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The Jains through Time
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resources in the service of India."Veerayatan International's members are spreading Veerayatan's message in America, Canada and other countries while at the same time helping Veerayatan to take great strides forward in the holy land of the Tirthankars.
Religion through the medium of Acharya Shri's words captivated those in her vicinity and changed the course of their lives. For Indians living in the U.S.A., a glimpse of true religion was a novel experience which set in motion a process of self-examination among them. They wished for the dissemination of these new ideas world- wide and the establishment of Veerayatan centres throughout the world.
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In 1995, Acharya Shriji built a second Brahmi Kala Mandiram, unique in its own right at the Jain temple in the British city of Leicester. Here too, the lives of the Tirthankars and other inspirational events of the Jain religion are presented through three dimensional panels. It has become a noteworthy sight in the area. Whilst Acharya Shriji was in England, Veerayatan U.K. was set up with its headquarters in London.
In 1993 Acharya Shri attended the Chicago World Conference of Religions as the representative of Jainism. There, with the help of devotees, she founded Veerayatan International. This institution works like a setu or bridge helping to bring the West and East closer together.
Acharya Shri's message for Indians living abroad is, "Show the culture and values of your motherland in an attractive light by conducting yourselves well and living a pure life. At the same time, learn about the ideas of the West and assimilate its knowledge and
Shri Chandana Vidyapeeth : The School for Jainism Acharya Shri Chandanaji has been spreading Mahavir's message of nonviolence, love, compassion and friendship to far-off countries for over ten years now. She has studied in depth the social problems of expatriate families and the cultural clashes they face. On one hand she sees the
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