Jain Digest 2008 07

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

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NEWS and EVENTS:
Jain Munishree Lokprakash Lokesh with 'KEY TO THE CITY'
Mayor of Milpitas organized a Welcome Function to honor Munishree Lokesh in the City of Milpitas, California, City Hall. Mayor Joe welcomed Munishree Lokeshji as an Ambassador of peace, Ahimsa (Non-Violence) and Spiritual leader dedicated to Human welfare. The Mayor called upon the political and the religious leaders and NGO's to come forward to check the violence, terrorism and strengthen the unity of mind. He was addressing a peace march led by Munishree
Lokeshji, Coordinator National Integration Committee. The Mayor appreciated Peace march and said Peace march is not only the ideal for India but it inspires the whole Society and world. The march led by Munishree Lokeshji plays a great role in establishing peace and Harmony in the Society. Mayor Joe Esteves and Council Members presented Munishree with highest honor of the City and presented him with 'Key to City'. Munishree Lokeshji -founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, addressed the assembly and said all the Dharm gurus should sit together to find ways and means to propagate peace and human brotherhood and greater interaction between politicians ,bureaucrats and civil society. Munishree thanked the assembly and invited the council to visit Jain Temple and Jain Ashram in India. The Council Members present were Mayor - Joe Esteves, Bob Livengood, Vice Mayor,
Althea Polanski, Council Member, Armando Gome Council Member, Michael J.Ogaz City Attorney and Thomas Williams, City Manager. The Senior Leaders of Jain Center of Milpitas , Prem Jain, Girish Shah, Praveen Jain and Ajay Bhutoria from Fremont Hindu Temple were also present on the occasion The Program was telecast Live on Sanfransico Local city channel. Mayor was highly impressed and moved by the words of Lokesh Munishree. Later in the evening, Mayor visited the Jain Temple in Milpitas and presented Munishree with City Commendation in front of around 800 Jains gathered on the occasion.
JAINA
JAIN PRAYER IN OHIO SENATE
HEADQUARTERS MOVES TO NEW YORK
Jain Center of America (JCA) is
the new home of JAINA. Please note the address:
A Jain prayer of peace and forgiveness has been scheduled on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the minority caucus room, second floor, Senate building of the Ohio Statehouse. The prayer has been sponsored by Ohio Senate Democratic leader Honorable Senator Ray Miller. This program has been organized as an on going celebration of ancient Jain art exhibition at James A. Rhodes State office Tower and annual celebration of days of reflection and forgiveness.
The prayer will be officiated by His Holiness Sri Devendrakeerty Bhattarak Swamiji of Sri Hombuja Jain Math, Karnataka- India. This is a very proud and history making moment for all Jains in North America and particularly of Ohio. We want you to be part of this celebration.
For further information please contact the former president of JAINA, Dr. Tansukh Salgia at 740-9652627 or e-mail him at: jainunity@yahoo.com He is the coordinator for this event. JAIN DIGEST-Fall 2008 / 13
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