JAINA Convention 2009 07 Los Angeles

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

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SHREEMAD RAJCHANDRA ADHYATMIK SADHANA KENDRA
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Jal Jinenda. We are pleased to know about 15" Biennial Convention of JAINA in Los Angeles, hosted by the Jain Center of Southern Califomia (JCSC)
The place is befitting since JAINA was born in Los Angeles in 1981, organized by the JCSC. The history is graciously repeating. Of course, the seed of JAINA SOwn in May 1981 in Los Angeles has grown into a huge internationally recognized institution, with 5 member organizations. United Nations US Congress and Government of India have recognized JAINA It held. 14 successful biennial conventions and developed wonderful series of taniform Jain textbooks for Pathshalas
The JAINA Convention theme of "Ecology - The Jain Way" is very appropriate since Lord Mahavit, the apostle of nonviolence and environment, demonstrated how human beings can live in harmony with the environment. The timeless uphorism Parasparopogruho Jumam from the Tattvarth Sutra" provides the sound foundation for an ecologically responsible society. Jainism has contributed immensely in this regard. As a matter of fact, we presented "Jain Declaration on Nature to Prince Philip (leader and pioneer of international coological organizations) in Buckingham Palace of London in October 1990. We are sure that this Convention will increase awareness of the importance of ecology for the whole humanity and show that ecology is ingrained in the Jain way of life. As a matter of fact,"live and let live - Joan Jharvado in the living guide for the Jains. Some people even go one step further and say "live and help others live which shows compassion for all living beings.
It is commendable that JAINA has done considerable work in helping unfortunates during the natural calamities of earth quake, tsunami, floods and firesWe have visited the US many times and have travelled across frequently. It is amazing how various Jain Sanghs function religiously and socioculturally. This way JAINA is very unique and has contributed significantly toward the unity and brotherhood among various Jain Sects.
With the best wishes for success of the JAINA Convention, we conveyour blessings to achieve the theme souls may Mahavir Swami bless all living beings.
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Sharmishtaben Soneji. Trustee
H. H. Shri Atmanandji