Book Title: Jain Society Metro Chicago IL 1993 08 Profile
Author(s): Jain Center Chicago IL
Publisher: USA Jain Center Chicago IL

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________________ 15 1893-95 : Remains in USA and gives lectures on Jainism at several places. Establishes School of Oriental Philosophy 1894 : Translated from French and published in Chicago 'AN UNKNOWN LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST' found in a Buddhist monastery in Tibet. 1894-95 : Arrives in London and addresses meetings chaired by Lord Ray on Indian Philosophy 1895 : Returns to India and addresses meetings organised by Aryasamaj and Budhivardhak sabha. Establishes Hemchandracharya Institution 1895 September : Represents Jains at DHARMAMAHOTSAV held at Ajmer which was organised on the same basis as World Parliament of Religions programme at Chicago 1896 August 20,21 : Sails for USA with his wife. Awarded a letter of recognition at a function presided over by Sheth Premchand Raichand 1896 : Established a famine relief committee in USA, raised Rs. 40,000 and organised despatch of a steamer load of grain to India 1897 : Visits Engiand to defend Satrunjay case 1899 : Attends International meeting on languages as all Asia representative. 1901 : Returns to India 1901 August 7 : Departs for heavenly abode Jain Education Interational 2010_03 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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