JAINA Convention 2017 07 Edison NJ

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

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JAINA CONVENTION 2017
Jaina Speakers
Acharya Amrender Muni ji Maharaj Introduction to Acharya Amrender Muni ji Maharaj
Amrender Muni Ji Maharaj is a Jain monk who has devoted his life to world peace.
He is a disciple of Acharya Sushil Muni ji Maharaj - the first Jain monk to travel abroad.
Amrender Muni ji Maharaj's deducted service to humanity has been recognized by various
organisations and he has been conferred with several awards including the title of "Shantidoot" (Messenger of Peace) conferred on him by the Shankaracharyas in 1996.
Amrender Muniji is based for six months of the year in New Jersey, USA and for six months of the year in New Delhi, India but travels around the world and has visited more than 46 countries to spread his message of peace, non-violence and tolerance. He has attended numerous peace conferences on his travels and has met with many prominent world leaders including President Bill Clinton, Mikhail Gorbachev, Gyani Zail Singh and Dr. Manmohan Singh to name just a few.
We are honoured to have his presence among us today.
Swasthi Shree Bhattaraka Charukeerthi Panditacharyavarya Swamiji
Bhattarakji is the Head Pontiff of Moodbidri Gurupeetha, which belongs to the AcharyaKunda Indigenous tradition. He has B. E. (Civil) and M. A. in Economics and Vastuvisharada. The Moodbidri Jain library is the richest of all Jain literary collections throughout India. Bhattarakji is the supreme head of six institutions including Ramarani Research Center and the managing trustee of 18 Jain temples of Moodbidri. He delivers Jainismlectures in many languages.
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