Book Title: Jain Digest 1991 01
Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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________________ JAIN DIGEST Some Jain leaders in Singapore with the editor Jain Digest editor visits Japan and Singapore D uring my recent visit to Tokyo and Kobe, Japan, I was overwhelmed with the highly impressive, beautiful, and spacious Jain temple that was built in Kobe by only 28 Jain families. I personally watched the devotion of the families visiting the temple that day. Among others, I had the opportunity to stay with the Khajanchi family and I met briefly with Mr. R. Jhaveriji, who is an active leader of Jain Society in Japan. I also visited Singapore. It is impressive to note that the Singapore Jain Society has about 300 members and has also built a huge Jain Temple. The president of the Jain Society of Singapore is Mr. Nagin J. Doshi. He, along with his team of office-bearers have been doing commendable work for their society. If you happen to be in Singapore, you may contact Naginbhai Doshi, P.O. Box 2561, Singapore 9045; phone (065) 294-4522. Surender K. Jain Delhi institute hosts Prakrit workshop hogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology in Delhi or a Prakrit Workshop from July 2-14, 1990 at Vijay Vallabh Smarak Complex in Delhi. Dr. Madan Mishra, Vice Chancellor, Lal Bahadur Shastri Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, inaugurated the workshop. Pt. Dalsukhbhai Malvania presided over the function. Acharyashriji travels throughout India fter spending Chaturmas at Pali, Rajasthan Achary to a stay. Jain Education International Two years ago Acharya was given Rashtriya Sant (national saint) award by the President of India. He was also author of more than 70 books on Jain philosophy. Kutchhi Jains sponsor Gujarat Medical Camp Ton-resident Kutchhi Jains of North America are sponsoring Camp that is being Jan. 18, 1991 to Feb. 3, 1991 at Bidada Kutch, Gujarat. Medical specialists from North America and Bombay will participate in this camp. The camp will handle medical diagnostic/ operative problems involving ear/nose/throat, cardiology, gynecology, opthamology, dental, cancer, pediatric, general surgery, and orthopedic specialities. For further information, call Dr. Dihiraj Shah (716) 773-1314. Any individuals wishing to contribute toward this humanitarian work should send their deductible contribution payable to "India Abroad Foundation" and mail check to: Mr. Popat Savla, 746 S. Lotus Ave., Pasadena, CA., 91107. Page 10 For Private & Personal Use Only touring many other places, Acharyashriji will go to Bagadi (Rajasthan) to grace Maryada Mahotsava (January 23, 1991). Over 40,000 people and 400 Jain nuns are expected to attend. Peace Conference to be held at Rajsamand T he Second "International Conference on Peace and Nonviolent Action" will be held by Anuvrat Vishwa Bharati from Feb. 17 to 21, 1991 at Rajsamand (Dist. UdaipurRajasthan) where a Temple of Peace has been erected on the top of a hill overlooking the lake, The theme of the conference will be "Evolving a Viable System to Train and Orient Peole in Non-violence." Acharyashri Tulsi and Yuwacharya Mahaprajna will grace the occasion. World's tallest idol built in Choolgiri Hills J ain Munis, particularly Acharya Vardhaman Sagarji, Jain leaders and a large gathering of Jains from many parts of India and overseas celebrated the Panch Kalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsan and Maha-Mastikabhisheka of the world's tallest idol (84 ft. high) of Bhagwan Bavangaja Adinath Swamiji. The celebration was held in Choolgiri Hills, near Barwani, M.P., from January 14 to 21, 1991. The top organizers of the event were Sahu Ashok Jain, Babulal Patodi, Dr. Gyan Chand Pahadiya, Manik Chand Patni, Shahu Shriyans Prashad Jain, Ratanlalji Gangwal, Nirmal Kumar Sethi, Dalchand Jain, Devkumar Singh Kasliwal, Jambukumar Kasliwal and Umed Mal Pandiya. Rashtriya Sant award winner dies at 74 J ain Acharya Vijay Kirti Chandra Suri Swargi Maharaj Saheb died at the Jain Gyan Mandir in north Bombay on Nov. 28, 1990. He was 74. www.jainelibrary.org

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