World Jain Conference 1987 4th Conference

SR No.: 014038
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Satish Jain, Kamalchand Sogani
Publisher: Ahimsa International
Publication Year: 1987
Total Pages: 202
Language: English
Classification: Seminar & Articles
File Size: 7 MB

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(h) Resolved that a jist should be collected and prepared of Jain scholars and eminent persons in India and North America.
Youth Activities :
(a) Resolved that educational facilities need to be provided to children of all ages, abilities and levels, offering courses in all aspects of Jainism, Classes should be offered also in the mother tongue (Hindi, Gujarati, etc.). These courses should be offered at regular intervals and should be taught by qualified teachers. Until such a time as a liberary or libraries are established, a list of books on Jainism should be compiled and provided.
(b) Resolved that a deeper interest in Jainism should be cultivated in today's youth by arranging visits by Jain scholars-encouraging youth in debates, discussions, question and answer sessions. Cultural events for youth such as dramas, dances, story telling, etc. should be arranged.
(c) Resolved that newsletters should be prepared and distributed throughout USA and Canada including poems, quizzes, crossword puzzles (all relating to Jainism) series on Jainism in simple language, questions and answers, personal experiences, list of good books, addresses of penals, information on Jain Yoga camps for youth etc.
(d) Resolved that information on Jainism should be spread via T. V., religious magazines, newspapers and Videos, presenting it as an ancient religion and not a cult.
(e) Resolved that an annual Youth Conference should be held. Letters to world leaders could be drafted at that time.
(f) Resolved that a group of representatives of Jains should be formed from different areas.
(g) Rosolved that a Jain school be established.
The Large General Body Session of the Indo-American Conference started at 10 a.m. on Sunday the 28th September, 1986 under the guidance of Acharya Sushil Kumarji and under the Chairmanship of Shri Dipchand S, Gardi of Bombay (India). Shri Gardi is Bar-at-Law and a known philathrophist and a well-known social figure of India. He takes keen interest in the Jain activities in India and abroad. Acharyaji recited the Manglacharan and gave his blessings. Shri Rameshwar Ashaant, New York, introduced the delegates to the House. The Session deliberations were conducted by Shri Satish Kumar Jain, Secretary General. He read the massages for success of the Conference received from Shri Veerendra Heggade, Sahu Shriyans Prasad Jain, Shri C. M. Singhvi, Shri M. S. Daga and others. He gave a resume of the proceedings of the Conference during the last two days.