Jain Digest 2000 03 Vol 16 No 1

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

Page 16

AFFILIATE NEWS
JAIN MEDITATION INTERNATIONAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
OF SHRI MAHAVIR JAIN VIDYALAYA MESSAGE OF AHIMSA IN MIDDLE EAST Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji's first visit to Dubai was a unique
IAAMJV (International Alumni Association of Shri Mahavir event. The lectures attracted a lot of interest among Jains and non- Jain Vidyalaya) has awarded 14 scholarships each worth $2,000 Jains alike. In a series of lectures Gurudev highlighted Ahinsa during 1999 to the following students from India. Their names Parmodharma as basic to all religions. The Dubai group discussed and fields of studies are listed below: with him their plans for a place of worship where they will install a statue of Mahavir.
Name
Field of Study The visit to Muscat was truly memorable as well. The local
1 Maulik R. Shah M.S. Environmental Engineering Jain Community took the initiative for organizing events which
2 Gaurav M.Shah M.S. Computer Science involved a number of public lectures that attracted Jains, Hindus,
3 Nehal N. Shah M.S. Computer Science Sikhs and all others. The visit was made possible by the efforts of
4 Chirag S.Shah M.S. Computer Science B.S. Mehta and Dileep Mehta among others. Gurudev praised the
5 Nikunj B. Shah M.S. Bio Medical Engineering achievements of the community and counseled them about the
6 Bhavesh J. Shah M.S. Industrial Engineering need for spreading compassion and fostering brotherhood/sister
7 Sunetra D. Maniar M.S. Computer Science hood in this haven of peace.
8 Pankil R. Shah M.S. Computer Science Visit to Nairobi:Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji and Pramodaben
M.S. Mechanical Engineering visited Nairobi on the 16th anniversary of the Muni Suvrat Swamy
10 Rahul M.Zaveri M.S. Environmental Engineering Temple - a magnificent and unique replica of the Jain Delwara
11 Jignesh H. Shah M.S. Computer Science Temple in Mount Abu. The temple's setting is impressive and has
12 Keyur Shah M.S.Pharmaceutical been an inspiration because of its multifaceted activities. The temple
M.S.Chemical Engineering complex was first initiated in 1971 with guidance of Guruji. The dedicated Oshwal Jains of Nairobi have enriched a vibrant cul
14 Kulin N. Kothari M.S. Computer Science tural centre, a school from kindergarten to graduate levels, a hos
IAAMJV has awarded loan scholarships worth $83,000 since pital established by M.P. Shah provides free treatment to under
its inception in 1991 to deserving Jain students irrespective of sect. privileged Africans. During this visit, Guruji delivered eight lec
These loan scholarships are for a duration of 2 years and once the tures and thousands of people took advantage of it. Pramodaben
people took advantage of it. Pramodaben loans are refunded, they are recycled for the benefit of other stualso gave talk on Jainism and its Importance in Today's time.
dents. If you wish to support this cause, please contact Anop Vora,
President, IAAMJV at 716-473-9290 for further details. Asia Pacific Regional Conference:The Conference on "Reverence for All Life" was held in Mumbai on November 20, 1999. It was inspired by Sadhu Vaswani Mission. Guruji was invited to give valedictory address for this successfully arranged conference
GURUDEV CHITRABHANUJI'S SCHEDULE FOR 2000 at which more than 1000 people participated. The emphasis was on the idea that the "Reverence for All Life" permeates all aspects
April 7
Westbury, NY Nishadh Shah 732-501-6515 of our growth. The question that Gurudev posed was “How can
April 15 Atlanta, GA
Madhu Sheth 404-325-0627 one grow, who does not have the reverence for the Self, for one's
April 22 San Jose, CA Girish Shah 408-373-3564 existence and for one's living?.
May 6 Williston Pk, NY Pravin Vakani 516-741-2820 Annual Vegetarian Awards: The Annual Awards Ceremony
May 13 Whitmore LK, MI Chetna/Cathy 313-449-2101
May 14 Detroit, MI Niranjan Mody 248-851-3965 of The Vegetarian Society was held on Nov 19, 1999 in Mumbai.
May 21 Lincrift, NJ
Ari K. Jain 732-842-5805 The function was attended by leading dignitaries involved in the
May 27 Lansing, MI Suman Kashyap 517-349-5220 cause of vegetarianism. The Society gave The Indian Award to June 11
Chicago, IL Kinnaben Shah 847-426-1088 Shri Ratanlal Bafra. The International Award was given to Dr. June18 Blairstown, NJ Niraml Dosi 732-390-0296 Pichai Tovovich, a Thai scholar and dignitary who has been con- Jn 30-July 1-3 Los Angeles, CA Subhra Jain 314-345-3296 sidered for a Noble Prize in Chemistry and has given -by his tow- July 10-16 Toronto, Canada Ashok Shah 416-221-5347 ering stature- legitimacy and prestige to a vegetarian event in Thai
July 26 Gurudev's 78th Birthday land. Gurudev lauded the work of the Society and particularly the
August 4-7 San Jose, CA Girish Shah 408-729-7916 work of the Secretary General Jashubhai Shah, a leading solicitor, who has been a driving force behind the efforts of the Society.
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