Jain Study Center NC Raleigh 1999 08 Twenty Years

Author(s): Jain Study Center NC Raleigh
Publisher: USA Jain Study Center NC Raleigh

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Parliament of World Religion - Chicago
Pravin Shah from our Center attended the major religious event of our century: One hundred years later the second Parliament of World Religions conference from 08/28/93 to 09/04/93, at Chicago. He presented a paper on Jain Literature covering all its aspect including its history and its contribution to various aspects of Indian culture.
Pluralism Project (Harvard University)
Our Center coordinated the activities related to Jainism for the Pluralism Project of Harvard University. We provided guidance and material to the students working on Jainism. We coordinated with other Jain centers to obtain the information needed for the project. We have edited more than 100 pages of material on Jainism prepared by the Harvard students. The chairperson of the project, Diana Elk, appointed Pravin Shah a Member of the Advisory Council for Pluralism Project. The project resulted in a CD-ROM "On Common Ground: World Religions in America", with a rich and representative section on Jainism.
Conclusion
Over the years the Center has participated in many activities for youths and adults. Created an environment where members feel being a part of the family. As time has progressed, many milestones are turned over. Please refer to the chart on page 37 depicting major milestones. Also, refer to various pictures on page 38-39 showing Center's activities.
This article has been prepared by inputs from many members and compiled by Pravin K. Shah, Ramesh G. Fofaria, and Madhuker A. Mehta
Humanitarian Projects
"Ahimsa" PBS documentary film -1985
Various Panjara Poles 1987-88 Tornado Relief Fund - American Red Cross - 1988
Cloth Collection Campaign - 1990 V. R. Gandhi family Support - 1994
Kosovo War Victims - 1999
Flyod Hurricane Victims - 1999 Orrissa, India Hurricane Victims - 1999
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