelligent, born Feb. '67,5'3", 140 lbs, B.S. (Comp Sc), well employed from educated, cultured girls. Call: 806/ 792-1973. AM136: Gujarati family invite correspondence for handsome son, Computer Network Eng, vegetarian, intelligent, outgoing, born Feb. '69, 5'5", 158 lbs, from educated, beautiful girls with east-west blend. Call: 908/754-CSSK. AM139: Gujarati parents in London invite responses for handsome, fair, vegetarian, intelligent son, born April '69, 5'5", 153 lbs, CPA, from cultured, educated girls. Call: 708/736-1325 or 708/5291270. 27

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AM 141: Gujarati parents invite responses for US citizen, cultured, vegetarian, good looking son, born Oct. '67, 5'10", 165 lbs, B.S.(EE), Accomplished computer professional, from well educated, family oriented girls. Call: 201/653-6471. F258: Gujarati parents invite correspondence from professional boys from cultured families, for their slim, very beautiful, fair, US born daughter Aug. '71, 5'6", B.S. (Business). Please send returnable photo with bio-data. F379: Gujarati, good looking, vegetarian, divorcee (no issue), US citizen, born March '50, 5'2", 130 lbs., B.Sc. (Chem), well employed, invite responses from suitable cultured, educated males. Call: 912/ 275-4549. AM 142: Gujarati parents invite responses for cultured, vegetarian, US citizen, good looking son, born, Oct. '67,5'11", 140 lbs, Assoc. (Comp Sc) having own business in show media, from family loving girls. Call: 201/653-6471. F324: Gujarati surgeon invite correspondence from highly educated professionals for his daughter 23, fair, slim, beautiful, intelligent and well versed with Indian culture, M.S. (Economy) from very prestigious school. She visits India on regular basis. F382: Proposals invited from cultured, educated boys for Gujarati, US citizen, beautiful, smart, vegetarian, born Dec. '71, 5'5", 120 lbs, B.S. (MIS), well employed. Call: 908/805-0712 or 609/770-0260. AM147: Hindi oswal parents invite responses for handsome son, born Sept. '71, 5'8", M.D. ('96), from beautiful, educated, vegetarian, cultured girls. Please send biodata with returnable photo. Call: 216/8381372. F365: Gujarati vegetarian, charming from IL, divorcee (with a 12 year old son), born Nov. '59, 5'1", 115 lbs., B.A., employed invite responses from suitable cultured males. Call: 708/980-5651. F383: Gujarati, good looking, intelligent, vegetarian, divorcee (no issue), born Aug. 49, 5'0", 100 lbs, B.S. (Pharmacy), seek responses from suitable educated cultured males. Call: 310/947-8386. F384: Responses invited from educated cultured boys for Gujarati, vegetarian, pretty, smart, born Jan. '73, 5'0", 100 lbs, B.Sc., employed. Call: 708/894-1304. AM148: Gujarati Physician, 57, widower with grown up children, 5'10", 158 lbs, invite correspondence from smart attractive ladies. No bar. F366: Gujarati parents invite responses for their pretty, vegetarian daughter, born April '72, 5'2", 90 lbs, B.S. (Microbiology) employed in a hospital from educated, cultured boys. Call: 908/572-5924. F385: Gujarati parents welcome replies from bright professionals for their attractive and cultured daughter, born Nov. '72, 5'3", 110 lbs, B.S. (Fin), employed. FEMALE F369: Gujarati parents invite responses for their beautiful, vegetarian daughter, born Nov. '71, 5'3", 90 lbs, BBA studying for CPA, from well educated, cultured boys. Call: 209/635-9793 or 7141772-4737. F386: Gujarati parents invite responses for their US raised, vegetarian, attractive, smart daughter, born Aug. '69, 5'8", 140 lbs, B.S. (Business) very well employed from cultured, educated boys. F216: Uncle invite responses from professional, cultured boys for his beautiful, intelligent, smart, niece, born April '71,5'2", 100 lbs, M.B.B.S., completed 1st year residency. Currently in India and willing to settle in USA. Call: 408/746-5508. or in India at 253/80675. F372: Responses invited from professionals: M.D. or studying medicine, Hindi or Gujarati boys, for cultured, US raised, beautiful, attractive, vegetarian, born Aug. '70, 5'5", 105 lbs, 2nd year medical student. Call: 908/780-2971. F387: Gujarati parents invite proposals for their US raised, beautiful, vegetarian, intelligent daughter, born March '72, 5'1", 130 lbs, BBA, well employed, from well educated, cultured boys. Call: 713/2420446. F233: Gujarati parents invite responses for their US citizen, pretty, vegetarian daughter, born July '66, 5'4", B.S.(Chem) well employed from educated, vegetarian Gujarati or Kutchi boys. Call: 919/7769091. F373: US raised, Gujarati, attractive, born Oct. '67, 5'3", 105 lbs, MBA, well employed invite responses from professional boys. Call: 609/795-5935. F390: Gujarati sister invite responses for social, good looking, intelligent sister, born Jan. '59, 5'1", 116 lbs, B.Sc., L.L.B., practicing as advocate from suitable educated males. She is currently in India and willing to settle in USA. Call: 904/2920738 F374: Gujarati parents invite responses for good looking, fair, vegetarian daughter, born July '72, 5'4", 170 lbs, B. Com., pursuing study for MBA, well employed, from educated cultured boys. Call: 410/ 583-0396. F248: Gujarati parents from CA, invite responses for their US citizen, vegetarian, pretty daughter, born Oct. '68, 5'6", 130 lbs, pursuing B.S., employed, from suitable cultured candidates. F257: Gujarati parents invite responses from well educated professionals for their US raised, attractive, cultured vegetarian daughter, born Sept. '70, 5'4", 110 lbs, Ph. D. Pharmacy. Call: 203/798-0596. F378: Gujarati parents invite responses for pretty, fair, vegetarian daughter, born Sept. '69,5'0", 90 lbs, B.S.(Accounting), pursuing CPA, from educated, cultured boys. Call: 301/274-9370. F393: Gujarati parents in London, invite responses for their very beautiful, fair, British citizen, vegetarian daughter, born Dec. '68, 5'2", 93 lbs, B. Pharm, Pharmacist, willing to settle in USA, from educated, cultured boys. Call: 714/241-0590 or in London at: 071-221-1313. 28 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST June 1995

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M.S.(Biology), currently residing in India. Call: 708/517-8323. F394: Gujarati Surgeon in India, invite responses for beautiful, fair, vegetarian daughter, born March '68, 5'3", 118 lbs, B. Pharm., from cultured, educated boys. She is currently in India and willing to settle in USA. Call her uncle: 708/8371133 AF140: Proposals invited from educated, cultured Hindi speaking boys for pretty, social, vegetarian, 28 year old, 5'3", 103 lbs, practicing lawyer from Jaipur, willing to settle in USA. Call Vandana at: 408/ 247-0947 F396: Gujarati parents invite responses from professionals, including M.Ds., for their very beautiful, fair, vegetarian, US raised cultured, daughter, born, Jan. '72, 5'5", 110 lbs, B.S. (Civil Eng. - Georgia Tech), well employed. Call: 404/297-4198. Fill out the Registration Form found on pages 31 and 32. The registrant must fill out this form. Do not leave anything blank. Mail: 1. the completed form, 2. a check in the amount of $25.00 payable to Hasmukh M. Shah, LEAVE THE "MEMO" OR "FOR" LINE BLANK, 3. a recent full-length photo of yourself with your name printed on the back. to: Hasmukh M. Shah 1409 Rising Wind Court Silver Spring, MD 20905 Phone: 301/384-1746 AF143: Responses invited for Gujarati, pretty, vegetarian, born Jan. '70, 5'4", 107 Ibs, B.S. (Fin), employed from educated, cultured boys. Call: 201/653-6471. F397: Gujarati parents invite responses for their very beautiful, fair, slim US citizen, vegetarian, cultured daughter, born Dec. '62, 5'6", 115 lbs, B.S., well employed (very brief marriage, no issue), from cultured, educated boys. Call: 718/397-0520. AF144: Hindi speaking Jain parents invite responses for attractive, vegetarian, US born daughter having Indian values, western adaption, born Aug. '71, 5 '0", M.S. (ACcounting), working towards CPA, well employed from professionals with similar values. Call: 510/253-9230. Upon receipt of this information the MIS will draft an ad for you and it will appear in the Jain Digest only once. F398: Gujarati parents invite responses for their gregarious, attractive vegetarian, US citizen daughter, born Nov. '71, 4'11", 95 lbs, B.S.(Chemical Eng - 6/96), from well educated, cultured boys. Call: 216/4585116. AF145: Hindi speaking sister invite responses for beautiful, slim, fair complexioned, vegetarian, never married sister, born March '55, 5'1", 100 lbs, Ph.D., from educated, professional, vegetarian boys. Call: 901/756-6626. Placing an Ad only If you do not wish to register with the MIS and wish to draft an ad yourself, you may do so in 30 words or less. Remember, that the MIS reserves the right to edit all such ads. As a rule, all MIS ads include the phone number of the registrant. However, if you do not wish to publish your phone number, Hasmukh M. Shah must be specifically notified. F399: Responses invited for Gujarati, vegetarian, cultured, good looking, born Jan. '60, 5'1", 120 lbs, B.A., well employed in diamond business, (brief marriage, no issue), from suitable, educated, cultured males. Call: 718/760-1458. AF146: Gujarati parents invite correspondence from US raised professionals for their US raised, vegetarian, very beautiful, fair, slim daughter, born Feb. '70, 5'2", J.D. passed NY/NJ bar. Call: 908/5742019. AF116: Uncle invite responses for beautiful, slim, fair, charming, cultured niece hailing from noble family, born July '63, 5'2", B.S., Dip. Interior/Comp. Sc., from Gujarati, Hindi speaking boys. She currently works in India as an Interior Decorator and would like to settle in USA. Call: 301/983-8597. F357: Gujarati parents from CA invite responses for their vegetarian, beautiful, intelligent, fair, US born daughter, Feb. '72, 5'2", 107 lbs, B.S. (EE/Comp Sc), employed from professional boys. Call or Fax: 5107659-8458. AF121: Well established Gujarati parents invite biodata with picture for their ex- tremely, gorgeous, very light skinned, many talents, M.S., 22 yr, 5'6", daughter from highly, educated, very handsome, Gujarati boys. F334: Gujarati parents invite responses for their pretty, fair, vegetarian daughter, born Dec. '69, 5'3", 100 lbs, B.S. (Accounting), employed from suitable educated, cultured boys. Call: 203/9338067. Responding to an Ad All those wishing to respond to an ad must follow these step-by-step instructions. Place your bio-data and a recent photograph of yourself in a sealed, stamped envelop with your return address in the upper left-hand corner and the MIS ad reference number in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. NOTE: leave space on the envelope for an address. Place this envelope in another envelope with your return address in the upper left-hand corner and mail it to Hasmukh M. Shah. See address above. Upon receipt of these responses the MIS will place the ad holders address on the inner envelope and mailit. Remember, the MIS is not responsible for responses that do not conform to these instructions. Please notify the MIS when a marriage or engagement has been announced. This helps us to know that this community service is helping in maintaining our tradi AF137: Parents invite responses from Gujarati, Jain, vegetarian professionals from cultured and religious families for their loving, pretty daughter, born May '73, 5'0", 105 lbs, B.S. (Microbiology), Registration and Ad Anyone wishing to register with the Marriage Information Service (MIS) must follow these step-by-step instructions carefully. June 1995 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST 29

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tions. Please note that if a successful alli- ance has taken place, both parties will agree to donate $101or more to JAINA. The MIS is a non-profit, voluntary community service. The MIS and JAINA assume no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or authenticity of the information furnished in the ads or any conse- quences resulting thereof. The entire re- sponsibility rests with the candidates themselves. All information furnished to the MIS is confidential. Only those who are sincerely interested in looking for a Jain life partner should send the Registration Form. While matching, photographs will not be passed on to the candidates by the MIS. Parents/guardians should communicate with the candidate before placing an ad with the MIS and assist them in making a final decision. If you wish to receive the Jain Digest please fill out the free subscription form that appears on page 26. Best Wishes to the 8th Biennial JAINA Convention, 1995 from Laxmikant and Kirtida Shah Fort Lauderdale, Florida Dilip and Sangita Mehta Royal Palm Beach, Florida Mahendra and Deena Mehta Fort Myers, Florida Nitin and Meena Dhila Clewiston, Florida Jain30ucation Interational 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST June 1993 orary.org

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Marriage Information Service Registration Form Federation of Jain Associations In North America A/C/F/M Send this completed form, a check in the amount of $25.00 and a recent full-length photograph of yourself with your name printed on the back to: Hasmukh M. Shah, 1409 Rising Wind Court, Silver Springs, MD 20905. Name: (Please Print) Last First Middle Address: Street City State Zip Phone: ( ) - Fax: ( ) - Date of Birth: Height: Weight: Are you a vegetarian? yes no Do you smoke? yes no Do you drink? yes no Have you been married before? yes no If yes, indicate the name of your divorced spouse. What is your Visa status in the USA/Canada? When did you enter the USA/Canada? month/year What is your religion. What languages do you speak? What languages do you read? What languages do you write? Education: Degree Year received Major Name of University Work experience: Company's name Position Duration Father's Name: Occupation: Mother's Name: Occupation: Brother(s) and/or Sister(s) Name(s) Age(s) Education Occupation Do you have other relatives living in the North America? Name Relationship Occupation Address Other relevant information(use additional paper if necessary): Candidate's signature: Date: The MIS and JAINA assume no liability or responsibility for the accuracy or authenticity of the information herein, nor the consequences resulting thereof. June 1995 Jain Education Interational 2010_02 JAIN DIGEST 31

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Marriage Information Service Registration Form Federation of Jain Associations In North America 1. Two references who are members of the Jain Community or other Indian organizations. A. Name: Address: Phone: Member of: B. Name: Address: Phone: Member of: Organization's Name Organization's Name 2. Indicate your personal preference of these criteria for the match. Age: Between the ages of Height: Between the height of and or open. Weight: Between the weight of Education: Bachelor 32 2010_02 and and Masters Degree Major: Vegetarian: yes no Residence: (state) Length of time in North America: Language: English yes no not important, Other (specify): Color of skin: wheat light open or open. or open. Other Work experience: yes no Visa Status: years. 3. Photograph: Attach a recent, full-length photograph of yourself with your name printed on the back. Please note: no photographs will be exchanged while matching is taking place. JAIN DIGEST June 1995

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