Jain Spirit 1999 07 No 01

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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Jain Spirit will help to promote the practical relevance of Jainism in today's troubled world. It is bound to succeed. Shashikant Mehta, Jain Industrialist and Philosopher, Rajkot, India It is a bold and visionary project - I salute you. Dilip V. Shah, Philadelphia, Secretary, JAINA This is an excellent project, taking Jain art and culture into people's homes. Raju Shah, Meghraj Art Gallery, London, UK A project which has the potential to shape a new renaissance in Jainism in the western world. It is destined to succeed. Sadhvi Shilapi This is a great idea - it will help unite Jains all over the world. Nemu Chandaria, Institute of Jainology, UK What a great idea - I am sure it will help propagate Jain culture to people from all walks of life. Mrs. Kusum Shah, MBE, Headteacher, Gujarati School, South London It is only through such projects that geographical, social and age boundaries can be crossed. Paul Dundas, Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh UK and author of 'The Jains' The vision and objectives of Jain Spirit are bold and very timely. Dr. Natubhai Shah, Founder, Jain Samaj Europe An excellent project - I wish it every success Vinod Kapashi, Mahavir Foundation An excellent venture - I wish it every success. Dr. Dhiraj Shah, President, JAINA I have for a long time waited for this moment, and I am sure I am not alone. An excellent project and an excellent team. Rush to subscribe. Vipool Khetshi Shah, Vanik Business Group There is a great need for a well written family magazine which appeals to Jains all over the world. Jain Spirit is bound to succeed. Mahendra Mehta and Rohit Mehta, Veerayatan UK A consistent well written magazine will enhance communication among Jains all over the world. I wish this venture every success. Anant Meghji Pethraj Shah, Banker and Philanthropist A bold project by a bold team. Veni Harania, Social Reformer, London, UK We eagerly await the first issue. It will give a high return for a low price. Somchand Shah, Kiran Hirji Maya & Bharat Doshi, Nairobi, Kenya Every religion has at least one regular international paper which unites the community and promotes the faith to others. Jainism is one of the oldest religions, but also one of the least known. Jain Spirit will fill a vast gap and I am confident it will succeed. I look forward to each issue. Dr. S. L. Gandhi, Jain Vishwa Bharati, Jaipur, India There is an urgent need to promote the Jain tradition in the English language to Jains and non-Jains alike. We anticipate a significant demand for this magazine all over the world, and hope it will serve as a vital vehicle for uniting Jains. We pray that it will succeed. Acharya Padmasagarsuri, Muni Ajaysagarji and Muni NayaPadmasagarji, Mahavir Jain Aradhna Kendra, Koba, Ahmedabad, India. There is a real need to make Jainism understandable to the young generation. Jain Spirit will achieve this and help whole families become better Jains. Rati Shah, President, Oshwal Association, UK and Subhash Bakhai, Navnat Vanik Association, UK Jains must share and work together, and a good magazine can enable us to unite and learn from each other. I wish Jain Spirit every success. Dr. L.M. Singhvi, Former Indian High Commissioner to UK and Internationally Reknown Jurist. There is a real need to make Jainism contemporary and relevant to young people. We need to move from the past and translate these ideas to make them connect with present life experiences. Women need to be encouraged to express their creativity. I applaud the mission of Jain Spirit and wish it every success. Jayshree Khimasia, Artist, Toronto An excellent idea. We can already visualise its great potential. Guru Chandreshekharvijayji, Amit Shah, Yogesh Shah and Lalit Dhami, Tapovan Sanskar Dham, Ahmedabad, India www.jainelibrary