Jain Digest 2002 12 Vol 21 No 4

SR No.: 527086
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 2002
Total Pages: 56
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 11 MB

Page 12

12th Biennial JAINA Convention
July 3-6, 2003, Cincinnati, Ch
Tuot
SOUVENIR BOOK
The theme of the Convention is Jainism: the Art of Living. We are planning to publish a Souvenir book, consisting of articles on various aspects of Jainism. We invite you to submit an article, no longer than 1500 words, in English, Hindi, or Gujarati some of the suggested topics are listed below. For complete list of topics and other relevant information on submitting article and to place an advertisement please log on to www.jainaconvention.org
SOLICITATION FOR AN AD LIST OF SUGGESTED TOPICS:
We request you to submit an advertisement for this Souvenir 1. Jainism from Lord Rishabhadev to Lord Mahavir
book. The following rates apply for placing an advertisement: 2. Development of Jain Literature 3. Jainism and World Peace
Back page (color only) = $ 4500.00 4. Jainism and the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Inside covers
= $ 3500 (color only) 5. Do Plants have Souls - Why do Jains eat vegetables?
Full page
= $ 1500 for color Why should Jainism be designated a Minority Religion in India - Historical Facts and Fallacies
Full page
= $ 1000 for B&W The Role of Jain Elders in Modern Society
Half page
= $ 600 Can Ahinsa bring peace in a world plagued by terrorism?
Quarter page
= $ 400 Should Jain faith participate in interfaith dialogues? What are the pros,
Business card
= $ 250 cons, and the proper approach whereby Jains can respect all faiths while standing for Jain principles?
We would appreciate your support and promote your business 10. What are the common elements that bring all religious faiths together? among our community by placing an ad. Please send your 11. Love and compassion for animals - why do people eat non-vege food?
Camera Ready Copy of the Advertisement along with check 12. Jainism and Ecology
payable to Jaina Convention 2003 to Dr. Vinod K. Jain 13. To be or not to be a nonviolent person. Cause and effect. 14. Role of women in Jain households and Jain society.
Deadline:
January 31, 2003 15. What can we learn from our religious moral stories? 16. Jain stories for young children.
"Chalo Palitana (Cincinnati) Jaiye" 17. Anekantavad, Syadvad, and Nayavad. 18. Jain arts, music and architecture.
For Jains, Palitana Tirth has unparalleled attraction for num19. History of Jainism in North America
ber of reasons: 20. Concept of soul in Jainism 21. Jain theory of karma-how is it different from other concepts of "destiny"?
•First Tirthankar Rishabhadev visited this place 99 times. 22. Jain ethical values.
Except Neminath other 23 Tirthankars delivered their 23. Importance of yoga and meditation from the Jain point of view.
first Sermon at this place. 24. The Anuvratas: how casy to practice and benefit to the society at large.
•It is considered "Siddhashetra' of all times by Agamas. 25. Is there is salvation of woman in Jainism, why or why not? 26. What is required in general for a female to lead the Jain community?
It has nine hill- tops and consists of 108 large temples 27. Understanding and respecting the various sects of Jainism.
and 872 small shrines, with some 7000 images of Shri Jina, 28. How good affects human behavior from food we eat.
all temples consisting of such lovely architecture. 29. Jain cosmology and cosmography - What validity, in the space age?
Jain Society of Greater Cleveland has started to create 30. Is there a hell and a heaven? Can we prove it with the help of astronomy? 31. What are the role, duties and responsibilities of Jain monks and nuns
the Mountain of Shatrunjaya at the convention. More than in the western world?
30 volunteers have started working on this project. 32. Jainism and Investing in Unethical and Socially Irresponsible business? You will see the beauty of the mountain, trees, and shrub33. Courage to be different, to be Jain, to remain Jain in Western culture.
bery in the backdrop of blue skies. Also you will hear the 34. Developing inner power from Jainism to cope with lures and deceits
music of water streams running down the mountain. With in modern age. Send your aricle and or ad to Dr. Vinod K. Jain, 1045
creative lighting, ambiance created will arouse the feelings of
holiness and reverence. Just sit quietly in the front of this Hyde Park Dr, Dayton, OH 45429-5851
Tirth Model and you can sing "Stavans”, do “Chaityavandan", Phone: (937) 435-9950 E-mail:
meditate or whatever your heart desires! vinod.jain@notes.udayton.edu
Jain ECHOFUAIN DIGEST WINTER 2002