Jain Spirit 2005 12 No24

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

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SPECIAL REPORT
IN YOUR WORDS
We thought the best way to convey the experience is through attendees' quotes and let you, the reader, meditate and reflect for yourself.
TIMELESS
"I felt as if I was in India experiencing the raw beauty and joy of Jain wisdom and culture the way my Grandparents did, without truly understanding it. I now want to learn and practice." Jayni Gudka, 17, Student, Stanmore
BEAUTIFUL
"The architecture really stands out from what we are normally used to seeing. In the world today it is rare to build something that is both modern and traditional at the same time and beautiful to the eye." Paresh Sheth, Export Sales Executive, Harrow
"A rare blend of the British love of gardens and landscape with Indian sculpture and grandeur." Amritlal Shah, Secretary of VOC, Kenya
"The setting of the temple in English countryside makes it stunning. The temple seems to be in complete harmony with nature and makes me feel harmonious." Jayesh Gudka, Freelance Photographer at www. inaphoto.com, North London
SELFLESS
"There were volunteers everywhere and they all had smiles on their faces. I have never seen so many people working so selflessly and enjoying it at the same time. In time-poor London this was a rich experience!" Umesh Parekh, Project Manager, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
SPIRITUAL
"Mr. Narendra Nandu is a master at conveying a profound spiritual experience through music, story and drama and by involving the entire audience." Mayur Mehta, Kipfold Group and Navnat Association, North London
CHARITY
"The whole experience inspired us to give and it was a joy to support such a unique achievement. Not once did I feel I was loosing my wealth, I was simply keeping it in nature's circulation." Dhiraj Shah, Birmingham
Jam Education International
UNITY
"The Oshwal Committee should be commended at having created a 'Jain' event. Jains from all over London and UK, irrespective of their community background congregated as visitors or as active participants in the various events around the celebrations. TOGETHER. The dedication of the army of volunteers ensured everything went smoothly and everyone had a truly memorable time." Manick Choraria, Secretary of the Jain Vishwa Bharati London and Chairman of Jain Spirit, North London
JOY
"Being together singing, dancing on a beautiful English summer day is such an uplifting experience that I have no words to describe it." Amee Gudka, 14, Student, Stanmore.
Photo captions
Main pic Main statue of Bhagwan Mahavir makes his
entrance.
8 Mr B.P. Shah demonstrates that even Tirthankaras need umbrellas.
9 The sound of drums were part of the party atmosphere. Photo: www.inaphoto.com
10 Oshwal media officer Kaushik Shah and President, Ashwin Shah are joined by the mayor of Potters Bar and Oshwal secretary Raksha Shah.
11 Kids having loads of fun at the art workshops.
12 Ancient traditions are brought alive by modern Londoners. Photo: www.inaphoto.com
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