Jain Digest 1992 07 Vol 19 No 03

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

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tions in the U.K. have joined to work for these projects. IOJ is also considering the Business-Environment award and guidelines will be released as to the eligibility and procedures.
Japanese at Ladnum
A large delegation from Japan recently visited Jain Vishwa Bharati, Ladnum, for taking initiation in Preksha Dhyan. Speaking at the inaugural function, Acharya Tulsiji expressed the hope that the disciples of Oaki will make the Jain Vishwa Bharati a part of Japanese culture. On this occasion a Japanese translation of Acharya's book "Bhagwan Mahavira" by Nagoa was presented to him.
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The work of the Bidada Sarvodaya Trust is recognizes by the medical community throughout the world as a most effective, inspiring and impressive enterprise. It has been visited by medical personnel from throughout the world and hailed as a most remarkable facility providing such valuable service where it is needed most.
The next medical camp to be held December 23-28, 1992 is sponsored by the Federation of JAINA. Please join us in this noble cause by filling out the form (provided in this magazine) and sending your generous contribution. Also, if you want to join us, either as a physician or a volunteer, please let us know. Your contribution in the U.S.A. is tax deductible. Please remember Lord Mahavir, "A person who serves the sick, serves
me."
(Editor's note: See next page for info.)
JAINA Committee
News
Jain Digest in all the major newspapers of Gujarat and Bombay. Thanks to all of you for your help and generous contributions.
Project Bahubali' -Our next project was the purchase of a Jeep which would be used for carrying out the day-to-day activities of Bahubali Vidyapeeth, Bahubali, near Kolhapur, Maharashtra. These activities include running Jain schools and providing education based upon Jain principles as well as taking care of medical needs of the surrounding villages. This entire project was financed by the generous contribution of Dr. Mahendra & Mrs. Asha Pandya of Staten Island, New York. Our sincere thanks to the Pandyas for their generosity. Dr. Pandya donated $7,725 for this cause.
'Project MAP (Medical Aid for the Poor) Our next and last project for the year 1992 is a medical camp, organized by the Bidada Trust and sponsored by the FederationofJAINA. The camp will take place at BidadaKutch (Gujarat) December 23-28, 1992.
The Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Trust is a non-profit, tax exempt, charitableorganization, registered with the Charitable Commissioner. It is committed to provide medical care to the poorest of the poor of India. It started its activities in 1975 at Bidada-Kutch by organizinganeye/dental camp and this will be their 19th camp. Patients are examined by expert doctors from North America and Bombay at various centers. Those who are in need of surgery are brought to Bidada, where hospital facilities are arranged for approximately 1,000 patients. Those patients requiring further investigation, extra care or major surgery are sent to Bombay where they are admitted to K.E.M., Nair, Bombay or Nanavati Hospital and taken care of, at no expense to the patient.
Every year, two major medical camps are organized to provide medical and surgical services to those who need it most. The last medical camp was organized from January 921, 1992 and 13,890 patients were examined; 810 operations were performed at the site and 119 patients were sent to Bombay for major sur
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Youth Corner
Project HopeA job well-done
Essay
competition
by Dr. Dhiraj Shah, Chairperson
The World Community Service is an arm of the Federation of JAINA, established to put Lord Mahavir's preaching into practice. It has thirty-four members from all the major metropolitan areas, committed to this cause.
'Project Hope' - This was the first project carried out by this committee. Project Hope' was started to help earthquake victims of Uttarkashi, U.P. and drought victims of Gujarat. So far, we have collected $19,000, of which $6,000 has already been remitted to India to provide 3,000 blankets to the earthquake victims of Uttarkashi, U.P. and $12,500 to five panjarapoles (Gaushalas), saving the lives of 10,000 animals. Our work has been greatly appreciated and reported
The Jain Center of Greater Boston invites essays for the annual 1992 Essay Competition for children and youths ages 7 through 25 years old. The essays can be on any topic related to Jainism, including stories from Jain scriptures. The essays should be in English.
Please attach a separate sheet to the essay containing your name, age, grade and parents' name and address. Essays must be received by August 31, 1992 at the following address: Essay Competition, Jain Center of Greater Boston, 83 Fuller Brook Rd., Wellesley, MA 02181. Please call (617) 237-5997 if you have any questions. (continued on page 13)