California celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir with the launch of a digital detox campaign. During the celebration at the State Assembly in Sacramento, various eminent Jain community leaders assembled to witness the first-ever Mahavir Jayanti celebrations. The day was celebrated to highlight the importance of peace, compassion, nonviolence, and love, a media release said on Thursday.
Jain spiritual leader Lokesh Muni flew in from India to attend the event along with leaders of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America, or JAINA, Prem Jain, its past president, and Biren Shah, its director.
Another leader Lokesh Muni said, “The philosophy of Lord Mahavira is very significant and relevant. It is relevant today as it was useful in the past. Solutions to many global problems can be found in the philosophy of Lord Mahavira.”
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What is the Digital Detox Campaign?
Ajay Bhutoria, the eminent leader of the Jain community, launched the digital detox campaign from the State Assembly premises. The Anuvrat Digital Detox Movement is based on the teachings of Acharya Mahasharman, the Jain spiritual leader. It aims to help people reclaim their time from digital distractions and rediscover the essence of life beyond screens, he said.
This launch was guided by Yogesh Muni and Jagrit Muni and received wholehearted support from assembly members and senators, who committed to promoting the well-being of all, Bhutoria said. Also, he shared resources on the benefits of the Anuvrat Digital Detox Movement with State Senator Dave Cortes and, California State Assemblymembers Ash Kalra, Alex Lee, and Liz Ortega.
According to Prem Jain of JAINA, an umbrella organization of 72 Jain Centers that collectively represent over 200,000 members in the US and Canada. It is to preserve, practice, and promote Jain Dharma and the Jain Way of Life, he said.
Later, the celebration was concluded with the recognition of Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni and Mahavir Jayanti on the assembly floor.
