JAINA Convention 2013 07 Detroit MI

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

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Preface
July 4th, 2013
Dear 17h Biennial JAINA Convention Attendees,
The JAINA Executive Committee, Convention Board, and Jain Society of Greater Detroit would like to thank each of you for attending this worthwhile and exciting four day event. The various JAINA Convention committees and the Jain Society of Greater Detroit members have worked tirelessly to create a memorable experience with events throughout this Fourth of July weekend. This 17th Biennial JAINA Convention gives Jains, throughout the world, an opportunity to discuss various aspects of our religion. This year's convention theme is Jainism: the Global Impact, helping us to focus on how Jainism has had a substantial global impact and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Today's world faces many issues including war, violence, depleting natural resources, and global warming. This convention through its emphasis on non-violence, truth, non-attachment, non-stealing, and self-control will provide a guide to help attendees live a higher standard of life. Our hope is that, each of us convention attendees will be able to utilize the knowledge gained from this event and implement these ideas to improve the world.
As one way to commemorate this wonderful four day event, this souvenir book has been created. This commerative souvenir book contains articles written by sadhus, sadhvis, monks, nuns, religious scholars, political dignitary letters, and advertisements. The JAINA Convention Souvenir Committee is grateful for the opportunity to create this 17th Biennial JAINA Convention souvenir book. The Committee would like to thank all contributors of this memorable souvenir. Without the thoughtful articles, the well-wishes from our elected officials and support of the generous donations by individual and corporate sponsors, this would not have been possible.
The JAINA Convention Souvenir Committee has worked diligently to create a memorable souvenir book. In the process of creating this souvenir, the committee had to make some difficult decisions to meet deadlines and ensure a quality souvenir book. This book was produced in a very short time and the committee offers sincere apologies for any errors and omissions. The views expressed in these articles are not a direct reflection of JAINA or the convention committees opinions.
Finally, the souvenir committee would like to recognize and appreciate the efforts of countless volunteers from the greater Detroit and San Francisco areas for their contributions in creating this timeless souvenir book. These volunteers devoted countless hours to ensure this souvenir book will be appreciated by all who attend and contribute to this 17th Biennial JAINA Convention.
We wish all attendees an enjoyable time while at the 17th Biennial JAINA Convention.
Sincerely, Souvenir Committee 17th Biennial JAINA Convention
Jainism: The Global Impact