Jain Spirit 2001 06 No 08

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

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JAIN SPIRIT ESSAY COMPETITION
WIN A PRIZE AND GET YOUR ESSAY PUBLISHED IN JAIN SPIRIT - LET THE WHOLE WORLD READ YOUR WORDS
Topics -
Topic 1: Write an essay on ONE of the following Jain
principles - Ahimsa, Aparigraha, Asteya, Satya. Tapas, Saiyam, Kshamapna.
Choose EITHER topic 1 OR topic 2. 1. JAIN PRINCIPLES AND THEIR
APPLICATION IN MODERN LIFE.
Topic 2: Examples of themes vou could write your future
essay on are: Temples, Prayer. Pooja. Pratikraman. Pilgrimage to Palitana / Bahubali / Mount Abu, Mahavir - My Friend, Trishala - My Hero, Mahavir Jyanti.
2. MY EXPERIENCE OF JAIN
CULTURE.
Write an essay on ONE of the above themes or on a theme of
your choice, giving us your personal experiences.
Rules
1. Entries are restricted to the following age
groups: 7 - 12 years; 13. - 18 years.
2. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed will be
awarded in each category and wining essays will be published in Jain Spirit.
3. Words to be limited to maximums of 250 for
age 7 - 12 years and 500 for age 13 - 18 years.
4. Each essay entry should be TYPED and accompanied with the following details in
BLOCK CAPITALS; Full Name; Age; Address; Email; Telephone Number; Essay title.
5. They should be posted to
Jain Spirit Essay Competition, Jain Spirit, 14 Cowdray Office Centre, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, C011QB
Photographs or artwork to accompany the essay are also welcome and restricted to one per application.
Deadline for applications is 15th October 2001. Winners will be announced in the magazine and on the website www.jainspirit.org. Enquiries can be made by email Editor@jainspirit.org or telephone 01206 500037.
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