Jain Digest 2004 07 Vol 23 No 3

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

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JAI JINENDRA!
The
President.
Here is a brief summary of the recent developments:
1. 2005 Convention activities have started picking up the momentum. You will soon receive a beautiful brochure prepared Jay Kamdar's Convention Marketing Committee. JCNC is blessed with highly talented and motivated people. We expect them to make the convention a grand success. Please sign up early.
2. We wrote to Acharya Mahapragyaji about the impact his independent satellite centers could have on the unity of JAINS in North America. He has assured JAINA that he has no plans
at present to build any more. We intend to co-operate with their emissaries in spreading the message of Lord Mahavir in this part of the world.
3. VRG stamp proposal has been approved by the Govt of India. It will be issued some time this year. We are grateful to Pravin C Shah for his drive and enthusiasm.
4. Dr. Manibhai Mehta and Manoj Dharamsi are working feverishly to get the constitutional changes ready for your approval. Our constitution has not been touched for a long time. It is the time for a change.
5. Our visit to the Parliament of Worlds' Religions in Barcelona was a grand success. Please read the details in this issue. Thanks to Naresh Jain and Pokharna sisters for their help. 6. Dilip V. Shah and Dhrumill Purohit are about to announce the new website they have just developed. It is much better than the old one and I am sure you will find it very useful. Please start using it and give us your feedback.
7. Hasmukh Shah is reporting that more and more Jains are taking interest in Matrimonial ads published in this magazine and by also contacting MIS for more information and requesting to provide suitable leads.
8. Ramesh Doshi has recently made the JAINA/JCSC NATIONAL LIBRARY available through our website. You will be able to borrow any of the 40,000 books. This is a very important development.
9. Prem Gada is in the process of distributing-in association with Bhartiya Jain Sanghatanabooks, songs, and games for young kids residing in North America at no cost. 10. Pramodaben Chitrabhanu has energized the Jivdaya Committee and recently has simplified procedures for Jivdaya donations from various centers to send to the charity of their choice through JAINA. She has already raised $6,000 for this important cause.
11. Education Committee has created a link to get their information quickly and attracted 28 Jain Societies of North America and 3 societies of other countries for using its education material for their Pathashala needs.
12. Dr. Dhiraj Shah is continuing to work with the U.S.Agency for International Development to allow JAINA continue to do the humanitarian work.
13. Media and Public Relations committee has made a concerted effort to highlight every newsworthy event in the media. Events like JAINA medical camps, Ahimsa Center, Barcelona Conference, etc have generally been covered nicely by the media.
Please note that many JAINA volunteers are doing an excellent quality work quietly and without any fan fare. The list you see above is the result of their dedication and hardwork- for which, I remain very grateful. They are our unsung heroes who are continuously changing the landscape of Jain Community in North America. With Warmest Personal Regards,
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Anop R. Vora, President
FALL 2004
1. JAIN DIGEST
JAIN DIGEST
FALL 2004 VOL.23 NO. 3 CIRCULATION: 11000
IN THIS ISSUE
Orlando Pratishtha.................
Barcelona Experience..........4
Jago Jaino Jago.......... .11
Aparigrah...
Digpariman Vra................. 13.
Introduction Non Violent
Communication.................18
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JAINA Yatra 2005.............21
Teerthodhar Committee.....22
Convention Report............23
Regional News..................24
Jain Centre in N.America..28
History of Jain...................31
MIS Registration Form......33
Matrimonials........................35
YJA.............
YJP.
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Cover: Photos of YJA Convention 2004