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health concepts and philosophy etc. Prominent global key note speakers, chief guest and industrialists will also grace the occasion. This will be a golden opportunity for all the jain doctors and medical students to come together on one platform and strengthen the bond of friendship. Registration forms will be available at the conference secretariat address as below -- Dr. Bharat J. Parmar, chairman JDICON2008, 29, Murad Mansion, 2nd floor, 487, S. V. P. Road, Opera house, Mumbai..400004, INDIA. E-Mail: drbharatparmar@rediffmail.com, Tel. 02223888947, 23866782 9820070580, 9820148131. The registration fees are Rs. 750/- for delegates, Rs. 400/- for spouse and Rs. 400/- for medical students. According to organisers, JDICON2008 will be a memorable conference, full of knowledge, unique delegate kit, well organised with best of comforts and hospitality, there will be breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner on both days included in the registration fees. Also, free accommodation of dormitory type may be available to early birds on request.. For further information contact Dr. Ravindra Gandhi on telephone number 9890172441, Raviraj Hospital, Shahapur-421601, E-Mail: gandhiji40@yahoo.com, gandhiji40@hotmail.com, gandhiji40@gmail.com
JAIN DOCTORS CONFERENCE ORGANISED AT, JABALPUR On the 23rd of dec, 2007, Jain Doctors conference was organised at D.N.Jain Boarding college, Jabalpur in the holy presence of 108 Upaadhyay shree Gyansagar ji maharaj. The host of this programme were Dr. Chhatrashal Jain, Bombay hospital, Jabalpur & Shree Chaturmaas seva samiti, Jabalpur. The chief aim of this conference was to throw light on the various practices in jainism & their scientific significance. The conference began with the manglacharan & aarti of Upadhyayshree followed by the introductory speech by the chief host, Shree Dr. Chhatrashal Jain. The research papers on various topics like jain-kitchen', 'jainism & environment', 'jainism & female infanticide','vegetarianism is scientific' & 'sanlekhna: scientific views etc. Dr.Smt. Sadhna Jain, Dr. Sanjay Jain, Dr.Nalini Jain, Dr Rajbali Jain,Dr Rajiv Jain, Dr.Chhatrashal Jain & Dr. Amit Prakash Jain presented their research papers on the above topics. After this Upadhyay Shree addressed the conference & highlighted the scientific aspects of Jainism. Some 200 hundred doctors of the city were present in the programme.
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PROGRAM ON WORLD RELIGIONS IN NEW JERSEY "UNITY IN DIVERSITY" - New Jersey will host seminar 'World Religions in New Jersey: Unity in Diversity' on March 08 and 09, 2008, at the Millburn Free Public Library, Millburn (about 15 miles north of Edison). This program has been sponsored by several religious and interfaith centers. For more information, please visit www.worldreligionsnj.i8.com.
There is an increasing interest in learning about other cultures and religions for our well being and quality of life. This program will be beneficial to students, young professionals, employees of most organizations, volunteers, and those who frequently communicate with people from different cultures including community & religious representatives, teachers, sales persons, businessmen, nurses and health care professionals.
The presentations will describe the basic beliefs of major religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, and Sikhism; as well as the oriental philosophies of Shinto, Taoism and Confucianis, overview of world religions and a question answer session with a panel of representatives from major faiths. For more information contact Mr. Naresh Jain, E-Mail: njain52253@aol.com
V. R. GANDHI MEMORIAL FUNCTION AT UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI - An intellectual meet of Jainology students was arranged at lecture complex of University of Mumbai on 1st December 2007. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Minal Katarnikar, adjunct reader in Jainology course, Department of philosophy, University of Mumbai. The chief guest of function was Sri Pravin C. Shah, Chair person, VRG Scholarship committee, JAINA of U.S.A. The persons on the dais were Dr.Bipin Doshi,
Shri Mahesh Gandhi, Pritiben Shah from Ahmedabad and Sri Prakash Zaveri, president of Jaina Alumni Association of Mumbai, Dr. Minal Katarnikar welcomed all the speakers and invitee of the function. Dr.Minal Katarnikar gave brief Idea about the VRG scholarship and some glimpses of life of Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi. Sri Pravinbhai gave full information of the life of Virchand Gandhi, His memorable and price-less service to the Jain community in the world. Sri Pravinbhai gave three distinct points in his lecture 1) Regarding VRG Scholarship 2) Memorial in his remembrance at Mahuva and 3) VRG stamp to be released in India as well as in Canada and U.S.A. Dr. Bipin Doshi spoke for VRG as well as gave new ideas of convention held in U.S.A.
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