Tribute to 19th Century Indian Legend Shri Virchandji Raghavji Gandhi

Author(s): JAINA VRG Committee
Publisher: JAINA VRG Committee

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learning about Jain beliefs and Jain Way of Life.
• Online Information - www.jaina.org web portal offers fresh content and on-line forums.
JAINA Convention - Every two years on July 4th weekend, this mega event attracts around 6,000 Jains and non-Jains for thematic learning. Next convention is in 2011 in Houston, Texas.
• Educational Materials Over 1,000 books and manuscripts have been translated and scanned into JAINA's online e-Library (www.jainelibrary.org/) and DVDs/CDs available in English for Jain Pathshala and homes; A global curriculum in Jain Study is available.
• JAINA Calendar Over 10,000 calendars with color photographs of Jain temples are mailed free of cost to Jain families across North America and many others around the world.
• Jain Digest Magazine - Reaches over 7,000 families, and now published online as e-Jain Digest.
• Tirth Yatras - Jain Pilgrimage - At least one yatra organized yearly to different Jain holy sites.
• Directory of Jains in North America Published by Jain Center of Greater Boston.
• Jain Diaspora Conference An initiative inspired by the vision of Late Shri LM Singhvi, and convened at 2007 and 2009 JAINA Conventions for promoting Jain unity across the Diaspora.
• Interfaith Dialog - Educates Non-Jains about Jain Way of Life and promotes core Jain philosophy at World Parliament of Religions and other regional interfaith events in North America.
• Mangalam TV Show A weekly feature-filled TV show about Jainism and Jain practices.
• World Community Service Offers opportunities for humanitarian efforts throughout the world.
• Public Affairs Council, Public Relations, Liaisons with Government and Mainstream - Gives Jains a voice in the polittcal process and organizes mutual exchanges for better understanding.
• Long Range Planning Develops vision and projects for future JAINA and Jain activities.
• Jiv Daya - Animal Welfare - Collects funds for animal shelters in India.
• Jain Academic Scholars - A portal for academics to connect
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