Book Title: JAINA Convention 2003 07 Cincinnati OH
Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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________________ 8 Samaniji Charitrapragnam, Sanghpragnam, are disciples of Acharya Tulsi. Samanijis will conduct Preksha Meditation Classes(76) in the morning of Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In addition they will deliver speeches on Friday and Saturday. Samani Charitrapragnam, and Samani Sanghpragnam, initiated in the early 1990's, being of the Jain Vishwa Bharati Institute in Rajasthan, India is acclaimed for there everincreasing composure and depth of knowledge and was conferred with a MS in Comparative Religion and Philosophy. As the Senior Religious Leader of the Center, both implement the vision and mission of Gurudev Shri Tulsi and Acharya Mahapragyaji which is to bring peace and harmony as well as build a non-violent society with a seamless progression and mutual respect of diverse religions and faith. Art of Positive Thinking (E) Symposium on Shri Ashtapadji Keynote Speech, Jainism The Art of Living Keynote Speech, Jainism The Art of Living 9. Dr. N. P. Jain is a career diplomat. He has been India's Ambassador to United Nations, European Economic Community (EEC), Mexico, Nepal, and Belgium, and Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. He is noted economist, well-known poet, prolific writer, and a distinguished Jain scholar. He has delivered keynote addresses on Jain religion at world Jain conference (1988) at Leiceter, UK, Asian Jain conference at Singapore (1989), Biennial JAINA convention at Stanford University (1991), Global Forum of Parliamentarian and Spiritual Leaders at the UN Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1992). He was awarded Doctorate and status of Permanent Academician by the renowned Mexican Institute of International affairs. Dharma Ke Das Laxan (H) Source of Violence in Human Society and Can Jains Alleviate this. (H) 240 263 Keynote Speaker, Jainism The Art Of Living (E) Non-Violence in America (E) Ballroom A, B, C Ballroom A,B,C Jain Education International 2010_03 10. Dr. Hukamchand Bharill is a leading scholar in Jainism. He was born on May 25, 1935 in a religious Jain family at Baraudaswami in Lalitpur District of Uttar Pradesh State of India. Dr. Bharill is Nyaytirth, Sahityaratna, MA and Ph.D. Besides he has been endowed with the awards of Shastri, Vidyavachaspati, Vanivibhushan, Jainratna etc. by various Jain organizations from time to time. Dr. Bharill a disciple of Gurudev Shri Kanjiswami of Songadh, is a well known to the Jain community all over the world. He has written, lectured and traveled extensively for the last forty years. Dr. Bharill, a noted lecturer with easy, logical and attractive style has written 40 books; and edited several books. The books written by him have been translated in eight languages with 3.5 million copies. They reached all over the Jain Samaj interested in Jain religion and philosophy. Dr. Bharill is editor of Hindi and Marathi edition of Jain spiritual magazine VITARAG VIGYAN which is one of the most widely circulated magazine. His is a very important contribution in administration of day to day activities of Pandit Todarmal Jain Adhyatmik Trust. 230/244 230/244 Fri Sat Ballroom A, B, C 266 JAINA Convention 2003 Program Book Page # 10 Fri Sat For Private & Personal Use Only 11. Dr. John E. Cort is an Associate Professor of Asian Religions at Denison University, Granville, Ohio. He was a lecturer in the study of religion at Harvard University, 1989-92. His areas of teaching include religions of India, Hindism, Buddhism, Jainism, Indian History and Culture. He earned several honors and fellowships including "American Institute for Indian Studies Senior Short-Term Fellowship in 1999-2000. Prof. Cort is active in many professional societies involved with Indian Religion Studies. 2:30 to 3:30 PM 2:30 to 3:30 PM Fri Sat 9:00 to 12:00 PM 9:30 to 12:00 PM Fri Fri 1:30 to 2:30 PM 1:30 to 2:30 PM 9:00 to 12:00 PM 1:30 to 2:30 PM www.jainelibrary.org

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