Book Title: The Jain 1992 04 Special Issue
Author(s): Natubhai Shah, Vinod Kapashi
Publisher: UK Jain Samaj Europe

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________________ =gain 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). A 43 Jain Education Interational 2010_03 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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