Jaina Philosophy

Author(s): Virchand R Gandhi, Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: World Jain Confederation

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The Jaina Philosophy
When the parliament of worlds religions was reconvened after a gap of 100 years at Chicago (USA) in 1993, I had the privilege of being invited to address the Parliament, I spoke on an universal reliance of Jaina religion in contemporary times. Jaina delegates comprised 25 representatives including prominent saints from all sects leading Jaina scholars and prominent community leaders. On this occasion, the everlasting contribution of Virchand Gandhi was highlighted and his statue was unveiled at the Jaina temple in Chicago.
It is most welcome that WJC is endeavouring to created awareness not only among Jainas but Indians in general about the historic role played by V. R. Gandhi for putting Jaina religion on the world stage and correcting and prejudices and misconceptions about Indian culture and philosophy in the western
world.
- Dr. Narendra P. Jain President, World Jain Confederation Former Ambassador of India to U.N., Nepal, European Union, Mexico and Belgium
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