Jain Digest 2005 11

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

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About Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC) & JAINA.....
Celebrating the 5th Anniversay of Jain Bhawan Opening
Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC)
The Jain Center of Northern California is a unique membership-run, non-profit organization incorporating the innovative and progressive life style of over 700 Jain families in the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. With the blessing of Shri Adinath Bhagawan, JCNC celebrated one of the most memorable and historical Pratishtha Mahotsav of JAIN BHAWAN from August 4-8, 2000. Jain Bhawan is the first Jain temple in the entire North America to have Pratimajis with Pran Pratishtha, uniting all Jains beliefs under one roof - Shwetambar, Digambar, Sthanakwasi, Terapanthi and the inspired ones by Shrimad Rajchandraji. Jain Bhawan's authentic design and architecture makes it a unique landmark, first of its kind in North America.
The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA)
JAINA is an umbrella organization of local Jain Associations in USA and Canada, which was started in 1981. It now has 62 Jain organizations representing more than 100,000 Jains living in North America. Its key objectives are to Promote religious and educational activities related to the Jain religion; Promote academic and cultural exchanges amongst Jains; Assist existing Jain associations and support the formation of new Jain associations; Foster cordial relationships with interfaith or multi faith organizations and Serve as a liaison with government agencies in pursuance of these objective. JAINA functions through its committees and volunteers. It has more than 300 dedicated Volunteers from all across North America. It publishes quarterly JAIN DIGEST magazine, yearly JAINA Calendar and distributes various books on Jainism to over 12,000+ families. You will find more information on <http://www.jaina.org> website.
JAINA Convention 2005 contact information
For detail information on convention, please visit www.jaina.org or call (408) 946-5246 and for specific questions, please email to:
For Registration information: registration2005@jaina.org
For any Cancellations, please email to: cancellation2005@jaina.org
For Tours, Travel, and Hotels: hospitality2005@jaina.org
For Programming, cultural programs, and art & exhibit: programming2005@jaina.org
For Youth Programming: youthprogramming2005@jaina.org
For Fundraising and sponorships: fundraising2005@jaina.org For Convention Souvenir: souvenir 2005@jaina.org
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