Ahimsa Crisis You Decide

Author(s): Sulekh C Jain
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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Dr Jain has delivered many talks and seminars, authored several papers on Jainism and has provided help and guidance in the publications of at least 4 books on Jainism (Tattavartha Sutra by Dr. Nathmal Tatia, three books in the French language; Lord Mahavira, Aspects of Jainism, The Jains Today in the World by Pierre Amiel) and a set of eight pamphlets on various aspects of Jainism (published by Mahavir Vision, Inc.). Sulekh Jain has received several academic, professional and cultural awards. In July 2009, he was awarded the JAINA RATNA award; the highest award given by the Federation of Jain Associations in North America for his lifelong services to Jain community. Prior to that in 2007, the International Jain Sangh of USA honored him with its Award of Excellence. Sulekh Jain has been active in Jain community for the last 60 years. He writes papers and articles on Jain community issues and related topics and is frequently invited to give talks at many places in North America, Europe and in India. During his entire life, even though he was born in a particular Jain tradition (sect), Dr. Jain has believed, practiced, preached, propagated and supported whole heartily the concept and creation of a one unified, non-sectarian, cohesive, dynamic, responsive, forward looking and visionary Jain Sangh in North America that is free from sectarianism and regionalism. He has lived past 49 years of his life in UK and USA; more than 45 years in USA only. He is active and proactive to preach and practice ahimsa as a way of life and he himself follows a nearly vegan life style. Professionally, Dr. Jain has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.B.A. He has taught at several Universities in India, U.K and USA (including at M.I.T) and retired in 1998 from GE Aircraft Engines in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has nine US and International technical patents and authored or co-authored more than 50 technical papers and technical books. He and his wife Mrs. Ravi Jain of more than 53 years have been living in Houston, Texas, USA since 1998.
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