Jain Digest 1991 11

SR No.: 527044
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 1991
Total Pages: 24
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 5 MB

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News & Announcements
Center continues to educate Jains
Since 1985 the Jain Center of Northern California has been conducting pathshalas in both San Jose and Fremont locations. Children ages 6 through 18 have taken advantage of these pathshalas. Material has been selected from Jain Bal Bodh Pathmala, Jain Study Circular and other books. In addition a trip to Los Angeles Jain Bhavan has been organized in the past for children.
Central Ohio gives their first program
On June 30, 1991 the Jain Center Of Central Ohio presented it's very first program and it was a great success. Over forty Jains and their friends participated in Samayik. On July 21, 1991 the center had its monthly gathering, over thirty-five Jains and their friends participated. On October 20, 1991 forty-five members of the center visited the Pittsburgh Hindu-Jain Temple.
Pittsburgh will host 93' JAINA Convention
The Seventh JAINA Convention will be hosted at the Pittsburgh Hindu-Jain Temple in the first week of July 1993. For information contact: Vinod Doshi (412) 856-9235.
Doctor donates life saving machine
During his recent visit to India, Dr. Dhiraj Shah of Buffalo, NY, attended a medical camp for women in Bombay, organized by Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Trust. He realized the need for a mammography x-ray machine and immediately pledged to donate one. The machine will be sent to India through Share and Care Foundation.
Jain Digest Vidyalaya Alumni Association formed An alumni association of the former students of the Mahavir JAINA Vidyalaya has just been formed. The officers are Anop Vora, president; Navin Dedhia, vice president; Rajni Shah, secretary; and Kanti Mepani, treasurer. The objective of this association is to help the needy and further the cause of the Jain community as a whole. A
directory of all of the past Vidyalaya students residing outside India is being prepared. If you have not responded before, please call Anop Vora (716) 473-9290 or write: 1 Robin Dr., Rochester, NY 14618. Jain scholars lecture
program which was attended by over one-hundred people including youths. This program was held at Washington University in cooperation with the Hindu Temple. It consisted of Manglacharan and song by Mrs. Anita Jain; she was accompanied by a local artist Sarad Sathe. An address was given by Ambassador, N.P. Jain about the Jain Convention Theme "Extending Jain Heritage to the Next Generation" and thecurrent situation in India.
Governor spoke at JAINA EXEC. meeting Governor, Jerry Brown spoke at the Hindu-Jain Temple in Pittsburgh at the meeting of the JAINA on September 29, 1991." It seems that honesty has become outlawed," he
at Washington Society said. This was his campaign to
awaken the society from its wall made of cynicism and complacency. He believes each one of us has the power to keep the peace of our environment and the five vows of the Jainism Code throughout our lives.
The Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington held two programs. First, Sunandaben gave lectures on Jainism in Gujrati, in September. Later that month, Pandit Dhirajlalji Mehta, a Jain scholar, held a camp
type program, where he gave a series Mahavir Swamy Murti of lectures to teach the basic principles of Jainism. Ohio recognizes Asian Indians as minority The Governor of Ohio, George Voinivich has stated that Ohio is now ready to comply with Federal regulations. The Federal definition of minorities includes the Asian Indian Americans. In this context Ohio is accepting application for certification as minority business enterprise from Asian Indians. Applications should be sent to: Department of Administrative services Equal Employment Opportunity 65 East State St.,#202 Columbus, OH 432660408. For additional information contact: Dr. T. Salgia (217) 2237735
Detroit invites everyone to ceremony The Jain Center of Greater Detroit will be holding a Bhoomi Poojan ceremony (the consecration of the land). This ceremony will be followed by Swami Vatsalya. Everyone is invited to join them on November 30, 1991. For additional
Many Jains actively participate in program information please contact Bharat
The Jain Center of St. Louis had a Tolia (313) 681-5474, Jayant Shah
Pratistha Mahotsav The Hindu Temple Society of Augusta, GA celebrated the installation of Lord Mahavir Murti under the guidance of Acharya Shri Sushil Kumarji, from Siddhachalam Ashram, NJ, on September 28. He was accompanied by Muni Amerendraji, Pandit Khemchandji, Vidhicharak Vinod Shah and singer Ghanshyam Joshi.