Jain Center Minnesota MN 2007 07 Pratishtha

Author(s): Jain Center Minnesota USA
Publisher: USA Jain Center Minnesota

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Blessings From Jinchandraji Maharaj
Blessings for the Jain Temple Pratishtha
Minnesota Jain Sangh:
I am very happy to know that you are planning a Pratishtha Ceremony for the Tirthankar idols in the new Jain Temple at Hindu Temple on July 20, 21, 22, 2007.
I wish and bless that the Pratishtha Mahotsav will have a great success. Thank you for your kind invitation to attend and I am much honored to join in the Pratishtha Mahotsav with your community.
During past 25 years, North America Jains have enthusiastically welcomed many Jain Acharyas, Munis, and Scholars to help understand Jain philosophy and practice the religion and its traditions. As a result, there is a tremendous awakening among the followers who are forming new Jain organizations, building new Jain temples and Swadhyaya halls, and operating Pathshalas for children, youth and adults. I am most happy to observe the Jain unity among various sect members in their activities.
I have developed very close relationship over the years with Minnesota Jain Sangh, starting with our first visit in 1989. Your strong desire to understand tenets of religion and desire to find the path to happiness has pleased me immensely.
Your long awaited dream for the Jain Temple is a reality now. I congratulate your leaders for their vision and dedication, and your community members for their contribution of time, talent, and financial support.
May this temple make your unity stronger, become home of love and understanding and shine as a lighthouse for new generations with right vision, right knowledge, and right action.
May God shower happiness and peace in everyone's life
Muni Jinchandra Vijay (Bandhu Triputi)
Tithal, Gujarat, India
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