YJ International Newsletter 2004 Vol 18 No 01

Author(s): Young Jains (UK)
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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I had a wonderful time on Saturday. Sorry! left early but my friend was tired. It's the first time really understood why Jains celebrate Diwali I also really enjoyed the stavans - I felt they were filled with wisdom. The whole atmosphere was very spiritual and meditative. Please convey my thanks to all who put so much effort into the evening.
e are proud to announce that the BBC has agreed to do a special Website on
Jainism as part of its award winning section on religion and ethics at http://www.bbc.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/jainism/ To celebrate this achievement, the Jain Samaj of Manchester, in co-operation with Young Jain Students (Manchester), and Jain Spirit hosted a launch of the new Website.
Thanks, Parul. Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Universiry
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This event was held at the Jain Community Centre, 667 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester MI2 4QE on Sunday, 7th December 2003 at 4.00 pm.
On behalf of Shishukunj and in particular Food for Children (F4C) Project team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and heartiest thanks to Young Jains Trustees, Executive Committee members, Volunteers, and the entire team of Night of Illuminations for giving us an opportunity to join you all at Cannons High School on Saturday 1st November 2003 for the excellent Diwali Celebration. You have made our evening a very memorable one that will live in our hearts for a long time. It was a wonderful experience for us all.
In addition, a unique photographic exhibition entitled Jainism: Ancient Tradition Modern Values, was displayed. Top artists from all over the world contributed the photographs. Some 20 BBC journalists were present at the occasion and the local community and students performed a special variety show. A complimentary Indian/Gujarati dinner was served. I
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The entire team deserves an accolade of appreciation for organising a marvellous evening. On behalf of Shishukunj, please convey our sincere appreciation to each and everyone involved in organising this wonderful evening.on this auspicious occasion, Young Jains also collected and donated a magnificient amount of £53.53 for Shishukunj "Food for Children" (F4C) Project.. On behalf of the children who will benefit from your generosity, our prayers are with you for lending a supporting hand to the children who are in dire need of food on a daily basis. May the children's affection and happiness shower upon you.
Editor - Mila, Jai Jinendra! Thank you for your letter and bringing to light the fireworks issue. Interesting that you now have both Gandhi and Mahavir Bhagwan as your heroes. Having recently read Gandhi's autobiography - 'My Experiments with Truth' there are various references within it as to how he was influenced by Jain Philosophy. Also 'Search for the Hero' was a song and theme that we have been working with through the Tasting The Mango events. Searching for the Divinity within. This year we are continuing with that theme and have a convention in the Summer : Tasting The Mango: The Next Slice. We hope to see you at a future Young Jains Event.
Yours Sincerely Prafulbhai Shah, Trusteel
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