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JAIN DIGEST
Shri Raj Krishan Jain Memorial Lectures
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epartment of Buddhist Studies, University, of Delhi, organized Shri Raj Krishan Jain Memorial lectures on Feb. 22 and 23, 1990. Siromani Sahiyakara in Sanskrit, Prof. Jagan Nath Agrawal delivered lectures on the subject "Jain Contribution to Secular Sanskrit Literature and its Significance." The lectures on Jainism emphasized the fact that in ancient India Religion was never a divisive force but brought about harmony amongst the people belonging to different religious systems of thought.
Acharaya Sushil Kumarji was also present on the occasion.
Acharya Sushil Kumarji Honored
charya Sushil Muni, is among the 25 distinguished
zens' award for 1989. The award is conferred by the Citizens' Club in different fields to eminent citizens of the country. Acharya Sushil Kumarji was selected in recognition of his selfless pursuit of national integration.
Jain Society of Toronto Moves Into New Temple
ain Society of Toronto sold their place of worship located at 247 Parklawn Road and moved into the new Temple located at 48 Rosemeade Ave., Toronto, Ontario M8Y 3A5 (Ph. (416) 251 8112), on Sept. 23, 1990.
The new Temple covers an area of 8000 sq. ft., and can house 500 members. In a very short period of time the society raised $700,000/- and bought the new place for $1.2 million dollars. Bhattarah Charukirtiri of Musdbidri performed Bhoomishudhi and entrance ceremony. It all started in 1980 with the encouragement and blessings of Acharya Shri Sushil Kumarji when Manhar Sheth was appointed and elected as first chairperson of the temple committee.
Kachchi Oswal Jain Samaj Holds Sammelan In North America
than 700 Kachchi, Oswal Jains came to Siddhach
alam from Canada, India and many corners of America for a two day Sammelan from Sept. 1-3, 1990.
It was a gathering of friends and families. For two full days, this gathering dealt with many issues, social and cultural, affecting the Kachchi Oswal Jain Samaj. On Sept. 2 in the evening, the audience witnessed a variety show fill of entertainment, color, speeches, songs and music. The organizers included Tansukh Maru, Hans Maru, Bhavi jain, Laxmichand Gogri, Dinesh Chheda, Navin Chheda and Manoj Dharamsi.
Jain Education International
Jain Family Needs Critical Help
have
Jain brothers and sisters for donating bone-marrow for the survival of their 8-year-old son, Anurag. Doctors have suggested that you can find matching bone-marrow from the people of Indian origin only. We, as Jain, should help the family in any way we could on humanitarian grounds. Contact (213) 402-5042 or (800)3453527.
Harvard Professor Borrows Books from Jaina Library
one semester course on Jainology has been offered
Harvard University,
Mass., this semester. Dr. N.M. Tatia from Jain Vishwa bharati, Ladnun, Rajasthan, India, is teaching this course. The course is very popular and more than fifty students are taking this course. Dr. Tatia asked for some Jain books from our library. We have sent them. Jaina feels proud that scholars have started using our library services.
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Scholars in Residence Program by JAINA
embers of the different Jain Centers and Associa
under JAINA have expressed that they are
unable to take full advantage of the lectures on Jainism by the invited monks, nuns, Samani and scholars because of their short stay at different places and members' requirements for in-depth knowledge. It is thereforeproposed thta JAINA initiate a scholars-in-residence program for 1991. This involves an invited scholar of good standing and communication skills stay at a center for 4-6 weeks at a time. This scholar should have a non-sectarian broad base, study of comparative religions and a scientific bias of expositions. He/She should also be useful for children's needs for religion. Jain centers interested in the program should communcate with the President, JAINA in this matter as early as they can. It will facilitate our programming in due time. If they have scholars in mind, they are welcome to let us know.
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Offer to do Jain Marriage Rituals
s our youth are reaching marriageable age, there is
A a to marriage rituals.
Mr. Anand Jain of Vancouver, Canada, a director of JAINA and a devoted and respected leader of Jain Center of Vancouver, is offering his services to any Jain family in U.S.A. or Canada to perform various marriage rituals according to Jain traditions.
Please contact Anand Jain at 6115 Fraser St., Vancouver, B.C. (Canada) V5W 2Z9. Tel. 604-321-1313 or 604-922-6288 for appointments.
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