Jain Spirit 2004 03 No 18

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

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28 LIFESTYLE
Re-live not re-tire How retirement can be very meaningful and joyous
30 More relaxed more perfect Lavinia Plonka encourages parents to relax with their children
32 Happiness relies on belief
The science of lasting happiness
34 ART & LITERATURE
Over-night refugees
Mira Kamdar recalls how her greatgrandfather fled from Burma
36 Bringing creativity home
Divya Malde reflects on the joy of collecting original art
38 YOUTH PAGES
Young Jains write about their
experiences
42 WORKPLACE
Emotional banking
Atul K. Shah discusses the key to
business success
44 ENVIRONMENT
Paint with nature
Sushi A. Shah on gardening
46 INTER-FAITH
Francis of Assisi's evergreen spirituality
49 HISTORY
Maurice Bloomfield
The first American scholar of Jainism
52 PHILOSOPHY
Understanding Aparigraha Robert Zydenbos examines the meaning behind non-possession
54 CLASSIFIEDS
63 JAIN SPIRIT'S SUPPORTERS
64 VIEWPOINT
Silence provides sanctuary Samani Pratibhapragya speaks from first hand experience
CONTRIBUTORS 03
Jason Powell has worked as a professional designer for almost twenty years. Working freelance for many well known London based design and advertising agencies. He has also worked in countries such as Russia, Laos, Vietnam and at one stage as a photojournalist in Cambodia. Now settled back in the UK with his wife and son, Jason has set up his own design company: JP Design, jpowell@macace.net.
Veni Harania is a pioneering pharmacist in the UK. He developed a chain of pharmacies in the 80's, initiated Nucare, now a 'co-operative' of 1100 community pharmacists' businesses, which he managed for nine years until last year. For his contribution to the profession of pharmacy, he was awarded fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in 1999 and an MBE in year 2002. Veni has also been an active community worker in the largest Jain community in Britain, the Oshwal community.
Sushi Shah is a keen gardener, horticulturist and florist. She has taught flower arranging for the past 25 years. She is a member of the Kenya Horticulture Society and Kenya Floral Judge. She also has writen a book "Gardening Guide In Kenya"
Sonal Shah is currently in her second year of work, training to be an actuary in London. She enjoys creative writing, which prompted this, her first article, for Jain Spirit. She is also a member of Young Jains UK.
Divya Malde is a tax partner at Godley & Co, a firm of chartered accountants, based in North London. After graduating from The City University, Divya trained as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand. She is an avid art collector.
Kavit Haria is an 'A' Level student at St Dominic's College in London. He is actively involved with Young Jains UK and has a vision to develop his soul and those of others by applying the principles of Jainism.