Jain Digest 2006 04

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

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UPCOMING GLOBAL INTERFAITH EVENTS
Interfaith Tour to Turkey June 15-24, 2006
Interfaith Dialog Center (IDC), a non-profit organization in New Jersey, has organized an interfaith trip to Turkey from June 15-24, 2006, to foster dialogue and understanding between faiths, cultures and civilizations. Mr. Naresh Jain (njain52253@aol.com) will join the tour representing the Jain community.
World Assembly of Religions for Peace Kyoto, Japan,
Aug. 25-26, 2006
Religions for Peace is a rapidly growing global network of affiliated inter-religious councils (IRCs) and groups that harness the power of cooperation among the world's religious communities to transform conflict, build peace, and advance sustainable development. Today, there are 70 national and 4 regional bodies (Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America) affiliated with Religions for Peace. Each is self-led, but also part of the worldwide network. Mr. Arvind Vora, JAINA Interfaith Committee Chair represents the JAINA President on its Council of Presidents. Mr. Pratap Bhogilal, of World Jain Confederation, Mumbai, and Mr. Chintan Shah, Young Jain Association (YJA), JAINA, are scheduled to represent the Jain Community at the VIII World Assembly in Kyoto, japan.
WORLD'S RELIGIONS CONFERENCE SEPT 11-15. 2006, MONTREAL, CANADA
A Global Congress, World's Religions after September 11, will be held from Sept. 11-15, 2006, in Montreal, Canada. The program will include lectures, workshops, panels, worship services, discussions, art performances, meditations, symposia, cultural evenings, exhibition and other activities
JAINA will participate in this conference by installing an exhibition booth. Apart from disseminating information about Jain philosophy to the conference participants, this booth will provide a meeting point for all Jain attendees to network together and create a more effective presence. Several Jain scholars and community members would be participating in this event. Mr. Naresh Jain, is
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also serving as a consultant to this event. If you would like to support the JAINA exhibition, please contact Mr. Sudhir Shah at (203) 397-5086 or sudhir@oponline.net.
WOMEN IN RELIGION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: NEW YORK CITY, OCT. 17-19, 2006
The Interchurch Center, home of major ecumenical organizations such as the National Council of Churches and General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church has organized an international conference, Women in Religion in the 21st Century, to be held October 17, 18, and 19, 2006, at 475 Riverside Drive, New York City. The conference will explore historical perspectives on women's religious roles, the breadth of women's religious leadership, and issues and concerns for
the future.
Dr. Hema Pokharna of JAINA Interfaith Committee and an expert speaker on nonviolent communications is scheduled to participate in this event. Mr. Arvind Vora, is co-coordinating this event and can be reached by e-mail: avora@optonline.net or telephone (631) 269-1167).
2009 PARLIAMENT OF WORLD'S RELIGIONS:
The fifth Parliament of World's Religions has been scheduled to be held during 2009 to enhance the interreligious movement around the world The previous parliaments were held in Chicago during 1893 and 100 years later in 1993. The Council for the Parliament (CPWR) has invited proposals from members who have the capacity and willingness to host this event. Currently CPWR has received expressions of interest from many cities. The Parliament has invited Mr. Naresh Jain, to serve with them
on the Task Force to select the site for the 2009 Parliament event. Naresh will be working with the Task Force to review the materials sent by the different potential hosts, attending meetings and phone conferences to evaluate the different proposals, and to participate in site visit, as required.
Submitted by Mr. Naresh Jain, Co-Chair, JAINA Interfaith Committee, For any question, please contact him at (201) 933-8963 or njain52253@aol.com.