Click here to view the issue. This issue is dedicated to the understanding and recognizing of how Jains are influencing the world at large by the Jain Way of Life. It is by interfaith activities, charitable activities, or dedicated activities undertaken by our youth for the improvement of our global society.

Following are some of the highlights in this issue:

• Interfaith Activities - A Jain Perspective
• A Moving Experience - Palitana Viklang Camp - Lata Champsee
  
• Embracing the tenets of my father's religion - Stephanie Mehta
  
• Parliament of World Religions - Melbourne 2009
• My perspective of Interfaith Activities by Anoop Vora
  
• Preserving Jain Heritage in South India
• Section on Youth Outreach
• Victorious Ones - Jain Images of Perfection
  
• Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Stamp Release
• NAMO Sudoku

Click here to view March 2010 Issue

 5^thAnnual Kellogg conference sponsored by JAINA Leadership/Long Range Planning was a huge success.

We as Jains and Jain organizations must collectively share a unified vision of Jainism. Over the past four years JAINA’s Long Range Planning Committee together with Jain leaders has developed a vision for the future of Jainism in North America. Dipak Jain, past Dean of Kellogg School of Management, invited Jain leaders from across USA and Canada to a historic first summit to discuss the future of Jainism in North America on April 2005 at the Kellogg School of Business in Chicago.  This year, the conference's theme was How to Deliver on a National Infrastructure for JAINISM in three key areas:

1. Financial sustainability– short and long term

2. Executive office – serving Jain community and the broader society

3. Process of growing the local centers and JAINA through appreciative inquiry

     Discovery –> Dream –> Design –> Delivery
Click here for a summary on the 5^thAnnual Kellogg Jain Leadership Conference, Siddhachalam

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Jain Studies at FIU, Florida:  A Historic Milestone - Florida International University is establishing a perpetual professorship in Jain studies and is a first ever initiative and a historic milestone for the Jain Community.

Ashtapad Pratishtha  - First of its kind in North America and probably in the world Ashtapad Pratishtha Mahotsav ceremonies will be held in Mid June 2010 at the Derasar in Queens, NY.  Jain Centre of New York has created a replica of Shri Ashtäpad Tirth at the temple. Ashtapad Mountain is made up of crystal, weighing approx. 7.5 tons and all idols are made from various colored gemstones.  Be part of this historic event.

Pratishtha at Cleveland:  JAIN Society of Greater Cleveland is planning a grand Pratishtha Mahotsav of their new Temple from Friday July 2 to Tuesday July 6, 2010.

Pratishtha at Boston – Jain Center of Greater Boston, one of the first Jain Centers and temple, has purchased a large facility in Norwood and will be moving its temple there. The Pratishtha ceremony is being planned for the month of June 26-27th, 2010.

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JAINA-JainLink and Facebook Connection
Now you can share your JainLink posts with your friends on Facebook! You can link your Facebook account to JainLink by clicking on the  icon on the login page. This will give you the option to share your updates on JainLink on your Facebook wall. Your Facebook friends will then be able to view your postings by registering with JainLink. Help us spread the teachings of Jainism! Connect your JainLink account with Facebook today! 
For further questions, please refer to the FAQ page.

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Help Haiti Earthquake Victims

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As steadfast believer in Jivdaya, we Jains have a moral obligation to help out the survivors of this calamity. The Survivors urgently need basic necessities like Water, food, Clothes, shelter and Medical Supplies. We have already sent 5,000 hygienic kits with Fairfax County Rescue squads. 

As in many instances in the past, JAINA World Community Service (WCS) always gets involved and provides a helping hand whenever a natural or man made disaster strikes in any corner of the earth.  Our efforts are always directed towards projects with long term benefits like building a school, hospital, housing or a rehabilitation center. JAINA’s administrative expenses in carrying out any project is limited to 3% of the funds raised compared to up to 40% cost experienced by many relief organizations. Please contribute generously in the spirit of Bhagwan Mahavir’s message of compassion - service to the sick and the poor is the true service to our Lord.

      

Please donate on-line or send your tax-deductible contribution (USA) payable to "JAINA” and mail to:Prakash Mehta, 2960 Motherwell Ct., Oak Hill, VA 20171, Email: Pmehta@psiint.com

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We are now ready to move forward with the organization and take it to new levels. YJP’s mission is to increase the awareness and understanding of Jain principles and heritage by promoting networking among Jain professionals.

And here are some different ways you can participate.  Click here for their latest newsletter and information.

Welcome to JAINA's new website and membership portal !

JAINA/JainLink Active Volunteers
(to connect to any of the following volunteers, search for their name and send  message or email them directly)

The team is comprised of both Local Jain Center and JAINA leaders.  The following are the active team members. If you would like to get in touch with them, search for their name in JAINA.org search and send them an email or just click on Contact Us. If you would like to join this team, a minimum commitment of 5 hours a month is required with strength in writing, internet applications, and above all a passion to Live and Share a Jain Way of Life.