JAINA Convention 1999 07 Philadelphia

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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is listening or watching. Preferably, JAINA should own a radio and TV station. Otherwise, we should use TV ASIA and Z TV.
JAINA should be in the forefront of new technology. "Jaina.org/ web site should be fortified and be a real presence on the web. JAINA's web site should be the resource for all Jains for any information, they need. (List of priests or scholars who can perform Jain weddings or funerals, list of universities where Jainism is taught, list of Jain scholars, Jain temples and similar resources).
If all of the above and many more ideas are implemented, Jainism in North America, will not only survive but flourish and JAINA will be able to fulfill its stated mission, "From Cradle to Cremation -JAINA is there!"
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GLORY OF COMMUNITY WELFARE
1. Selflessness is the basic test of religion (Dharama). Only a person who gives up selfish motives is a real spiritual person (Sadhaka) and is nearer to true spiritual development.
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2. Any individual who keeps himself busy in benevolent and philanthropic works, sticks to truthful ness and honesty, proves himself sterling like gold and shines out victorious even if he has to pass through various ordeals during his spiritual activity (Sadhana).
3. Only the society of people woven ethical values into its life-work wins real happiness.
May we all strive hard to develop such a sublime spirit of community welfare and raise ourselves as an enlightened, glorious and strong society.
Roopchandraji Maharaj
During last quarter of 20th Century large number of Jain temples have come up in North America and others are under construction. This shows presence of Jain Community in North America and its firm faith in Jain religion.
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The Jain community should make best use of Temples as they are the signs of Samosharan of LORD TIRTHANKARA. As in SAMOSARAN all creatures, animals, human beings sit at one place forgetting their ill feelings and attend Divya Dhavani patiently, in the same way one should see the idols placed in the temple without any ill feelings of each other and concentrate on soul to have self realization and peace of mind. While donating funds for temples one should not have ego and aspire for name in society. Temples should be used for propagation of Jainism in the younger generations by amazing functions, seminars, etc.
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