Jain Digest 1992 07 Vol 19 No 03

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

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Jain Digest
Letters
A suggestion
English for a person or animal that leads a non-predatory life. Apparently there has never been the need for such a generic word, or a word to describe a good person. I believe Jains are Amitors.
There are no Jains that I know in Albuquerque (New Mexico), and as a solo Jain I always look forward to receiving the Jain Digest and the study circular which has been most helpful to an English-speaking novice Jain.
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Editor:
After years of interest in religion as a Lutheran Unitarian and extensive reading on Buddhism, at age 64, I saw the TV presentation on Ahisma narrated by Lindsey Wagner.
This was my first awareness of the Jains and it inspired me to read as much as I could regarding Jainism.
I discovered the Jain Society of Northern California and joined as a member, to formally identify with Jainism.
I would like to suggest that there be a special section in the Jain Digest for news, instruction, question and answer, a glossary in English, and perhaps a special book or pamphlets for non-Indian aspiring Jains. To somehow make it easier for others to learn, identify with as much about Jainism as may be possible or practicable.
I would also like to share with you and your readers, if appropriate, a word that I think fits Jainism. The word is "amitor". There is no word in
Tom Hufford Albuquerque, NM (Editor's note: An 'amitor', as defined by Mr. Hufford, means, "A creature that does not use violent physical, extreme or coercive emotional, or exploitative economic force on those of its own species or on other animals for its existence or pleasure. A practitioner of non-arrogance of power--for self defense only." As a human,anamitoris, "...Aspiring and/or dedicated to the principles of reverence for life, non-violence, and freedom from exploitation," or an herbivoric animal. Please send your questions, if any. We will seek answers and publish them.) Thank you Editor:
gest". It's interesting and nicely edited.
I will study about your culture and everyday way of life. It's a pity I found out vegetarianism so late. Life is much easier with vegetarianism. (We) ...should teach... students about the benefits of this simple and valuable way of life. I have a 19 year old son, Andrew. Now he doesn't like vegetarianism but I think that it just needs time.
...I'm very happy to have the "Jain Digest"... I wish continued success to your great service.
Thank you very much for your letter and magazine, "Jain Di-
H. Pajkowska Poland
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