The Jain 1992 04 Special Issue

Author(s): Natubhai Shah, Vinod Kapashi
Publisher: UK Jain Samaj Europe

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16/17 Development of Jain religion and community from c 400 AD to modern times
environment-"science of living"-propagation of Jain principles Module 6 SELECTED JAIN TEXTS IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
18 Jain art and architecture
19 Notable Jain scholars and monks
A number of important texts, classical and modern, studied with regard to their historical background, religious and philosophical content, literary connexions. Examples might include the Tattvartha Sutra, Kalpa Sutra, Atma Siddhi of Srimad Rajchandra, etc.
20 Notable lay men and women
21 Western interest in Jainism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
Module 7 PRAKRIT READING
22 Jain social structure
23/24 Jainism in the twentieth century
An intensive tutorial course in elementary ArdhaMagadhi Prakrit aimed at enabling the student to read simple texts and forming a basis for further study.
25 The relevance of Jain ethics 26 The future of Jainism and the Jains INTRODUCTORY READING
Jain Samaj Europe: 1991/92: Executive Committee &
Trustees
Spear, Percival. History of India. 2 vols. 1965 Warren, Herbert. Jainism in Western Garb. 1912 Stevenson, Sinclair. The Heart of Jainism. 1916
President: Dr Natubhai K Shah, 69 Rowley Fields Ave, LEICESTER LE3 2ES, 0533 891077
Vice-President: Mr Ramanbhai C Shah, 081 200 5761
Jaini, Padmanath S. The Jaina Path of Purification. 1979
General Secretary: Mr Navinbhai Shah, 12 Templars Cresc, LONDON N3 3QS, 081-349-1963
Marett, Paul. Jainism Explained. 1985 Carrithers, Michael and Humphrey, Caroline (eds.). The Assembly of Listeners. 1991 Module 2 RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE JAINS I
Deputy General Secretary: Mr Kamal Mehta 0533 692743
Treasurer: Mr Rajesh J Mehta, 0533 856575
Assistant Treasurer: Mr Pankaj K Shah 0533 666632
Teachings of Mahavira-karma and moksa-the path of purification-cthics-ahimsa-Jain cosmology-theories of knowledge-Jainism and Indian religion-ritualsmeditation and yoga
Area Chairperson: Leicester: Mr Kantibhai Shah, 0533 666632
Module 3 RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE JAINS II
London: Mr KC Jain, 081-202-0469
This module builds on Module 2, studying the topics at greater depth and with particular reference to Jain scriptures and the writings of Jain scholars, historical and modern
Executive Committee Members: Dr Ramesh L Mehta, Mr Gajendra Z Chhatrisha, Mr Rajnikant J Mehta, Mr Jagdish A Mehta, Mr Laxmikant T Mehta, Mrs Dayaben L Mehta, Mr Shashikant P Mehta, Mr Rajni G Mehta, Mr Babubhai C Vora, Mr Nitin K Mehta, Mr Rasikbhai V Mehta, Mr Bipin Mehta, Mr Haresh Shah, Mr Mansukhlal Z Shah, Mr Rajnibhai Shah
Module 4 JAIN CULTURE AND SOCIETY IN HISTORY
Historical development of Jain society-Jain contributions in government, the economy, literatureJain art and architecture Module 5 JAIN CULTURE AND SOCIETY TODAY
Bhagni Kendra President: Mrs Ramaben Mehta; Youth Group President: Miss Pallavi Vora
Trustees: Dr N K Shah, Mr ML Mehta, Mr MP Shah, Mr B C Vora
Jains in business and the professions-Jains oversea, UK, Europe, North America, East Africa-modern Jain scholars-reform and extension movements the
Auditor: Modi & Shah (Leicester).
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