Jain Digest 1998 04

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
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The Magazine of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 VOLUME 14, NO. 2 Temples in thalaking PAGE 5: Atlanta & South Florida Lay Foundations PAGE 15: Pathshala Teachers' Conference a Grand Success! Jain Education Intematonal www.aine bary.org Detroit Pratishtha: June 27 - July 6, 1998 YJA Convention: Houston, TX ---July 2-5, 1998,

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URGENT APPEAL TO ALL JAINS News of the devastating cyclone that hit Kutch and Saurashtra must have reached you by now. This is the time for all of us, the steadfast followers of "JIVDAYA" to rush to the aid of our brothers that are facing starvation, shortage of drinking water and threats of epidemics like Cholera. 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. World Community Service of JAINA, a service arm of federation of JAINA has launched 'Cyclone Relief Fund' to raise funds to help the victims of midnight cyclone that ripped through the coastal towns on June 8 killing more than 1,000 people, injuring thousands and leaving hundred thousand homeless. Final toll may exceed 5,000 according to Mr. Suresh Shah, editor of "Kutch Mitra" newspaper, The calamity unexpectedly and without warning from meteorologists struck in the form of 120Km (75 mph) winds that caused torrential rains, uprooted electric poles and flooded highways. Most of the casualties of the storm were salt workers or employees of the port at Kandala, 330 miles northwest of Bombay. The government based its death toll on the number of bodies recovered. But thousands of migrant workers were working at the salt pans when cyclone struck. 25-foot tidal wave hit the coast smashing mud-and-thatch huts, blowing away aluminum roofs and made drinking water unsafe. Price of bottled water rose from 10 to 50 Rupees in a region where most workers earn less than 40 Rupees a day. More than 7,000 people are being treated in hospitals for dehydration and other ailments, including injuries from collapsing trees, electricity poles, walls and tin sheets ripped off from roofs. Leonardtown Offices Shanti Medical Center Route 5. P.O. Box 664 Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-75-5579.475-5524 St. Mary's Medical Arts Building 301-475-5021 - 301-475-5023 Belmont Professional Building 301-475-3040 The survivors in relief camps urgently need the basic necessities like water, food, clothes, shelter and medical supplies. JAINA is working with Bidda Sarvodaya Trust and Saurashtra Nidhi Relief fund to assist the victims. Co-Chairman of World Community Service, Mr. Prakash Mehta has already left for India immediately to assess the damage and needs first hand. JAINA's used clothes warehouse in Bombay is arranging shipment of used clothes to affected area. W.C.S. of JAINA has contributed $1,000 as well as $500 each from President of JAINA, Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Secretary of JAINA Dilip V. Shah, Chairman of W.C.S., Mr. Bachubhai Ajmera and co-chairman Bhadresh Dhila have been received. As a Jain, it is our greatest moral obligation to respond to the needs of helpless victims in this tragedy, Your contribution will make a remarkable difference in the lives of these victims. Please send your tax-deductible contribution, payable to "JAINA" in USA and mail to: Bachubhai Ajmera, 1502 Univ. Blvd., Langley Park, MD 20783. Canadian residents can send their contribution to Shri S. S. Jain Foundation, 276 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 200, Toronto, Ont M4M 3L1. Prince Frederick Office 110 Hospital Road 410-535-4333 Lexington Park Offices 100 Exploration II . Suite 1030 301-863-7041301-863-9000 By the Mill Road & Rt. 235 301-863-5835 Charlotte Hall Offices Charlotte Hall Medical Center Route 5 301-884-7322. 301-884-7330 This page has been brought to you through generous donation from: SHAH ASSOCIATES, M.D., P.A. Shanti Medical Center, PO Box 664, Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone 301-475-5579 Metro 301-870-2049 Fax 301-884-7419 993 Old Route 5 301-881-4666 Washington Area 831 University Blvd. Suite 32 Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-445-4430 annuntian For Private Personal Use Only

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JAIN DIGEST PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE SUMMER 1998 VOL. 14, NO. 2 CIRCULATION: 8,000 JAINA Goes to Shikharji In this issue From the Editor in Chief.... Meet the JAINA Board of Directors Headquarters News ....... From the rippling shores of the Indian Ocean to the shining peaks of the Himalayas, from the desert of Kutch to the fertile fields of Brahmaputra, lies our vast motherland Bharat. In the Northeast corner of Bharat lies the state of Bihar (Magadha), heart and soul of Jainism where most of our Tirthankaras spent their lives. Most of the ancient sites of pilgrimage are located in that state. The first and foremost among them is Samet Shikharji (also known as Parshwanath hills among locals), located about 4500 feet above sea level. Jains consider Samet Shikharji as their most sacred place of pilgrimage and hold a lifelong dream of being there at least once. Samet Shikarji is where 20 Tirthankaras, out of 24 attained salvation (Nirvana). There are beautiful temples and charanpadukas (representing the footprints of the Tirthankaras). International News .. Affiliate News Regional News Committee News............. 1999 Convention Preview ... 14 Boston Pathshala Conference Report ... For Your Information ........... SRO 000 For Our Health ..... JAINA Current Financial Statement ... Traveling through Bihar has always been considered a difficult endeavor and sangh yatra is the only real choice for most people. For those of us living in North America, this is the first opportunity to join a sangh organized from this land to Samet Shikharji and other nearby Tirths. In observance of its 25th anniversary, Veerayatan has offered to be our host in India for this Yatra. Once we land in Bihar via New Delhi, Veerayatan will organize and assist our sangh in everyway possible. We will join them in their 25th anniversary celebration which will be graced by the Chief Minister of Bihar, the Prime Minister of India, and many other prominent Jains from all around the world. A delegation of 75 Jains from the U.K and 50 Jains from Africa is also expected. Pilgrims will have the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister of India and many other dignitaries. We will also be visiting Pavapuri (Nirvana place of Mahavirswami), Kundalpur (charan paduka of Gautamswami), Rajgiri (a place where Lord Mahavir spent 14 chaturmas), Nalanda University (founded in 5th century B.C.), Gunayaji (Gautamswami attained Kevalgnan here), Rujubaluka river (Mahavirswami attained Kevalgnan here), and Bodhgaya (where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment). Many of us have dreamt about visiting all of these places of pilgrimage but never had the opportunity. Now your own organization, JAINA provides you with the opportunity to fulfill a dream of your lifetime. Abhidhan Rajendra .......... 21 Veerayatan Silver Jubilee Celebrations .... JAINA Patron Update ..... General Fund Update .. Life Members Update ........ 23 Happy Occasions..... .. 23 JAINA Appeal .............. 23 jain Temple Directory ........ 24 Nick Young Minds....... Matrimonials ................... 29 * ** MIS Information................. 30 Like many milestones in the short history of JAINA, this will be another one. By now I am sure you must have received a brochure describing this tirthyatra. Let us visit the land where our faith took birth and grew in strength--a land that introduced a profound religious thinking based on Ahimsa, Anekantvad, Aparigrah and Anukampa, a land that may still show the way in this chaotic world of today. Jai Jinendra! MIS Registration Form ......... 31 olstah RRR Dhiraj Shah Moving? Receving duplicate copies? Send your address corrections to: JAIN DIGEST Circulation Federation of JAINA P.O. Box 700 Getzville, NY 14068-0700 For more information on this pilgrimage, please see pages 6 and 7. Jan Education international For Private & Personal use only JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/1

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PAR AIN DIGEST Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) HEADQUARTERS PO Box 700, Getzville, NY 14068 Phone/Fax: 716/636-5342 Telephone Hours: Monday-Friday, 2 PM - 5 PM EST A publication the FEDERATION OF JAIN ASSOCIATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA EDITOR IN CHIEF La Champsce 35 Whitelin Crescent Willowdale, ONT M2 BB Phone: 416/493-1666, Fax: 416/491-1667 fashion JAINA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Dhiraj H. Shah Phone/Fax: 716/775-0268 First Vice President Mahendra K. Pandya Phone: 718/816-0083. Fax: 212/319-4341 PUBUSHING EDITOR Navin K. Jain 223 Surrey Rue Amherst, NY 14221-3363 Phone: 716632-3716, Fax: 216/632-1902 digen nun com, www.nuss.com Long Term Planning Prabodh Vaidya Marriage Information Service Hasmukh Shah Medis Warch Publac Relations Sushil Jain Anant Jain Mandi Jain Membership Kamlesh Shah North American Jain Families Asianur Program Tia Mehta Regional Vice Presidents Sobhagya S. Khamesra, Canada Phone: 905/274-6464, Fax: 416/368-0007 EDITORIAL BOARD Arbane jajn, Bhari Shah Dilip T. Shah, Midwest US Phone: 630/655-1670, Fax: 630/837-1099 COMMITTEES Ahims Day Celebration Surendra Singhvi Communiny Leadership Council Jagat Jain Environment and Ecology Nancy Jain Eray Competition Chhaya Kapadia Fund Raising - United States Sanjay Pandya Bipin Parikh Fund Raising - Canada Laxmikant Nagda Interfaith Actiwite/World Council of fans Manoj Dharamsi Rashmi Gardi lain Poojas Naresh Shah Arhant Jain JAINA Bulletin Board Service Pravin Shah JAINA Temple Guidelines Maherdra Pandya Jiv Daya Ratihai Shah Library and Education Prem Gada Anop R. Vora, Northeast US Phone 716/473-9290, Fax: 716/473 M50 Pravin Mehta, Southeast US Phone: 931/648-9535, Fax: 931/648-5901 Prabodh Mchta, Southwest US Phone: 281/820-9325, Fax: 713/780-1013 Senior Citizens Vinay Vakani Scholar Visitation Nirmal Desi V. R. Gandhi Scholarship Fund Pravin C. Shah World Commawin Service Bachubhai Ajmera Bhadresh Dhila Prakash Mehta Young Jains of America Gaurav Kapadia Raju Shah Pravin Mehta Jas vant C. Shah, West US Phone: 510/475-7882. Fax: 408/577-3594 Ya Secretary Dilip V. Shah Phone: 215/561-0581, Fax: 215/567-3146 Treasurer Ji Turakhia Phone: 315/622-3287. Fax: 315/622-2998 REGIONAL EDITORS Canada Mahendra Mela 26 Vanche Cres Islington, ONT MOA 422 Phone/Faxe 416/241-2044 Midwes Les Manubhai Diski 931 Golden Road Lake Forex, 11, 60045 Phone: 8471735-0020 Norevent. 11 Vinay Yaar 206 Sanex Sereet Oradell, NJ 07649-2435 Phone: 201/967 9944 Southeast, ts. Surendra Shah 1465 Sumter Drive Madera, GA 30064-2920 Phone: 770/422-1483 Spitts Jadevji Kenia 1819 Plymouth Rock Drive Richardson, TX 750913942 Phone: 972/650-3593 We, USA ARNE Chandrakant tach 12914 Wolvert Land Cerritos, CA 90701-7265 Phone: 562/865-1929, fasc 962/869-391 engel.com ASSOCIATE EDITORS Antal Subbash Jain 55 Charle lane Sroers, CT 06268 Pheart & Gw 429.8520 Fax: 86014 Immediate Past President Manibhai Mehta Phone: 714/898-3156, Fax: 310-940-4583 JAINA CHARITABLE TRUST 20 Executive Council Chairman - Mahendra Pandya, New York, NY Vice Chair - Niranjan Shah, Chicago, IL Comptroller - Jagar Jain, Buffalo, NY Secretary General - Bharat Tolia, Detroit, MI MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Regular Two directors on JAINA's Board (over 50 families Associate: One director on JAINA's Board (up to 50 families) CANADA NORTHEAST SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST Regular Regular Regular Regular Torro Boston Atlanta Dallas Audiate Buffalo Miami Houston Edmonton Cherry Hill Associate Phoenix Montreal Essex Fells Augusta Associate Ottawa Hartford Charlotte Tulsa Vancouver New York Ft. 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FL, GA, AT, MT, LA, AK, TN, SC, NC, KY, WV AZ, NM, TX, OK, CO, UT AL, WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, MT, WY, HI Gaurav Kepedia Neu Du Great Neck, NY 11021-1610 516/829-3316 grows .com JAINA FOCUS Mami AFFILIATES Matrimoni His 8721 Scrimshaw Drive New Port Richey, FL 34653-6629 Phone B13/3767290 JAINA publishes the JAINA Focus monthly newsletter for administrative purposes. It is 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 by the 10 of each month: Dilip V. Shah 1902 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-4678 Phone: 215/561-0581, Fax: 215/567-3146 dilipvshah@aol.com Brahmi Jain Society, US and Canada International Alumni Association of Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya, Rochester, NY International Mahavir Jain Mission, US and Canada Jain Meditation International Center, US and Canada Jain Social Group, LA and Toronto Kutchhi Gurjar Jain Society, Grand Island, NY Kutchhi Oswal Samaj, San Francisco Shri 5. 5. Jain Foundation. Toronto, Canada Shri Mahavir Jain Foundation, Santa Ana, CA Jain Academic Foundation of North America, Lubbock, TX SPECIAL OFFICE BEARERS MANAGING EDITORIAL BOARD Lata Champea, Maubhai Dischi, Jagar Jain. Ramesh Jain, Vijay Jain. Harshad Shah, Anop Vores The Managing Editorid Board vil endeavor to publid all material submitted tue reserves the right to ed alor reformat for clarity and space dextrictions. The views expressed in the arrids are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Managing Eduorial Board of Jan Dicast, The Man Special Assistant to the President Ramesh P. Shah 6737 Wildwood Terrace Mayfield Village, OH 44143 Phone: 216/442-45%6 Fax: 216/442-4645 Executive Director of JAINA Kamalesh Amin P.O. Box 700 Getzville, NY 14068-0700 Phone/Fax: 716/636-5342 jainahq@aol.com Telephone hours are Monday-Friday, 2 P1 - 5 PM EST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OF JAIN DIGEST JAINA ON THE INTERNET SAND DEADLINES PUBLICATION DATES AND DEADUNES Spring (March) February is Sermer Yune May 153 Fall (September) July 30 Winter December) November 13 SONG Printed by Ortheo Printing Company, Inc in Depew, NY, USA Young lains of America http://www.yale.edu/yja/ lazer BRS http://www.jainism.org/ 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, Lata Champsec. We endeavor to publish all letters, space permitting The JAIN Das reserves the right to edit all material for darity and/or space. All letters must include the sender's name, address and phone number to be considered for publication Jain Education Intemational For Private & Personal use only

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FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF Jai Jinendra! We have been publishing series of pictures in Jain Digest in order to put names to faces. In past issues we published pictures of JAINA Executive Committee members, JAINA Committee Chairpersons etc. This issue covers all 84 Directors of JAINA representing all 54 Jain Societies of North America. As you know, no organization can function without dedication and sacrifice of its Board members or executive committee members. Everyone of them has been putting utmost efforts, by not only giving their time but also paying for out of pocket expenses. Our hats off to them! The demographics of Jains in North America are changing and so are our needs. This is the era of building temples. Next phase could be of building homes for seniors, retirement/nursing homes etc. In order to focus on this topic, coming December issue of Jain digest will be special issue on "Golden Years and its Challenges". We want your ideas and articles relating to religious and social activities, community housing, health maintenance, financial planning and benefits such as social security and pensions. We would like to publish useful information that specifically relates to our community. Please forward such material to me or to Vinay Vakani, Northeast regional editor, at address included on Page 2. Hope to hear from you. Lata Champsee Meet your Board of Directors at Large Chitrabanu, Pramodabhen Pandya, Rajeev Parikh, Bipin Shah, Virendra Camera Shy Shantibhai Shah Ramesh Jain Meet your Board of Directors Bavishi, Kirit - Northern California Bhandari, Jaysingh - South Florida Chudgar, Rasik - Albany Dand, Pravin -- Metro Washington Doshi, Kishor - Houston Doshi, Vijay - Charlotte, NC Gada, Ram - Minnesota Gosalia, Pradip - Greater Boston Jain, Jagat - Buffalo Jain, Naresh - Greater Sacramento Jain, Prakash - Pittsburgh Jain, Surendra - Columbus Khamesra, Sobhagya - Toronto Maru, Hans - Connecticut Mehta, Dilip - Palm Beach Mehta, Jaswant - Edmonton Mehta, Manibhai - Southern California Mehta, Prabodh - Houston Mehta, Pravin - Middle Tennessee Mehta, Rajendra - Central Florida JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/3

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Yi Yu Camera Shy All remaining Directors 4/1AIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Mehta, Suman - Elmira, NY Pandya, Mahendra - New York City Peer, Devendra - Philadelphia Salgia, Tansukh - Columbus 06 Sethi, Surendra - Pittsburgh Shah, Arvind Metro Washington Shah, Ashvin - Connecticut Shah, Bipin S. Greater Detroit Shah, Chandubhai - Cincinnati/Dayto Shah, Dhiraj - Buffalo Shah, Dilip New Jersey Shah, Dilip T. Metro Chicago Shah, Dilip V. - Philadelphia Shah, Dimesh - St. Louis Shah, Hira British Columbia Shah, Jashvant C. - Northern Californ Shah, Kirit New Jersey Shah, Leena Allentown, PA Shah, Naresh New York City Augusta, GA Shah, Navnit Shah, Pravin Raleigh, NC Shah, Ramesh P. - Greater Cleveland Shah, Rasik J. Tulsa, OK Shah, Samprati - Metro Chicago Shah, Santosh Southern Louisiana Shah, Vinod Cherry Hill, NJ Sheth, Asha N. - Greater Detroit Sheth, Narendra B. - San Diego Singhvi, Surendra - Cincinnati/Dayton Turakhia, Jit Syracuse Turakhia, Mit - Rochester Vora, Anop Rochester

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HEADQUARTERS NEWS Jain Society of Greater Atlanta Lays Temple Foundation A highly impressive ritual studded ground breaking ceremony for an artistic Jain Center/Derasar with domes, adjoining audito- rium, kitchen, dining hall, library, pathshala and accommodation for visiting guests was held by the Jain Society of Greater Atlanta on a sunny Sunday morning of April 5. Acharya Shree Chandanaji and Shubhamji of Veerayatan Ashram in Rajgiri, Bihar, conducted the solemn, elaborate ceremony at tended by over 300 members. Acharya Chandanaji said that Jainism focuses on human dignity based on non-violence in thought and deed towards all. Acharya Chandanaji was assisted by learned Abhaychandra Mehta of Houston and Mangalam Panwala from North Carolina to conduct the ceremony, which included Dwar Pooja, Kalash Pooja, Bhoomi Pooja, Nav Grah Pooja etc. The President of JAINA, Dr. Dhiraj Shah from New York, graced the colorful ceremony. Dr. Shah praised the project. He said that the Temple and the Hall would be a symbol of harmony and unification rather than destruction and dissection. Derasar will be a flagship of Jainism in the southeast U.S. and provide a pulpit to promote, preserve and propagate Jain religion and cultural heritage. It will help solidify the Jain community and help strengthen its identity. The President of the Jain Society of Greater Atlanta, Dipak Shah, his wife Sampurnaben, Prema Gandhi, Virbala Jain and Saroj Bhavsar also helped conduct the ceremony. The secretary of the Sangh, Shirish Gandhi, gave the guests momento gifts at the end of the ceremony. Jain community in Atlanta is very progressive. With donors like Jagdish Sheth and Dipak Shah and many more, the Jain Samaj will rally together to see the dream project become a reality. After the ceremony, Swamivatsalya was sponsored by Santosh and Sarla Kothari and Vinay and Urmila Doshi. The previous evening, the society held a Cultural program at the Centennial High School where Acharya Chandanaji and the talented youngsters presented various episodes from the life of Mahavir. Sureshbhai and Zarna Shah sponsored dinner that evening. The Vice President of the Sangh, Indubhai Bhavsar, arranged the sound system and stage decorations. Jain Center of South Florida Performed Bhumi Pujan on May 2, 1998 story in detail. All the children who participated were given an The Jain Center of South Florida (JCSF) celebrated the Mahavir Jayanti and performed Bhumi Pujan on a newly acquired 3.9 acre land located in Davie, Florida, on a sunny morning of May 2, 1998. This land is located right next to a newly built South Florida Hindu Temple (SFHT) in West Broward, Florida. This auspicious event was blessed by Gurudev Chitrabhanuji along with Sattavadhani Mahasati Subhamji. Dr. Dhiraj Shah, President of JAINA, also attended this auspicious event. More than 350 people attended the ceremony. A program book was published for the event. As part of the ceremony, Snatra Pooja was performed early in the morning at the SFHT site under the direction of Gurudev Chitrabhanuji. Most of the Jains actively participated in this pooja. As per Jain belief, Snatra pooja is a celebration of Tirthankar's birth, part of the Panch Kalyanak, and first holy birth given by the Indras, Devas and Devis on the Meru mountain. During the ceremony, they recite special mantras including Bruhad Shantimantra. During Shanti Mantra, souls from hell see light and find peace for themselves. Traditionally the holy water of Tirthankar's bath given during Shanti Kalash is sprayed on to the land to make the land holy as part of the Bhoomi pujan. A Cultural Program prepared by 40 children was presented. The Highlight of the program was a wonderful story of our 19th Tirthankar, Bhagwan Mallinath. Mahasati Shubhamji recited the The members of the Building Project and Fund Raising Committee outlined the proposed Jain Center and provided the report of the fund raising activities. The proposed Jain Center will consist of Gabhara, Temple/Prayer Hall, Pathshala, Swadhayay Room, Library, Museum and a visitors room. A total of 5500-6000 square feet air conditioned built-up area is anticipated. So far over $600,000 in pledges have been made towards the Jain Center against a goal of $750,000. The Bhumi pujan was performed by two families: Mrs. Bhavnaben J. Shah and Digant/Ashok Dalal family. Gurudev Chitrabhanu, Mahasati Subhamji and Dr. Dhiraj Shah, congratulated the JCSF. Dr. K. Deepika Dalal, President of JCSF thanked all the attendees, as well as members of the committees for their dedication, hard work and help in making the Jain Center project a reality. The Jain Center will expand faster in the future because of its unique location and the warm climate of South Florida. The proposed Jain Center is targeted for completion by the year 2000. If any one wishes to make a donation for this cause, please contact Dr. Satish Shah, Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee at 954/ 946-4752 or Dr. K. Deepika Dalal at 954/431-5957. JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/5 Jain Education Intemational For Private & Personal use only

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HEADQUARTERS NEWS (continued) JAINA Executive Committee Meets in Philadelphia The Executive Committee of JAINA along with a few special invited guests met in Philadelphia at SAMARPAN Temple on Saturday, March 21st. Dr. Dhiraj Shah, opened the meeting with a brief description of his 2 month long trip to U.K. and India. As published in January issue of Jain Digest, he met with planners of the 2600th Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir and pledged that JAINA will take the leading role in the North American celebration of this worldwide event. He gave a progress report of the temple building efforts in Tulsa, Miami, Atlanta and Pratistha Mahotsav in Detroit. The Committee approved his proposal to send each of the 54 centers a multi media CD-ROM published by the Pluralism Project, Harvard University entitled "On Common Ground - World Religions in America". Preparation for YJA Convention is well under way.725 Youths between the ages of 14-29 are expected to attend this biennial convention. Chairperson Raju Shah briefed the committee on the planning and extended an invitation to the convention to all the members of the JAINA executive committee. Gurudev Chitrabhanu and other scholars are the invited guests and Dr. Dhiraj Shah will also address the gathering. JAINA also recommended that the JAINA Charitable Trust should give a grant of $5,000 to the youth conference. A Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. Bipin Parikh was appointed for long term fund raising to finance various JAINA activities. The most important presentation of the day was from the members of SAMPARNA Jain Sangh in presenting their bid for the 10th JAINA Convention. The Executive Committee of JAINA and special invited guests (including 3 past Presidents of JAINA), unanimously approved a resolution to hold the '99 JAINA Convention in Philadelphia. Next morning on Sunday, members of the Executive Committee attended Snatra Pooja at the SAMARPAN temple and met with members of the local Jain community. JAINA Plans a Pilgrimage to Samet Shikhar In the holiest of Jain traditions, JAINA in cooperation with evolved through time to adapt to demands of the contemporary Veerayatan, is planning a 14 day pilgrimage to Samet Shikhar and world. Visit Veerayatan and see "Compassion in Action". You will other nearby Tirths this coming October. Veerayatan will assist in have a chance to interact with Jains of India and from many other arranging all the yatras. We will join them in their 25th anniversary lands. celebration (October 3-5) which will be graced by the Chief Our plan is to fly to New Delhi and on to Patna, catch a bus to Minister of Bihar, the Prime Minister of India, President of JAINA Veerayatan and at once experience heaven on earth. In the foothills and many other prominent Jains from all over the world. Pilgrims of Rajgiri, Veerayatan is Jangal me Mangal, Bhagwan Mahavir's will have an opportunity to meet the dignitaries. A delegation of 75 message in daily practice. The foundation of Veerayatan was laid in Jains from U.K. and 50 Jains from Africa is also expected. 1973 by Acharya Shri Chandanaji with the inspiration of Gurudev This Yatra will take you to the places where Jainism took birth Upadhyay Shri Amar Muniji Maharaj. Veerayatan is located on foot and grew in strength-a land that introduced a profound religious of Vaibhavgiri hills. It covers an area of 40 acres and is rich in its thought based on Ahimsa, Anekantwaad and Aprigrah land that historic heritage. Time spent there will prepare you spiritually to may still show us the way and lead us out of the chaotic world of embark on the ultimate pilgrimage. (See itinerary and registration today. You will understand the origin of Jain religion and how it has form on the next page). WEAVES Pathshala Teachers Convention JAINA approved a grant of $3,000 to Ist Quadrennial Pathshala Teachers Convention that took place on Memorial Day weekend (May 23-24) in Boston. The conference is jointly sponsored by JAINA and the Jain Centre of Greater Boston. (The post-convention report is published on page 15). w JAINA Sends CD-ROM For the benefit of all Jains, JAINA has sent to the Presidents of all 54 Jain Centers a CD-ROM published by the "Pluralism Project" at Harvard University. Entitled "OnCommon Ground World Religions in America", this $170 disc contains a large section on Jainism, which will be a valuable resource material for pathshalas. The CD-ROM contains 110 pages on Jainism and every Jain should look into it. RANA 6/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Jain Education Intemational

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Itinerary of Samet Shikhar Yatra between September 30, 1998, to October 14, 1998 September 30 October 8 Departure from New York (JFK) or Chicage (ORD) on Air India flight #112 to Day trip to... Delhi. Alternative arrangements are available. Rajgiri: Rajgiri is nestled atop five hills, Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, Suvamgiri, October 1 Vaibhavgiri and Rajgiri. Each of these five hills is virtually filled with places of Arrive in Delhi at 10:40pm. Transfer from airport to hotel for overnight stay worship, meditation and penance. The cluster of holy spots makes Rajgiri in Delhi one of the most sacred and revered pilgrim centres in India for Jains. The 20th Tirthankara Munisuvrat Swami is known to have preached and October 2 attained inner peace here. 10:15AM depart from Delhi on Indian Airlines flight #809 arriving in Patna at 11:40am. Upon arrival you will be transferred by bus to Veerayatan. October 9 Proceed by coach to Samet Shikhar; overnight stay at Samet Shikhar. October 3-5 Stay in Veerayatan, October 10 Pilgrimage to Samet Shikharji, with a stop at Rujubaluka River. October 6 Samet Shikhar: Jains consider Samet Shikhar as their most sacred place of Day trips to... pilgrimage and hold a lifelong dream of at least once in their life being Nalando: Nalanda University was founded in 5th century B.C. and was the there. Samet Shikhar is where 20 Tirthankaras of the Vartman Chauvisi world's great university until it was sacked by Afghans in the 12th century. attained Nirvana. There are beautiful temples and Charanas (representing The remains are extensive and include Great Stupa, with steps, terraces and the footprints of Tirthankaras). Early morning we will climb the mountain new intact stupas around it. There is archaeological museum of artifacts and reach Parsnath Prabhu's temple by mid afternoon. Return to the found on the site. dharmasala by late evening for the night and next morning we will visit Pavapuri: The teerth is situated in the midst of a lake and is the sacred spot other places of interest in Shikharji. of the emancipation of Mahavir Swami. In the water temple, we have foot October 11 steps of Mahavir Bhagwan, Black in complexion and 18 cm in size. This spot is the land of the last sermon and emancipation of Mahavir Swami. It is also Departure from Samet Shikhar to Parasnath railway station by bus & then believed that the first preaching of Mahavir took place here. A feeling of by overnight train ride to Calcutta. sacredness can therefore be experienced in the atmosphere. October 12 > Gunyaji: Gautamswami attained kevalgnan at this place. Full day in Calcutta, visit to Jain Temples in Calcutta. Afternoon free for Kundalpur: This is the birthplace of the three gandharvas of Mahavir Prabhu, shopping. Overnight stay in Calcutta. Indrabhuti, Egnibhuti and Vayubhuti. The Gautaumswami's Charan Paduka October 13 is also located here. Departures from Calcutta to either Bombay or Delhi. October 7 October 14 Day trip to... Depart from Bombay or Delhi on Air India for return trip to New York or Bodhgaya: In Boghgaya Buddhha attained enlightenment. Boghgaya is an Chicago. archaeological site and the most important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The focal point is Mahabodhi Temple. The Banyan tree growing here is said JAINA Executive Committee members will lead the delegation. We are to be a direct descendant of the original tree under which Buddha sat, expecting 100 or more yatris to participate. Already 30 yatris have indicated meditated and achieved enlightenment. that they would like to join, so please contact us soon. The people listed below can send you a brochure with the complete itinerary and other details. A Total Cost (air & land) SAMET SHIKAR YATRA FORM | Passenger Name (Last, first name) From New York: 51,550 per adult $1,260 per child (11 & under) From Chicago: $1,585 per adult $1,290 per child Age Non-refundable deposit of $225 per person due by July 15, 1998, payable to JAINA. Balance due in full by September 7 1998, payable to travel agent (Jaya Travel). Cost includes a. All air transportation as specified in above itinerary. b. All bus & train transporation in India as per above itinerary. c. Hotel stay in Delhi & Calcutta as per above itinerary Cost does not include a. Items of personal nature such as laundry, tips, telephone etc. b. Visa and Passport charges. (Valid passport and visa is passenger's responsibility). c. Travel accident & luggage insurance. Address Terms & conditions Air India tickets are non-endorsable. There will be a $250 charge for cancellation or change once ticket is issued. Home # Office # For more info, please contact Dilip V. Shah Niranjan C. Shah Arvind Shah, Jaya Travel 215/561-0581, fax 215/561-0758 847/635-7780, fax 847/635-7778 248/372-4800 or 800/545-7788 fax 248/372-4806 Fax Email Disclaimers Insurance required? Please send your registration form and deposit (payable to JAINA) to: Dilip V. Shah, 1902 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 - - - - a. AINA and Jaya Travel will not be responsible for any unexpected delay, cancellation or the events beyond our control. b. Jaya Travel can also handle arrangements for an extended stay in India. L Jain Education Intemational

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS AFFILIATE NEWS Jain Monk on Record Year Long Fast Sri Sahaj Muniji Maharaj, a 65-year-old Jain muni, who was fasting for world peace since May 1997, broke his fast here on May 1, 1998. The muni weighed 42.5 kilograms (about 94 pounds) at the end of his year-long fast when he subsisted on little more than a glass of water a day for 365 days. He lost 88 pounds during his fast. He broke his fast by drinking little milk mixed with cloves, saffron and some Ayurvedic herbs. Over 20,000 people assembled outside his residence at Ganesh Bagh, to seek his blessings. However, the muni broke his fast in solitude, without even his guru or fellow monks. The muni said: There are many tapasvis who can fast longer than me. When you are concentrating on your fast, nothing else matters. I feel strong because of the purification induced by the penance. Sri Sahaj Muniji, who was born into an Agarwal Vaishnav wal Vaishnav family of Punjab on November 18, 1933 was ordained a monk in 1953. He has been fasting on and off since 1964, each time extending his endurance limits. This was the longest period he has fasted. The day he broke his fast over 100,000 devotees observed a day's fast all over the country. Gurudev Chitrabhanuji's Itinerary JULY 2-4 Houston YJA Convention Rajesh Dharamshi 281/970-4791 Neela Gada 713/662-2857 Detroit, MI Pratistha Praful Shah 248/851-1978 Whitmore Lake, MI Light House Center Chetna/Cathy Florida 313/449-2101 11 Johnstown, PA Vegetarian Convention, NAVS Brian Graff 518/568-7970 Pittsburgh, PA Jain Center Dr.Surendra Sethi 412/283-8822 Vinod/Indu Doshi 412/856-9235 AUGUST Middletown, CT Jain Center of Greater Hartford Dr. Faquir Jain 860/487-0607 Dr. Padam Jain 203/561-0893 Devesh / Kajal Jain 860/675-8509 19-27 PARYUSHANA, Festival of Forgiveness Jain Center of Southern California Kantilal Shah 714/831-8687 Kalpana/Prakash Shah 562/693-5965 Veerayan Celebrates Silver Jubilee Veerayatan Celebrates Silver Jubilee on October 3rd, 4th and 5th, 1998. This occasion will be graced by the Chief Minister of Bihar, Prime Minister of India, President of JAINA and many dignitaries from all over the world. (For more details, see page 22.) SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER S Please call the Jain Meditation International Center at 212/ 362-6483. Requests for Gurudev's visits in 1999 must be received by January 25, 1999. Bhagwan Vardhaman Global Educational Fund In celebration of Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji's 75th birthday, Bhagwan Vardhaman Global Educational Fund has been established. The primary objective of this fund is to assist Jains in becoming Jain teachers for the 21st century, under the guidance of Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanuji. Please send in your generous donations for this noble cause to: Kamlesh Shah, 11409 Berland Place Germantown, MD 20876 For additional information, please contact: Kamlesh Shah 301/353-0481 Dr. Manibhai Mehta 714/898-3156 Dr. Dhiraj Shah 716/775-0268 Gurudev Chitrabhanuji received the Courage of Conscious Award from Peace Abbey in Sherborn, MA. Directors Lewis and Meg Randa presented the award on September 21, 1997. The Jain Center of Greater Boston had nominated Gurudev for the award. 8/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Jain Education Intemational For Private & Personal use only

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REGIONAL NEWS Canada Dr. Mahendra Mehta, Regional Editor Edmonton, Alberta Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on Sunday, April 19th, 1998 as the main event of the day at our temple before 300 people. Both Jain and Hindu communities participated in the celebrations. The Jain youth took part in the main pooja. This was concluded with Shanti Dhara, Aarti and Priti Bhojan. Toronto, ON Elections. At Annual General Body Meeting of Jain Society on March 29, 1998, a new Executive Committee was elected for a two year term. The team consists of: Ashok Shah--President, Shan Jain--VicePresident, Vishakha Varia--Secretary, Atul Mehta-Treasurer, Amit ShanghaviYouth Representative, Lata ChampseeLadies' Representative. Members: Paulomi Gudka; Paresh Doshi; Lalit Mehta; Prabhulal Mehta; Chandrakant J. Shah. For the first time, four youths stood for the election and all of them were elected with overwhelming support. This bodes well for the future of Jain Society of Toronto and its entry into the new millenium. Young Jains. Approximately 24 young Jains are attending Youth Convention in Houston, Texas, in July. This will be the largest delegation from Toronto. Our youths are preparing a seminar for the Convention featuring an open forum for debate and a professional video on alcoholism. Youth are planning a second Religious Seminar on 25th July this year and some 200 registrants are expected. The speakers are chosen from local and University of Toronto faculties. The young Jains of Toronto had organized a semi-formal dance on 15th May and it was well attended. On Sunday, 10th May, the students and teachers of Jain Pathshala bid a sad farewell to Balbhadraji (Bruce Costain), who has been a great inspiration, role model, organizer, teacher and a great resource person for all young members of Pathshala group. He will be greatly missed by Toronto Jains. Watch for further events on the notice board and e-mail Sports In March, during Mahavir Jayanti celebration, Jain Society of Toronto youth, along Days, Day with Mr. S. Khamsera, presented a check in the amount of $17,991 to Dhirajbhai Shah. at Blue Jays game, annual summer picnic, lifting children off the street and teaching new elections for YJT Exec., Religious camp them etiquettes, responsibility, how to bein September and volunteers for work at come good citizens, assimilate in the society such places as the Daily Bread Food Bank. and become self sufficient in future. We Jaina Pathshala Teachers Conference. have now uplifted approximately 5,000 The First Quadrennial Conference was held children of the street of Mumbai. They also in Boston on May 23-24 and a large group visited Jaipur Foot Project which is the of Pathshala Teachers, scholars, Jain educa- project of the Rotarians of India fitting an tion material developers and prospective artificial leg or a limb to amputees or accieducators from Toronto attended the con- dent victims. It costs approximately US$ 50 ference. The report and new ideas will be to have a foot and it can be fitted by a well implemented to set up new curriculum, trained technician. These two projects are syllabi, networking and generally raise the handled by RotarianManubhai Sanghrajka, standard and profile of Jain Education. Rotarian Preeti Shah and Rotarian 108 Arhad Abhishek Pujan. This Pujan Mahendra Mehta. From Canada Rotarian was performed by Babubhai Kadiwala and Chris Snyder and Rotarian Keshav his group on Saturday, May 30th at the Jain Chandaria coordinate. This project was inCenter. The main events included troduced by Keshav Chandaria to Mumbai Shantinath Bhagwan Sthapna, Ashta Prakari Clubs and played a leading role to get the Pooja, Bhagwan Shantinath abhishek, 8 Clubs agree to take this project. The visit of abhishek, 108 main abhishek, 16 Anek Prakari Governor General has enhanced this project Pooja, Ashta Mangal Pooja, Pokhanaa cer- on an International level. emony, 108 Deepak Aarti, Mangal Divo, The Swastik Controversy. The Globe Shanti Kalash, and Shanti Dhara around the and Mail, Canada's national daily newspaCenter. The pujan was followed by Swami per, and Toronto Star have now agreed to Vatsalya (dinner) & Prabhavna. amend their syle book entry to differentiate His Excellency, Governor General between the Jain auspicious swastik which Romeo LeBlanc and Madam Diana Fowler stands clockwise and at 90 degrees from LeBlanc visited the Project Mainstream and other corrupted versions which are at times Jaipur Foot in Mumbai on 27th March at 45 degrees and other times anticlockwise. 1998. The Project Mainstream is the project Prakash Mody deserves to be congratulated of Rotary Club of Toronto and other Ro- for taking the matter to Ontario Press Countary Clubs in Mumbai. The project is for cil and winning his case. Jain Education Intemational

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REGIONAL NEWS (continued) Northeast Vinay Vakani, Regional Editor Washington, DC Jain Society of Metro Washington had celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on Saturday, April 11 which was attended by over 450 members. The highlight of the evening was the cultural program presented by children, and adults. Both children and adults participated in several skits, raas, solo dances and ras-garba items. There were 19 items presented, 13 by children and 6 by adults. After the cultural program, each participant was presented a gift of white cap embroidered with Jain Society Metro Washington Name Logo. The Cap was donated by Mr. Bhadresh and Mrs. Shefali Dhila. Program ended with swamivatsalya dinner which was sponsored by Mr. Vinay N. Shah and Mr. Nilesh N. Shah. (Drama), Stavans, dances that were based on religious stories, themes & morals. Dur- on religious stories, themes & morals. During Chaitra Ayambil's oli about 75 Tapasvis participated in lecture on "Sripal & Myana nu rahasya". In addition to monthly pooja there are Pathsahala, Gujarati & Swadhyay classes running every other Sunday at Caldwell College. Swadhyay is also held twice a month at the derasar, Piscatway, Jersey City, and Edison. Samun Samahak is held once a month. of Secundrabad, India, who performed Shatrunjay Bhav Poojan, aided by a video presentation of the Tirth and various holy land marks as you climb the Giriraj. Shri Shubhamji gave Manglik and explained the meaning of word Shatrunjay. Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji complemented the Sangh for having made possible for Jains here to experience two of the holiest Jain Tirths and inspire them to make the real pilgrimage when they visit India. Dr. Dhiraj Shah spoke of the Cherry Hill Jain Sangh's illustrious history and how far they have come along with JAINA. Dr. Shah paid tribute to the Sangh (one of the original Signers of the JAINA'S Charter) and promised that next year, JAINA will arrange Yatra to both Shatrunjay Maha Teerth and Shri Girnarji. President of the Cherry Hill Jain Sangh Kirti Shah unveiled Sangh's plan for the expansion of the temple hall and thanked every one for coming. Prabhavna of postcard size laminated picture of Shatrunjay Teerch and swamivatsalya ended the festivi ty of the day. Cherry Hill, NJ Nearly 400 persons attended 8th Anni- versary celebration of Cherry Hill temple on Sunday, May 31. It was particularly a festive day for the sangh because of the inauguration of two 6' x 8' marble Pats of Mahashatrunjay and Girnar Tirths. Carved and beautifully hand painted in Jaipur, this was possibly very first such installation in a Jain temple anywhere in North America. The function was graced by Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji, Sadhviji Shri Shubhamji and president of JAINA, Dr. Dhiraj Shah. Spe cial guest of the day was Shri Rajendra Dalal Essex Fells, NJ Jain centre of New Jersey Celebrated Mahavir Janma Kalyanak on April 12, 1998. The celebration began with Snatra Pooja followed by cultural program. Over 100 children & young adults participated in the program which included Nrutya Natika Midwest Manubhai Doshi, Regional Editor Detroit, MI The temple of the Society has finally been completed and the Society has planned an elaborate Pratishtha Mahotsav from 27th June to July 6th. Kumbh Sthapan will be done on 27th June, and actual installation will take place on July 5th. Bhaktamar Pujan, Siddhachakra Pujan and other rituals are to be performed on various days during this occasion. 5000 people are expected to participate in the Mahotsav. The campaign seems to be succeeding in attracting more students to the religious classes which are held on the third Sunday of every month. Arrangements for Ayambil were made at the Center on April 4th and 5th on the occasion of Chaitra Oli. More than 100 people availed of that facility. Mahavir Jayanti celebration held on April 12th with Abhishek ritual by Digambar friends, the main function began in the afternoon in the presence of Shri Chitrabhanuji who gave a brief discourse in spite of his ill health. He also availed of the occasion for administering to the new office bearers the oath of allegiance to Jainism as required by the new constitution of the Society. Moreover, all the past office bearers of the Society were honored by presenting them with the awards in recognition of their services. About 1000 persons participated in the function, which ended with Swamivatsalya in the evening. Shrimad Rajchandra Samadhi Din was celebrated in the Center on April 19. Devotees enthusiastically took part in Bhakti and in reciting the Virahgeets. Robert Killa of Naperville High School visited the Center, along with 40 students of the school, on April 27th, 1998. They were taken around the temple and were given the information about the Center, as Continued on page 19 Chicago, IL A campaign was undertaken for increasing the attendance in the religious classes and some incentives were announced. 10/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Jain Education Intemational

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Southeast Surendra Shah, Regional Editor Raleigh, NC At the Jain Study Center of North Carolina, the following were elected to the executive committe: President-Ramesh Fofaria, Vice President & TreasurerPratyush Mehta, Secretary-Madhuker Mehta, Food Coordinator-Arti Shah, Southwest Jadavji Kenia, Regional Editor Dallas, TX Jain Society of North Texas celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on April 12, 1998. The day began with a Snatra Pooja followed by children's cultural program. They recited Nine Tattvas and Six Dravyas taught to them in the Pathshala. Youths from ages 14&up performed in an Oprah like talk show where they interviewed Mahavir and Confucius and covered their respective religions. Then there was a dance by four young ladies using a song "Jay Mahavir Bhagwan" for their music. The program was concluded with Shanti-Kalas and various Aartis followed by delicious lunch. Among the dignitaries this year we had Sadhvi Subhamji from Veerayatan covering the human service side of Jainism and how human life should be lived. Over the Memorial Day weekend, we will have Babubhai Kadiwala and his assistants here to perform SidhdhaChakra Pujan and Bhavana. A lot of our members are enthusiastically waiting to participate in these auspicious events. Among the other dignitaries, we will be hosting Dr. Bharill and Dhirajbhai Mehta in late May/early June. Others are yet to be decided. Several of our Jain Youth Group members are planning to attend the YJA Convention in Houston. Some are also preparing for a workshop presentation. As usual Jain Society is sponsoring their participation by contributing about half of their expenses. Adult Swadhyay sessions are continuing twice a week, though the attendance has been somewhat marginal. JSNT Jain Education Intemational Youth Coordinator-Rekha Banker. Shramaniji Shubhamji helped celebrate the Mahavir Jayanti on 19th April. The celebration included Asta Prakari pooja and cultural program. Thirty youths participated in the program. The members meet every contact is current president Pradeep Shah at 972/867-6255. Houston, TX During March Jain Society of Houston sponsored an "Ekasana" program. About 80 persons participated with great enthusiasm. During April, we had a "Navpad pooja", and Ayambil program. More than 60 individuals did Ayambil on that day. During our general body meeting in April we elected the officers of the executive committee and Board of Trustees. Officers of the new executive committee are: Jitendra Shah (President), Pritiben Sheth (vice president), Rahul Lakdawala (Secretary), Nitesh Mehta (treasurer), Rajan Barua, Mina Kapasi, Kanti Shah, Manohar Kucheria and Hema Chheda. The Board of Trustees consists of Ashok Singhavi (Chief trustee), Udai Jain, Virendra Kothari, Virendra Khemsara, Parimal Desai and Navin Shah. Youths of Jain Fellowship of Houston had two nights camp at Steven F. Austin Park. Youths of HYJAC (Houston Young Jains of America Convention) committee is busy planning the YJA convention in July. Everyone is working very hard and looking forward to the upcoming event. JSH contact is their president Jitendra Shah at 281/ 550-3155. Tulsa, OK Tulsa Jain Sangh celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on April 11, 1998. Program included Snatra Pooja followed by a delicious Thursday for swadhyay. Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta is going to visit Centers From July 19, to July 26, 1998. Paryushan parva will be celebrated in August 1998. lunch. One of our members did AULI for 8 days to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti. Our planning for building our own Temple and a Jain Center is progressing well. We are in process of applying for a building permit. Sunandaben Vohra will visit Tulsa from July 13 to 16. Samanji will visit Tulsa from November 4 to 11, 1998. Tulsa Jain Sangh contact is Kanti Shah at 918/369-3163. Phoenix, AZ Jain Center of Greater Phoenix Area celebrated Mahavir Jayanti this year on April 28, 1998. The program included the following items: Pathshala songs, Diva Dance, Jain Band, Stavans, Garland Dance, Meera Dance, Megh Kumar Drama by Pathshala Students, Garbo by Adults and Kshamapana, Mangal Deevo. It was followed by a delicious dinner. Everybody worked very hard for this auspicious day and over 125 people joined in the celebration. Two Pathshala teachers from our area are planning to attend the First Quadrennial JAINA Pathshala Teachers Conference to be held in Boston on May 23-24, 1998. Some of the topics to be discussed are: -Developing a Vision/Mission for Educators/Pathshala Curriculum Dissemination -How the curriculum will be circulated, maintained, and disseminated to the -Pathshalas, New Material Development Plans; what are the guidelines for Continued on page 19 JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/11

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REGIONAL NEWS (continued) West Chandrakant Parekh, Regional Editor Los Angeles, CA 1999 classes are under way. Members of the Jain Center of Southern California Jain Senior Association visited Palm Springs (CSC) celebrated the 2524th Mahavir on March 1 and enjoyed a ride in an aerial Janma Kalyanak on Sunday, April 12 with tram to get to the top of the mountains. a Panch Kalyanak Pooja and a lecture by Dr. The annual health fair, jointly orgaChris Chapple of Loyola Marymount Uni- nized by the Jain Center and the Jain Social versity. Dr. Chapple has published several Group on April 19, was sponsored by books and articles on Asian traditions and Kumudchandra and Rasilaben Shah, to cel in July he will convene a conference on ebrate the 50th anniversary of their mar- Jainism and Ecology at Harvard University. riage. Nearly 75 specialists in various fields Hespoke eloquently on his understand- examined over 270 participants. Kaiser ing of different religions and the areas where Permanente, UCLA, Marquette Electron Jain religion has stood out from the others. ics, Bergen Brunswig, Glaxo Wellcome, Whereas new leaders of other religious or and Secure Horizon donated equipment or Scharted a new course for their follow- supplies for the event. ers, in Jain religion Bhagwan Mahavir re- Planning for the expansion of the Jain emphasized and articulated the five Center is under way and an architect has Mahavratas-Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, been retained to develop a master plan to Brahmacharya, and Aparigrah and their role integrate various properties owned by the in our lives. He emphasized that the scope center, to enlarge the existing temple, to of Ahimsa encompasses mental, verbal, and build additional meeting hall, kitchen/din- physical non-violence. Dr.Chapple com- ing areas, classrooms, and an exhibition mented that he personally practices at least space, and to provide adequate parking one of these five Mahavratas every week. He Traditional lain temple ornate will be re Traditional Jain temple ornate will be re- also explained the merits and benefits of flected on the outside of the entire complex. silence. The dedication and services of the out- San Francisco, CA going Board Members were recognized by Jain Center of Northern California presenting them with a commemorative (CNC) has finalized the Jain Bhawan buildplaque. Also, 47 Tapasvis, ranging in ageing plans which incorporate the changes from 11 to senior citizens, were honored for recommended by the City of Milpitas Plan- their tapasya of fasting for 8 or more days ning Staff. Estimates obtained from several during paryushan. Each tapasvi was pre- contractors indicate that $3.5 million will sented a marble plaque with a carving of a have to be budgeted for construction costs. Jain temple. To facilitate budgetary schedules, the entire The past Jain Center Youth Council project will be developed in two phases. (ICYC) Committee Members, ranging in Phase I will address the construction of the age from 7 to 17 years, were recognized for building's exterior shell and the temple by their contributions. JCYC members suc- the Fall of 1999. cessfully participated in various activities The ornate details of the building, including a cleanup day on March 1, a shikhars and domes, and interior improvepicnic on April 18, and a Medical Camp on ments will be completed by the year 2000. April 19. May 3 was celebrated as a Teacher's The Pratistha ceremony has been tenta- Appreciation Day when "Thank You" cards tively scheduled on the Mahavir Nirvana and flowers were presented to all the Day in 1999. A new architect has been Pathshala teachers. Registration for 1998/ retained to help develop the project. The 12/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Temple Committee has finalized the temple layouts. All the Pratimas and the stone carvings will be made in India and will conform to JCNC's, specifications. A col. ored rendering of the proposed Jain Bhawan has been published in March 1998 issue of the newsletter. A program of Bhakti and Shila Nias for the Jain Bhawan has been scheduled for June 13 and 14. Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on April 18 at the Fremont Hindu Temple. The activities included a Snatra Pooja, a Children's Program, and a lecture by Chandrakant Mehta from New Jersey. The members were updated with the status of the Jain Bhawan Project. The festivities concluded with Aarti, Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalash, followed by Sadharmik Vatsalya. Detailed information about various activities and events planned by JCNC, including schedules, locations and directions are available on the Internet website at www.jcnc.org. For further information, please contact Jashvant Shah, President JCNC, at 510/475-7882. Sacramento, CA Jain Center of Greater Sacramento had invited three groups of Samaniji from Ladnau, Rajasthan. The most recent visitors include Madhur Pragyaji and Prasan Pragyaji. Madhur Pragyaji first came to the U.S.A. in 1989 and has since traveled widely all over the world. She took Diksha at the age of 18. She has a Master's Degree in Philosophy, and leads a group of 80 samnijis in Ladnau. She plans to stay in Sacramento for about a year. Prasan Pragyaji took Diksha about 8 years ago and is on her second visit to the U.S.A. Samanijis will stay with various member families and present Pravachans on Wednesdays and Sundays. For further information call Jagdish Shah at 916/6854716 or Naresh Jain at 916/488-2601. 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COMMITTEE NEWS Membership Committee Kamlesh Shah, Committee Chairman JAINA encourages small centers with 10 or more families to become associate members. By becoming a member center, you will be empowered with voting rights, will be receiving information on all JAINA activities on a priority basis, will be eligible for grants for building a temple and above all, increase the strength of Jains in North America. If you belong to such small groups and your group is not a member organization of JAINA, please call us at (301)353-0481 to receive information on procedures to become a new member center. We thank the following Jain Centers for their timely payment of the membership dues for the year 1998. 33 34 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Jain Society of Greater Atlanta, GA Jain Center of Greater Boston, MA Jain Center of Northern California, CA Jain Center of Southern California, CA Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago, IL Jain Society of Greater Detroit, MI Augusta Jain Community, GA Jain Study Center of North Carolina, NC Jain Sangh, Pennsauken, NJ Jain Center of New Jersey, Essex Fells, NI Jain Society of Capital District, Albany, NY Jain Center of Cincinnati/Dayton, OH Jain Society of Greater Cleveland, OH Jain Society of Pittsburgh, PA Jain Center of St.Louis, MO 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Tulsa Jain Sangh, OK Jain Society of Middle Tennesse, TB Jain Society of Alberta, Canada Jain Society of Ottawa Carleton, Canada Jain Society of Toronto, Canada Jain Association of Montreal, Canada Jain Society of Rochester, NY Jain Community of Buffalo, NY Jain Center of Syracuse, NY Jain Center of America, NY Jain Society of Oregon, OR Jain Study Group, Charlotte, NC Jain Society of Southern Lousiana, LA Jain Center of Minnesota, MN Jain Society of Houston, TX Jain Society of N. Texas, TX Hindu Temple Society, Allentown, PA Jain Center of South Central PA, Harrisburg, PA Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington DC Jain Society of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Jain Association of North East FL, Jacksonville, FL Jain Society of Tampa Bay, FL Jain Society of South FI, Miami, FL Jain Association of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, FL Jain Society of Fort Myers, FL Jain Society of Memphis, TN Jain Social Group of Milawakuee, WI 37 39 11 40 41 42 12 13 14 15 We urge the rest of the Jain Centers to send in their membership dues as soon as possible. Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Scholarship Fund Pravin C. Shah, Committee Chairman Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Scholarship Fund has been established to promote study on Jainism. The interest accrued from the fund will be used to give out scholarships to promote research studies on Jainism at recognized educational institutions in India. Recently, Pravin C.Shah (Chairman) and Kanti Mepani, members of this committee spoke to the Jain Sanghs at Philadelphia and Allentown about the project and received generous donations/pledges. The presidents of all Jain centers in North America have been mailed the flyers and an appeal for collecting donations from members and are requested to publicize the project and collect donations so as to enable the committee to start the implementation of this noble project. A list of donors of $100 or more will be published in the JAIN DIGEST. 1. The following donors of have given $100 or more to Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Scholarship Fund: Pravin & Kanta Shah Garden City Park, NY 6. Milan & Phalguni Kapadia Princetown Junction, NJ Bharat & Kokila Shah Jerico, NY 7. Anop & Renuka Vora Rochester, NY K & R Patel Physiotherapy Garden City Park, NY Harakh & Anuja Dedhia Morgantown, WV Rajesh & Jyoti Chheda Atco, NJ Arun & Jaya Bhimani Piedmond, CA Ashwin & Chandrika Doshi Cerritos, CA w Ahimsa Day Committee Surendra Singhvi, Committee Chairman The Ahimsa Day is being celebrated each year in October since 1992. This year, the celebration will be held on October 4. All Jain Centers are requested to plan their celebration on Ahimsa Day by inviting non-Jains to the program and giving a speech on Jain Ahimsa. They are also requested to contact Dr. Suren Singhvi at home 937/885-7414 or at office 937/435-5252 to inform him of their plans for the celebration. JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/13 Jain Education Intemational For Private & Personal use only

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1999 JAINA Convention Preview by Devendra T. Peer In North America we have 54 Jain centers, some of the most thickly populated ones being in the Northeastern Corridor. In over 15 years there has not been a JAINA Convention in the entire Northeastern USA. The Executive Committee of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) during the meeting in Philadelphia on March 21, 1998, unanimously decided to hold the next biennial Convention during the 4th of July weekend 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although Samarpan Jain Sangh of Philadelphia is sponsoring the Convention, it is intended to represent all Jain centers of Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Delaware. The Presidents of all these centers have pledged to actively work for the Convention to make it a success. Invitation We will need a lot of volunteers for this task. We will need artists, performers, writers, editors, speakers, moderators, experts in food service, Convention facility management, security, transportation, publishing, and computers. Above all we need your ideas and suggestions, This is your Convention. Please come forward and offer your help either through mail or via email at Devendrap@aol.com. Please also visit our web page: www.jainaconvention.com. We are inviting all the Jain centers to develop at least one cultural program for presentation at the Convention. The Youth As the first generation of Indians who migrated to North America approaches the 21st Century it faces an inevitable question. Those who were born in India gained Jain religion automatically from the pervasive religious environment. But what about the second generation of JAINS born here? Our children are growing up in the midst of diverse culture of North America with their antennae exposed to varying conflicting "signals". How can the Parents ensure that the Jain message is the strongest providing direction while our children are learning to assimilate in the main stream? Ahimsa When you open the daily newspapers you read about American youth full of energy but unable to follow the rules of a civilized society. They seem lost in a world of violence. Without heroes to worship or a clear road map to a purposeful life they stray. Our Jain children happily are surrounded by spiritual personalities. Growing up with "AHIMSA" in their ears they seem to stay focused and well anchored. Essay Competition on The Theme for the Next JAINA Convention" Jain Teachings When one sees this one feels that the gigantic task of transplanting a more than 2500 year old heritage to a land 10,000 miles away seems to have begun in earnest. We have started establishing JAINS SANGHS everywhere, more and more temples are coming up and PATH-SALAS are opening up. We are getting spiritual Scholars and Monks from India to enlighten us on our ancient books and their sacred teachings. But we need more home grown Jain scholars and Ancient Books, some centuries old, need to be preserved and read. Isn't this a worthy goal? The essay should discuss various themes and give the rationale for selecting your choice. The prize is $101. There will be no age limitation or space limitation. The decision of the Samarpan Jain Sangh's Executive Committee will be final, and the winning essay will be announced in the Fall 1998 issue of Jain Digest. The deadline is July 31, 1998. All are invited to participate. * * ****** Please mail your entry (typed, double-spaced) to: "Essay Competition" Samarpan Jain Sangh 9701 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19115 The Theme With so many things to do (and being done by JAINA) what should the "Theme" of the next JAINA Convention be? We thought we would ask you, the readers of Jain DIGEST for your opinion. 14/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Jain Education Intemational For Private & Personal use only

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Report from... The First Quadrennial JAINA Pathshala Teachers/Educators Conference beld May 23-24, 1998, # Boston, MA The first JAINA Pathshala Teachers/Educators Conference (JPTC) was hosted by the Jain Center of Greater Boston (JCGB), in conjunction with the JAINA Education Committee, on May 22-24, 1998. Boston was the place to be this past Memorial Day weekend. It brought together Pathshala teachers and educators from all over the USA and Canada. A total of 81 teachers/educators attended this conference. The feeling from everyone during departure was that, this type of grass root level conference was long needed. The main objective of this conference was to collectively address all crucial issues related to Jain education in USA/Canada and to ensure that our present youth and future Jain generations receive a sound understanding of the Jain philosophy with an equal emphasis on practice of Jainism. This brought us to three initial goals - To develop a common curriculum for all Jain Centers and home based teaching To plan on what new material needs to be developed, how it will be developed and disseminated To better understand the efforts, challenges and success of each of the Pathshalas and to support each other. The level of attendance and enthusiastic participation by many Jain Centers and JAINA leaders reflected the anticipation of such a conference. When some of the sessions began their discussions with chanting of the Namokar Mantra, it showed how much the participants were determined to stay united and to make this conference productive. The following centers participated in the conference (brackets indicate the number of people who attended): Los Angeles (11) Miami (1) Detroit (1) Columbus (1) Houston (2) Buffalo (1) Phoenix (2) Chicago (7) Northern New Jersey (2) Cleveland (1) Dallas (2) Northern California (2) Boston (16) Southern New Jersey 2 Huntington Valley, PA (1) North Carolina (2) Connecticut (5) Washington, DC (8) New York (1) Pittsburgh (1) Toronto (12) The conference started on Friday evening by welcoming the attendees and giving them their registration package, which included the conference agenda and all curriculum outlines. Saturday morning the conference directors Dr. Prem Gada, Pankaj Shah, and Yogendra Jain got to work and started with laying out the objectives of the conference along with the ingredients to make it successful. What followed was two days of being together, sharing our experiences, much laughter as well as a lot of serious discussion. Pathshala as well. This sharing helped attendees realize that the challenges they face are common across all centers and that only through team work and peer support we can resolve many of the issues. The most common issue, which was highlighted, was the challenge to maximize the learning experience given barely 20-40 hours of formal education per year. All Pathshalas-Sharing Challenges/Fun Experiences After the welcoming remarks, the stage was turned over to all represented Jain Centers who gave a presentation on unique methodology / techniques that they have incorporated in their teaching and a summary of their curriculum along with specifics on their student count, classes held, total teachers, volunteers, etc. Each center had their own share of challenges as well as new ideas on how they attracted students to Pathshala, how they were working with parents for serious commitment to Pathshala, their unique approaches to teaching - via scientific methods, audio cassettes, simplified language, extracurricular activities and rewards for the students. Other centers mentioned teamwork amongst teachers, support from their Jain center committee, minimal politics, more reasoning and understanding of our culture and religion and less memorization as effective methods for a successful and smooth "I am tremedously indebted to all of you for giving me the wonderful opportunity to refocus my teaching commitments and meet my fellow educators. JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/15 Jain Education Intemational

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RE Curriculum for Pathshalas in North America The most important goal of the conference was to develop a curriculum that would be acceptable to all the JAINA affiliated Jain Centers. Dr. Premchand Gada, chairman of JAINA Education Committee, and Pankaj Shah, Director of Education, JCGB, explained the process through which they had reviewed current curriculum from major Pathshalas and the new and existing Pathshala teaching material, and after identifying objectives and guidelines, how they came up with a proposed curriculum. The proposed curriculum was presented in a joint session. Five groups were assigned to review the curriculum in separate breakout sessions for each Level. The sessions chairs for each level were - Level 1, age 4- 6, (grade pre-school - 1) - Jyotindra Doshi, Level 2, age 7-9, (grade 2-4), Jaya Nagda, Level 3, age 9-12 (grade 4-7), Kirit Gosalia, Level 4, age 12-14, (grade 7-9), Pallavi Gala, Level 5, (High School), Mahendra Shah (Detroit). "Congratulations to all [ Leveraging Technology volunteers of Boston who Further re-enforcing the need to adopt productive and enjoyable new methodology, Prem Jain of Northern many dedicated, non-sel California, gave a key note address on "Leveraging Technology/Internet in Education." He discussed the use of Internet to develop a virtual Pathshala He urged all the Pathshala teachers to be well versed on the use of email and Internet and that all teaching material and curriculum and lesson plan be placed on the Internet such that students and parents can have instant access to them. Developing a Vision/Mission/Organization Plan for Jain Education In this session, coordinated by Harendra Shah and Prem Jain, the attendees brainstormed on a Vision/Mission. After many ideas were floated, a task team consisting of Amar Salgia, Sanjay Jain, and Balbhadraji was assigned to finalize a mission statement. The following mission statement was presented to the attendees: Instill Spiritual development, self-awareness, moral consciousness, social well-being, and Jain identity in individuals, based on the principles of Jainism Model Curriculum After the breakout sessions, each session chair presented summarized feedback on the each aspect of the proposed curriculum. Most of the teachers felt comfortable with using word "Model curriculum" instead of "Proposed Curriculum". There was a common consensus to accept the most of the curriculum material except for the "memorization of sutras". Dr. Dhiraj Shah, JAINA's president emphasized JAINA's commitment to develop a common curriculum and would work with all centers. He mentioned that it would be at the discretion of each Jain centers how to conduct their Pathshalas. He also stated that JAINA plans to conduct an annual examinations primarily to reward and motivate the Pathshala students as well as parents. New Books Published Outside the conference halls there were exhibits of unique Jain Books and a large display of the latest Jain teaching material which is being incorporated in the curriculum. Specifically to commemorate the conference, JCGB organized publishing of the following eight new books/study guides: - Jain Story Books by Manubhai Doshi - Pathshala Level III and Level IV books compiled by IAINA Educa tion Committee - Primary Principles of Jainism compiled by Harendra Shah/ Manubhai Doshi Question and Answers about Jainism compiled by Harendra Shah/Manubhai Doshi - Shevatambar and Digambar Pooja in Gujarati and Hindi, com piled by Ratibhai Dodhia - Excerpts from Unfinished Book by Amar Salgia Four other books were reprinted. Ordering information of these books will be sent to presidents of each Jain Center separately. Curriculum Conclusion It was concluded that after incorporating the feedback from various sessions of this conference, JAINA Education Committee would propose the Model curriculum. The teachers/educators who were present and those who could not come would be requested to give their feed back before the curriculum is finalized. Then, the "Model Curriculum" will be sent out to all Jain centers for implementation. The memorization of sutras would be left at the discretion of individual Pathshalas and their teachers. Now that the curriculum issue was satisfactorily addressed, the conference attendees moved to many other important issues described below that were addressed in joint sessions or in break out sessions or in speeches during meals. Teachers Training/Qualification/Lesson Plan This session, which was coordinated by Pravin Shah and Balbhadraji concluded that a lesson plan must be developed by teachers to maintain continuity and documentation. The teachers must loosen up and use as much interactive material as possible. Other discussions revolved around the urgent need to develop teacher's guide, how do we ensure quality teaching, and how should be qualify teachers ? "A truly historic and long needed Jain education conference in North America." -Mukesh Doshi, Chicago Jain Education Intemational

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e] hard working staff and nade the conference very learned a lot and met h and [the] nicest people. Adult Education In this session, coordinated by Rajni Gosalia and Dinesh Dalal, it was confirmed that only seven of the 20 centers have regular adult classes. Some of the suggestions to increase participation were to incorporate social elements, have a week long 'Shibir' locally, include study of comparative religion, and develop a stronger curriculum. New Material Development Plans This session coordinated by Sudhir Shah of CT concluded that a template and guidelines needs to be developed for all new material development. This template will assure easier development and incorporation of the material in the curriculum process. The team also mentioned the need for good graphics, illustrations, "Americanized English, quality illustrations, and inclusion of photographs. Evening reception After a long day of work on Saturday, the day ended with an evening reception with the JCGB community. Pradip Gosalia, President of JCGB thanked the participants for coming to Boston to attend the conference. Dhiraj Shah, President of JAINA, shared JAINA's vision of Jain Education and again confirmed his personal and JAINA's commitment towards this cause. Balbhadraji discussed the "urgency in Jain Education" of not just children but adults as well. An award ceremony was held to acknowledge lasting contribution to Jain Education. The awards were presented to Dr. Prem Gada, Manubhai Doshi, and Pravin Shah. Also part of the program was a multi-media presentation by Dr. Gada on Jain Temples in India. The evening program, which was hosted by Sweta Mepani, general coordinator of the conference, ended with a classical music concert. On Sunday during the breakfast session, next generation Jain games on CD's developed by Shripal Shah of JCGB, a student in Computer Science was exhibited. After breakfast all the attendees joined for the three breakout sessions, College Level Curriculum Review, Adult Education, and Roles and Responsibilities of Pathshala coordinators. College Level Education Review Session In the Youth College Review session, coordinated by Pravin Shah, it was generally agreed that plenty of material exists for this age students. Young Jain Association (YJA), represented by several youth confirmed the leadership role that YJA can play in the disseminating material and promoting education Roles and Responsibilities of Pathshala Coordinators In this session, coordinated by Shailesh Jain, many ideas were presented on how to get larger mental share of parent's towards Pathshalas. These ideas include having a Pathshala booth at major Jain functions, start parent classes with parallel student classes, publish a curriculum, use of email and parents post-pathshala meetings to keep them informed. During the lunch session on Sunday, Kirit Gosalia presented a Multi-Media presentation of Level 3 Curriculum. Also presented were glimpses of Tattvarth Sutra, Ancient Scriptures Come Alive presentation by Parimal Pandya, Archit Shah and Yogendra Jain of JCGB. After the Sunday lunch, the attendees settled in for some serious learning. Two teams presented a Mini-Workshop on Transliteration. One workshop presented by Darshana Shah and Pankaj Shah gave recommendation on a consistent way to transliterate Jain Stutis, prayers, and words/phrases with an emphasize on correct and original pronunciation. The second part of the workshop was presented by Amar Salgia who presented a practical view on Transliteration. All attendees agreed that the most fun part of the conference was a presentation by Amita Desai and Smita Doshi on Creative Ways of Teaching Jain Principles to Children. They showed how they teach Jain fundamentals to youngsters using objects around the house. For example a tennis ball thrown on the ground and it bouncing back demonstrates karmic action/reaction; sticking stickers on people based on their action shows karmic inflow and bondage; many bubbles were blown in the air to demonstrate that as bubbles appear and disappear, so does happiness and sorrow. It was obvious to the attendees that by adding this dimension to teaching Jainism, learning is significantly enhanced and that learning process can be fun. In the Graduation-A Goal and Glory for Students session, Niren Nagda presented Washington, DC's quest to motivate students and parents. They have "formalized and ceremonialized" the learning of Jainism by having graduation ceremony for college bound students. Such formalization gets not only the parents but the community involved and recognizes students and their family's accomplishments in Jainism. The entire conference was well planned and went very smoothly and mostly on schedule. JCGB definitely was an excellent host. The food was excellent, the weather beautiful, the conference facility calm, peaceful, comfortable and cozy. The host families were warm and caring and all volunteers extremely helpful and friendly. The conference proceedings will be published in July. A copy will be sent to all participants and presidents of all Jain Centers affiliated with JAINA. Please contact Premchand Gada, Chairman of JAINA Education Committee at 806/ 793-8555; Pankaj Shah 781/449-3297 shahpk@gwsmtp.nu.com or Yogendra Jain 781/ 237-6070 yogendra.jain@radisys.com for further information.

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The First Quadrennial JAINA Pathshala Teachers/Educators Conference antalones JAINA PATHSHALA TEARS VALE CGNS ACE 5 $ INA PATHSHALA HERS/EDUCATORS CONFERENCE 18/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Jain Education Intemational

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REGIONAL NEWS (continued) Southwest Continued from page 11 Midwest Continued from page 10 well as about Jainism. Kanval Prashar from Rock Valley Col- lege of Rockford IL. came to the Center on May 2nd along with about 30 students. They were first briefed about the essence of Jainism and then were taken around the Temple and the Center. Appropriate literature pertaining to Jainism was given to them. That was followed by a questionanswer session. The visitors were happy to learn about Jainism and what it stands for. Shri Laghuraj Samadhidin was celebrated in the Center on May 3rd. About 50 devotees enthusiastically took part in the Bhakti and other songs appropriate on this occasion. St. Louis, MO An overnight Youth Camp was organized at Days Inn Eureca on March 14th 20 youths participated in the camp. A seminar was given at the camp by Dr. Satish Nayak. Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on 12th April at Kansas City along with the Hindu Society of Kansas. For that purpose 55 members of the Society proceeded from St. Louis on 11th and were enthusiastically received by the hosts. A discourse was given by Dr. Rajanikant Shah who was invited on the occasion. The actual Jayanti celebration took place on 12th in the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Kansas City. In addition to the message of Ahinsa, Dr. R. Shah gave a copy of Jain Tattava Prakash to every family. developing new material. The Jain Center of Greater Phoenix will have Dharmalabh from Mumukshu Shree Chimanbhai Modi, Shree Bharatbhai Shah, Dr. Bharill, and Shradhey Shree Atmanandji this summer and during the Paryusana Mahaparva this year. Several Young Jain members from Metro Phoenix area are planning to attend the YJA convention to be held in Houston during July 4-6 this year. JCGP contact is Harshad Desai at 602/ 582-8437 MATRIMONIALS (continued) FOR YOUR INFORMATION Continued from page 29 F653: Gujarati parents invite responses from highly educated professionals, for their beautiful, fair, attractive, US born daughter, Sept 71, 5'2", DMD (Dentist), doing private practice. Call 502/239-4973. F661: Alliance invited for beautiful, attractive, vegetarian, intelligent, cultured Girl, born Sept 71, 5'5", 120 lb, BS (comp sc), well employed, from professional, cultured boys. Call 708/349-8818. F654: Jain Physician parents invite responses from well educated, professionals, for their pretty, slim, talented, vegetarian, US born daughter, Sept 72, 53, 105 lb, JD (5/98), will join prestigious law firm. Call 914/6331448 AF129: Gujarati parents invite porposals for beautiful, fair, vegetarian, highly accomplished daughter, born April 69, 5'2", MD, doing third year residency, from professional boys preferrably MD. Call 410/882-9697. Jain Purvas of 1999 Mahavir Jayanti March 29 Akshya Tritiya April 18 Paryushan Parva September 7 Samvantsari & Daslakshani Parva September 14 Ananta Chaturdasi Kshmavani September 24 Mahavir Nirvan-Diwali November 7 Gnan Panchmi November 12 Loka Shah Jayanti November 22 Maun Agyarash December 18 F655: Proposals invited by lain parents from well educated boys, for their beautiful, fair, highly proficient, vegetarian, US raised daughter, born Jan 73, 5'1", 110 lb, BA (Harvard Uni), well employed as financial reporter. Call 916/488-2601. AF194: Gujarati parens invite proposals for pretty, slim, vegetarian daughter, BS MLS (Medical Laboratory Science), born Nov 74, 5'2", from professional boys. Call 403/435-9070 or 909/927-7580. F656: Gujarati parents invite responses for their smart, beautiful, vegetarian, slim, US born daughter, Nov 75, 5'3", BS (MIS), well emploed, from well educated boys with similar cultural background. Call 312/704-1166. AF208: Brother invite correspondence for his gorgeous sister, unfortunately widow, born Aug 59, 5'5", 110 ib, Bcom, convent educated, from cultured, educated, Gujarati males. She is currently in Ahmedabad, India & willing to settle in USA, Call 510/796-4851. CORRECTION F658: Jain parents invite responses for Charming, Pretty, US born daughter, May 70, 5'3", BS (comp sc), from prestigious Univ., well employed as consultant, from cultured, educated boys. Call 847/891-2485. AF209: Uncle invite proposals from Hindi speaking vegetarain lain Boys, for slim, pretty, cultured niece, born Feb 75, 5'3", BS, Master in Comp. Application, employed in India as Software Engr. Professionals boys like Comp engr, MBA, MD preferred. She is willing to settle in USA, Call 901/756-6626. F659: Gujarati parents invite responses for their pretty, slim, charming, cultured, vegetarian, US citizen daughter, born Oct 70, 5'6", BS (com sc), well employed as Analyst, from well educated, cultured boys. Call 402/291-9152. AF210: Alliance invited by sister for pretty, slim, talented, vegetarian sister, born Oct 66, 5'2", BHMS, practing physician at Bombay, from suitable, educated, cultured Gujarati match. She is divorcee (within 15 days of marriage. no issue), currently at Bombay & willing to settle in USA, Call 978/970-0299. In the Spring 1998 issue, the Secretary of the Jain Center of Southern California was incorrectly listed in the Regional News section. Mr. Navin Gangar is the Secretary. JAIN DIGEST regrets the error. F660: Gujarati parents invite responses for good looking, fair, vegetarian, well educated, India raised daughter, born Jan 57, 5'0', 105 lb, well emplyed as Business Manager at Detroit, from well educated, cultured boys. Call 248/540-2563. JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/19 Jain Education Intemational

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FOR OUR HEALTH * AR ADE *** KO * Health Information for Travelers to India by Dr. Dilip Shah, Chicago, Illinois Travelers Diarrhea Infection may cause diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, which are found in contaminated food or water. Over-the-counter antidiarrheal medicine and antibiotics may be needed. Malaria Malaria is a preventable infection that can be fatal ifleft untreated. A drug, Mefloquine, should be started once a week, two weeks before departure. Continue to take it once a week while in India, and up to four weeks after returning. Insect repellant containing DEET in 30%35% strength for Adults and less than 30% for children should be applied regularly to protect against mosquito bites. Vaccines For the following vaccines, see your doctor at least 4 to 6 weeks before your trip so that the immunizations can take effect. - Hepatitis A or Immune Globulin. - Hepatitis B. This vaccine is not needed for every visitor. Plan to receive this immunization if you are planning to stay longer than 6 months in India, or if you have a risk of blood exposure (such as a hospital worker, for example). - Typhoid vaccination. If you are planning to visit rural areas or are planning to stay longer than 6 weeks, this vaccine is recommended. - Cholera vaccination is NOT recommended. Hygiene In order to stay healthy during your stay in India, try to adhere to the following guidelines. - Wash your hands often with soap and water. - Drink only bottled or boiled water. Avoid tap water, fountain drinks, ice cubes, ice cream, & food from street vendors. - Eat only thoroughly cooked food or washed fruits and vegetables - Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it. See your doctor for the above vaccines. Have a safe trip, and bon voyage! JAINA CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT JAINA Checking Account as of April 30, 1998 Submitted by Jit Turakhia, Treasurer Various sub-committee balances as of April 30, 1998 Education Committee Jiv Daya Committee World Community Service Temple Guidelines YA Virchand R. Gandhi Fund North American Jain Family Assistance Program TOTAL $10,629.92 362.00 1401.00 1050.00 6649.75 909.00 1001.00 $22,002.67 JAINA General Fund Balance as of April 30, 1998 $40,469.38 JAIN DIGEST Endowment Fund Balance as of April 30, 1998 $60,416.38 JAINA Charitable Trust Balance as of April 30, 1998 20/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 $144,111.74 Jain Education Intemational For Private & Personal use only

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Abhidhan Rajendra Preachings of Jain Tirthankars known as "Agams" upon which the Jain religion is based, are compiled in Ardhamagadhi Prakrit language. Needless to say that without fully understanding the "Agams" i.e. the Jain religious texts, one cannot understand the Jain religion, its philosophy, logic, ethics, etc. The agams besides being in Ardhamagadhi Prakrit language are full of technical terms, the true meaning of which cannot be understood with the help of ordinary dictionaries or lexicons. Though Jain Acharyas had started compiling dictionaries thousand to twelve hundred years ago, the need was always felt for an Encyclopedic Canonical Lexicon which would be perfectly organized with Prakit terms and words arranged alphabetically, giving the etymology and grammatical description of each word, alongwith shades of various meanings and special connotations of Sanskrit equivalents, listing all the allusions and references to the usages illustrated from various ancient writings of Acharyas and expert teachers. Such a lexicon would be helpful in understanding the Jain scriptures more scientifically and facilitate the systematic study of ancient Indian literature, history and philosophy. Following many nineteenth century foreign scholars Indian Pandits were also inspired to study Jain texts in their contemplation and research of Jainology in particular and Indology in general. At such a time a Nineteenth Century (1827-1906) Jain Acharya Shrimad Vijay Rajendra Suriji pioneered the creation of Abhidhan Rajendra and thus paved the way to the study of Jain texts and Sanskrit and Prakrit languages in India. Suriji remarkably felt that a number of valuable words of Magadhi dialect in Jain philosophy have become obsolete and something should be done to revive them. He collected all valuable words of Jain Philosophy, found their original Sanskrit roots, gave correct definitions and noted the exact meaning they embodied. Abhidhan Rajendra was started in 1889 and continuously compiled for 14 years till 1903. During this period, he made extensive tours on foot, covering thousands of miles, organized Pratishta, Anjan Shalaka, gave initiation (Deeksha) participated in religious discussion and composed alongwith Abhidhan Rajendra, the Prakrit dictionary entitled Paiya Saddambuhi and Kalpsutra Balavabodhini and many other such volumes. His writing material were old deshi pens made from Baru sticks and ink was prepared every day and it had to be dried every evening. A.R. was prepared under such rigid penance. A.R. gives in detail the history of a particular word, its origin and usages in various contexts, references, gender, suffixes and anecdotes under various heads in several pages. It deals in detail with Sutras, by K. L. Banthia their vritties, bhasyas, niryuktis, churnis, alongwith the history of the various Darsans - Vedant school, Nyay Vaivesika and Mimansa system of thought in elegant and beautiful style. A.R., has 7 volumes containing 60,000 Prakrit words with Sanskrit synonyms starting with "A" () and ending with "ha" () with their Matras of Devanagari script. A.R. abounds in treasury of references churned from 97 ancient works of Jain Acharyas and contains approximately 450,000 Sanskrit verses. It is a quintessence of Jain Agams. Needless to say that there is no parallel to be found of this unique works of Suriji not only in any religion or language of India but also of the world. After years of his study of A.R., Prof. Sylvan Levi of Paris University remarked, "I can say that no student of Indology and Ancient India can ignore this wonderful work. In its specialization, it has surpassed the "Jewel of Lexicons - the Saint Petersburg Lexicon. Will there be any work about Hinduism and Buddhism comparable to it?" The celebrated and learned author of this monumental work, Shrimad Vijay Rajendra Surishwarji was born on 3rd December, 1827 A.D. at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. Inspite of his ardent desire, Suriji could not see publications of A.R. in his lifetime. Litho Press had just started then. It's publication could be started only in 1906 and completion of its 7 volumes took several years. Jain Prabhakar Printing Press was established at Ratlam (M.P.) at a cost of Rs. 4 lakhs for printing this magnum opus. Many Indian and Foreign Scholars eager to study the Jain religion, Prakrit language and nonJain philosophies were delighted as they received such a unique, complete and fascinating Encyclopedia or "Vishwakosh" after years of patient waiting After several years of its first edition when it became no more available, Muni Nagrajji, D.Lit, thought to get it reprinted again. Inauguration of the second edition was done by Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India in 1984. However, the demand in the country and from overseas was so great that the third edition had to be printed soon by the present sixth Acharya succeeding Rajendra Suriji, Sri Jayant Sen Suriji in 1986. With fast developing interest and study of the Jain religion culture and philosophy in several universities of the world, its English translation will be universally useful and beneficial to students, research scholars and historians in general. Views and suggestions are invited from scholars of Jain studies, universities teaching Jainism, having linguistics, historical and International studies and humanities departments regarding translation and publication of English translation of Abhidhan Rajendra Kosh. K.L Banthia, 261 Z-1 Barra-2 Hemant Vihar, Kanpur-208027, INDIA. Phone: 0512-612511,612434 JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/21

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Silver Jubilee Celebrations at Veerayatan Rajgiri, Bihar Veerayatan has been described as "Compassion in Action". Its development and continued progress are all attributed to the untiring efforts of Acharya Shri Chandanaji and her dedicated team of learned and talented Sadhvis. Seva, Shiksha and Sadhna is the motto of this most unique Jain institution. Shri Chandanaji is the first Sadhvi ever to carn the title of Acharya. Inspired by Param Pujya Gurudev Upadhyaya Shri Amar Muniji Maharaj, Chandanaji started a spiritual and cultural movement and introduced a new chapter in the history of Jain religion. "Veerayatan", where the concept of service to mankind is not only preached but also practiced. Beautifully landscaped 40-acre site is located at the foot of Vaibhargiri hills on the outskirts of the ancient city of Rajgir (once the capital of the Magadh Empire). The site is rich in its historical heritage, where the undercurrents of Jainism, Buddhism and Vedic religions meet. This glorious place is blessed with the fourteen Chaturmas of Lord Mahavir, the Nirvan of his eleven Gandhars and the composition of some of the most significant Jain Scriptures. Through the eye hospital, orthopedic, polio, artificial limb and outpatient medical clinics; and the ophthalmic research and training center, Veeryatan serves humanity. To date, 75,000 eye operations and 250,000 our patient treatments have been performed entirely free of charge and irrespective of religion. Prayers, meditation and yoga are the routine features of the Ashram. Sanskar Shibirs, Scholarly seminars and conferences are regularly organized. Veerayatan assists the running of primary schools and awards scholarships to needy students. To uplift the lives of thousands of deprived local children; hundreds of children are fed one nutritious meal daily. They are led to prayer meetings followed by training in personal hygiene, importance of education, disci pline and awareness of Bhagwan Mahavir's message. The library complex houses volumes of religious texts on Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism and has drawn scholars from all over the world. In case of natural disasters, Veerayatan takes up task of distribution of food and clothes to the needy. Veerayatan needs your support. A Silver Jubilee Celebration Souvenir is planned. This keepsake book will enumerate the glory and contribution of Jainism's past and present. Printed in both English and Hindi, the book reviews the accomplishments of Jainism and Veerayatan. You can sponsor a full page by contributing $600. By sponsoring a page of the book, your family name will be printed on that page. Please note that the funds collected will be exclusively used for the Eye research Training Center Project at Veerayatan. Veerayatan International is a registered tax-exempt charity ID no 52-195627. If you would like to help, please fill out the form below, and mail it to any one of the following individuals: Mrs. Mangalam N. Panwala 2905 Bromwich Ct. Fayetteville, NC 28306 910/426-0700, Fax: 910/426-7411 Dr. Nayan & Jayu Shah 6980 Woodglen Drive Hughesville, MD 20637 301/274-3227, Fax: 301/884-7419 Mr. Virendra K. Shah 24122 Huber Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 310/326-5685, Fax: 310/715-1441 Silver Jubilee Celebrations Sponsorship Form We have the pleasure of sponsoring a page in the souvenir to be published as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Veerayatan. Name | Enclosed, please find a check in the amount of $600 (payable to Veerayatan International), for sponsoring one full page in the | souvenir book. Please list the sponsoring individual or establish| ment as follows: Address Home phone Sponsor: in order to conserve the use of paper, your name, as shown above, will be highlighted as a strip at the bottom of the sponsored page LES This page has been sponsored by an anonymous donor. 22/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Jain Education Intemational

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JAINA PATRON PROGRAM UPDATE GENERAL FUND UPDATE JAINA would like to thank each and every one of the following new patrons for their generosity in helping make us successful: 195 196 197 198 199 200 Mr. & Mrs. Mahesh & Preeti Badani, Newport Beach, CA Mr. Narendra Bhandari, North Brunswick, NJ Mr. Mrs. Dilip & Suman Bobra, Tempe, AZ Mr. & Mrs. Dipak & Pritee Kapadia, Oakbrook, IL Mr. & Mrs. Bharat & Harsha Shah, Nashua, NH Dr. & Mrs. Gurang & Ashwina Sheth, Williamsville, NY The JAIN DIGEST and JAINA would like to thank each and every one of the following for their generosity in helping make us successful: Jain Society of Toronto $17,991.58 ($7215.00 donated in Oct. '97) Marriage Information Service 480.00 Harshad Sanghavi, Northridge, CA 50.00 Mahendra Shah, Miami, FL 250.00 Pravin Shah, Clarkson, GA 25.00 Mukundrai & Nalini Shah Irvine, CA 51.00 Bhanu M. Mehta, Congers, NY 10.00 JAIN DIGEST LIFE MEMBERS UPDATE HAPPY OCCASIONS Jaina wishes the very best and thanks you for your donation of $100: Congratuations and thanks to newest JAIN DIGEST Life Members 525 Devendra Mehta, NJ 526 Jasvantrai & Nalini Shah, Richardson, TX 527 Pankaj & Nalini Vakharia, Swartz Creek, MI 528 Manhar & Ramila Shah, North Bergen, NJ 529 Anonymous 530 Natin & Anjana Sheth, New City, NY 531 Navin S. Dedhia, San Jose, CA Mrs. Namita Kothari, Bangkok, Thailand 533 Dinesh & Hemlata Patel, Rockville, MD Mr. Anop and Renuka Vora, Rochester, NY, would like to announce the engagement of their son, Dr. Sujay A. Vora, with Rupal D. Shah, daughter of Dr. Dinesh & Mukti Shah, Los Angeles, CA. 532 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Federation of Jain Associations in North America Appeal I want to stop the loss of Jain identity and culture by supporting JAINA and I want to be a proud Jain! Please fill out this form and support JAINA. TD In the U.S.A, mail to: JAINA Headquarters PO Box 700 Getzville, NY 14068 In Canada, mail to: S.S. Jain Foundation 276 Carlaw Ave., Unit 200 Toronto, ONT M4M 3L1 I want to be a Trustee of JAINA Charitable Trust and will donate $500 every year. O I want to be a JAINA Patron and will donate $251" every year. O I want to be a Life Member of Jain DIGEST and will donate $101". O Any other amount: $10 $25 a $50 Please make checks payable to JAINA in the U.S.A. or S.S. Jain Foundation in Canada. Your donation is tax-deductible in both countries. Please advise us if you wish your donation to remain anonymous. 950 Jain families have already done so, would you not do so? If not for you, do it for your children and grandchildren. L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - --- JAIN DIGEST. SUMMER 1998/23 Jain Education Intemational

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Siddhachalam/I MJM 650 Mud Pond Road Blairstown, NJ 07825 Jain Society of Toronto 48 Rosemeade Avenue Etobicoke, ONT 416/251-8112 500 families Jain Society of Houston 3905 Arc Street Houston, TX 713/789-2338 350 families Jain Centre of N. California' 33136 Lake Champlain St. Freemont, CA 510/475-7882 500 families Jain Society of Metro Chicago 435 North Route 59 Bartlett, IL 900+ families Jain Society of Alberta 14225-133 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta 403/451-5130 45 families Sanatan Mandir of Toronto 9333 Woodbine Avenue Markham, ONT 905/887-7777 500 families Jain Centre of Minnesota Augusta Jain Community 408 Hastings Place Martinez, GA 12 families Jain Society of S. Carolina 12 families Jain Centre of St. Louis 85 families Jain Community of Buffalo 1595 North French Road Getzville, NY 14068 716/688-2460 54 families Jain Temple Directory of North America 24/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 JAIN TEMPLES Tulsa Jain Sangh 25 families Jain Sangh of NJ-Cherry Hill 3401 Cooper Avenue Pennausken, NJ 200 families Jain Society of North Texas 538 Apollo Richardson, TX 75081 180 families Jain Centre of Cincinnati/Dayton 6798 Cincinnati Dayton Road Cincinnati, OH 150 families Jain Society of Greater Detroit 29278 West 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 300 families Jain Centre of South Florida Davie, Broward County, FL 60 families HINDU/JAIN TEMPLES Jain Society of C.D.- Albany 450 Albany Shaker Road Londonville, NY 20 families Jain Sangh of Allentown 4200 Airport Road Allentown, PA 15 families Jain Society of Pittsburgh 615 Illini Drive Monroeville, PA 15146 412/325-2073 70 families Jain Centre of Connecticut Samarpan Hindu Jain Temple 6515 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 215/537-9537 Jain Study Center of North Carolina (Raleigh) 309 Aviation Parkway Morrisville, NC 27560 45 families by Jasvant Mehta, Edmonton, Alberta Jain Center of America 4311 Ithaca Street Elmhurst, NY 11373 718/424-9333 700 families Jain Centre of NJ-Essex 233 Runnymede Road Essex Fells, NJ 210/226-2539 750 families Jain Centre of Greater Boston 15 Cedar Street Norwood, MA 020262 617/762-9490 Jain Centre of Southern California 8072 Commonwealth Avenue Buena Park, CA 714/739-9161 Jain Society of Metro Washington 1021 Briggs Chaney Road Silver Springs, MD 301/236-4466 Jain Study Group of Charlotte 7400 City View Drive Charlotte, NC Jain Society of Rochester 14 Ambergate Rise Pittsford, NY 14534 716/377-2100 Jain Group of Greenville 108 Meaway Court Simsonville, SC 92681 Hindu Temple Society of Augusta P.O. Box 204624 Augusta, GA 30907 Jain Sangh of Allentown 4200 Airport Road Allentown, PA 18130 610/264-2810 Hindu Centre of Virginia 60651 Springfield Road Richmond, VA 804/346-9954 + Denotes temple is under construction. We have tried our best to make this information as accurate as possible. Please contact Jasvant Mehta at 403/497-5504 for corrections.

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"There is nothing more powerful than anda. No wrapu can destroy it, no power can conquer it, except the power of mother idor. YOUNG Minds YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA Dear fellow Jain community members: Jai Jinendra! Young Jains of America (YJA) and the Houston YJA Convention Committee (HYJACO) are pleased to present the program of activities for the 3rd Biennial YJA Convention. Under the theme, "Jainism - Back to Basics", the fundamental principles of our religion will be explored and expanded upon through a variety of exciting sessions. In early May, descriptions of the convention activities were sent to all registered convention participants. Participants were asked to select which activities they wished to attend, and to mark this information on an Activity Selection Sheet that was to be returned to the convention organizers. On the following pages you will find a schedule of activites planned for the convention. In addition, a brief description of each keynote speaker is included. Please feel to contact any one of the convention committee members listed below for more information. The convention will utilize a variety of different session formats which include lectures by experienced guest speakers, workshops and seminars, and small group discussions to allow participation and interaction amongst all attendees. The distinguished keynote speakers for the convention are Shri Gurudev Chitrabhanuji. Balabhadraji (Bruce Costain), Sadhviji Shilapiji. Dr. Benjamin Zephaniah, Dr. Cromwell Crawford and Professor Janice Leoshko. In addition, other young and old Jain thought leaders from around the country will conduct the convention workshops and discussions. These activities promise to enlighten and stimulate. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in July! Young Jains of America (YJA) & the Houston YJA Convention Committee (HYJCACC) Contact the Houston YJA Convention Committee (HYJACC) Emall Address Committee Chairperson Activities Finance Fund Raising Public Relations Records Registration Contact Neela Gada Rajesh Dharamshi Zarana Sanghan Kalpesh Shah Samir Sanghani Swapna Mehta Anish Shah Pavan Zaveri Dhanesh Shah Sonia Dedhia neela@owlnet.rice.edu rajesh dharamshi@notes.pw.com z k94526@bayou.uh.edu k shah@ees.enron.com s amir_sanghani@notes,pw.com progress@hal-pc.org superman99@juno.com p2692187@bcm.tmc.edu dhanesh@worldnet.att.com ssd59580@jetson.uh.edu Phone Number 713/662-2857 281/970-4791 281/530-0535 281/261-8223 281/242-0446 281/820-9325 281/879-5516 713/797-0217 713/952-7616 281/933-5540 Site Souvenir Transportation JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/25 Jain Education Intemational

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"There is sorhring more powerful than an idea. No w on can destroy it, no power can concurrit. except the power of another idea." YOUNG MINDS (continued) Jain Education Interational 26/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 1998 YJA Convention Schedule July 2-5, 1998 Thursday Opening Ceremonies - including keynote addresses by Shri Gurudev Chitrabhanuji and Dr. Dhiraj Shah - JAINA President Ice Breakers and Mixers Friday Yoga BW-1 Basics of Jainism Intermediate Basics of Jainism Advanced Main Speaker - Benjamin Zephaniah Awakening the Jains Becoming The Ethics of Business A Jain View of the Scientific Reflections on the Study LGS-3 Namokar Mantra More Active in in Daily Life American Melting Pot Background of of Jain Art Within You Everyday Society Jainism Self Inter-Ethnic Gender & Rituals: Faith Replacement Got Milk? Human Addressing Cigarettes, SGD-4 Preservation Marriages & Salvation: Is The Without Parts - The How Intervention Issues Facing Coolers, vs. External Pre-Marital There an B eginning Reason Transferring Essential vs. Natural Youth Groups and Clubs Obligations Relationships Equilibrium or the End of Organs Is It Order Awakening the Jains Becoming The Ethics of Business A Jain View of the Scientific Reflections on the Study LGS-3 Namokar Mantra More Active in in Daily Life American Melting Pot Background of of Jain Art Within You Everyday Society Jainism Self Inter-Ethnic Gender & 1 Rituals: 1 Faith Replacement Got Milk? Human Addressing Cigarettes, SGD-4 Preservation Marriages & Salvation: Is The Without Parts - The -How Intervention Issues Facing Coolers, vs. External Pre-Marital There an Beginning Reason Transferring Essential vs. Natural Youth Groups and Clubs Obligations Relationships Equilibrium or the End of Organs Is It Order YJA Session Garbaa-Raas Saturday Yoga Karma: You A Jain Understanding the Passing the Torch - a Different Interpretations Sectarian Schism, Gender LGS-5 Make the Call Prescription for Many Faces of Legacy of Ego, Greed, of Jainism by Keynote Bias, and the Role of Women Well-being "God' Power & Hypocrisy Speakers in Jainism BL-2 Basics Lecture - Balabhadraji Basics Lecture - Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji | Basics Lecture - Sadhvi Shilapiji Escaping The Afterlife How Good Jainism and The Road Jain Education: Following Cloning - Contradiction: SGD-6 Temptation and Individual of a Thing is the L ess Traveled Philosophy or in Their Soul, 2 P rinciple vs. Control Knowledge Environment Ritual Based Footsteps Bodies Action Karma: You A Jain Understanding the Passing the Torch - a Different Interpretations Sectarian Schism, Gender LGS-5 | Make the Call Prescription for Many Faces of Legacy of Ego, Greed, of Jainism by Keynote Bias, and the Role of Women Well-being "God' Power & Hypocrisy Speakers in Jainism Group Recreational Activities Escaping | The Afterlife How Good Jainism and The Road Jain Education: Following Cloning - Contradiction: SGD-6 Temptation and Individual of a Thing is the Less Traveled Philosophy or in Their | Soul, 2 Principle vs. Control Knowledge Environment Ritual Based Footsteps Action Feedback Session Formal Dinner and Dance Sunday Yoga Closing Ceremonies Tour of the Jain Center of Houston

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Jain Education Intemational CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Our six keynote speakers represent a wide variety of Jain knowledge and perspectives. All are renowned for not only their speaking ability, but also their presentation experience with the younger generation and with topics that Young Jains face everyday. Keynote speakers will not only take part in specific lectures, but also will participate in some of the workshops, seminars, and panel discussions. In addition, speakers will be available during break times to personally talk with interested youth. This variety of activities will allow participants to listen and interact with all of our distinguished speakers. Balabhadraji (Bruce Costain) Bruce Costain received his Bachelor in Education, Masters in Art, and a Ph.D., and since 1974, he has practiced the art of meditation. During his studies of Eastern Philosophy, he was introduced to Jainism. Further awareness of Jainism and its principles influenced him to become a vegetarian, In 1985, Bruce Costain adopted the name Balabhadra and became an "Anuvrati" (took the five minor vows of a Jain layperson). To better understand the religion, Balabhadraji traveled to India to live and learn. Currently residing in Toronto, Canada, Balabhadraji is actively involved in teaching Pathshala classes. He has worked extensively with Jain youth for several years providing a unique perspective to the religion that young lains in the west can relate to. Benjamin Zephaniah Benjamin Zephaniah is an African poet who is deeply influenced by lain philosophy. He was asked to join the Oxford University Faculty when he was of thirty, and continues teaching there today. He is a noted author, having written several books. His topic of presentation will cover poverty, the environment, and consumers. Mr. Zephaniah will discuss the interrelation of these issues, and how we all can play a key roll in combating the negative causes and effects. Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji Gurudev, founder of the Jain Meditation International Center in New York, was a lain sadhu for 28 years. During that period, he spent five years in silence and meditation in India. He is the author of more than twenty-five books, all of which reflect his message of world peace and non-violence. A mesmerizing orator, Gurudev has led numerous retreats, workshops, and seminars throughout his life. He became the first Jain sadhu to travel out of India over 25 years ago, and since that time has worked closely with YJA, JAINA, the World Fellowship of Religions, and other organizations in North America. Dr. Cromwell Crawford Professor Cromwell Crawford teaches Religion at the University of Hawaii. A specialist in Indian Studies, he leads courses in Ethics, Philosophy of Religion and Medicine in World Religions. He has been published widely in the areas of Comparative Ethics and Bioethics, with a focus on Hinduism. His most recent book is Dilemmas of Life and Death, Hindu Ethics in a North American Context (State University of New York, 1996). A frequent speaker at national and international conferences, professor Crawford has been an early proponent of East-West dialogue. In his former capacity as Director of South Asian Studies, University of Hawaii, he had instituted various forums for the academic development of Jain Studies, and has taken an active interest in the spread of jain scholarship in North America over the past five years. Dr. Cromwell Crawford was born in Jhansi, his ancestors having come to India as Civil Servants in 1761. In his book on Ram Mohan Roy he describes the ferment created by this encounter of contrasting cultures. Sadhvi Shilapiji This young student took her diksha five years ago. She obtained her Masters degree at the London School of Economics and is currently enrolled at King's College, University of London, United Kingdom. Sadhviji brings a unique mix to young Jains, blending her religious and scriptural studies with a western system of research. She is an ideal ambassador of the Jain message to younger, English- speaking Jains. In fact, she is well-conversant in many languages. Currently, Sadhviji spends time between London and Veerayatan, India. Professor Janice Leoshko Janice Leoshko is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. She primarily deals with studies related to South Asian Art and has a special interest in lain Art. On this specialized area, she has been published as a renowned expert in the artwork of South Asia. Young Jains of America Federation of Jain Associations in North America A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization. IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) EUR 54.1280028 yja@joyce.eng.yale.edu . http://www.yale.edu/yja/ NON-VIOLENCE parasparopagraho jItAnAm Regional Coordinators Mid Atlantic Gaurav Kapadia (516) 829-3316 gauravk@aol.com Anish Sheth (401) 274-8757 anish_sheth@brown.edu Northeast Paulomi Gudka (416) 299-3627 p.gudka@utoronto.ca Southeast Dina Mchta (919) 914-3339 dmcha@email.unc.edu Ameet Shah (919) 613-2169 aus@acpub.duke.edu Wer Mona Vadecha (213) 734-4853 vadecha@scf-Es.usc.edu General Coordinators Heerain Shah (404) 206-0671 gte271anvil.gatech.edu Raju Shah (203) 777-4313 shah@200.cs.yale.edu Co-Chairpersons Gaurav Kapadia Raju Shah South Jill Shah (918) 251-3597 jill-shah@urulsa.edu Midwest Avni Shah (314) 537-2643 avnids@aol.com JAINA Youth Coordinator Pravin Mehta (931) 648-9535 prehra@juno.com

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on an den wir, wo poker ontMey it, curp the power of the iden." *77ere is nothing wore procese thin wires. No w YOUNG MINDS (continued) YJA MEMBERSHIP FORM GENERAL INFORMATION TODAY'S DATE: Last Name: First Name: Permanent Address: Home Telephone Number: Email Address Jain Center Affiliation: Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY): Parents Names: NE Mother Father SON EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION High School Information Check if currently a high school student School Name: Class of: College Information Check if currently a college student University/College Name: Class of Graduate School Name: Class of: Most Recent (or current) Degree/Major: YOUNG PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION Profession (list primary field(s): . Position/Job Title: Employer/Company. Business Address: If you would like to join YJA or update your existing membership information, please fill out this form and mail it to either of the following addresses: Business Telephone: little Fax: ( ) ESPERES Optional Why do you want to join YJA? Within the U.S.: Young Jains of America To Raju Shah PO Box 202039 New Haven CT 06520 Outside the U.S.: Young lains of America 5 To Paulomi Gudka 35 Andes Road Scarborough, ONT MIT 3B6 I do not want... any of this information published by YJA in a positive manner o home phone number published o college phone number published o business phone number(s) published You can also find this form online at: http://www.yale.edu/yja/ Email YJA YOUNG Minds To Reach EDITOR IN CHIEF Gaurav Kapadia ...the Executive Committee yja-excom-list@pantheon.yale.edu ...the Co-Chairs via-cc-listpantheon.yale.edu ...the Advisory Board yja-ad-list@pantheon.yale.edu ...Your Regional Co-ordinators via-xx-listpantheon.yale.edu (Replace xx with ma, we, sc, so, ne, or mw, depending on your region.) ASSOCIATE EDITORS Avni Shah Raju Shah Anish Sheth If you would like to become an editor of Minds, please email Gurav Kapadia at Gauravk@aol.com, or call 516/829-3316. 28/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Jain Education Intemational

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F591: Gujarati parents invite proposals from cultured, educated boys, for their beautiful, talented, caring, vegetarian, US raised daughter, born Nov 71, 5'3", BS (pharmacy), well employed as Pharmacist. Call 717/ 541-8274. F248: Gujarati parents invite responses from cultured, educated boys, for their pretty, caring, vegetarain, talented, US citizen daughter, born Oct 68, 5'6", 125 Ib, BS, well employed. Call 714/871-6428. M548: Jain parents invite proposals with biodata ! photo, from attractive, educated, vegetarian girls, for their very handsome, fair, talented son, born Feb 68, 5'8", 140 lb, MBA, very well employed / settled in New York. Call 718/279-0874. F604: Gujarati parents invite responses for pretty, talented, vegetarian, cultured daughter, born Aug 72, 5'3", 110 lb, MD, first year resident, from well educated professional boys. Call 908/754-4795. 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F641: Responses invited with biodata / photo from cultured, well educated, progressive professionals, ages 25-29, for slim, good looking, artistic, outgoing, lain background, canadian born daughter, March 71,5'3", 105 lb, DMD, from US Uni., Dentist. Call 905/4759285. M600: Gujarati parents invite proposals for handsome, talented, vegetarian, US citizen son, born April 72, 5'8", 150 lb, PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), very well employed, from educated, cultured girls preferrably in any type of medical field. Call 910/483-7992. F324: Gujarati Surgeon invite correspondence from highly educated professionals, for his slim, fair, very beautiful, talented, highly accomplished daughter, born Nov 70, 5'2", MS (economy) from very prestigious school, well versed with Indian culture. Call 301/983-8597. M630: Correspondence with biodata & returnbale photo invited for Gujarati Jain, handsome, vegetarian boy, born 69, 6'1", 160 lb, BS (EE), well employed, from suitable, educated, vegetarain girls. Call 416/4940118 F642: Gujarati parents invite responses for pretty, talented, US born daughter with strong Indian family values, June 74, 5'5", BBA, well employed, from outgoing, vegetarain, well educated, professional boys. Call 281/820-6643. 1335: Proposals invited by Gujarati family for beautiful, cultured, caring, vegetarian, well educated, widow daughter, born Aug 58, 5'0", 110 lb, well employed, from suitable, educated, cultured males. Call 630/769. 1403 F643: Alliance invited by Gujarati parents from professionals, for their beautiful, intelligent, slim, cultured, vegetarian, US born daughter, April 73, 5'4", 108 lb, BS (biology), BSN(98), Call 717/975-0708 M638: lain parents invite proposals for their very handsome, fair, intelligent, vegetarian, US raised son, bom Feb 72, 6'0", 160 lb, MD, resident doctor, from pretty, fair, educated, cultured girls. Call 612/5591061 F447: Jain parents invite responses for exceptionally beautiful, very fair, talented, US born daughter, July 74, 5'5", 115 lb, MD (final year), from professional, handsome, bright boys. Please mail biodata / returnable photo. Call 248/651-1299. F644: Physician Uncle invite correspondence for pretty, cultured, slim, vegetarain niece, born May 75, 5'3", 100 lb, Computer Graduate from MS Uni. Baroda, from educated, vegetarain Gujarati boys. She is in India & willing to settle in USA. Call 301/279-0537. M639: Gujarati parents invite responses for their handsome, talented, US raised, vegetarian son, born Aug 68, 5'8", BS (comp sc), well employed with Andersen, from educated, cultured girls. Call 847/5414155 F497: Responses invited by Gujarati family for their pretty, vegetarian daughter, born Sept 63, 5'2", 105 lb, Bcom, LLB, family business, from suitable, cultured, educated males. Call 931/645-7227. F648: Brother invite responses for pretty, active, vegetarian sister, born Jan 69, 5'5', Bcom (Bom Uni). well employed in Travel Business, from educated, cultured boys. She is in India & willing to settle in USA. Call 408/733-3209 M645: Brother invite correspondence for handsome, vegetarian, US citizen brother, born Oct 73, 5'7", 140 Ib, MS (Engg), well employed as Research Engineer, from Gujarati jain, family oriented girls. Call 330/6593169 F499: Alliance invited by Gujarati parents for their beautiful, intelligent, US born daughter, Aug 70, 51, 110 lb, BS, pursuing MBA at Chicago Uni., from cultured, educated boys. Call 847/310-0552. F650: Gujarati Physician parents invite alliance with biodata / returnable photo from well educated, professionals, for their beautiful, fair, cultured, highly accomplished, US born daughter, March 69, 5'5", MS, well employed in educational multimedia. Call 718/ 273-1157 M646: Jain parents invite alliance for handsome, vegetarian, US born, divorcee son, Jan 68, 5'8", 125 lb, BS (Fin), well employed, from cultured, suitable match. Call 410/750-0662 F509: Parents invite responses with biodata / photo, for beautiful, bright, caring, talented, vegetarian daughter, born Oct 69, 5'3', MD, practicing internal medicine, from professionals, preferably MD. Call 972/414-6506. M647: Gujarati parents invite proposals for their handsome, talented, vegetarian, US born son, Dec 68, 6'0", BA (comp sc), well employed with Ernst & Young, from cultured, educated girls. He lived in India also for some time. Call 9737890-9788 or 847/635-7500. F519: Proposals invited by Gujarati parents for their pretty, Lalented, active, well accomplished, US raised daughter, born March 71, 5'5", 115 lb, BS (Wharton school of Business), well employed as consultant, from educated, cultured boys. Call 412/833-5108. F651: Alliance invited by Jain Physician parents for their beautiful, cultured, slim, vegetarain, US born daughter, Jan 71, 5'3", studying Medicine, from well educated, professionals. Call 914/633-1448. M649: Gujarati parents invite responses for their very handsome, fair, bright, US born son, Dec 73, 5'9", second year Medical student, from cultured, educated girls. Call 703/262-0183 F520: Gujarati parents invite correspondence from cultured, educated boys, for their beautiful, intelligent, well accomplished, caring, US raised daughter, born July 72, 53, 115 lb, BS, well employed as Sr. Acts. Manager. Call 412/833-5108. F652: Correspondence invited by Gujarati family for beautiful, cultured, vegetarian, charming widow, born Dec 54, 5'2", 118 lb, BS, well employed, from educated, suitable match with family values. Write: PO Box 641281, Chicago 60664. Continued on page 19 JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/29

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MIS INFORMATION: THIS IS HOW IT WORKS Guideline to all perspective participants Be positive, constructive, creative and friendly! No match is going to be "perfect." Complement and support each other practicing respect, sharing, acquire knowledge and maintaining your uniqueness while keeping an open mind. These are the qualities that make for human perfection. Our world is shrinking and we are a global village and life is not always easy. However, we can carry our philosophy and our value system that is very worth while, with us. Accept the challenge and make your choice be a worth while one. 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 mail it. Remember, MIS is not responsible for responses that do not conform to these instructions. Placing an Ad and Registration with MIS Anyone wishing to place an ad and register with the MISMarriage Information Service--must follow these instructions carefully: Please notify the MIS Please notify the MIS when an engagement or marriage has been announced. This helps us to know if this community service is working to help maintain our traditions. Please note that if a successful alliance has taken place, both parties will agree to donate what ever amount they wish to JAINA to help defray the cost of publication. Fill out the attached Registration Form. The registrant must fill out this form. Do not leave anything blank. Mail the following items to: Hasmukh M. Shah 8721 Scrimshaw Drive New Port Richey, FL 34653-6623 (813/376-7290) - the completed form - a check in the amount of $25 payable to Hasmukh M. Shah. Leave the "memo" or "for" line blank. - a recent, full-length photo of yourself with your name printed on the back Important considerations It is important to remember that the MIS is a non-for-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 consequences resulting thereof. The entire responsibility 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 a 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 ad and assist them in making a final decision. Upon receipt of this information the MIS will draft an ad for you and it will appear in the Jain DIGEST--but only once. Remember, JAIN DIGEST is a quarterly publication. Congratulations! JAINA would like to congratulate all couples who have come together with the help of the services of the MIS. JAINA wishes to thank them for their generous donation. The following candidates who have registered/listed with the Marriage Information Service are married/engaged, with the help of this service: 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. Follow step above, but submit your own ad instead of a completed form and photo. As a rule, all MIS ads include the phone number of the registrant. However, if you do not wish to publish your phone number, you must specifically notify Hasmukh M. Shah. F098, 127, 139, 151, 152, 159, 188, 196, 206, 299, 316, 366, 382, 385, 387, 393, 397, 398, 426,447, 457, 462, 465, 483, 490, 555. AF74, 90, 106, 101, 110. M181, 199, 237, 254, 284, 286, 287, 304, 321,330, 336, 342, 343, 344, 364, 388, 389, 395, 405, 411, 417, 422, 438, 445, 446, 450, 452, 459, 470,536, AM79, 89, 104, 107, 114, 120, 135, 169. Responding to an Ad All those wishing to respond to an ad must follow these step-bystep instructions. Place your bio-data and a recent photograph of yourself in a sealed, stamped envelope 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. Leave space on the envelope for an address. More and more Jains around the world are not only appreciating this much needed service, but are also taking advantage of it. Simultaneously, the flow of ads in JAIN DIGEST is gradually increasing. 30/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Jain Education Intemational

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MIS REGISTRATION FORM-PAGE 1 Name (please print): Address: Phone: ( ) Date of Birth: Are you a vegetarian? YES Education: Send this completed form, a check in the amount of $25 and a recent, full-length photograph of yourself with your name printed on the back to: Hasmukh M. Shah, 8721 Scrimshaw Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34653-6623 What languages do you speak? What languages do you read? What languages do you write? Work experience Father's Name: STREET 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? DEGREE Mother's Name: Brother(s) and/or Sister(s) LAST Candidate's signature: Height: Do NO you COMPANY'S NAME Fax: ( ) YEAR RECEIVED NAME(S) CITY smoke? YES Do you have other relatives living in the North America? AGE(S) FIRST Weight: NO MAJOR POSITION Other relevant information (use additional paper if necessary): Do you drink? YES NO Occupation: Occupation: When did you enter the USA/Canada? What is your religion? NAME STATE EDUCATION Email: MIDDLE RELATIONSHIP NAME OF UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE ZIP DURATION OCCUPATION OCCUPATION Date: MONTH/YEAR The MIS and JAINA assume no liability or responsibility for the accuracy or authenticity of the information herein, nor the consequences resulting thereof. ADDRESS JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998/31

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MIS REGISTRATION FORM - PAGE 2 1. Two references who are members of the Jain Community or other Indian organizations. A. Name: Address: Phone: Member of: ORGANIZATION'S NAME B. Name: Address: Phone: Member of: ORGANIZATION'S NAME 2. Indicate your personal preference of these criteria for the match. Age: Between the ages of_ and _ or open. Height: Between the height of _ and _ or open. - - Weight: Between the weight of ___ and or open. - - Education: Bachelor Masters Degree a Other - - Major: - - Vegetarian: YES NO Work experience: YES NO - - Residence: (state) Visa Status: - -- Length of time in North America: years. - Language. English: YES NO Other (specify): - - - - - - 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. - - - 32/JAIN DIGEST SUMMER 1998 Jain Education Intemational www.jainelibrary.one

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