Pujya Shri Chitrabhanuji, a one time Jain monk had adopted New York as his base over 40 years ago. From there he spread the word of baisc Jain concepts of Ahimsa and vegetarianism. He has wielded great influence on formation of various Jain organisations in the US and in forming the umbrella organisation, JAINA.
He has with his promotion of Jain values worldwide and his vision of how Jainism can help evolve a society that is free from cruelty to all living things has made him become one of the global leaders of Jain philosophy.
He recently turned 90 – and yet he has not lost the zest for furthering the Jain values – he is still as active as ever and fully supported by his wife, Smt Pramodaben.
Sri Chitrabhanuji was interviewed by Michael Tobias recently for the Forbes magazine. That article explored Jainism and Sri Chitrabhanuji’s beliefs and world view. The article reveals his deep reverence for the Jain philosophy and its understanding.
Click here to view the full interview. Pujya Sri Chitranbhanuji’s July 2012 Address to the World
Credit Forbes Magazine