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International News
Jain Philosophy and Religion on TV
The Jain Society of Toronto, Canada and IMJM Canada have arranged to have Jain philosophy and religion broadcasts on television. As of January 6, 1990, a thirteen week pilot project has begun which focuses on Jainism. It will be available on cable, specifically on your local Vision Television station in Canada and Anik D2 in the US. In Toronto and vicinity, it will be on every Saturday form 2:30-3:00 pm. Support for this venture is solicited by Ramnik Kothari, Chairman of Television Programming, Jain Society of Toronto.
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Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji Still Striving for Solutions
charya Sushil Kumar Ji is again in the for to a solution to the dispute about Ram Janam-Bhumi and Babri-Masjid. A dispute which has unfortunately taken many lives. He has made some attempts previously to solve the Punjab problem. Although those results were not encouraging, Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji has renewed confidence that he will be able to help in solving this dispute with his new team.
Jain Education International 2010_02
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Jain Pilgrimage to India
The Jain Adhyaatm Study Circles Federations in collaboration with JAINA is now offering to the members of JAINA a pilgrimage, sightseeing, and spiritual workshop tour to India. Such a pilgrimage tour will be carefully crafted and tailored to the needs and tastes of US Indians, blended with Tirth Darshan, sightseeing, and Jain food will be provided. Also, expert guides and servants will accompany the group throughout the tour. The cost of such a
tour is roughly estimated at $25 a day for budget passengers and $40 a day for more affluent passengers with a minimum cost to both of $200 and $300, respectively, for any short tour. For more details contact Dr. Sulekh Jain, 9831 Tall Timber Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241.0
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Matrimonial News and Announcements
Jain Marriages by
F. J. Dalal
number of inquiries have been received
since Marriage Information Service
(MIS) was announced by Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA). Forms along with the appropriate information have been mailed to all Jain centers/societies. Some societies have copied the forms and mailed them to all their members, while others have made an announcement in their circulars/ newsletters. However, many societies have ignored the circular and deprived their members of the services provided by JAINA. Officers/Executive Committees of such societies are requested to inform their members about MIS at an early date.
For Private & Personal Use Only
MIS is open to anyone in the Jain community including places as far away as Singapore, Tokyo, Bombay, London, and Jerusalem. Compatible marriages among Jains are a must for preserving Jain traditions and values around the world. From a long term point of view, the future of Jain societies/temples will be in the hands of coming Jain generations, particularly in the western world, mainly USA, Canada, and England.
I strongly urge the parents and their children of marriageable ages to discuss and communicate regularly on matrimonial matters and related topics. Durable marriage, vegetarian food habit, non-smoking/drinking lifestyle, and active participation in Jain activities will lead to healthy physical, mental and philosophical personalities.
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