Jain Digest 1999 01 Vol 15 No 01

SR No.: 527074
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 1999
Total Pages: 40
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 7 MB

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AFFILIATE NEWS
International Alumni Association of Mahavir Jain Vidyalay
IAAMJV Undertakes a Large Educational Project in Udaipur; A Pledge of about US$74,000 from a Single Donor Received.To help the bright and needy Jain students residing in Udaipur area obtain college education, IAAMJV has undertaken a very ambitious project. The project entails establishing a branch of shri Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya at Udaipur by June 2000 and is estimated to cost around $300,000. The branch will be a state of the arts facility and offer lodging and boarding to 80 college bound students. The land has already been acquired and the ground breaking ceremony is scheduled to take place tentatively on the birthday of Lord Mahavira this year. Shri Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya, Bombay will provide the ongoing management.
Dr. Mohan Jain, Chairman, Udaipur Project, Allentown, PA has established a Steering Committee in Udaipur led by Babubhai Bafna and a similar committee in Bombay led by Premlal Bafna and
On the 27th of November, 1998 - Thanksgiving time - the Vegetarian Society (Reverence for Life) held its annual function at the Catholic Gymkhana at Marine Drive in Mumbai The annual award presentaiton was one of the highlights of this event. The National Award for the Best Vegetarian of the Year was given to Dr. Kalyan Gangwal, an eminent physician for his distinguished work in helpign in the propagation of vegetarianism through speeches and writings. The Best Vegetarian Restaurant Award was conferred on Little Italy for offering innovative gournet cuisine.
Another highlight of the event was the address of the President of the Society, Shri Chitrabhanuji. He emphasized that in order to diminish violence, it is not enough to deplore it. Instead of cursing the dark, we light a candle. We go beyond denunciation in words to practicing non violence in everyday life. Can we achieve a large vision of non-violence if we continue to be callous in our actions? If we sow seeds of pain to animals causing death to them, what can we hope to reap. These questions we need to pose to ourselves and know
Vegetarian Awards in Mumbai Non Violence and Nature Bounty
Weekdays: In Manhattan & New York City Time: 7:20pm on Wednesdays
Theme: Blending throught Processes and Behavior
Patterns for meaningful change in lifestyles & values in life Place: TRS Professionals-11th floor
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Mohan Sanghavi. His contacts in India have assured him of raising about R.50 lakh (Rs.125,000).
For September/October schedule, please call the JMIC hotline at 212/362-6483.
12/JAIN DIGEST SPRING 1999
Dr. & Mrs. Yashwant and Sampurna Jain (Long Island, NY) have pledged Rs.31 lakh (about $74,000). This is the FIRST time that an ex-alumnus of MJV residing in North America has come forward to donate such large sum. It should inspire us all to open up our wallet and contribute generously. Indication of financial support from many Jain families residing in the States and Canada has indeed been very positive. If you are interested in supporting this project and wish to receive more details, please call Anop R. Vora, President IAAMJV at 716/473-9290, Dr. Mohan Jain 610/4379596 or Kanti Mepani 203/921-1950, Please. What we are doing has far reaching positive ramifications for a very important section of the Jain Community
that sensitivity and compassion will transform violence.
Vegetarianism, Chitrabhanuji explained is not a negative act. It embraces appreciation of Nature's bounty; grain, vegetables, fruits. Transformation involves a respect for the environment. Such respect translates to an attempt to nurture resources by avoiding waste, recycling matter, and evolving lifestyles that show concern for the health of the planet, the self and all living creatures. The practice of vegetarianism originates from such a sense.
We have to renounce violence. We cannot abet it in thought or deed. By doing so, we become accessories. He also cautioned that we might be accessories in nine ways:
By counsel
By concealment By partaking
Gurudev Chitrabhanu's Schedule-1999
We can negate violence by affirming and practicing kindness, compassion and appreciation. It is for this reason that Shri Chitrabhanuji during this social occasion confimed and espouses the need and recognition of vegetarianism.
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By command
By provocation By praise or flattery
August 7 August 8
By consent
By silence By defense
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