The Jain 1998 07

Author(s): Amrit Godhia, Pradip Mehta, Pravin Mehta
Publisher: UK Jain Samaj Europe

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લેર જિનાલયની ૧૦મી વર્ષગાંઠ ઉજવણી પ્રસંગે
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MESSAGE
India House. Aldwych London
THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE LORD MAYOR OF LEICESTER
WC2B 4NA
I extend my felicitations to Jain Samaj Europe on the 10th Anniversary year. The Samaj has made a valuable contribution in fostering the Jain tradition in Europe, specially in the United Kingdom.
25th May, 1998
I wish Jain Samaj Rurope every success in their endeavour to promote understanding of the compassionate philosophy of Jainism.
5. Imilar
(SALMAN HAIDAR)
From: KEITH VAZ MP
HOUSI OL COMMONS LONDON SWLA BAA
Dear Frends.
I am writing to pass on my congratulations to the Jain Centre in Oxford Street on the celebration of its 10th Anniversary
The establishment of the Jain Samaj in 1988 was a historic moment for Jainism, as it constituted the first centre of its kind in Europe. I pay tribute to the work which the Samaj has done since its inception in promoting the values of tolerance and non-violence.
18th May 1998
I am delighted to hear that the anniversary is to be celebrated in a special 3 day festival, and my best wishes go to everyone present.
Kacer OR
KEITH VAZ. MP
Congratulations on your 10th Birthday, and all the best for the next decade With best wishes
Leicester Office 144 Uppingham Rout. Leicester LBS OGE Telephone: (0110) 270 0004 Fax: (0116) 246 0677 Krull kvamp@housecom.demon muk
Message from
THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL THE LORD MAYOR OF LEICESTER
Councillor John Mugglestone
LORD MAYOR'S PARLOUR TOWN HALL
As Lord Mayor, I send my best wishes to the Jain Samaj Europe which is based in Leicester, and indeed is one of the most beautiful buildings in the City.
LEICESTER LET OBG
TELEPHONE: 0116 252 6060 FAX NO: 0116 252 6063
Although the Jain community in Leicester is relatively small in numbers, the Jains have made an outstanding contribution to the life of the City in the last ten years.
Not only has the community transformed a derelict building into a marvel of grace and beauty right in the heart of the City, but they have co-operated with educationalists to inform literally thousands of people in the profound wisdom of
Jainism.
In this decade the Jain Samaj has become a fixed point of Leicester life, sparking academic interest in Jainism as well as being living proof of the multi-cultural life of the City.
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As the name implies, the Samaj has brought many visitors from overseas to our City and the Samaj leadership have played a valuable role in developing multi faith understanding.
Best wishes
John
The V Might
I send you my greatest goodwill on behalf of all the people of Leicester and look forward to a long and close relationship in the future. The last ten years have fulfilled a dream for the Jain community, it is one wholeheartedly shared by the City, faith and understanding, unity in diversity.