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Sangh performed the pooja at Jain Temple while Shree Chitrabhanuji guided the Paryushan Program fol
lowed by Bhavana and
Dandia Rass in the
evening. This program Seventh Biennial JAINA Convention
coincided with the 10th temple anniversary. Shree Chitrabhanuji
blessed the tapasvis from
New Jersey and Boston during the Paryushan Program.
Houston Jain
Society donates to the needy
The Jain Society of Houston celebrated Diwali-Mahavir Nirvan Day under the guidance of Shree Rupchandji and Shree Manak Muniji from Nov. 1-7, 1991.
Jain Digest
1991:
Tapascharya."Nov. 2, Mahotsav-in London the installing of Jain Panchkalyanak Pooja was performed at idols- was held October 27, 1991. About 4000 devotees participated in the event.
Jain
manuscripts
being compiled
Institute of Jainology, London, U.K. has undertaken a project of compiling all the manuscripts and old books which were preserved outside India over the last few centuries. India Office Vinod Doshi, 140 Penn Lear Dr., Monroeville, has more than 1000 manuLibrary and Records (IOLR) PA 15146 (412) 856-0235.or Dr. Surendra K. Sethi, (412) 283-8822.
scripts, some as old as 700 years.
Jain Education Intemational
Site: Expo-Mart, Monroeville, PA Theme: Jainism: past, present and future.
Also, during Paryushan the society, collected used clothes and sent them to the Share and Care Foundation in New York.
Monroeville (Pittsburgh)
July 2-4, 1993
Program plans are being finalized. If you plan to volunteer or seek information related to the convention, please contact:
Jain Society of Toronto keeps busy
The following are some of the activities held in Toronto and surrounding area. June 8, 1991: Panchkalyanak Pooja was performed at the new residence of Dr. Bharat and Sheela Shah. July 20-21 1991: Shree Sidhhachakra Pooja was performed by Shree Babubhai Kadiwala and his group. Aug. 11, 1991: Antraikarma Pooja was
performed at the Hindu-Jain temple, Lon
don, Ont. at the 1st death anniversary of
Shree Chandra Mohan Jain and his daughter Nishant. Sept 7, 1991:Mahavir Janmavacchan and Swapna Cermony performed at Buffalo. Sept 8, 1991: Mahavir Jayanti, Janmavacchan and Swapna
Cermony performed at Toronto. Oct.
26,1991: Navpad Pooja was performed at Jain Center of Toronto, on the occasion of "Parna Ceremony" of Mrs. Sadhna Sheth at the completion of her "Varshitap
Various dignitaries Jain monks, Jain scholars, young Jains from around the world are expected to attend. All are cordially invited.
the new residence of Ashok and Harsha Shah.
All the poojas were conducted by Shree Vasant Sheth and shree Raju Doshi
International News
Translation of Tatvartha Sutra
informed that the translation of Tatvartha Nema Chandaria of London has Sutra is on schedule. The draft is being edited and will be sent to wordsmiths as soon as possible. The draft is also being circulated to the four sects for comment. The book's release is planned for this year.
Jain Idols installed in South London
Derasar in South London, Pratistha At Oshwal Mahanjanwadi Ghar
Vegetarianism in U.K. is on the rise
Survey conducted by Bradford University shows that more than 28,000 adults are turning vegetarian every week in U.K.
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Mahavir audio/video cassettes available
Audio/video cassettes on Lord Mahavir are available in Hindi and Gujarati. An English version will be available in early February. For more information please contact Nemu Chanderia, London, UK (081-997-2300).
Temple at Haridwar
Haridwar, the holy pilgrim center, has now Parshvanatha Temple, called Shree Chintamani Parshvanath Shwetamber Jain Temple. The function was attended and blessed by the Jain Saints, Acharyas and ardent devotees. The foundation which has undertaken the construc
tion of the temple has a Board of trustees
headed by Shree Shanti Lal Jain, Chairmen, Motilal Banarsidas Publishers. The Vijay. project has the blessings of Acharya Jambu
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