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of Comparative Religions and Civilizations at the University. This Congress is a sequel to the Global Congress on World's Religions
A Global Congress After September 11, which met in Montreal from September 11
World's Religions after September 11 15, 2006 and was attended by 2025 participants from 84
- An Asian Perspective countries.
organized by Centre for the Study of Comparative Religion and Civilizations
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi The present Congress will focus on the same theme, but from a primarily Asian perspective and will be inaugurated by His
Faculty of Religious Studies, M ill University, Canada Holiness, The Dalai Lama. The congress proposes to bring
January 17-20 2009 together a community of scholars and academics, leading voices
Inauguration by
His Holiness The Dalai Lama and representatives from different faiths, the media and NGOs working in the field of peace building. For more information, please see the attached flyer or visit the Congress website: www.worldsreligionsjamia.com or contact Naresh Jain, Interfaith Co-Chair - Federation of Jain Associations in North America,
Convenors
Prof. Arvid Sharma
Prat Madhu Khanna MeGa
Montreal Canada Cacere for the Study of Compare
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BANGALORE : WEEK-LONG JAIPUR FOOT CAMP TO HELP OVER 2,500 TO STAND ON THEIR LEGS - Bangalore, Gautam Chand Nahar, Chairman of the Jaipur Foot Camp Organizing Committee said, that the week-long camp which went underway in the city on Saturday January 3, will transform the lives of over 2,500 disabled people from all over southern India to enable them to stand on their own legs without being burdensome for others. The camp is being organized jointly by Rotary Bangalore Peenya and Sri Bhagwan Mahavir Vikalang Sahayata Samiti of Jaipur.
During the camp, prosthetic limbs, calipers, crutches, tricycles, wheel chairs etc., will be provided to the people with problems, depending on their need. The Jaipur Foot, invented first in 1969 by Masterji Ram chander from Jaipur in 1969, has been hailed as a model all over the world, as it is costeffective, user-friendly and not complicated. During various camps held in the past all over the country and abroad, thousands of people got artificial limbs, calipers etc., rekindling in them a hope and determination to live life on their own. During the camps, in addition to the equipments, the patients are also provided with training to use them properly.
Karnataka governor Rameshwar Thakur who inaugurated the camp, hailed the camp for providing service to the poor crippled people who are unable to do something on their own. For more details, Gautham chand Nahar can be called on 9341214915 and 9243109009.
NEW CHARITABLE HOSPITAL BY MAHAVIR INTERNATIONAL, FARIDABAD Faridabad Centre of Mahavir International has constructed a charitable Hospital by name BHAGWAN MAHAVIR HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE, at Jain Bhawan, A-3 Central Green, NIT, Faridabad. The special services are being rendered in Eye and Dental Care and also Accupressure treatment and Homeopathic Dispensary is being run from the Hospital. The Centre has set up a Corpus so that the charity can continue with the interest earnings. From: Ajeet Singh Patwa, General Secretary, E-Mail: ajeetsingh_patwa@rediffmail.com
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PUNJAB UNIVERSITY HOLDS ACHARYA ATMA RAM MEMORIAL LECTURE 'PRATIKRAMANA IN JAIN RELIGION Acharya Atma Ram Memorial Lecture was held in Punjab University, Patiala Senate Hall on 18th November 2008. Guru Gobind Singh Department of Religious Studies arranged the lecture with the financial help of Bhagavan Mahavir Meditation and Research Center Trust, Kuppakala, District Sangrur.
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Importance of the 'Pratikramana in Jain Religion' was the main topic of the lecture which was delivered by Professor Sudeep Jain. Dr. Jaspal Singh,
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