YJA Convention 2012 07 Tampa FL Tenth 027618

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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JAIN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION
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Dear YJA Convention Attendees,
On behalf of the Jain Education and Research Foundation, I extend a hearty congratulation to YJA on the occasion of their upcoming biennial convention, which is to be held in Tampa, FL from July 5-8. This is a colossal achievement for which you and the entire Jain community can rightly be proud of.
In the present world, beset by strife and conflict - often waged in the name of religion, by global environmental crisis manifested in rampant global warming, global water and food shortage and poverty - the ancient and eternal message of Jainism shows a path out of the crisis and to a life of freedom and harmony - not only for mankind but for all the living beings of the earth.
This is exciting time for Jain studies all over the world, particularly in the USA. There is a wide realization of ultimate destructiveness of unbridled consumption and of the need to foster compassionate care of our earth and its inhabitants. There is growing awareness that the teachings of Jainism show a path towards this goal.
The youth are always the vehicle of change. To that effect, it is the Young Jains of America who will be the leaders in spreading and adopting the Jain way of life - of kindness, compassion and of responsible consumption.
JERF is delighted to be a part of this movement towards a kinder and compassionate world. Our work is chiefly among the students and faculty in US universities - among the same demographics as YJA - so we are natural partners in our respective missions. We also share the same goal as the theme of this year's convention: "The Evolution of Mind".
We look forward to continuing close collaboration with YJA in furthering our common objectives.
Sincerely yours,
Neptune Srimal
Neptune Srimal President
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