Int Jain Sangh NJ 2003 04 Mahavir Jayanti

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

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Upcoming Events
INTERFAITH CONFERENCE AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY FROM APRIL 25-27, 2003 The first statewide catholic-sponsored interfaith conference entitled "A Vision for Environmental Justice: Caring for God's Creation" will be held in Princeton University during the weekend of April 25-27, 2003. On Sunday, April 27, an Interfaith Prayer Service and a panel discussion of "Interfaith Perspectives on the Environment" will feature Islamic, Catholic, Jain, Protestant and Jewish faith traditions. Presentation by IJS member. Fees are $30 a day or $80 for the whole weekend. (Includes lunch.) For further information contact Naresh Jain, Tel: (201) 9338963, E-mail:NJain52253@aol.com or visit www.EnviroJustNJ.org (Sponsorship available.)
AHIMSA DIWAS (A DAY OF NONVIOLENCE) ON MAY 11, 2003, SUNDAY Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has planned a whole day event at Haft Auditorium, Fashion Institute of Technology (7th Ave. at 27th Street) in Manhattan with a view to creating awareness about the relevance of the concept of nonviolence. An Interfaith Seminar after lunch will feature Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism and Sikhism represented by their masters. Cheer IJS groups. Meet Professor. Padmanabh Jaini. Pre Registration Fees $25 a person or $80 for a family of four up to April 30. (Includes light breakfast & boxed lunch). Contact Bhavan (212) 989-8383 or visit website www.bhavanus.com.
JAINISM AND WORLD RELIGIONS DURING WEEKEND OF MAY 17 & 18 International Jain Sangh has planned this seminar at Ramada Limited Hotel, South Plainfield, NJ, near Rutgers University. Pravin K Shah of JAINA Education Committee will conduct the program specially designed post September 11, event. It is supported by several interfaith organizations. First day will cover philosophy of Jainism and second day will compare similarities and differences among major religions. Prof. Magliola and other scholars are expected to join the discussions. It is a MUST for those who communicate with people of other religions, inter-religious couples and their parents; or those who desire to learn about other religions. Pre-registration is required Fee is $10. (Includes reading material; and vegetarian breakfast and lunch on both days.) Contact Ari Jain (732) 842-5805 or Naresh Jain (201) 933-8963 or visit website www.ijscaline.org
Classes for Arhum Yoga are now available at FitZone Health/Fitness & Sports Training Center in Bridgewater, NJ. Mary Van Abs, an IJS member, Pathway Yoga instructor and disciple of Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj will conduct the Wednesday evening classes. Contact FitZone at (908) 704-8000.
People make the difference. Let us do it together. Become a member of International Jain Sangh. Cherish your heritage and spread the teachings of Nonviolence. Godspeed.
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