Jain Spirit 2000 03 No 03

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

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JAINS SHOULD STAND UP FOR
CONGRATULATIONS THEIR BELIEFS
Thank you very much for I read Ingrid Newkirk's call to Jains to
the first issue of Jain Spirit. stand up for their beliefs. I couldn't agree
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The whole magazine is so more. We have a profound ancient value
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vibrant and packed full system which the world desperately needs
from cover to cover with today. It is important that each and every
the kind of features that one of us Jains learn and promote the
are not only of interest to awareness of this culture in our workplace
Jains, but also to a nonand our social lives. I also think that we
Jain readership. The have been too shy and introspective as a
features give so much community. As a young Jain, I feel very proud of this heritage information on the way in which Jain thought and would like to commit myself to standing up for my permeates all aspects of life that I found I was being beliefs.
"allowed in, as it were. Shaileen Shah, London, UK
I particularly enjoyed reading the articles 'Non
Violence' and 'Less Is More'. It is heartening to TEMPLES ARE FOR LIFE
realise that there are more and more people worldJain temples are beautiful, peaceful and serene. The modern wide who are living by these ideals. world is rarely beautiful, nor is it peaceful. Cromwell
Jasmine Koller, Ruislip, UK Crawford's article reminded me of the importance of this sacred space, which is preciously needed in today's world. To I thoroughly enjoyed reading your beautiful and build a sacred temple requires sacred spirits, mutuality and inspiration giving magazine; it is enlightening and commitment. It is not enough that a few rich people lavish spiritual. All my respects go to you and your editorial their money on temples as a bribe to God. I feel that temples team for starting this unique magazine, and to all should be built where there is some pre-existing community those who will be involved in maintaining it. spirit and respect for the religion, especially amongst the
I do not have words to praise the work done by young. We know that there are many Jain temples in India Jain Spirit. On behalf of Jain Samaj Europe, please which are lying unworshipped and decaying as a result. We allow me to take the opportunity to offer my must avoid that mistake in the future. The Swaminarayan congratulations to you all for doing a great job world temple in Neasden, London, is a great example of a venture wide. which was built by the community, including children and
Thank you for your hard work and unceasing young people. Jains would do well to follow this example in efforts for Jain Spirit magazine. the future.
Sharad Bakhai, Leicester, UK Saurabh Dalal, Maryland, USA
As it is rightly said that the 'Children of today will be WHOSE DIS-ABILITY?
the Citizens of Tomorrow', I seriously feel that this Thank you for covering the issue of disability in your
magazine is an excellent way to make the young magazine. A number of people have contacted me after the generation of today aware of our scientific Jain article to say that this is one of the first times that the
principles and values using a modern approach. We community is acknowledging the positive qualities of so- extend our best wishes to you all called disabled people. I find that there is a lot of ignorance Reshma Bhansali, Cochin, India about this issue amongst the Jains, even to the extent that many parents are afraid to bring their disabled children out or Jain spirit is excellent. Well written, informative and encourage them to pursue independent lives.
most importantly, diverse. The combination of all Living in the West, there are many opportunities for these factors and the emphasis on educating the disabled people to live independent, fulfilled lives. All that is youth and encouraging their participation together required is that the community recognises this potential and with Jain Spirit's thoroughly modern outlook and looks on disabled people not with pity or contempt, but as approach will ensure that this magazine is a human beings of equal worth and ability.
resounding success. Jatin Shah, London, UK
Vishal Sumarria, aged 17 years, London, UK.
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