Ahimsa Times 2008 08 SrNo 98

Author(s): Ahimsa Times
Publisher: Ahimsa Times

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AHIMSA TIMES - AUGUST 2008 ISSUE - www.jainsamaj.org
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that the promise to ban exports is kept," said Cheddha. "Our aim is to completely stop the slaughter of animals for food. But at the moment, we will be happy if the expansion plan at Deonar are abandoned," said Dhirajbhai Rambhia of the Kutchi Visa Oswal Jain community that is part of the campaign. Readers are kindly requested to oppose the above decision taken by BMC. To join protest contact E-Mail: hinsavirodh@gmail.com Phone: +91-022-22620251, fax number- +91-02222655923. Courtsey: E-Mail : Satyesh.Bhandari@ril.com
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE ON JAIN PHILOSOPHY IN SEOUL - Seven day 20th World Conference of Philosophy ended on August 5, 2008 at the National University, Seoul (South Korea). First time in the 108 years of history of this conference, a round table conference on Jain Philosophy was also organized. The main theme of this conference was "Review of the Philosophy". Jain community was represented by seven member delegation of (Terapanth ) Jain Vishwa Bharati University, Ladnun.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NON-VIOLENCE AT CALIFORNIA Hamilton and Denise Brewart conference on rediscovering Gandhian Wisdom: Building a Peaceful Future will be held from 17th to 19th October, 2008. It is the third international conference of the Ahimsa Center at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (in Los Angeles area). It will focus on rediscovering the Gandhian wisdom grounded in Ahimsa and Truth to help us chart a more peaceful and more harmonious human future. This conference will bring together from all around the world leading Gandhian scholars and exemplars of Gandhian values. Collectively we will celebrate Gandhi's gifts to humanity, and explore how we can apply his wisdom to find enduring solutions for the vexing political, social and personal problems.
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ISSJS STUDY PROGRAM - 2008 COMPLETED ON JULY 26TH 2008 After the departure of one-month program candidates on June 30th, the schedule consisted of a series of lectures in Jaipur on subjects associated with philosophy and doctrines of Anekant. These academic sessions delivered by Prof. Kusum Jain, Prof Sogani and Prof Bhargava, the most recognized Jain scholars. Lectures started from July 1st and lasted till July 5th. The period July 5th till July 14th was planned for independent research work by the scholars to prepare a presentable paper to the fellow scholars on some topics related to their study in the school. Ms. Lynna Dhanani, Ms. Smita Kothari and Ms. Jennifer Lett chose to stay back in Jaipur and conduct their study under the supervision of Prof. Sogani; Mr. Gollner, Mr. Nominian, Mr. Acosta, Mr. Smith and Ms. Angellica, Ms. Yuneikys and Ms. Nicole decided to conduct their research at Parashnath Vidhyapeeth, Varanasi: Ms. Farah Siah, Ms. Daniela and Ms. Sonia chose Delhi while Prof. Gelburd decided to conduct the study in Mumbai and Ellora. At Varanasi, the school organized lectures by Prof. Tiwari and Prof. Samtani. Parashnath Vidhypeeth director Dr. Pandey and his research scholars assisted the ISSJS scholars in their academic pursuits.
YOUNG JAINS OF DELHI ORGANISING APARIGRAHA CAMP ON 7TH SEPTEMBER Young Jains, Delhi continuing with its success of last year's Uttam Tyag Diwas celebrations is organising "Aparigraha Camp" on 7th Sept, 2008 at various Jain Temples in Delhi and adjoining NCR areas. Old used/unused clothes, utensils, toys will be collected from 7 am to 12 pm through
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