International Jain Conference 1985 3rd Conference

Author(s): Satish Jain, Kamalchand Sogani
Publisher: Ahimsa International

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by non-vegetarian food and the virtuous benefits and the salutary effects of vegetarian diet.
The work of non-violence is also to be taken up on a much bigger scale than hitherto by seeking the co-operation of thinkers, writers and social workers. Suitable literature it proposed to be brought out on non-violence and prevention of cruelty to the animals.
The First International Jain Conference was held in New York City, U. S. A. on October 3 & 4, 1981. The Second International Jain Conference was held at London, U. K., on October 1 & 2, 1983. These two conferences with the efforts of Acharya Sushil Kumarji, Shri Chitrabhanuji and others concerned have created international forums for the furtherance and discussion of subjects which are of vital importance for the Jains of the entire world.
The invitation to hold the Third International Jain Conference at Delhi in India was extended by the Secretary General of Ahimsa International who had attended the London Conference. As the same was accepted, the Third International Jain Conference is being held at New Delhi on February 8, 9 and 10, 1985, on a large scale. Eminent scholars and delegates from various parts of the world and India are attending this Conference. The Conference will be of importance in several respects as the range of important subjects to be considered is much larger. Ahimsa International in association with many Jain centers and institutions of various countries and India has made suitable arrange ments for holding the Conference, discussion on various subjects, reading of papers by eminent scholars and social figures and for lodging and boarding arrangements of the delegates.
Ahimsa International has at present its head-quarters at New Delhi (India) and Chapters at Gwalior, Jaipur and Khatauli (U. P.). It is proposed to establish Chapters at several other cities of India and foreign countries. The delegates participating in the Conference shall be of much assistance in furthering the objectives of Ahimsa International and the opening of its Chapters. They are requested to please open Chapters in their cities and to co-operate in all works undertaken for the propagation of Non-violence & Vegetarianism.
New Delhi
1 February, 1985.
Satish Kumar Jain Secretary General