Jain Digest 1992 07 Vol 19 No 03

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

Page 11

International News
'Congress' to be held
The Indian Vegetarian Congress is inviting all those who believe in vegetarianism to the 30th World Vegetarian Congress which is organised under the auspices of the International Vegetarian Union by the Indian Vegetarian Congress, at MADRAS, India. The Congress, in the Centenary Year of the International Vegetarian Union (1893-1993) will be held from January 5-10, 1993 (both days inclusive) at MADRAS.
A hundred years in the cause of promotion of vegetarianism will be a historical event to be celebrated with enthusiasm, with the help and cooperation of all like-minded organizations and individuals of the world. The congress is requesting that every organization or individual in each country, whether affiliated with the International Vegetarian Union or not, should participate by sending their delegates speakers, scientists (Medical, Environmental-Agricultual), scholars and others. For more information, contact the Indian Vegetarian Congress, 17 Damodaran Street, Gopalapuram, Madras, India.
VOLUNTEERS
are still needed for various JAINA committees.
Call Today (513) 777-1554 For details, see the Jain Digest's April 1992 issue, page 22.
Jain Digest
French Bridle Animal
Research
The French government has introduced measures seeking greater control over animal experimentation in public labs. Announced by Minister of Research Hubert Curien, the measures call for a ban on the use of animals not specifically raised for experimentation, improved training of technicians involved in animal experimentation, and the creation of a committee to define the acceptable ethical limits of experimentation and to carry out unannounced inspections of labs. (R&D Magazine, March 1992) Vancouver
represents JAINA
Mr. Anand Jain of the Jain Center of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada represented Jainism at the FIRST WORLD INTERFAITH EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (Canada) conference held in Victoria, B.C. between May 29 and May 31, 1992. The purpose of this conference is to enhance multi-culturalism in schools.
Police fire on Jain parade
According to press reports, a Jain procession on April 15, 1992 celebrating Mahavir Jayanti by the Jain community in Hyderabad (India) was subjected to unprovoked police violence leading to police firing. This incident created fear and anger within the Jain community throughout the world.
Members in both houses of India's parliament reacted sharply to this incident and demanded a judicial inquiry by a High Court or Supreme Court judge.
JAINA has sent a strong letter of protest to India's Home Minister, Mr. Shankar Rao Chavan. All mem9
1992 Jain celebrations
calendar
Parshavanath Nirvana, August 4 Paryushan Parva, August 24-31
Samvatsari,
August 31 Dashlakshan Parva,
September 1-10 Dhoop Dashani,
September 6 Anant Chaudash,
September 10
Kshamavani,
September 12 Deepawali Mahavir Nirvan, October 25
bers of JAINA are urged to do the
same.
News from the United Kingdom
by Nemu Chandaria, London, UK
Art exhibition held
An exhibition on Jainism was held at Brent Town Hall on March 11, 1992. Oshwal Centre had displayed Jain materials, artifacts and posters. Approximately 250 students from various schools in the Brent Council area had visited the exhibition.
Environment day marked
An environment day was celebrated at the Oshwal Centre on April 5, 1992. Nearly one thousand people of all ages attended. The highlight of the day was the key speeches by The High Commissioner of India Dr. L.M. Singhvi, Mr. Vinod Kapashi, Mrs. Kerry Brown, the executive director of the Sacred Literature Trust, and other environmentalists.