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Proceedings of the Third International
Jain Conference held on February 8, 9 & 10, 1985 at
New Delhi (India)
The Third International Jain Conference held in New Delhi on February 8, 9 & 10, 1985, had a spectacular success both from the point of view of participation of delegates and the content.
The main objectives of the Conference were as under:(i) To develop universal peace, co-existence, mutual understanding
and love among the people of the world. (ii) Movement on Non-violence (Ahimsa), disarmament and nuclear
weapons free worid.
To propagate tenets and ideals of Jainism in the world. (iv) Propagation of vegetarianism. (v) Unity, brotherhood and close link among Jains of the world. (vi) Promotion of Jain philosophy, culture and literature. (vii) Involvement of youth in living ethical life. (viii) Contribution of women to Jain culture and literature. (ix) To find out ways and means to serve the needs of Jain community
of the world in important spheres. The Conference was organised by Ahimsa International, which has its head quarters at New Delhi (India) with the inspirations of H. H. Acharya Sushil Kumarji, with the active co-operation of many prominent societies of India, Jain Centres and Societies of various other countries. Notable Societies/Associations being Shree Akhil Bharatiya Hinsa Nivaran Sangh, Ahmedabad, Jain Sabha New Delhi, Toronto Jain Society (Canada), International Mahavir Jain Mission (U.S.A. and Canada) and Jain Association of U. K.
It was a historic world Conference of the Jains held on such a large scale gracefully and with such important objectives, some of which have world-wide importance.
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