Jainism in a Global Perspective - Collection of Jain papers of 1993 Parliament of World Religions, Chicago

SR No.: 014010
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Sagarmal Jain, Shreeprakash Pandey
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith
Publication Year: 1998
Total Pages: 402
Language: English
Classification: Seminar & Articles
File Size: 23 MB

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Publisher's Note
Present title 'Jainism in a Global Perspective' is a compilation of the papers presented by Jaina Scholars, Swamins, Gurus, Nuns, Diplomates, Jurists and Social reformers of India as well as abroad, at the historic Parliament of World's Religions held at Chicago from August 28 to September 4,1993. It was historic in a sense that after the First Parliament of World's Religions convened exactly a century ago in 1893, it was reconvened to promote the Unity amid diversity. In these 100 years elapsed, the world has become more complex and problematic. Keeping it in view the objectives of Second Parliament of World's Religions were extended to promote harmony, interfaith dialogues and universal brotherhood to make the world better and happier. It is evident from the papers presented at the Parliament of World's Religions that scholars have shared their views on different aspects of Jaina philosophy and religion and have establish that Jaina religion is not a religion of a sect within the confines of its retuals or traditions, but a religion of humanity. It has a global relevance in the contemporary world with its comprehensive perspective and vision of spreading world-wide the culture and practice of non-violence integrated with the concept of non-attachment and non-absolutist view.
We express our sincere thanks to Shri Pravin K. Shah, President, Jaina Study Centre of North Carolina, USA, who entrusted this important work to us for publication. We are very thankful to Dr. N.P. Jain, Former Ambassador to UN, who not only compiled the papers but wrote a scholarly 'Foreword' for this volume also.
Our thanks are also due to Mr. Nemubhai Chandaria, Institute of Jainology, London who has been the main spirit behind this publication.
We are very thankful to Prof. Sagarmal Jain, Director Emeritus and Dr. Shriprakash Pandey, Lecturer in Jainology at Vidyapeeth, the Editors for editing the book thoroughly. Dr. Pandey deserves for special thanks as he has not only edited the book but has seen it through the press also.
Our thanks are also to M/s. Sarita Computers and Vardhaman Mudranalay for its composing and excellent printing.
B.N. Jain Secretary