Jain Digest 2000 02 Vol 16 No 02

SR No.: 527078
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 2000
Total Pages: 36
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 9 MB

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COMMITTEE NEWS..
PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE
MAHAVIR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE CELEBRATION OF 2600 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF
LORD MAHAVIR IN THE YEAR 2001 Mahavir Jayanti Day on Friday, 6th April 2001 will be Lord Mahavir's 2600h birthday. Jains all over the world will celebrate this very important and historical event. JAINA plans to celebrate this rare event throughout the year 2001 with various activities listed below. For additional ideas or for taking active part any of the activities, please contact Dr. Manoj Dharamsi.
CELEBRATION THROUGHOUT 2001 . Throughout North America at all Jain Centers . Celebration at JAINA convention.
PUBLICATIONS: • 4-Page Brochure on Jain Religion (for free wide distribution). • Small booklet (20-30 pages) on Jain religion
Souvenir Issue of Jain Digest (and of other peri odicals) to be published in March, 2000 • Documentary/CD on Lord Mahavir / Jain religion (To be done in India ).
After the successful YATRA 2000 the Pilgrimage Committee of JAINA has been preparing for the next year's Yatra. Tentative plans for the the 2001 Yatra beginning in the third week of January are as follows: Will begin in Banaras (Birth Place of Shree Parswanath). We will visit Tirthdhams of Bihar - Pavapuri(Nirvan Bhoomi of Lord Mahavir), Samet Sikhar (Nirvanbhoomi of 20 Teerthankars), Kundalpur, Rajgir, Rujubalika Tirth (Keval Gyan Bhoomi of Lord Mahavir) Nalanda and nearby Tirths. As in 1998, Acharya Chandanaji has once again extended us the invitation to stay at Veerayatan and we will be attending celebration at Veerayatan on January 26th. From Calcutta, we will fly to the south to visit Tirthdhams of Karnataka (Sravan Belgola, Mood Bidri, Dharamsala and Banglore). The President of JAINA has contacted Bhattrakji and we have been promised all the help we need. Our last stop will be Kulpakji near Hydrabad.
Registration for this 15 day yatra will begin in August. More information will appear in the fall issue of JAIN DIGEST and registration forms will also be sent to your local Sangh. Early reg. istration is recommended, as number of available seats is limited.
Dilip V. Shah, Chairman, Pilgrimage Committee phone 215-561-0581 fax 215-567-3146 email:Dilipvshah@aol.com
PUBLICITY OF JAIN RELIGION (Jainism is not known to most of the people in North America. Also, it is widely misunderstood as a part of Hindu religion): • Through TV/Radio/Newspapers . Free distribution of Jain brochure, CDs and Jain books
to schools, libraries, etc. • Through Internet . Through Interfaith Organizations • Memorial Postage Stamp in Canada
RECOGNITION BY GOVERNMENT / UNO • Proclamation by President / Secretary General of UNO • Resolution by Federal/State Congresses • Jain Prayers at the Federal/State Congresse Assemblies
SEMINARS ON JAIN PRINCIPLES ESSAY COMPETITIONS
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Membership Committee has played a vital role in the growth and development of JAINA and its activities. It is the goal of the Membership Committee to increase the strength of JAINA.
All across North America several small Jain groups are operating but only limited to local level. We have identified such groups, contacted the key individuals, and explained the benefits of becoming member center, also apprising them of the requirements to become a member. In spite of some complexity of relationship when the Jain group is part of a larger Hindu group, we have been able achieve successful results.
We have recognized the need for simplified application process, and developed a simple format that is easy to understand and that will expedite the process to a great extent. We are assisting the small Jain groups to become an Associate Member. For any questions, contact Kamlesh Shah, Chairperson Ph & fax: (301) 838-9778 / 13704 Valley Oak Circle, Rockville, MD 20850
SOUVENIR ITEMS: • Memorial Coins, Pins, Tea Shirts, Plaques, Letterheads with logos.
Dr. Manoj Dharamsi, Chairman, JAINA Mahavir Memorial Committee Phone: (703) 620-9837, Fax: (703) 620-6280 E-Mail: Manoj Dharamsi@juno.com
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