The Jain 1992 04 Special Issue

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

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the Lord Mahavira (which fell this year on the JAINISM PROMOTION
following Wednesday, 15 April). Among the guests, "PREPARING FOR RIO": IRFWP DECLARATION
who numbered around 100, were leaders of all the
Jain bodies in the UK. The Institute of Jainology ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
helped to organise the function and was well
represented. The Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace was held at Marriot Hotel, London on May 1st and 2nd, The atmosphere was devotional, fitting to the 1992, from seven different religious traditions of the occasion. Among the persons who contributed to the world - Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, jewish, occasion by Stavan or speeches were Varshben Shah, Muslim and Sikh, to reflect specifically on the possible
Pushpha Jain, Rati Shah, Hitesh Shah, Kamala contributions of the world religions to the agenda of
Singhvi, Bipin Mehta and of course Dr. L. M. Singhvi. the United Nations Conference on Environment and
Although His Excellency modestly said that the house development.
was, in Indian tradition, his wife's domain and he was
only a guest, Dr Singhvi was indeed the host, and the Dr. Natubhai Shah was invited to represent Jain
most important person present. A distinguished Religion and he presentd a paper for
lawyer and a worthy representative of his great
country abroad, he is also a devoted Jain. Those who THE CARE OF THE EARTH: JAIN PERSECTIVE.
know him pay tribute to his courtesy and friendliness,
as well as to his remarkable gift for remembering It was well received and it will be forwarded to the individuals. He spoke to the gathering with great United Nations Conference on Environment and sincerity. His message came from the heart of a true Development, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jain. He talked of humility and, amid the dignity of from June 3rd to 12th, 1992 along with the agreed
diplomatic protocol, one felt that he practised it. He
spoke of tolerance, and that is a virtue (not Colloquay.
unconnected with the philosophical principle of Health and Healing: A Jain Perspective
anekantavada, non-onesidedness) which Jainism
teaches. He praised the work of Jains in the UK and The Trent Health Area Authority arranged a
the President of Jain Samaj Europe, who was present,
was pleased by His Excellency's complimentary conference on Health and Healing in the Faith
remark about the fine Jain Centre in Leicester. Dr Tradition's at the Country Court Hotel Business
Singhvi concluded with the solemn Prakrit words of Court, Leicester, on Wednesday 29th April 1992. Dr.
one of the most beautiful of Jain prayers, Khamemi Natubhai Shah was invited to present Jain savve jive : savye jiva khamantu me...; I forgive all Perspectives on Health and Healing. The talk, paper living beings: may all living beings forgive me... and discussion were well received.
On 12 April Professor KV Mardia, author of "The RECEPTION AT THE HIGH COMMISSIONER'S
Scientific Foundations of Jainism", and Dr Paul RESIDENCE
Marett, Ilonorary Life Member of Jain Samaj Europe
and author of "Jainism Explained", were interviewed On 11 April 1992 His Excellency Dr L M Singhvi,
by Lawrence Spicer on the LBC radio programme High Commissioner of the Republic of India to the
"Spicer on Sunday". The occasion was a series of United Kingdom, was most generously host to a
programmes on religious festivals and this one was distinguished gathering of leading figures from the
particularly concerned with Mahavira Jayanti, the Jain community. The occasion was the celebration of
commemoration of the Lord Mahavira's birth. Mahavira Jayanti, the commemoration of the birth of
INFORMATION ON JAIN CENTRE
OPENING TIME OF THE TEMPLE
OPENING TIMES FOR TOURISTS AND VISITORS
Monday-Saturday
8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Aarati at 8.00 p.m.
Sunday
8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Aarati at 6.00p.m.
Groups are requested to make prior arrangements by writing to the Administrator, Jain Centre, 32 Oxford Street, Leicester LEI 5XU.
BHOJANSHALA Every Sunday a lunch is served to the devotees. Persons desiring to have a lunch are advised to inform the Jain Centre on (0533) 543091. Please give us at least 24 hours notice, so that we can serve you most efficiently. Sangha or groups of devotees in coach, are expected to inform at least one week in advance.
A plaque mentioning the rules for entrance to the temple is fixed in the Ground Floor Foyer. All are REQUIRED to observe the rules.