Perspectives in Jaina Philosophy and Culture

Author(s): Satish Jain, Kamalchand Sogani
Publisher: Ahimsa International

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Honouring and extending recognition to the scholars and bringing together persons of the various fields have been the endeavour of Ahimsa International Various large and small functions have been organised to honour the distinguished scientists, scholars and those persons who have established large hospitals in the country and those Doctors who are providing medical and social service of a high calibre
Ahimsa International has taken up with the Government of India, with the institutions and individuals the need for propagating vegetarianism as a movement and the need for opening separate kitchens and hotels for vegetarian food
A letter written to the Ministry of Tourism has been circulated to all the hotels and restaurants of the country for necessary action This organisation proposes to further the cause of non-violence and vegatarianism and has approached the Government to reform its nutrition policy and food service to the patients in hospitals, to stop open display of meat-food and for showing compassion to animals
Suitable literature is also proposed to be brought out and adequate publicity intended to be made about the positive harm and ill effects caused by nonvegetarian food and the virtuous benefits and the salutary effects of vegetarian diet
The work of non-violence is also to be taken up on a much bigger scale than hitherto by seeking the co operation of thinkers, writers and social workers Suitable literature is proposed to be brought out on non-violence and prevention of cruelty to the animals
The First International Jain Conference was held in New York City, USA on October 3 & 4, 1981 The Second International Jain Conference was held at London, UK on October 1 & 2, 1983 These two conferences with the efforts of Acharya Sushil Kumarji, Shri Chitrabhanuji and others concerned have created international forums for the furtherance and discussion of subjects which are of vital importance for the Jains of the entire world
The invitation to hold the third International Jain Conference at Delhi in India was extended by the Secretary General of Ahimsa International who had attended the London Conference As the same was accepted, the Third International Jain Conference is being held at New Delhi on February 8, 9 and 10, 1985, on a large scale Eminent scholars and delegates from various parts of the world and India are attending this Conference The Conference will be of importance in several respects as the range of important subjects to be considered is much larger Ahimsa International in association with many Jain centers and institutions of various countries and India has made suitable arrangements for holding the Conference, discussion on various subjects, reading of papers by eminent scholars and social figures and for lodging and boarding arrangements of the delegates