My name is Abhay Mohnot, E-Mail : apmohnot@hotmail.com
I am 27 years old, BE (Electronics and Telecommunications) working as a Software Engineer in Pittsburgh PA, USA. Native place in Jodhpur Rajasthan. Brought up in Mumbai. Plays Volley Ball and Table Tennis. Loves music

Amit Joharapurkar, E-Mail : ajoharapurkar@hotmail.com
I have just appeared for M. Pharm in Nagpur University. I am interested in Jainism and general philosophy. I do write in some Marathi Jain magazines. Amit Joharapurkar 57, Nandanwan colony, Nagpur 440009 India

Anil Sanghvi, E-Mail : anil3550@bom7.vsnl.net.in
religious minded, roots from Saurastra, born & brought up in B'bay. I am 40, having own business of film distributors -exhibitors' besides just started in export trade. My hobby's are reading jainism books, sports & informative subjects. I wish all the Jain's of the world should be in contact through internet to restore our religion in our children and coming generations.

I am a male age 32,married and have a 7 years son. My hobbies are to make new friends and exchange mails, collect old coins and stamps. Please visit my web page at: www.come.to/bafana, www.hello.to/bafana and my E-Mail : a_bafna@hotmail.com

Atul Bafna
L-5 Kalyan Society, Timber Market Road, Poona - 411042, Phone : 654522

Atul Shah, E-Mail : ashah@essex.ac.uk
He is a Jain Scholar, Editor of Jain Spirit and the founder President of Young Jains, U. K. You can ask your questions relating Jainism to him. Knows English, Hindi and Gujarati.

Bjorn Ringdal. I am a 36-year old Norwegian man. I have recently become very interested in Jainism, and I would like to correspond with someone about Jainism and Jaina life-style. If you have the time to spare and would like to correspond with me, please send me a reply E-Mail : yuko@online.no

Chandrakant, E-Mail : chandrakant@hotmail.com
He is 27, working as software consultant in New Jersey, USA. He likes Reading, Travelling, Photography, making friends through emails.

Ciaran Reilly, E-Mail : ciaran_reilly@hotmail.com
I'm a 31 year old Irish computer programmer who is fascinated by Jainism and have been for years. The more I learn about Jainism, the more amazed I am about how it reassures me about the human race, the world, the future etc. I'm also a strict vegetarian and while not a vegan I don't knowingly use any products which involve injury to any creatures. I can correspond in English, Spanish, Dutch and Irish. People without email can also write to me at 63 College Street, Cavan, Republic of Ireland.

Deepak Vidyadhar Dhadoti, 120, Meyer Road, Amherst, New York - 14226, USA, E-Mail : dds24@hotmail.com or ddhadoti.inc@moog.com
I am from Buffalo, U. S. A. I am an aerospace engineer. I am from Belgaum, Karnataka. I am 30 yrs. old and studied Jainism from Karnatak University in 1992. Here I am the active member of Jain Society of Buffalo and Jaina.
 

Debrah Gibbons ( 38 Years ) PO Box No. 650, Manchester, MI 48158-0650, U. S. A. E-Mail : rcasurfer@aol.com
Hobbies: Iconography, photography, ice hockey, reading, French Bulldogs
Interests: Jainism, Mantra Meditation, Vegetarianism, Spirituality, Russian Icons.
I have been practicing mantra meditation for almost two years now, as taught to me by Chetana Florida (who is a student of Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanu, and she is also the Founder of the Lighthouse Center). I have been practicing living my life by Ahimsa for the past year and have been learning through the teachings of Gurudev and Chetana, the spiritual lifestyle of the Jains which I have been adopting into my life.

Gabriel E. Figuera, E-Mail : vegangf@aol.com
I am a westerner of hespanic heritage who truly believes in the teachings of Jainism. I am constantly striving to learn more and the more I learn, the more aligned I feel to Jainism. Also I am a vegan. I am interested in correspondence with Jains worldwide. Languages: English,Spanish, attempting to learn Gujaratiand Hindi.

E-Mail : hpokharn@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu
Hema Pokharna PhD, Biochemist at University of Chicago, Born and brought in Pune Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi, Marwadi, Gujrathi. Also interested and teaches Spirituality and Medicine at the University of Chicago. She is a director of a program called Journeys of Life to promote Health, wholeness and disease prevention. The program trains participants to develop skills to connect with self through meditation and focusing, and connect with others through nonviolent communication.

Her mission is a statement of her journey of life as a Jain Indian woman and scientist which is to encourage people in the world to discover healthy and harmonious ways of being with themselves and being together. Her mission and the program includes different ways to live, learn and share the principles of reverence and respect .

Hemang Shah, E-Mail : s_hemang@hotmail.com
Doing my Masters in Computer Science at Stevens Institute of technology. I am 23

Hitesh Tolia, Kotechanagar M. N. Road, Mangalam Rajkot, Phone : 453751, E-Mail : kuldeep@wilnetonline.net
32 year old, married civil engineer at Rajkot, Gujarat & the trustee of Panchavati Jain Sangh Rajkot. You can ask your question relating Jainism to him. Knows English, Hindi and Gujarati. Loves to hear from other Jains all around the world. Likes, Music, Photography, Reading Travelling, making Friends through emails. etc.
 

Jayesh Shah ( Age 45), E-Mail : chison@satyam.net.in
I am a chartered accountant at Baroda. I am Wholetime Director of Fortune Fiscal Ltd. member of National Stock Exchange. I am also vice president of Fortune InfoTech Ltd. a software & medical transcription company. My interests are sports, reading, financial research & studying jainism.
 

Jaideep, E-Mail : jaideeprm@hotmail.com
He is 28, unmarried, working as a Programme Analyst in U. S. A. He is originally from Pune, India. His hobbies and interests are: Reading, Driving, Meditation, Travel, Photography, Music. Would like to have friends world over.

Mahavir, E-Mail : msanglikar@hotmail.com
He is 40, Photographer and Director of Jain Friends. Likes Reading, Writing and bringing Jain activists together. He is keenly interested in spreading Jainism through pen friendship all over the world.

Name: Maike Hinnrichs ( Age: 15 years Female ) E- Mail : nscho-tschi@tref.nl
Hobbies : Canoing, Watching the X-Files, Canada, Asia, Pen Pals, I want to know more about the Jains and to have lot's of Jain pen pals who can tell me from there culture.

Nilesh Jain, E-Mail : satshrut@satshrut.org
Staying at Bhavnagar-Gujarat. Profession - laser type setting and designing of book work. Also interested in establishing web page designing. I have designed our trust's web page. I am interested in researching old Jaina MSS. www.satshrut.org

Nimit Sheth, E-Mail : pipnimit@ad1.vsnl.net.in
He is 27, Entrepreneur with Post Gradation in Management. He likes Sports, Travelling and Making Friends around the Globe.

Premjeet, E-Mail : jrprem@hotmail.com
He is 25, Project Manager in an exhibition company at Pune, India. His hobbies include western and Indian Music, Dancing, Reading, Travelling etc. He would like to have pen friends world over.

I am a young, single man, from Brazil very much interested in Jainism. I am looking for somebody willing to teach me this wonderful religion. Are there any Jains in Brazil?
Onaldo A PereiraCx Postal 11474001-970 Goiania, Goias, Brazil, E-Mail : onaldo@cultura.com.br

Rakesh here from Bangalore, 28yrs old, engineer, working in software MNC Company. I am originally from Belgaum, Karnataka. My hobbies are reading books, listening Indian music, travelling & making friends as many as I can. I love making friends. E-Mail : rakesh_rp90@hotmail.com

Sandeep Jain, Dimple Court, 26, Shakespeare Sarani, Flat No. 10-E, 10th Floor, Calcutta-700017, Phone : 91033-280, 6316/2806412, Mobile No. : 9830093128, E-Mail : octal1@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Interests : I Am Very Much Interested in Making Good Friends. I Am also the President of Leo Club of Calcutta & Very Active in The Jain Community.

I am 28/M, Engaged, working as a Programmer in New Jersey, USA. I am originally from Udaipur (staying in Ahmedabad for last 27 years). By Birth, I am Jain. but I want to be Jain in Real term. Interest : Reading, Vegetarianism. How to be accomplished soul. Languages known : Gujarati, Hindi, English. E-Mail : vs_shah@yahoo.com

I am Manish Kochhal, E-Mail : kochhal_manish@hotmail.com
Presently doing MS ( Computer Engineering ) at Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202, USA
Current Address : University Towers No. 1104, 4500, Cass Avenue Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
Interests : 1. Scientific Approach Towards Jainism & its understanding their underlying principles.
2. Parallel & Distributed Computing, Computer Architecture, JAVA, CORBA, COM/DCOM etc.

Manish M. Modi, 366/3 Sidarud Prasad J.S. Road, Thakurdwar P.O., Mumbai 400002, India, Tel no. 022-3826739, E-Mail : manishmodi_m@hotmail.com & manish.modi@bol.net.in
My native place is Sirohi, Rajasthan
Know English, Hindi, Marathi, B.Sc., Master in Computer Management (M.C.M) from Pune university.
Runner-up in G.K. Quiz organized by UNICEF. Vice President of College during graduation. Stood first in College play. Runner-up in Essay competition. Want to spread Jainism all over world.
Strengths : Positive mental attitude based on moral values Ambitious, Optimist
Interests : Travelling, Friendship, Reading Books on varied subjects Listening Soft Music, Curious about new things.
Hobbies : Books, Cricket. Nature Lover

As a student of Sri Gurudev Chitrabhanu, I am seeking to deepen my understanding of Jainism. I work in the HR dept. of a small human service agency in Kansas. I lived in Madras, India for 6 months while studying at the headquarters of the Theosophical Society there. It was a wonderful experience and I hope to someday return to India.
Mark New bold E-Mail : mnewbold@columbus-ks.com

I'm 16 years old male from Lithuania. It's very interesting to know more about you, your country, your religion and how you live there. Unfortunately I can't go to your country because I live too far away. Martynas, E-Mail : martinaz@takas.lt

Name: Naresh Tated ( Age: 22 ) VLVG Jain Hostel, Kamalane Ghatkopar (W), Mumbai, Ph : 5133174. E-Mail : pintutated@yahoo.com
Studying MBA and working as a Web Developer. Do contact me for a prosperous friendship

Name : Nirmal Jain ( Age 30 years ) Nirmal Sanghvi, CAT, Indore 452013, India, E-Mail : rajwada@mailcity.com
Gender : Male Qualification : MBA Occupation : Computer Professional.

I am Pavan Bhandari, ( 26 yrs) E-Mail : pavanbhandari@hotmail.com and on ICQ : 30123355, Electronics & Communication Engineer settled in Pune. I am into Internet Services, would love to work for the upliftment of jainism.

I Pradeep. S. V. is very happy to hear that some of our jain community are very interested in bring our people united at least now I wish to congratulate all who are behind the scene in doing this. My main aim in mailing this letter to make friends of our community. I am doing my Engineering in E&C, residing in Bangalore. So any interested gals and guys can E-Mail : pradeepsv@hotmail.com

Pramod Bohra, E-Mail : pramodbohra@hotmail.com
21 year old, doing MS in University of Texas at Arlington, USA. Born and brought up at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Native state is Rajasthan. Loves to hear from other Jains all around the world. Likes making Friends, Music, Photography, Reading etc.

Pratik Sheth, E-Mail : pratik1975@aol.com
Just completed my M. S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. At present i am working with a pharmaceutical firm in Chicago, USA. looking for some friends all over the world. this site seems to be a good source of finding jains.

Pushpendra Jain, 25, M, Listing Music, E-Mail : pushpendra@usa.net

Rajan K. Gengaje, Ph.D. ( Field Coordinator ) Canadian Universities Consortium (CUC) - AIT UEM Project and Affiliated Faculty, UEM Program, School of Environment, Resources & Development (SERD), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani, Thailand-12120, Tel. (66-2) 524-6130, (66-2) 524-8281, Mobile (66-1) 310-2196, Fax. (66-2) 516-2128, 524-6380, 516-2126, E-Mail : gengaje@ait.ac.th
I am Rajan Kantilal Gengaje, age 40, originally from Pune, India. For last 13 years I am working with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand. I teach urban environmental conflict resolution, environmental legislation, research methods. At AIT, we have students from over 66 countries across the world. I am also responsible for administering a Canadian government funded project at AIT, Bangkok. I am married, have two sons (names - Aneesh and Amit) and my family is with me in Bangkok. My hobbies are reading, travel, swimming. If any of the Jain Friends are interested in visiting Bangkok, I will be pleased to welcome them.

Rajeev Jain, E-Mail : rkjain@sb.nic.in & rajeevicha@hotmail.com
a civil servant now working for the Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India and would like to meet and interact with like minded, progressive natured, well offs and decent Jain families and Individuals. I am 33, and belong to generation who while valuing our traditions maintain a positive attitude in Life.

Rajiv Sethia ( Age: 23, Male ) E-Mail : rajivshethia@inf.com
Occupation : Software Engineer
Hobbies : Trekking, Travelling and Chatting

Ravindra Jain (23 yrs, Male ), E-Mail : jain@aut.tisco.globalnet.ems.vsnl.net.in Computers & internet

Sachin Jain, E-Mail : sachinja@bom5.vsnl.net.in
Hi friends! I'm a 23 year old software engineer from Bombay, India. Am especially proud of the Jain principles of tolerance, relativity and perspectivism. Would like to bond with Jain friends worldwide.

This is Dr. Sanjeev R. Jain from Bombay Ph.D in Biochemistry research scientist Breast Cancer. Doing Post Doctorate on Brain and Mind. E-Mail : drsjain@hotmail.com

Shailen Jain ( Age : 35 Year, Male ) Postal Address : P.O. Box 23467, Sharjah, UAE, E-Mail : shailen@petrofac.co.ae, Hobbies : Reading, Movies, Hiking, Driving

Sunny Kishore Shah ( Age 14 Years Male ), E-Mail : sunnyshah@email.com
Hobbies : Penpal, Surfing net, Movies, Cricket
Interest : Know more about Jainism, Travel worldwide, Computer

Vikas Jain, ( Age 25 Years ) Victron International, Todarmal House, A-1/39, Sector-8, Rohini, Delhi-110085, India, Phone : 91-11-7168912/7168917/7174572, E-Mail : victron@nde.vsnl.net.in, doing business in Delhi, like to read, listen music, discuss spirituality. Want to do something for the people who are Jain by habits and not by name. Searching good freinds worldwide.

 Vishal Jain, E-Mail : vishal_j@mumbai.tcs.co.in
working as a Software Engineer in Tata Consultanncy Services. Strong believer of Jainism, I would like to correspond with those who are interested about Jainism and Jaina life-style.
Hobbies : music, travelling, making friends

Through Mails !

Pierre Amiel, 37 Chemin du Malbosquet, 06140 Vence, France. He is 65, keenly interested in spreading Jainism in French speaking world. He has written some articles and a book on Jainism. Likes to read Jain literature. Knows French and English.

Michael Potter, 33a, Galfried Road, Cambridge CB5 8ND, England. He is follower of Jainism, Vegan, Knows English and Hindi. Would like to discuss about Jainism through letters.

Rajni Shah P.O. Box 4396 Dubai, U. A. E. He is founder President of Jain Social Group, Dubai. His hobbies and interests are : Organizing Jain Community in Gulf, Reading, Pen friends.

Peter Simon, Gerberau 28A, 7800 Freiburg I Br. Germany. He is a Jain activist from Germany. He introduces Jainism to new people and translates Jain literature into German. Write him in German, English or Hindi.

S.A. Bhuvanendra Kumar, 4665 Moccasin Trail, Mississauga, Canada. A Jain Scholar. If you want to know more about Jainism, write to him.

Ritesh Kumar Sarak, Post Box No. 31, Giridih, Bihar - 815301, India. He is 25, Working for upliftment of Adivasi Jains in Bihar. His interests are reading literature, drama, social work and Travelling.

Shantinath Hotpeti, Sanmati, 6 Bommapur Street, Hubli, Karnatak-580028, India. He is 41, Editor of a Kannad Jain Magazine. His hobbies are Reading, Writing. Langauges known Kannad, Hindi, English.

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