Int Jain Sangh NJ 2000 04 Mahavir Jayanti

Author(s): Int Jain Sangh NJ
Publisher: USA International Jain Sangh IJS

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Current Activities
Observe auspicious Jain religious festivals and social events such as Paryushana, Duslaxan, Mahavir Jayanti, Diwali, etc. Organize youth seminars and educational programs. Conduct compassion and volunteer activities.
Short Term Plan
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1. Establish a convenient activity center for weekly meetings, interactions and spiritual discourses.
Conduct programs in cooperation with guest speakers and other institutions.
Publish IJS News Letter
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Long Term Plan
Establish Jain Bhavan with meeting hall, library, prayer room, classrooms and guestrooms.
Frequently host local and international conferences in cooperation with other organizations.
Extend help and grant to other Jain institutions for promoting talents in their area of expertise such as research, publications, dramas, etc.
Membership
Membership is open to all (18 years of age or more) who believes in the principles of Jainism. Membership includes the individual, spouse, unmarried children, and dependent parents. Annual membership fee is $25 for a calendar year and life membership is $251. Donations to IJS are tax deductible. Each member or a family has one vote. Members shape and mould the organization. Members may also have priority privileges. Membership is not required to participate in IJS programs or to hold nonadministrative positions. All are welcome to attend its programs.
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"He who tries to make others happy, himself gets happiness." ---- Mahavir
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