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Auditorium, New Delhi on December 25,26 & 27,1987. Several Central Ministers, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Jain saints, scholars and prominent persons addressed the Confrence. It was attended by over 2000 participants from several countries, mainly from India. The main subjects discussed were non-violence, understanding, brotherhood, publication of suitable literature, exchange of scholars to preach the teachings on Jainism, vegetarianism, animal protection, art and culture.
The Asian Jain Conference of the World Jain Congress was held at Bangkok (Thailand) on March,18,19,20,1988 with the keen inierest taken by Jains of that country. It was a successful attempt, made for the first time in an Asian country, outside India. Several University Professors of Thailand evinced keen interest in deeper studies in Jainism and for that purpose availability of Jain texts. About 300, persons attended the three day deliberations daily including the 46 member delegation from India.
The three day Asian Jain Conference organised by the Jains at Singapore in March, 1989 was equally successful. It was addressed by leaders of Singapore and other countries from all walls of life. It was attended by over 700 participants daily.
Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji organised grand Jain Temple consecretion ceremonies in Siddhachalam, New Jersey State, U.S.A. in August 1991. The spacious Jain temple located in several rooms has over 50 Jain pratimas of Tirithankars, including large ones in standing posture. At this occasion, it was considered appropriate to call the 5th World Jain Conference in the temple premises on August 9,10 & 11. Over 5000 participants attended the Conference. The largest participation was from USA and Canada, followed by participants from Europe, India and ther Asian countries. Several relegious heads and American statesman and political leaders addressed the Conference. The overwhelming influence of Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji was apparent.
The subjects discussed at the Conference were non-violence, world peace, vegetarianism, animal protection, role of youth in continuing Jain traditions, publication of International Jain Directory, exchange of scholars. Important resolutions were addopted on the subjects.
Souvenirs containing scholarly articles on Jain religion, philosophy, literature, culture, art and archaeology, animal welfare and vegetarianism written by reputed scholars were brought out at all the Conferences.
The Souvenirs for the Third and fourth World Jain Conferences held at New Delhi in 1985 & 1987 were much appreciated for the quality of text.Shri Satish Kumar Jain, Secretary General, Ahimsa International and World Jain Congress being the Chief Editor, eminent Prakrit scholar Dr.Kamal Chand Sogani, Jaipur being the Executive Editor. Shri Gyan Chandra Khinduka, a social figure of repute of Jaipur, took much pains in bringing out the two souvenirs. Dr.S.S.Jhaveri a highly dedicated and sincere social figure of Ahmedabad, who is a crusador for the cause of vegetarianism, prevention of cruelty to animals and non-violence gave bis unstinted support for the success of the Conference held in New Delhi. He made extensive tours in Bombay and towns of Gujarat to publicise the objectives of the Conference and to collect substantial funds. Likewise, he is working with great zeal for the 6th World Jain Conference.
The team of workers of the Third and fourth Conferences at New Delhi was a homogenous body with Shri M.R.Jain, President of Ahimsa International, Shri K.C.Jain as Chairman, Finance Committee, late Shri Kailash Chand Jain, as Chairman, Transport Committee and Shri Vijay Kumar Jain as
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