Jain Digest 1991 01

SR No.: 527041
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 1991
Total Pages: 44
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 7 MB

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JAIN DIGEST
Jain leader felicitated
r. Satish Kumar Jain, a Jain community leader and I also an office-bearer of a number of Jain organiza
tions, including Ahimsa International in India, was felicitated by Giani Zail Singh, former President of India, on his 60th birthday. Our best wishes for a healthy long life.
U.S.Vice President Dan Quayle, Dr. Tansukh Salgia, and Ohio Governor George Voinovich.
Bhattarak Shri Charukirit Swamiji visits North America
Dr. Salgia helps Ohio Governor win seat
Brahmi Jain Society
is not JAINA
hattarak Shri Charukirit Swamiji of Jain MuthD Moodbidri (Karnataka) visited Alberta, Canada for r. Tansukh Salgia, former president of JAINA was feathe first He followed that trip with a three-month lecture tour tured in India Abroad on December 7, 1990. Dr. Salgia in the U.S.
was active in the successful election campaign of George Bhattarak said that North Americans have a good
Voinovich, the new governor of Ohio. attitude toward work, adequate nutrition, cleanliness,
Dr. Salgia said he would work for getting an Indian punctuality and discipline.He appeared on television and or another Asian appointed to the Cabinet and board level radio and was featured in Alberta newspapers.
positions on the Ohio state governments. Keep up the good Bhattarakji's last major visit to North America was
work, Dr. Salgia, in religious, social, and political activities. 12 years ago when he met U.S. President Jimmy Carter in the White House. Since then, he says, he's seen a natural evolution which is teaching North Americans the virtues of Eastern philosophies, such as vegetarianism, marital fidelity, and the shunning of addictions seen in the decline of smoking.
ecently many of our readers received a direct mailing regarding the formation of the Bramhi Jain Society, it
aims and objectives, etc. Also in the Oct. 1990 issue of the Jain Digest, the launching of a new literary magazine, Jinmanjari, by the Bramhi Society was mentioned.
Several of our Jains in North America called to inquire if this was another JAINA. The answer is indeed NO. Bramhi Jain Society's aims and objectives are to promote studies of the Jain religion, publish books, magazines, arrange seminars, conferences, and interchange ideas. Jaina is
an association of all associations in North America and n November 20, 1990, the Jain Community of Buffalo Bramhi Jain Society is a member of JAINA; therefore, it does U participated in the 8th annual Inter-faith/Intercultu- not compete with Jain or its activities, rather, it complements ral Thanksgiving Prayer Service organized by the Nations them. Conference of Christians and Jews. Representatives of seven
Dr. T.J. Salgia major world religions participated in this prayer service.
The Jain Community was represented by Dr. Dhiraj Shah of the Jain Community of Buffalo. He spoke on the subject of non-violence and Anekantvada.
The Buffalo Jains also elected a new executive committee who will serve for the next two years. The new The Jain Society of Rochester has elected a new executive executive committee members are: Dr. Jagat Jain (president), I committee for 1990-91. The members are: Anop Vora, Dr. Dhiraj Shah (treasurer), Dr. Shanti Bedmutha, John president; Daven Ranaparia, vice president; Janak Shah, D'Arcangelo, Dr. Arun Jain, Usha Jain, Vidya Jain, Dr. Malini treasurer; Dilip Mehta, general secretary; Kalpana Shah, Mehta, Ravi Pahade, Bharati Shah and Dr. Suresh Shah.
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Buffalo Jains participate in prayer service
Rochester Society elects new executives