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YOUNG JAINS
A non-profit making society dedicated to the promotion of Jainism in the western world.
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CORE OBJECTIVES To create a better understanding of Jain philosophy, practise and culture. To address the problems faced by young Jains in the UK To take a further step towards adapting to a multi-cultural environment and living in multi-racial harmony. To prove that each one of us is talented and by working together, we can learn to respect ourselves and all around us.
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Young Jains is an organisation that encourages the discussion and exploration of Jain philosophy, spirituality and its practical importance to life, in an open and friendly environment. Formed in 1987, it is an independent charitable organisation. Events include discussions, retreats, debates, quiz nights, musical evenings, etc which are held on various themes and topics including: understanding Jain principles, ethics, the environment, debating social concerns, health matters, visiting temples and increasing awareness about other faiths. Young Jains provides an opportunity for its members to be actively involved in delivering events and develop skills that are applicable to all aspects of life. Events are ideal for young professionals, predominantly delivered in English, although everyone is most welcome (regardless of caste, age etc).
Young Jains Correspondence Address:
Young Jains 1 Colonial Way
PO Box 233 North Watford
Herts. WD24 4EW Please mark Newsletter correspondence
c/o The Editor Email: enquiries@youngjains.org.uk
www.youngjains.org.uk Check out the pictures from events on our web site, which is designed & developed by the
Internet Sub-Committee.
If you want regular information about Young Jains events via email, then join the Young Jains E-Chain by writing to the address below, stating your full name: bulletin@youngjains.org.uk
Young Jains has an International presence covering America, East Africa, Australia and the U.K.
Young Jains America Young Jains Professionals Young Jains Perth Young Jains Nairobi
(www.yja.org) (www.YJPOnline.org) (YJPcommittee@yahoogroups.com) (P.O Box 586-00606, Sarit Centre, Nairobi, Kenya)
Young Jains International Newsletter is the quarterly newsletter distributed freely to the members of Young Jains, a not for profit organisation seeking to increase the understanding and practise of Jainism in the Western world. The editors reserve the right to edit material submitted for publication in the newsletter without express permission from the contributors. Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that the material is reproduced accurately. Young Jains does not take any responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may arise inadvertently.
The Newsletter Team: Alpa Shah, Harshna Shah, Hasmita Shah, Jaini Gudhka, Narendra Shah, Paarul Shah, Pragna Shah, Priti Shah, Raju M. Shah, Shaileen Shah Estimated Readership: 2000; Circulation: 400 copies (UK and World-wide). Printers: Caprin (Printer and Stationers) Ltd. Tel: 01727 872021 Publisher: Young Jains, Registered Charity No. 1005856 Advertising rates: £60 for a quarter page, £225 for a full page per issue
E-mail: enquiries@youngjains.org.uk
Web-site: www.youngjains.org.uk
All views and opinions expressed in the contributions published in the newsletter are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily indicate support or endorsement by the editors, the Young Jains Committee or the Young Jains Organisation
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