Jain Digest 1993 07

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

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Jain Digest
Jain 'Hospitality Network Service' (HONETS)
Dear Editor,
LECTURES ON JAINISM
presented by DINESH VORA
Editor, Jain Times President, Jain Society of
Greater Cleveland
I read with interest the letter of Mr. Sushil Jain in the April '93 issue of Jain Digest justifying the need for the above service. In fact, in May 1989 I wrote about this idea alongwith the ideas of Marriage Information Service and the Honor Awards to Dr. Tansukh Salgia, who was then the President of JAINA.
It appears, now is the time to move further ahead and give concrete shape to this idea of 'Exchange between Families' one-on-one basis, while travelling. The new JAINA Executive Committee may deliberate on this and assign this responsibility to some one who can develop this network on a sound basis. Here are my detailed suggestions for consideration. OBJECTIVES:
1. To develop intimate Fellowship among Jain vegetarian families through increased interaction,
2. To promote and facilitate Vegetarian diet while on travel,
3. To encourage Travel (Travel is Total Education) to places of interest to Jains, and
4. To Participate in Jain Center activities and exchange information.
will communicate directly thereafter.
4. The host family will provide a spare bedroom to the guest family of not more than 4 persons for a stay of not more than 2 nights/ 3 days. No other service like transport, etc. will be provided. The guests will present a substantive generous gift to the hosts on arrival.
5. A reciprocity will be the general rule between the families. Refusal to reciprocate twice will result in termination of the registration. The decision of the administrator will be final in the matter. CONCLUSION:
This novel experiment be conducted initially for two years. Further decision will be made after a critical review. It is a worth while project to find out the depth of cultural/religious values imbibed in ourselves.
F. J. Dalal Lanham, MD
Author of numerous articles on
Jainism, some listed below: Jainism - Nonviolence and Relativity,
Religion and Science Jain Scriptures - Aagama granthas, Jain
Veda, Jain Bible Shrimad Rajchandra - Spiritual Guru of
Mahatma Gandhi Gunasthaana - Stages of Spiritual
developments Lord Mahavira's Aachaarya
Paramparaa Anekantavada and Syadvada
The Universe of Jainism Jain Theory of Karma Approach to Jainism
Jain Stories Leshyas
Lectures JAINISM, AN OVERVIEW EXPLORATION OF JAIN
TIIOERY OF KARMA DRAVYAS, TATTVAS, AND UNIVERSE OF JAINISM
Paryushan Parva and Das Laxana
If you like to have a Jain religious lecture arranged for your Jain Society, Community,
or Swadhyaya Group, contact
Dinesh Vora 5876 No. Crossview Road, Seven Hills, Ohio 44131-1920
(216)351-7020
MODUS OPERENDI (HOW TO OPERATE):
1. It will be a Voluntary service for Vegetarian Jains.
2. A detailed Registration Form for giving family information and a strict 'Code of Conduct' will be devised detailing the decent use of room, bathroom, kitchen/dining room, cleanliness, respectful conduct, etc. A one-time Registration Fee of $ 25 be charged.
3. No hospitality service will be provided for the first 60 days after the registration to avoid last minute rush. A request for service will be made at least 30 days in advance. The administrator will chose the host family and inform the parties who
On September 12 through September 29, we will celebrate Paryushan and Das Laxana at each Jain center. There will be special lectures by scholars and monks, daily prayers, and many persons will try to limit their daily materialistic life.
Another salient feature of Paryushan Parva and Das Laxana is tapasya-fasting from one day to as many days as one can. Fasting for eight days continuously (called doing athai) is regarded as a great spiritual effort and many individuals including teenagers have succeeded in the past.
Through this news item, JAINA wishes all Jain centers happy and unique celebrations.
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