Jain Digest 1995 06 Vol 11 No 02

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

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of Friendship in the South." Over 110 participants from 10 states heard seminars on the Fundamentals of Jainism and The Phenomenon and the Potential of the Soul." One participant said, "It helped me to understand the relationship between the soul and karma..." The convention was a success and enriched everyone's lives.
The Society held its election. All the incumbent officers were re-elected. Mayur Mehta was elected as Youth President. The celebration ended with a delicious dinner.
NORTHEAST REGION
Vimo Vakumi Regional Editor
Under the guidance of Pravin L. Shah, Swadhyaya is conducted on a regular basis to study the principles and philosophy of Jainism.
The JCA celebrated the Mahavir Jayanti with Panch Kalyanaka Pooja which was performed by Devjibhai Dedhia and a group from Cherry Hill, NJ. This was followed by a discourse on the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir by Pravin Shah. Sangeeta Shah recited an original stavan on Navkar Mantra.
Aspecial tribute was paid to Vinodbhai Shah remembering his selfless dedication and memorable Bhakti Sangeet and Stavans. The program concluded with the swamivatsalya dinner.
Augusta, GA
The Jain Community of Augusta, GA has been listening to the taped lectures of Pandit Dhirajlal Mehta at their bimonthly meetings.
Several young people from the Augusta area attended the regional youth conference in Atlanta.
Charlotte, NC
The Jain Study Group of Charlotte celebrated Mahvir Jayanti on April 16, 1995. Chandrakant Mehta from New Jersey spoke on "Bhagwan Mahavir Ka Jeevan, Ahimsa and Brahamcharya." A program of skits and dances performed by the children was the perfect conclusion to the day.
On the eve of Mahavir Jayanti, Mr. Mehta gave a lecture on Lokakash.
Boston, MA
The Jain Center of Boston elected its slate of officers for the coming year. They are: Anil R. Shah, President; Asha Khasgiwala, Vice President; Pradip Gosalia, Secretary; Anil R. Shah, Treasurer and Pankaj Shah, Ratan Singhvi, Rasik Vagadia Anshuman Gosalia, Shirish Vora, Bharat Shah and Kirtida Kamdar, Members-atLarge.
Albany, NY
Jain Society of Capital District (JSCD) meets once a month for prayers and reading from scriptures, and twice a month for religious classes. JSCD celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on Sunday, April 30, 1995 at the Hindu Temple. Kirti Shah and Virendra Shah performed the Panch Kalyanaka, celebrating the Janma Kalyanaka of Bhagwan Mahavir and explained the purpose of the Panch Kalyanaka Pooja.
The celebration continued with a cultural program of Navakar Mantra and religious dances depicting Bhagwan Mahavir's life. Two skits followed that demonstrated how to perform idol worship, various poojas and explained the reasons for these rituals.
Young people participated in this program which concluded with a discourse by Kirti Shah. The event was followed by the traditional Swamivatsalya. Approximately 200 Jains from the Capital District area attended the celebration.
Jain community in the Albany area was shocked by the untimely death of Vinodbhai Shah. The community gathered on April 23, 1995 at the Hindu Temple to pay their respect by observing silence and reciting 12 Navkar Mantras.
For more information about the activities in the Albany, NY area please call Rasik Chudgar at 518/785-7470 or Jagdish Doshi at 518/783-0141.
Fort Myers, FL
The Jain Society of Fort Myers conducted their celebration of Mahavir Jayanti in conjuction with the Jain Society of Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast. Families from several of the surrounding Florida communites came to hear Dhiraj Shah of Buffalo, New York. Arihant Jain from Toronto, Ont. performed pooja and the children recited Maitry Bhavana with english translation. The program concluded with a swamivatsalya dinner.
Buffalo, NY
The Jain Society of Buffalo celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on April 23, 1995. Arihant Jain from Toronto, Ont. performed pooja and the children recited Maitry Bhavana with English translation.
Essex Fells, NJ
The Jain Center of New Jersey (JCNJ) lost one of its founder member and most enthusiastic supporter, Vinodbhai C. Shah. He was almost always present during the
Nashville, TN
The Jain Society of Middle Tennessee celebrated Mahavir Jayanti on April 8, 1995. About 35 families from Nashville and surrounding communities participated in the festivities. Jiten and Niru Shah, Narendra and Hansa Shah and Surendra and Bharati Shah came from Atlanta to participate in the celebration. Jiten Shah gave a musical presentation about the life of Bhagvan Mahaveer. Pramod and Veena Zaveri from Cincinnati presented the plans for Murti Sthapana at the new temple. They invited everyone to join them in the celebration and ceremony.
Allentown, PA
The Allentown Jain Temple that is located in the Lehigh Valley has hosted many Jain Sanghs. There are three beautiful Pratimaji of Bhagwan Parshvanath, Bhagwan Mahavir and Bhagwan Rishabhdev in the temple.
Vinodbhai and his wife, Hemabehn
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