19.02.2016 ►JAINA ►Newsletter

Jai Jinendra!

Hope you are keeping warm with storms on both Coasts.

Punjab Government in Pakistan demolished a centuries old Jain Temple in Lahore recently. Mr. Amit Shah, BJP President, expressed his displeasure and plans to raise the issue with Pakistan Government. JAINA regrets such senseless act and will work with Jain Leaders in India to ensure it does not happen in the future.

I encourage youth to participate in YJA Convention in Los Angeles. Details are provided below.
 
Warm Regards,
Ashok Domadia
JAINA President

The Chao Center for Asian Studies (CCAS) at Rice University is currently accepting applications for the Bhagwaan Mahavir/Chao Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jain Studies to begin July 1, 2016). The search is open to any aspects of academic research in Jainism and the Jain communities, and applicants with a focus on transnational Jainism will be given priority. to read more.

Jain Digest committee is accepting matrimonial advertisements for their next publication until February 28th, 2016. To send advertisement download the form at link below and follow the instructions.

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At the age of 30, on the 10th day of the dark half of the month of Kartik in the year 513 before the Vikram Era (569 B.C.) Bhagwan Mahavir renounced the world and took the vow of asceticism.

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Every two years, YJA brings together hundreds of Jains from across the country to learn together and build long-lasting friendships. With thought-provoking speakers, engaging social events and more. Register today for the 2016 YJA Convention to secure your spot and lock in your early bird pricing discount.
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The Punjab government in Pakistan demolished a centuries old Jain Temple in Lahore on Wednesday (February 10), The temple as well as various other historical buildings situated in Jain Mandir square were brought down to facilitate the completion of Orange Line Metro train project. to read this news in detail

Jainism states that the universe is without a beginning or an end, and is everlasting and eternal. Six fundamental entities (known as Dravya) constitute the universe. Although all six entities are eternal, they continuously undergo countless changes (known as Paryäy). to read more.

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