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Subscribe for free for e-mail bulletins - send an e mail to bulletin@youngjains.org.uk with your full name. Cromwell Crawford, Head of Department of Religions, University of Hawaii and member of the International Advisory Board of Jain Spirit visited London in July 2003. A highly acclaimed academic on Jain, Buddhist and Hindu matters, Prof. Cromwell has written a number of papers and books, and is considered as one of leading academics in Jain studies. Whilst he was in the UK, two lectures around London were organised.
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uests of Raj Saubhaj Satsang Mandal UK, Puram Pujya Nailnbhai Kothari and several others who are well advanced on the Path of Moksha, visited the UK in 2003. During this time a 2day (1-3 Aug) residential Yuva Shibir was organised, especially for those who wish to spend some time with Pujya Nalinbhai in order to understand and appreciate what it means to have guidance from a true Guru.
Pujya Nalinbhai and Shrimati Sadgunaben C.U. Shah, are heads of the Raj Saubhag Ashram in India. While the main focus of the Ashram is spiritual, there is a tremendous amount of welfare activity: Most recently, after the Gujarat Earthquake of 2001, Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal, and GERF (UK) adopted the nearby village of Ninama and reconstructed a new village for 1,500 displaced residents.
In the UK regular Swadhyays (Study Sessions) are held, for more information contact Ashik Shah, ashik@compuserve.com or 020 8950 9111■
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hri Pravinbhai Shah, a scholar from Ahmedabad, India was in London for 10 days from 7th August 2003, while proceeding on his way to Boston (USA) for Paryushan. He has written books on Jain subjects and lectures were organised on based on previous lectures he has given:
■ Slide show on Jain Agams (Jain Scriptures) Slide show on the life of Mahavir Bhagwan Explanation of Pratikraman sutras, meaning and history
Samyag Darshan (Self-Realisation, a must to achieve Moksha)
Effect of Karma on life of Lord Mahavir Maro Moksha Kyare (When will I achieve freedom)
History of Jain Shasan Sthapana
Basic Jain Ethics and Achar (Behaviour)
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■ Fourteen Gunasthanak (the defined 14 stages of the Spiritual Ladder)
Eight Yoga Drashti
■. Char Bhavana (4 Bhavnas: Pramod (appreciation of the qualities of others), Karuna (Compassion for all), Matri (Universal friendship) and Madhyastha (Equanimity) explored at the Young Jains Qualities of Life events).
Organised by various groups and hosted at Navnat Bhavan, Harrow.
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t short notice, Veerayataan UK & Shree Chandana Vidyapeeth (SCV) (Jain School), arranged for Sadhvi Shree Shilapiji to visit the UK. She conducted a number of Shibirs and Sessions during her trip. Some sessions were specifically for teenagers, tackling difficult issues of the day including Drugs, Drink and Jainism.
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Sadhvi Shree Shilapiji, under the guidance of her Guru, Acharya Chandanaji, pioneered the establishment of the first Jain School in the UK, Shree Chandana Vidyapeeth. This was a joint undertaking by Veerayataan UK and Young Jains with a clear vision that the future of Jain Dharma lay in ensuring that children have a clear understanding of Jain philosophy and practise. Now administrated fully by Veerayataan UK, four such schools exist, operating in Manchester, Northampton, South London and North London. Adult classes are also run.
For more information about SCVP and enrolment please contact Sonal Dadia. 020 8445 0485 email sonaldadia@hotmail.com
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hree Hemantbhai Gandhi of Ahmedabad, India was in London at the invitation of the Jain Digamber Centre. Now a frequent visitor to the UK, Hemantbhai is a learned scholar and practioner of Jain Dharma. Giving various discourses and fluent in both English and Gujarati, Hemantbhai contiues to share with UK audiences.
For more information about the Digamber Centre, visit it at The Boradway (continuation of Montrose Rd), Harrow, Middx or visit www.atmadharma.com
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