Jain Digest 1992 10 Vol 19 No 04

SR No.: 527048
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 1992
Total Pages: 28
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 5 MB

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FOUNDERSLOEJANA
IAAMJV reunion raises funds for education by Anop Vora, Rochester, NY
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JAINA was founded in 1981 by the following: Dr. Manoj T. Dharamsi, 11820 Triple Crown Road, Reston, VA 22091; Mr. Lalit Shah, 21 Saumya Appts, Ahmedabad, India 380014;Dr. Tansukh Salgia, 2829 Cabot Road, Quincy, IL 62301; Mr. Ramesh Kothari (Expired 1990); Mr. Laxmichand Gogri, 22 Lynch Hill Road, Oakdale, CT 06370; Mr. Arvind Vora, 22 Cedar Place, Kings Park, NY 11754; Mr. Krishna Gosavi, Bombay, India.
First Chaturmas held in CA
Jain Digest development of will-power, selfrealization and health. The Samansalso gave lectures at Oxford University, Cambridge University and Hawaii University
People from all communities took part in the Samans' program without any distinction of caste and sect. The Center had also arranged two off-site camps for three days and a one day camp.
Earlier the Jain Center announced that under the trainingand guidance from both the Samans, approximately 30 members (including adults and youths) took extensive training in Preksha Dhyan meditation even with their busy schedules. Regular classes ran for approximately 35 days. The purpose of this training was to qualify these individuals to be certified instructors for Preksha Dhyan meditation. Examinations are given to the members. The members will then be able to teach Preksha meditation to various Jain centers in the U.S. when requested. This way, there will be a permanent Preksha Meditation Center in the U.S. Haria chairs CHIRAG in Cleveland, Ohio
Dr. Chandra Haria of Cleveland was the chairmanofa recent (August 1992) fund-raising drive called "CHIRAG" for a free clinic in the Cleveland area. Jaya Shah and Dr. Kalpana Parikh assisted in this cause. JAINA is proud of such activities led by Jain community members. Premature death of young Jain scientist
Dr. Girish Bharmal Chheda, a cancer research scientist at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, and an author, died August 13, 1992 at his home. Dr. Chheda was the treasurer of the Jain Society of Buffalo, a life member of the Hindu Cultural Society and co-author of several books.
Donations in memory of Dr. Chheda should be made to JAINA for "Project Map" organized by Bidada Sarvodaya Trust in India.
International Alumni Association of Shree Maha vira Ja in Vidyalaya celebrated its first reunion at Siddhahalam
NJ on July Anop Vora 24, 25 and 26, 1992. It was attended by about 75 families (total of around 250 including children and guests). They enjoyed the religious, cultural and social opportunities that were made available on the serene setting of Siddhachalam. Ramesh P. Shah displayed a cluster of candles and offered to light a candle for any donor who donated $2,000 the amountenough to supporta college student for 5 years. The members pledged $56,000 on the spot. This brought the total collection to approximately $106,000 raised by the association since its inception just a year ago. This shows the strong interest on the part of the members to support the noble cause of education.
At the cultural program on the evening of the 25th of July, a Special Recognition Award was given to Shree Dipchand Gardi for his recent donation of 41 lath rupees to vidyalaya and selfless service to the society. The members dispersed with feelings of joy,pride, and a sense of satisfaction. Everyone felt that they had taken a giant step towards the enhancement of a worthy cause.
Samans in Badrikasuram
The Jain Center of Northern California has organized the very first Chaturmas (four month stay in one place) in the U.S. in the Bay Area of California this year. Samans Shree Sthitprajnaji and Shree Sthutprajnaji from Jain Vishva Bharti Institute, Ladnun, Rajasthun conducted the Chaturnas.
The Samans conducted the three-dimensional program of Jainism in Anuvrat, Preksha Dhyan and Meditation. Both The Samans are giving lectures in Gujarati, Hindi and English.
The added feature of this Chaturmas was that the lecture and meditation programs were scheduled at different Universities with non-Jain students. The Samans taught how to live today's tension-filled life through character building, purification of life,
JAINA has sent a copy of Pratikraman to everyone. Aloyana will be mailed soon. If you have not received your copy of Pratikraman, please call the JAINA Library at 1-800-99-JAINA.
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