Book Title: Jain Digest 1987 11 Vol 10 No 04
Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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________________ DISCOVER CLASSICAL INDIAN TRADITIONS THREE DOCUMENTARIES FOR SALE Mendham, NJ The Visual Knowledge Corp, Mendham, NJ TVKC ,in conjunction with BBC, has produced critically acclaimed documentaries. It is perceived that these films help those children grown up outside India to orient to the Indian tradition. These critically acclaimed films, considered to be some of the best made on India, are available for sale at U$25.00 per tape The three films are; 1 The Frontier of Peace: Jainism In India(40min) focuses on Jain Religion to explore interrelationships between monks, nuns, laymen and lay women. Set in Ahmedabad, the film examines Ahimsa and its impact on the followers. The film reveals how Jainism's concept of non-violence differs from similar notions; the social implications of nonviolence as regards to animal welfare, restrictions on diet and occupation; and finally the spiritual calling which inspires a young lady to become a nun. 2 - The Fourth Stage(40min) We follow a retired news paper editor, E.R.Saturam, as he struggles to decide whether or not renounce the world to enter the Hindu fourth stage of life and become a sanyasin. The film accompanies Seturam in his search to learn about Upanishads. now 3 - An Appiontment with the Astrologer (40min). The film examines the assumptions about fate and destiny in Indian astrology and its role in contemporary Indian society. The film follows six people who attempt to solve life crisis with the assistance of advice from astrologers. Film ordering Info: Orders must be accompanied by a check or money order. TVCK reserves the right to return the checks if the quota of 100 purchase is not reached within a reaonable time. Place your order at The Visual Knowledge Corp, POB 404, Mendham, NJ Shipping cost per tape: $3.00 sales tax extra. 07945-0404. SAVYASAACHI JAIN ON FELLOWSHIP VISIT THE TIMES OF INDIA REPORTER Newyork, NY. Mr Savyasaachi Jain, reporter with The Times Of India, Jaipur edition, is visiting Newyork on a six month program as a India Abroad Fellow. During his stay, Mr Jain will visit offices of India Abroad and its news service and study the media in USA. Jain is one of the top students of his class, the first graduating class in 1986 of the School of Social Journalism of The Times Research Foundation associated with The Times of India Group Publications. Although Jain graduated from IIT Kanpur with a degree metallurgical engineering, he switched later into journalism. Jain Education International 2010_02 10 For Private & Personal Use Only in www.jainelibrary.org

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