Jain Spirit 2001 12 No 09

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

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
FESTIVALS AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Forthcoming 2001 Festivals & Events
JAYU SHAH
14 November 2001 Mahavir Nirvan (Salvation or Enlightenment Day)
19 November 2001 Gnan Panchami (Day of Knowledge)
24 December 2001 Maun Agiyaras (Day of Silence)
Holi celebration
List of 2002 Jain Holydays
19 September 2002 Ananta Chaturdasi
20 September 2002 Kshmavani (Day of Forgiveness)
25 April
2002 Mahavir Jayanti
20 September 2002 Daslakshana Ends
14 May
2002 Akshay Tritya
4 November 2002 Mahavir Nirvan - Diwali
4 September 2002 Paryushan Parva Begins
10 September 2002 Samvantsari (Day of Forgiveness)
12 November 2002 Gnan Panchami (Day of Knowledge)
20 November 2002 Lokashah Jayanti
10 September 2002 Paryushan Ends
10 September 2002 Daslakshani Parva Begins
15 December 2002 Maun Agiyaras (Day of Silence)
CONFERENCES Celebrating Mahavir's Teachings: A conference titled "The Lessons of Ahimsa and Anekanta for Contemporary Life" will be held on the 19th and 20th of January 2002 at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California, USA, Speakers include Prof. Christopher Chapple, Prof. Paul Dundas, Mr. Satish Kumar, Prof. Padmanabh Jaini, Prof. John Cort and many others. For more information please contact Prof. Tara Sethia at tsethia@esupomona.edu
Lectures On Jainism: Dr. John Cort will deliver the 3rd Annual WCJA lecture on Jainism at University of London on 14 March 2002 at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). The 4th Annual Jain Research Workshop will then be held on the 15 March 2002 at SOAS. Those interested may contact: Department of the Study of Religions, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WCIH OXG, England. Tel: +44 (0) 20-7898-4760, Fax: +44 (0) 20-7898-4789, email: religions@soas.ac.uk
December 2001 - February 2002
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