Jain Digest 2000 02 Vol 16 No 02

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

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JAIN DIGEST
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
SUMMER 2000 VOL.16 NO. 2 CIRCULATION: 7500
Dear Sahdharmic Brothers and Sisters:
In this issue
From Editor in Chief
Meet the committee
Chairpersons
Headquarter News ..........
San Jose Pratishtha info ..........7
Regional News .....
Committee News ......
2
A Great Seer....
Song of Spiritual Elevation ..15
Atmasiddhishastra ..........
Jai Jinendra! As present JAINA Executive Committee is approaching half way into its term, I think it is time to review our achievements and discuss future plans.
First of all, I am really excited to announce that 2001 JAINA Convention will be held in Chicago! JAINA and Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago have reached an agreement on Convention Guidelines and together we have organized 2001 JAINA Convention Board. JAINA Convention Board is already working vigorously to make the 2001 JAINA Convention most enjoyable and unique learning experience. You will find more details about this elsewhere in this issue of the JAIN DIGEST
The response to the JAINA calendar was really overwhelming. Over 25 % of the 8000 families to whom calendars were mailed responded with generous donations. JAINA mailed over 300 books of JAINA: Philosophy and Religion. We plan to acquire more books on Jainism for distribution to more families, with your continued support.
I am proud of our YJA and YJP Committees for their keen interest in learning and practicing Jainism. The YJA and YJP Conventions this summer are testimony to it. I urge all Jain Centers to help the young generation to enable them to retain our Jain heritage. Our Scholar Visitation Committee, under the chairmanship of Nirmal Dosi and with the keen interest of JAINA Vice President Kirit Daftary, is in the process of arranging regional religious retreats of 2-3 days for intensive learning and practicing of Jainism. I invite you to attend them with your family and friends.
Mahavir Memorial Committee, under the chairmanship of Manoj Dharamsi, is actively planning to celebrate Bhagwan Mahavir's 2600th Janmakalyanak. I request all Jain Centers to take an active part in this yearlong celebration. Also make sure to participate in the continuing celebrations for the 100h Deh Vilay of Srimad Rajchandra, organized at Jain Centers all over North America.
In immediate future, we are looking to expand our educational activities with the help of Prem Gada (Texas) and Pravin Shah (N.C), by organizing committees for Continuing Jain Education, Jain Library, Publication & Book Source, JAINA Bulletin Board and JAINA Web-site. It is also a time to plan for the next Jaina Yatra under the leadership of Dilip V. Shah (Philadelphia). This time JAINA Yatra will include Bihar and South India. I am sure you would not want to miss this one.
We have been receiving disturbing news about the merciless slaughtering of cows and other animals in India, for leather and meat export. I feel distressed that a nation, which won independence through non-violence, should turn so cruel and indifferent to these animals that are such an important part of our well being. I urge you to register your protest by writing to authorities in India.
Also, we all are very much aware of the drought situation in many Indian states. I appeal to you to contribute to the efforts at overcoming of this disastrous suffering to humans and animals. Please send your donations to appropriate organizations working towards long term solution for this natural disaster.
Lastly, I invite you to attend, with your family and friends, one of the biggest Prathishta Mahotsav in the western world for the newly built Jain Temple Complex in Milpitas, CA (near San Francisco) in August of this year. Wish you a summer full of fun, happiness and knowledge.
User Friendly Agams......
Affiliate News ....
International News
Life Members Update ....
Book Review .........
JAINA Current Financial
Statement ....
Young Minds
MIS Registration Form
Matrimonials .....
10th JAINA convention .......31
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