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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
My family, along with other Jain Families, are as proud as peacocks...as the saying goes, because they have been an integral part of our center's growth and development from the very beginning here in Cary, N.C. Starting from informal meetings, Harshad, one of the founders of the Jain study center, and I have watched with pride how the last 20 years have unfolded.
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As I look down the memory lane, I remember how our two children Shetal and Brijal, along with other children, looked forward to our Sunday rituals and structure. Jain members were an active supportive audience as they developed their public speaking skills reciting prayers and scriptures.
It is my sincere desire that our center continue to provide spiritual growth opportunities for our youth. In order to enhance the spread of Jainism our center not only has developed an incredible array of hard to find original scriptures but also a wide range of English translations. These translations are invaluable to our Englishspeaking youth.
As an educator myself, I appreciate the value of THE WRITTEN word and strongly encourage all Jain members, young and old to use our fine library. I am also comforted by the knowledge that we are computer equipped and able to spread Lord Mahavira's message globally. My vision of the future includes using modern technologies to telecast VIDEOCONFERENCES and seminars WORLDWIDE. It also includes our youth in learning and teaching Jain principles as our ambassadors.
If it is true that past performance is a good predictor of future performance; I can't wait to see what the next 20 years brings.
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Nisha Padia,
President p.s. To enjoy this 20th Anniversary Souvenir, keep in mind
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