Jain Digest 1994 06 Special Issue

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

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Today our world stands deprived of one of the great good men of God who had been an asset to global human society all his life. Rev. Jn Muni Sushil Kumar Jain Maharaj was a celestial boon and a blessing to contemporary mankind. Peace, mutual Goodwill, Brotherhood, inter-religious harmony and Unity were the lofty and noble principles he stood for, he worked for and lived for until his very last days. Peace and Unity of all Faiths constituted his life-breath. The Divine Life Society Swami Chidanand
International Humanist and Ethical Union - Jean Korkin World Union for Progressive Judaism - Norma Levitr World Conference on Religion and Peace - John McAuley Pax Romana James Mulholland Franciscans International - Mary Plante Greek Orthodox Archdiocesean Council - Lila Prounis Interfaith Women for Ecology and Peace Ann Purvis Pax Romana Mark Roy Franciscans International - Kevin Smith Presbyterian Church United Nations Office - Robert Smylie Ecumenics International - Anastasios Zavales Federation of Temple Sisterhoods - Leah Zayde
Acharya Sushil Kumar was one of the great luminaries of our time. His service was not limited to the jain community or to one part of the world. He was a world citizen and selflessly served to fulfill the Divine Mission of the spiritual and social upliftment of humankind. Swami Satchidananda
I consider Acharya Sushil Kamar Ji to be a very high soul. I was very moved by the beautiful work Guruji carried on during his life. He has greatly contributed in spreading the message of compassion and peaceful co-existence throughout the world. His life has been a beacon of light for the thousands who have been touched by it. Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health Yogi Amrit Desai
He was always full of light, his presence warmed all who came in contact with him. His song, which originated from the depth of his soul will endure with us. Global Forum of Spiritual and Parliamentary Leaders On Human Survival Awraham Soetendorp
Muni Sushil Kumar Ji, a true Acharya who preached and practiced the principles of non-violence and peace, and made efforts to bring about the unity amoung the people belonging to different religions, was one of the founder patrons of the Bhavan, USA. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (USA), Inc. Dr. P. Jayaraman
We are very much saddened by the news of the demise of Acharya Sushil Kumar. His colleagues at the Global Forum will indeed miss him as a partner in promoting international cooperation, particularly between parliamentarians and spiritual leaders in environment and development issues. Global Forum of Spiritual and Parliamentary Leaders On Human Survival Akio Matsumura
His achievements in Peace and Non-Violence all over the world gave me new hope that we can have a better world. Acharyaji became in those few moments that I had a chance to meet him a model for me and His life will always continue to be an inspiration for me. Ananda Marga of Philadelphia, Inc. Dada Moks'eshvarananda
I have lost my teacher - The Very Reverend James Parks Morton Dean - Cathedral of St. John Th Divine
This was a man who knew how to touch the heart ofeveryone. 1 have lost my dear brother. Temple of Understanding Father Luis Dolan
It was with shock that we the undersigned, members of the CONGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, heard that His Holiness Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji Maharaj recently passed from this world. Our sadness is tempered by the memory of His Holinesses' Love and Compassion for all Being, and our loss is lightened by the spiritual heritage that he so untiringly modeled for all. President, CONGO Committee on Freedom Of Religion or Belief International Association for Religious Freedom - Sue Nichols Baha'i International Community - Techeste Adherorn International Association for Religious Freedom - Edris Artis International Association for Religious Freedom - Linda Barrett Jubilee Campaign - Ann Buwalda Pax Christi - Vince Cominsky Temple of Understanding - Luis Dolan, Gray Panthers, Leonore Fine Lutheran Office for World Community - Dennis Frado World Union for Progressive Judaism - Betty Golomb Wainwright House - Henry Gordan Third World Movement Against the Exploitation of Women Darlene Gubuan Office of the Anglican Observer at the United Nations - Kerschel Halbert
The very embodiment of ahisma in his own being, His Holiness' personal support and unflagging efforts for multi-religious tolerance, understanding and cooperation has been a source of sure and pure inspiration, not only for the World Conference on Religion and Peace, but for all peoples of good will and searching hearts. May his life's work continue to bear rich fruit in all who remember him with reverence and respect. The World Conference on Religion and Peace Norma Levitt, William Vendley, Dawud Assad, John McAuley
A tribute to our beloved friend & co-president of our International Council of World Religions & Cultures: His Holiness Shushil Kumar, Acaraya The International Council of World Religions & Cultures Abbot John Rossner, O. Tr., Ph.D.
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