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International Mahavira Jain Mission (Canada): Challenges and Priorities
International Mahavira Jain Mission of Canda (IMJMC) was established in March 1985 with the inspiration and guidance of Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj. IMJMC's objectives are as follows:
Dr. Harish C. Jain
Promotion of the principles of Jainism among Jains and non-Jains alike by education, research and practice. These principles include equal regard and reverence for all life (Ahimsa), relativity of truth in expression (Anekantavada) and vegetarianism.
Assistance in the establishment of Jain societies, Jain Centres and places of worship across Canada,
III. Promotion of Jain identity and awareness among children and youth in particular by holding religions camps, youth seminars, and other relevant activities.
IV. Promotion of vegetarianism.
In the last two years, the IMJMC has made some progress in meeting each of these objectives. A summary of our activities is listed below.
In order to promote the principles of Jainism through education, research and practice, we organized a series of national and regional conferences, Arhum Yoga demonstrations and religious discourses.
I. Inaugural National Symposium on Ahimsa and Peace, June 1-2, 1985, Montreal.
The two-day symposium was attended by more than 500 people and included
(a) Presidential address by Professor Harish Jain
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