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cherished by all members of the Society with the other religious groups increased awareness of the Jain Principles behind . Increased role in JAINA activities - Hosted 17th those activities, and the learnt Swadhyay becomes Biennials Jaina Convention-2013 every ones way of life.
• Relevance of study class to daily living
• Development of next door land We envision our temple becoming a meeting place for youngsters to come and meet their friends and Just as the pioneers paved the way for us to reach cultivate and practice religious rituals. In addition the current stage, we are very confident that the they can play games and sports and concentrate current and next generation will not only meet these towards sharpening their skills. We are encouraging challenges but will enhance the atmosphere in which members to become lifelong friends for keeps by we will live in harmony and peace with the society sharing and caring for each other.
at large. The message of Lord Mahavir and all other
tirthankars will guide us and the future generations We envision the Jain Society of Greater Detroit will and help us grow largely due to hard work and take on a new change in the decade because it will dedication of members of our organization. be the youth that will carry the torch to practice the Jain religion and uphold the Jain beliefs in the This is the Jain Society's vision for the future and let new millennium. Although it is difficult to preserve us work together to make it a reality. Jainism and our culture as Jains in North America, it is not impossible. With faith and practices, we are We take this opportunity to convey special thanks to able to learn, able to practice, and able to uphold all the volunteers over thirty eight years who have Jainism. Many of us believe that the Jain Society of generously given their time, talent and above all the Greater Detroit will be enhanced and more efficient commitment in many activities to bring the society in the next decade, but most importantly, others to the level it is today. Also, we would like to thank should know and respect our views and our religion. all the members, donors and well wishers for their It is in our vision when someone asks our youth generous financial support and commitment over what religion they are, they say Jain, and everyone the past twenty-five years. will know not only who they (Jains ) are, but also what they stand for.
Lastly, we want to thank Executive Committee,
B.O.T., their team members and many volunteers LET US ALL CHERISH OUR PROUD PAST for their hard work and coordinating the celebration AND JOIN HANDS TO MAKE A PROMISING of the Jain Society of Greater Detroit's 38th FUTURE.
Anniversary, 15th Temple Anniversary and Jaina
Convention 2013. As we look ahead, we are facing many challenges and a great deal of opportunities.
Signed By: Some of the challenges and opportunities include:
Jain Society of Greater Detroit • Debt elimination and financial stability for the future • Increased emphasis on adherence to the Jain principles • Development of the next generation of leaders • Balancing the need for observing the rituals and the philosophical aspects • Enhancing the relationship between Jainism and
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