JAINA Convention 2007 07 Edison NJ

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

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For, tomorrow belongs to the youth, the youth that holds the promise of the future. They are. the symbol of energy and zeal, openness and
compassion, creativity and
innovations.
They have
time and vigor to carry on and give life to the ancient heritage of reverence for life, to understand and practice the wisdom
of the seers,
and to use the insights of the enlightened masters.
vibrations and unwanted karmas by channeling our thoughts, words and actions in a positive direction. To get a fresh outlook to life, probing into the philosophy of Jain Dharma as practiced and propounded by Lord Mahavir brings profound answers to our questions. It is founded on:
Law of Reverence for All Life~~ Ahimsa Relativity in Thinking Law of Cause and Effect Law of Non-acquisition Law of Compassion Actions.
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Syadavada
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Theory of Karmas Aparigraha
Karuna~~ Non-violence in Thoughts, Words and
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Jain Dharma emphasizes tolerance and non-interference as its teachings. These perennial principles of Lord Mahavir are the avenues to health, healing, harmony, peace and love. They were useful thousands of years ago and will be useful for millenniums to come. Putting the teachings of Jain Dharma into practice, one can renew one's connectivity to that ancient source of teaching and live in harmony with oneself and in harmony with the rest of the world.
Let us, therefore, work collectively for the betterment of the whole universe by changing our focus from 'I' to 'We.' The message of the new dawn is for all of us and for the youth in particular, who are the hope of tomorrow to shape the way society thinks and feels. For, tomorrow belongs to the youth, the youth that holds the promise of the future. They are the symbol of energy and zeal, openness and compassion, creativity and innovations. They have time and vigor to carry on and give life to the ancient heritage of reverence for life, to understand and practice the wisdom of the seers, and to use the insights of the enlightened masters. They are the torchbearers and trendsetters of peace, progress and prosperity for the present and future generation. Sol let us all think globally and act locally, making a difference in every moment of our life and be aware of our glorious spiritual wealth by arising, awaking and not stopping until the goal is reached.<>
Painting Courtesy: Mahendra Shah
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PEACE THROUGH DIALOGUE