Portcullis House House of Commons 15th October 2008 The sixth Ahimsa Day celebration started with the compére for the evening Miss Anupa Sanghrajka introducing herself and then requesting the Respected Samaniji’s to recite the auspicious Namokar mantra and explain the meaning of the mantra briefly. Deputy Chairman of the Institute, Nemu Chandaria then formally welcomed[…]
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Ahimsa Day 2008 15th October Portcullis House House of Commons London Synopsis of the paper presented by Dr Rashmikumar Zaveri Theme: Jainism and Alleviation of Poverty INTRODUCTION Jainism is one of the oldest living religions of the world. Mahavir was not the founder of Jainism but a rejuvenator, propagator and exponent of it. He was[…]
Ahimsa Day 2008 15th October 2008 Portcullis House House of Commons London Full Transcript of Jaysukh Mehta’s address announcing the rceipient of the IoJ Ahimsa 2008 Award Pujya Samnijis, Lord Puttnam, Joint hosts of this event Chairman of the Institute of Jainology, Mr Ratilal Chandaria, Ladies and gentlemen: The recipient of this year’s Ahimsa Award is[…]
Ahimsa Day 2008 15th October Portcullis House House of Commons London Full Text of Nemu Chandaria’s address welcoming the guests and outlining the Institute’s achievements during the past twelve months. He is the Deputy Chairman of the Institute. On behalf of our chairman, Mr R.P.Chandaria I have pleasure in welcoming you all to this[…]
Ahimsa Day Celebration October 15th 2008 Portcullis House House of Commons, London Keynote Address By Lord Puttnam It’s a great privilege to have been allowed the opportunity to ‘set out my stall’ this evening. Let me start by admitting that, in addition to the chequered career you’ve just heard referred to, I have[…]