Jain Thoughts And Prayers

SR No.: 007783
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Kanti V Maradia
Publisher: Yorkshire Jain Foundation
Publication Year: 2007
Total Pages: 52
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 7 MB

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PREFACE
3. To foster interaction, dialogue and communication
with jain organizations throught the world.
We are delighted that this second edition of booklet is released. The first edition was compiled by the Yorkshire Jain Foundation (YJF) in 1990. Since then, the Booklet has been immensely useful for the YJF and various other organizations. The following excerpts from the Introduction in the first edition give the background as well as the aims of the booklet.
4. To make rituals/scriptures more transparent with
emphasis on their interepretation relative to contemporary thoughts.
***** Excerpts from the First Edition 1. The Background
The main objectives of the Foundation are the promotion of Jain values and thoughts including the assessment of Jain ideas in modern physical, psychology, logic, neuroscience and contemporary thoughts. In particular, the objectives are
1. To promote religious and educational activities
related to Jainism and to develop better understanding of Jain values in modern context.
The Yorkshire Jain Foundation under the name of Leeds Jain Group was formally established in April 1987 on the Mahavir Jayanti. The main objectives of the Group are the promotion of Jain values and thoughts. This is the first direct publication of the Foundation and it is hoped that others will follow. For example, the Group contributed to the Commentary on the manuscript of Mardia K.V. (1990), The Scientific Foundations of Jainism. The Foundation also hopes to maintain a library on Jainism and comparative religions.
2. To provide and promote academic and cultural
interchanges and cooperation internationally.
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