JAINISM AND WORLD RELIGIONS

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JAINISM AND WORLD RELIGIONS

 

Hello,

 

The International Jain Sangh invites you to a two day program on Jainism and

World Religions to be held on May 17 & 18, 2003, Saturday and Sunday, in

Ramada Hotel, South Plainfield, New Jersey, near Rutgers University.

 

This program is designed for those who communicate with people of other

religions, inter-religious couples and their parents, religious teachers, and

persons interested in interfaith activities or learning of other religions.

The seminar is free and includes breakfast and lunch on both days. The

nonrefundable registration fee is $10 per person only. Pre-registration is

required. Please review the attached flyer, register as early as possible,

and pass on this message to those who may be interested.

 

Thank you.

Naresh Jain

INTERNATIONAL JAIN SANGH (IJS)

(Nonprofit tax exempt organization, Fed ID 22-3655912, Tel: 732-493-0093)

42 Cotswold Circle, Ocean NJ 07712

 

WORKSHOPS on JAINISM and WORLD RELIGIONS

 

1. Philosophy of Karma in Jainism (Saturday, 5/17/2003 - 9AM to 5 PM)

2. Essence of World Religions (Sunday, 5/18/2003 - 9AM to 5 PM)

 

LOCATION: Ramada Limited Hotel, 2989 Hamilton Boulevard, South Plainfield,

NJ 07080. The hotel is close to Edison, Iselin, Rutgers University and major

highways; and convenient from Newark Liberty Airport. Phone: (908) 753-8900

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: After the tragic event of September 11, there is a

renewed worldwide interest for learning about other religions. The

Philosophy of Karma in Jainism will provide a rational and detailed

explanation to the apparently inexplicable phenomena of why people differ in

happiness and misery, of inequalities in mental and physical attainments, in

violent and peaceful behavior and of the existence of different species of

living beings. The World Religions workshop will provide an appreciation for

the basic beliefs of major religions including Buddhism, Christianity,

Hinduism, Islam, Jainism and Judaism; and oriental philosophies of

Confucianism, Shinto and Taoism. The program is co-sponsored by several

interfaith organizations. You can sign up for either one or both days. The

workshops will be held in a comfortable high-tech seminar room setting and

will provide opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussions.

 

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR:

Pravin K. Shah, Chairperson, JAINA Education Committee, North Carolina, has a

deep understanding of the philosophy of Jainism as well as other major

religions. He has conducted several workshops and conferences on Jainism and

World Religions; and made presentations in many universities and interfaith

programs. He is an author and recently led a team effort to publish a Jain

Education and Literature CD consisting of over 10,000 pages of material.

Prof. Robert Magliola, an author and a scholar of several religions will join

the discussion sessions.

 

NUMBER OF SEATS: 50 for each workshop.

 

REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM FEE:

Pre-registration is required. The directions will be sent with the

confirmation of registration.

 

We are requesting a nonrefundable reservation fee of $10 per person. The

cost of seminar, reading material, and food will be underwritten by our

supporters. Donations are appreciated.

 

Breakfast (8:15am to 8:55am) and vegetarian (without animal products) lunch

at 1:00pm; tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided during the seminar.

 

Accommodation at Ramada Limited Hotel:

If required, the hotel accommodation is available at conference rate (code:

'Nonviolence Seminar') for rooms at $60/day with one bed and $65 for two

beds, including breakfast. Please call the hotel directly and ask for this

special rate. The hotel cost will be on your own. IJS will arrange for free

transportation from Newark Airport upon request.

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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM

 

Name(s):______________

 

Mailing Address:______

 

Phone No.:___

 

Email:_______

 

Workshop you wish to attend (Circle one or both):

 

I. Philosophy of Jainism (Saturday, 5/17/2003)

II. Essence of World Religions (Sunday, 5/18/2003)

 

Amount of Check Enclosed:___________________

 

Please send the filled-in registration form and a check for reservation

payable to "International Jain Sangh" to one of the program coordinators:

 

Aridaman (Ari) Jain, 15 Emory Drive, Lincroft, NJ 07738.

Phone: 732- 842-5805, arijain

 

Naresh Jain, 50 Maple Street, Rutherford, NJ 07070.

Phone: 201- 933-8963, njain52253

 

 

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