JAINA Convention 2001 07 Chicago IL

Author(s): Jain Society of Metropolitian Chicago
Publisher: USA Jain Center Chicago IL
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LAINISM IN THE
21ST CENTURY
PRACTICING JA
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परस्परोपण जीवानाम
11th Biennial JAINA Convention
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July 5-8, 2001 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Rosemont, Illinois
Formerly Rosemont Convention Center Hosted by The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) and
Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago
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JAI JINENDRA
Chairman & Convenor Bipin D. Parikh 847-699-1294
Co Convenor Kishor C. Shah 630-671-0001
Welcome to the 11th Biennial JAINA Convention organized by the Federation of JAINA (Jain Associations in North America) Convention Board and hosted by The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago. The theme of the convention is "Practicing Jainism in 21" Century". We hope that this convention will become a Forum for discussion that helps generate energy from our ancient tradition to face new challenges of the modern world.
Co Convenor Prbodh B. Vaidya 630-985-9144
Advisor Gyanchand Jain 416-447-1650
Documentation Vinay K. Vakani 201-967-9344
Finance
We have a large variety of programs for every age group and every Jain Tradition. We have program for enriching your mind and soul and also we have program for your entertainment. Whether your interest is in yoga or meditation, pratikraman or Bhakti, discourses on Jainism or light talk on Jain fundamentals, cultural program or raas garba, we have it. Whether you are a child, a young adult or a senior citizen, we have program for you. You, the participant are our Chief Guest and we are at your service. We are sure, every member of your family will enjoy their stay at the convention.
Keerti N. Shah 630-837-8716
Programs & VIP Samprati J. Shah 847-524-0463
Registration Lata M. Champsee 416-493-1666
In order to make your participation at the convention resourceful and convenient, we have prepared this Program Book for you. Please spare few moments to review the book so that you get the maximum benefit from the programs planned for you.
Publicity Dilip V. Shah 215-561-0581
Publication & Souvenir Virendra K. Shah 310-326-5685
We hope you will have marvelous time here and will not only meet many friends and relatives, but many learned scholars and Dharm Gurujis of your choice.
Facility-Security Hospitality Pravin M. Shah 815-436-1312
We are thankful to all the dignitaries, Keynote speakers, speakers, and many Jain Centers, for providing their valuable services to make this program very successful and all delegates for their participation in the programs.
Food Services Arvind M. Shah 847-699-7778
Cultural Program Megha A. Doshi 847-735-0120
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact any of the volunteers. On behalf of the JAINA Convention Board, the Programs & VIP Committee and Youth Committee:
Youth Program Mukesh M. Doshi 847-517-2505
Exhibition & Souvenir Jagat J. shah 630-529-5645
Sincerely, Samprati J. Shah Chairman, Programs & VIP
Dr. Mukesh Doshi Chairman, Youth Activity
Convention Head Quarter Priya M. Shah 847-397-8316
JAINA Executive Committee
PRESIDENT FIRST V PRESIDENT Mahendra K. Pandya Bipin D. Parikh
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JAINA
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11TH Biennial
Practicing Jainism in 21st Century
PROGRAMS & VIP COMMITTEE
Samprati J. Shah - Chairman
Pravin K. Shah
Nirmal Dosi
Dilip H. Shah Indrajit Shah Pankaj Parikh
Girish P. Shah
Ashwin Shah
Narendra Velani Shashikant Shah Kanti Ravani Dipak Jhaveri
Rasik Shah
Pradip Shah
Kishor N. Shah
Ajay Shah Hemant Shah
JAINA CONVENTION BOARD
Bipin D. Parikh Kishor C. Shah
Prabodh Vaidya - Chairman & Convenor - Co-Convenor
- Co-Convenor Gyan Chand Jain
Keerti N. Shah
Samprati J. Shah - Advisor Finance
- Program & VIP Vinay K. Vakani
Megha A. Doshi Mukesh M. Doshi - Documentation
- Cultural Program - Youth Activities Dilip V. Shah
Jagat J. Shah
Pravin M. Shah Publicity
- Exhibits & Souvenir -Hospitality-Facility Lata Champsee & Arvind M. Shah
Virendra K. Shah Hitesh C. Shah
-Food Services
- Publication - Registration Printed by Sir Speedy Printing, 311 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606-(312)408-1080
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Table of Contents
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Contents
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Number 1 Number Program & VIP Committee Jaina Convention Board General Program Outline General Information Opening Ceremony (Friday)
66, 1, 22, Keynote Speeches (Saturday)
67, 9, 21,
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24, 25, 26, Closing Ceremony (Sunday)
68, 23, 27, Panel Discussions
59 - 65 17-18 Unique Presentations
71 - 74 19-20 Speeches by Various Scholars
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6 - 17 Morning Activities
75 - 81 20-21 Cult Programs
82 - 84
21 Special Group Meetings
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22 Special Activities
91 - 96
22 Youth Committee & Young Children Programs
23 Youths Keynote Speeches.. Don't Miss!!!!!!!!
24 Youths Special Events. Don't Miss!!!!!!!! Jain Academic Bowl (Jab)
25 Jain Network Forum (Formerly MIS)
26 Speeches by Scholars (Breakout Sessions)
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AB Series Exhibition Booths - Layout
91 Hotels & Halls - Location Maps - Blank Note Pages
38 - 44 Program Listing - Main & Youth
A-H Friday & Saturday Schedules
Insert Ready Reference Insert (11x17 page)
Page Item numbers are referenced in the program schedule pages for your convenience.
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JAINA
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CHIC
11TH Biennial
Practicing Jainism in 21st Century
General Program Outline
Following is the General Program Outline for major sessions in Convention Hall F, Rosemont Ballroom in Hyatt and Rosemont Suites Ballroom:
Thursday July 5: 3:00pm to 11:30pm
Registration, Icebreaker, Meet the Guests, Dinner (Lobby and Hall A), Dandia Raas and Bhakti Sangeet (Rosemont Ballroom Hyatt)
Friday July 6: 6:30am to 8:30am 7:00am to 8:30am 8:00am to 12:30pm
11:30am to 1:30pm 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Meditation, Yoga, Pratikraman, Bhaktamar Stotra Breakfast Procession, Namokar Mantra, Opening of the Convention 2600th Bhagwan Mahavir Janm kalyanak Celebration Speeches by Dignitaries, Jalmandir Opening (Hall F) Lunch (Hall A) Panel/Group Discussion (Hall F) Panel/Group Discussion (Rosemont Ballroom-Hyatt) Youth Program (Rosemont Suites) Breakout Sessions (Hyatt) Jain Network Forum (Rosemont Suites) Dinner (Hall A) Youth Concert and Youth Dance (Rosemont Ballroom-Hyatt) Bhakti Sangeet by Bhanu Vora and Anita Jain (Hall F)
4:00pm to 8:00pm 5:30pm to 7:30pm 8:00pm to 11:30pm 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Saturday July 7: 6:30am to 8:30am 7:00am to 8:30am 9:00am to 12:30pm
10:00am to 12:00 Noon 11:30am to 1:30pm 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Meditation, Yoga, Pratikraman, Bhaktamar Stotra (Hyatt), Bhakti (Hall F) Breakfast Key Note Speeches, Plenary Session Speeches by Dignitaries Jain Network Forum (MIS) Rosemont Ballroom Lunch (Hall A) Panel/Group Discussion (Hall F) Panel/Group Discussion (Rosemont Ball Room-Hyatt) Breakout Sessions (Hyatt) Youth Program (Hyatt) Dinner (Hall A) Bhakti Sangeet (Hall F) Cultural Program (Hall F)
5:30pm to 7:30pm 7:00pm to 8:00pm 8:00pm to 11:30pm
Sunday July 8: 6:30am to 8:30am 9:00am to 1:00pm 9:00am to 12:30pm
Meditation, Yoga, Pratikraman, Bhaktamar Stotra (Hyatt), Bhakti (Hall F) Brunch Closing Ceremony, Awards/Recognition Speeches by Dignitaries (Hall F) JAB Final JNF (MIS) Final Session
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Food will be served in Hall A. Breakfast will be served on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM. Lunch will be served on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Dinner will be served on Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM and on Friday & Saturday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Brunch will be served on Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT REGISTRATION IS A MUST TO ENTER THE FOOD COURT FOR MEALS.
Parking
Parking is available at Rosemont Convention Center at $10/day charge and at Hyatt Regency Hotel for the guests on payment of $5/day charge.
Transportation
There is a free shuttle bus available from the O'Hare Airport to the hotel listed as the convention hotels. If you fly in to Midway airport, please take a taxi or rent a car. No bus service is available.
Yatra to Chicago Temple
Free buses will be available from the convention center for Yatra to Chicago Jain Temple/Center located in Bartlett, IL. Please check at the Information Desk for the bus schedule.
Points of Interest
A-Sight Seeing: There is something to see and do for everybody in Chicago area. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, NAVY PIER, SEARS TOWER, WATER TOWER, ADLER PLANETORIUM, BAHA'I HOUSE OF WORSHIP, FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, THE LOOP IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO AREA are just a few of the attractions in the area.
Please see Chicago Travel Guide available in the hotels for further directions, timings and cost for all of the above places.
B - Shopping: The India Town located on Devon Avenue in North side of Chicago is one of the biggest center for shopping of saris, jewelry, electronics appliances good for 220 volt and 120 volt power supply is few miles away from the convention center. Fine Restaurants offering authentic vegetarian Indian dishes at reasonable charges are in India Town.
Emergency / Medical Assistance
Medical Needs: Doctor will be available on duty during the convention for providing first aid. If you have medical problem, which does not require immediate attention, please visit the Medical Help (First Aid) booth located in the Convention Center near the Registration Booth. For emrgency only call any one of the following Doctors:
Pager : (847) 479-2778
Dr. Devendra (D.U.) Shah Dr. Urmila Talsania Dr. Kirti Talsania Dr. Anil B. Shah Dr. Chirag Sandesara Dr. Niruben Shah
Cell Phone: (847) 502-6967 Cell Phone: (630) 640-9144 Cell Phone: (630) 302-1100 Cell Phone: (630) 209-2386 Cell Phone: (414) 917-8782 Cell Phone: (630) 272-7950
Pager : (630) 844-1100
Pager: (630) 374-6602
As always in case of severe emergency such as fire or life threatening health problems, you can always dial 911 from the nearest phone.
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All sessions are in English except when noted as (Gujarati) or(Hindi).
All the Lectures are in Hyatt Regency O'Hare except when noted. Opening ceremony, Keynote Speeches and Closing ceremony are in the Convention Center Hall F. You can use the following listing of speakers and abstract to decide which session to attend.
JAI JINENDRA
SPEECHES BY VARIOUS SCHOLARS
Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanu will deliver Inaugural address to the Convention Attendees during the opening ceremony(66) on Friday morning. He will also participate in Panel Discussions on Saturday and perform closing ceremony(68) on Sunday. Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji was the first Jain monk to travel abroad in order to address Spiritual Summit Conference in Geneva. He is the founder of the Divine Knowledge Society in Mumbai and the Jain Meditation International Center in New York. He has been the spiritual leader and motivator for the formation of JAINA and many Jain centers in North America. He has also worked closely with the World Fellowship of Religions and other organizations in North America. He has lectured at many institutions including the United Nations, Yale University, and many others. He is the author of more than twenty-five books, which reflect his message of world peace and non-violence. He has led innumerable retreats, workshops, and seminars, and Pratishtha programs throughout the world. He will deliver a message to youth via his speech on “Realize who you are?". See youth section item (BC 505).
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Sri Devendrakeerti Bhattarakji was born in a Roval Family of South Kanara District in Karnataka State. He got his B. Se degree from Mysore University; M.A. in philosophy from Madras University and Ph. D from Madurai University. He accepted saintly life on March 20 1971, and was assigned as the head of Sri Hombuja Jain Math on October 30, 1971. As a head of religious and spiritual head of Jain religion in Digambara Sect, he tried to bring the Harmony among all these sub sects of Jain religion like Shwetamber, Digambar, Sthanakwasi, Terah Panthi, Shrimad Rajchandra Panth etc. in India and abroad. Because of his long vision, peace loving and quiet nature more than 18 Jain temples are started and dedicated to all the different sects of Jain religion, and four temples dedicated to Jain and Hindu faith in USA, Canada, Nepal etc. He has gone abroad more than 34 times covering almost all the countries of the world. His last two visits were to South Africa in November and December 1999 to grace the Parliament of world's religion & to South Korea in February 2000 to grace the world religious and cultural conference. He is a highly learned scholar, and has written several books on Jain philosophy. He has delivered hundreds of speeches in India and far away countries.
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Jainism - Past, Present & Future (Hindi) Jainism - An Universal Faith (Hindi)
Hyatt - American/Branif Hyatt - American/Branif
Fri Sat
1:30 to 2:30 PM 3:30 to 4:30 PM
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Acharya Shri Chandanaji is the first and only female Acharya in the Jain tradition. She is dedicated to carrying on the dream and work of Upadhyaya Amar Muni. She single-handedly took on the task of building "Veerayatan", a scripturally confirmed and archaeologically proven site where Bhagwan Mahavira spent fourteen chaturmas". The place is also blessed with the Nirvan of Bhagwan Mahavira's eleven Gandhars, as well as the composition of some significant Jain scriptures. Veerayatan has a hospital where free services are offered for eye treatment, polio and general medication. It also has a beautiful museum/art gallery featuring exquisite panels depicting life of Lord Mahavir and teachings of Jainism.
Muni Shri Jinchandra Vijayji is the youngest of the three brother monks known as "Bandhu-Triputi". Born in Kutch, Gujarat, Muni Shri was initiated at a very early age by the great Acharya Shree Prem Surishvariji. Muni Shri Jinchandraji is a poet and a writer. He travels extensively giving lectures on Jainism. He helped establish "Shantiniketan Sadhna Kendra" in Gujarat, where religious retreats, Yoga and Sadhna (Meditation) camps are regularly held. Muni Shri Jinchandra Vijayji will participate in panel discussion (Ask the Scholar -62) and speak on two topics as listed below.
Balancing Religion & Work (Gujarati) Convention Center Hall F Prayer (Bhakti) - The Way To Moksha Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B (Gujarati)
Fri Sat
1:30 to 2:30 PM 3:30 to 430 PM
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Muni Shri Roop Chandaji was born on 22nd Sept., 1939. His calm and thoughtful nature as a child showed in him the making of a great man. At a tender age of 13, he took the vow of celibacy of his own accord in his own town and consecrated his life as "Jain ascetic" to the service of God and for the good of mankind. He is the founder of "Nav Tairah Panth" and "Manav Mandir Mission". He has mastery in Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Hindi and very good command in English. He has cultivated a thorough knowledge of "Darshana". He is the author of more than 15 books. He has translated several Indian scriptures into Bangla, Tamil, Kanar, Gujrati and English languages. As a pilgrim, he walked 35000 miles bare-footed to many parts in India and Nepal. He is a great poet, writer, philosopher, extremely knowledgeable of Jain scripture. He is a great orator and a monk with profound understanding. He has traveled around the world spreading the message of Jain philosophy. He helped celebrate Paryushana at many centers in North America.
Arhum Yoga
Hyatt United A-B
Fri & Sat
1:30 to 2:30 PM 'Arham' is the seed Mantra of "Navkar Mahamantra". By practicing Arham yoga, we can connect ourselves with the Arhat - the perfect souls.
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Muni Shri Amarendra Muniji is a Jain Sadhu (Monk). He was a close associate of the late Acharya Shree Sushilmuniji of Siddhachalam. He is an accomplished scholar and has written his thesis on the History of Jains, He regularly visits North America and gives lectures to Jains and non-Jains alike. He is the author of the book "Yoga-Siddhi".
World Peace Through Non-Violence (Hindi) Lord Mahavir's Message for the Universe (Hindi)
Hyatt NorthWest/TWA Hyatt NorthWest/TWA
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Muni Shri Manek Muniji took Diksha under the great Acharya Shri Tulsiji Maharaj of Tera-Panth sect at a very early age of 14. He is a Jain Sadhu (Monk), he is also the founder of Shri Padmavati Shaktipith, Panchkula, Haryana, India. He has visited North America in the past and demonstrated his divine gift of "avdhan," which means doing too many things at one time. He is able to remember multiple questions and answer each one appropriately in the same order that the questions were asked. Muniji has a natural gift of intuition and has great spiritual powers. He is also a great Shatavadhani. Shatavadhan is the ancient science of memory and mathematics, which is based upon concentration of mind. Through this presentation of Shatavadhan, Muniji has delighted and astonished thousands of people across India, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Muniji also has a deep knowledge in the science of astrology, palmistry, and numerology.
Practicing Karma Theory in our daily life (Hindi) Hyatt NorthWest/TWA Fri Satavdhan - How to develop Memory & Brainpower Hyatt NorthWest/TWA Sat (Hindi)
Introduction of Vipassana and Practicing
Jainism in 21st Century (Hindi)
Challanges of 21st Century & Jainism (Hindi)
Fri Sat

Muni Shri Jinchand Suriji is the founder of Jain Yati Gurukul Sansthan. That Sansthan is operating its aims & objectives of Siksha (education), Seva (service) & Sadhna (meditation) from its H.Q. Kushlayatan at Nal, Bikaner. He is also called as Shri Pujya Ji and Maharajji. He came in contact with Pujya Shri S.N. Goenkaji. He first practiced this marvelous method of meditation himself and has started propagating the concept of Vipassana.
Hyatt NorthWest/TWA
Hyatt Vienna
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1:30 to 2:30 PM 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Fri
4:30 to 5:30 PM
1:30 to 2:30 PM
Jain's and Buddha's texts are based on meditation. Jain has lost that text, which had the method of meditation and that was Dristiwad. It is still the Satipatthana as a Buddha's text, in which the method of meditation is still alive. And that method is called Vipassana. Vipassana is to experience within oneself 'as it is' and 'not as it appears to be' or 'not as it seems to be'. Vipassana is Buddha's technology of individual transcendence of sufferings. Vipassana & meditation described in Jain texts share a common view, particularly removal of Rag Dvesh (attachment and hatred), keeping Samta (equanimity) and awareness. Jain and Buddha have the concept of Loka in the same meaning. Loka has both ways - individual as well as universal. Meditation can be done in Loka of individual and it is beneficial to Loka of individual as well as universal. Vipassana is an experimental method of self realization or getting Nibbanic peace. The individual can feel the same and no amount of lectures can give it real intake. Therefore, the Vipassana meditation centers invite you to experience Vipassana directly at a ten days course.
2:30 to 3:30 PM 2:30 to 3:30 PM
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Shadhvi Shilapiji is a young Sadhvi who took Diksha nine years ago; she completed her Master's degree at the London School of Economics and studied at King's College, at the University of London in the UK. She blends her religious & scriptural studies with the Western system of research. She is multilingual, and is an ideal ambassador of the Jain message to the younger English speaking Jains. She will deliver a keynote speech for youth in the main convention hall and participate in inter-faith panel discussion.
Convention Center Hall F
Sat
10:20 to 11:00 AM
Practicing Jainism in the 21st Century - Keynote Speech for youth
10. Shadhvi Subhamji teaches young children with Jain principles at Veeraytan, Bihar, India. She has the
natural gift of Avdhans, she is able to remember multiple questions and answer each one appropriately in the same order that the questions were asked.
11. Samaniji Mangal Pragya, Vineet Pragya, Akshya Pragya & Sanmati Pragya are disciples of Acharya
Tulsi. Samanijis will conduct Preksha Meditation Classes (76) in the morning of Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In addition they will deliver speeches on Friday and Saturday.
Samani Mangal Pragyaji is a disciple of His Holiness Acharya Sri Mahaprajna. She was initiated by His Holiness Acharya Sri Tulsi in the year 1984 at the age of 22. After six years training of Diksha as Mumukshu she became a member of Saman order which was started by Acharya Sri Tulsi and which is a new horizon in the field of Jain Monkhood. A Saman represents purity, equanimity, and self-restraint. She organized many workshops and camps on Preksha Meditation, Science of living, Peace, and Non-Violence. She is very energetic and is committed to spread the knowledge of Jainism and Preksha Meditation in and outside India. Samani Vineet Pragyaji joined the Training Centre for Nuns in 1982 and took six years of training in religious teachings, yoga and Preksha meditation. She then took the Sarnani Diksha in 1988 and completed her M.S. in the Science of Living in 1992. She has widely traveled for lectures, teaching, training and the organizing of camps. Samani Akshya Pragyaji was initiated 18 years ago. She received her M.A. in Jain Philosophy and she is proficient in the use of Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Prakrit and Rajasthani languages. She has traveled more than 8 times around USA and Europe. She is expert in Yoga and Meditation. Samani Sanmati Pragyaji was initiated 11 years ago. She received her Masters in Jain Philosophy and Sanskrit, She is proficient in Hindi, English, Sanskrit and Rajasthani languages. She traveled more than 6 times around USA and Europe. She is an expert in Yoga and Meditation
Hyatt Northwest/TWA
Fri
3:30 to 4:30 PM
Practical Spirituality & Dealing with Anger (Hindi) Jain Shravak in Modern Times and Stress Management (Hindi)
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Hyatt Northwest/TWA
Sat
3:30 to 4:30 PM
21. Father Carlos Valles was sent from Spain to India in 1949 to start a new University College in the city of
Ahmedabad. He was first known in Gujarat as a mathematics teacher and helped pioneer a new form of mathematics by writing the first book on higher mathematics in an Indian language. He also represented the Gujarat University at the International Mathematical Congresses in Moscow, Niece and Exeter. He has published more then forty books in Gujarati. He is a citizen of India and enjoys the title of "Honorary Jain". The Gujarat Literary Academy awarded Father Valles the Ranjitram Gold Medal, the highest Gujarati literary award in 1980. He has also received numerous other literary awards, including the Aurobindo Gold Medal and the Kumar Silver Medal in 1958.
Vardhaman: Jainism as a Religion of Convention Center Hall F "Growth". - Keynote Speech(67)
Sat
9:00 to 9:40 AM
"Vardhaman" was the name given to Bhagavan Mahavir at his birth, since from the moment of his conception a great "increase" or "growth" in prosperity of all kinds was visibly experienced in his family, city and kingdom. We take this auspicious beginning as the norm and motto of Jainism today as the religion of "growth" in its historical development, its understanding of life, and its purity of behavior. Conditions of growth: With respect to the past: fidelity ("samyak darshana"), together with detachment ("aparigraha"). With respect to the future: knowledge ("samyak jnana"), together with fearlessness ("abhaya"). With respect to the present: right conduct ("samyak charitra"), together with multiple understanding: ("anekantvada"). The dynamics of growth lead us from the fact that "nobody changes by decree" to the Gestalt paradox: "We do not change by trying to be
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what we are not, but by being fully what we are". This is the proud heritage of Jainism, and its world responsibility at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
The Secrets of a Successful Marriage Convention Center Hall F (Gujarati)
Keynote Speech (66) Practicing Jaininism in the 21 Century-Challenges & Opportunities
22. Dr. L. M. Singhvi was the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom. Hon. Singhvi is an eminent jurist, a leading constitutional expert, a distinguished parliamentarian, a well-known human rights exponent, an author, a poet, a linguist and a Jain. He has a distinguished career in law, including at the Supreme Court of India, as well as in Indian Civil Service. He has made significant contributions with respect to his religion, profession, and country. He has received numerous honors in India, as well as throughout the world. His offices and membership are legion and too many to be listed here. He prepared the Jain Declaration on Nature, which was presented to His Royal Highness Prince Philip and Pope John Paul II.
Convention Hall F
Fri
Practicing Jaininism in the 21st Century - Convention Center Hall F Keynote Speech(68)
2:30 to 3:30 PM
Center Fri During Opening ceremony
23. Dr. N. P. Jain is a career diplomat. He has been India's Ambassador to United Nations, European Economic Community (EEC), Mexico, Nepal, and Belgium, and Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. He is noted economist, well-known poet, prolific writer, and a distinguished Jain scholar. He has delivered keynote addresses on Jain religion at world Jain conference (1988) at Leiceter, UK, Asian Jain conference at Singapore (1989), Biennial JAINA convention at Stanford University (1991), Global Forum of Parliamentarian and Spiritual Leaders at the UN Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1992). He was awarded Doctorate and status of Permanent Academician by the renowned Mexican Institute of International affairs.

24. Shri Satish Kumar Jain was born and raised in India, Satish Kumar became a Jain monk at the tender age of nine. He later joined the Shrama Daan movement with Vinoba Bhave, marched for peace from India to North America, Russia and Europe and finally settled in England. He is editor of 'Resurgence', an international bimonthly journal on spirituality and ecology, and author of his autobiography 'Path without Destination', recently published by William Morrow in North America. He is on the Board of Directors of the new international Jain magazine, Jain Spirit.
Practicing Jainsm - Keynote
Convention Center Hall F
Sat
9:40 to 10:20 AM 25. Mr. John Robbins is world-renowned animal rights activist. He left a vast fortune of material wealth to devote his life for animal compassion and animal rights. He has authored several books on this subject as well as on health diet. It is once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to him and learn from him.
Animal Compassion- Keynote Speech(67)
Convention Center Hall F
Sat 11:00 to 11:40 AM
Ahinsa (Non-violence) is the pillar of Jain philosophy. We Jains believe in not hurting any living being by mind, speech or physical means. Do we ever think of violence caused to animals without being aware of? For example are we aware of violence we unknowingly cause when we buy cosmetics, when we wear silk clothes, when we eat pizza or when we buy leather sofa? This eye opening session will guide us towards following Ahinsa in far way that we have never cared to think or know
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26. Dr. Herman Kuhn, the co-founder and president of the Jain Association of Germany, has developed innovative approaches to reach western people outside the original Jain community. There now exists a rapidly growing number of Western Jains in Europe who practice an entirely new form of Jainism. The key to this success were his book The Notion of Growth and Karma - The Mechanism. These new and innovative translations of the Tatvartha Sutra focus on the highly practical content of the original sutras and their application in daily life.

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Creating Western Jain
The Need to Expand Jainism into the Western World - Keynote Speech (67)
Hyatt Florence Convention Center Hall F
In a world getting more chaotic by the minute, but ever faster in its speed of communication, nobody - not even the Jaina community - is safe from this accelerating disorder. Evidence proves that Jaina knowledge is capable to stem this tide. We cannot stand aside and allow chaos to proliferate while we are in possession of practical solutions. We actively need to shape our environment - if only to ensure that the knowledge entrusted to us will be available for future generations. Thus, it is essential that we actively communicate this wisdom to our present environment. After teaching practical Jainism to a wide range of Western audiences for more than 20 years, Hermann Kuhn gained overwhelming evidence that huge numbers of Western people are desperately in search of this knowledge. When introduced to Jaina wisdom and its highly practical path, they eagerly adopt this new way. It gives solid hope and direction to their life that was entirely missing before. For this to happen it is essential that the eternal Jaina truths are expressed in a language understood by those in need of this wisdom. Hermann Kuhn developed Jaina knowledge into a series of courses for modern management that were conducted successfully for many major European companies. His modern and dynamic interpretation of the ancient Jaina scripture Tattvarthasutra inspired many Europeans to choose this path to inner growth and liberation. The Notion of Growth' and 'Karma - The Mechanism' are highly applicable modern-day versions of the ancient Jaina wisdom. They are now in their second printing in English and German language. Completely revised and extended editions of the books will officially be introduced at the JAINA Convention Chicago 2001.
Recent medical breakthroughs associated Convention Center Hall F with vegetarian diets
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27. Dr. Neal Bernard, M.D. is Founder and president of PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) and author of six books and numerous research papers on vegetarian diets. PCRM is a nonprofit research and educational organization, working in conjunction with Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Sun
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Recent research shows that vegetarian diets have medicinal power that was not suspected even a few years ago. This has been very evident in heart patients. Because plant foods have no cholesterol and very little fat, they tend to reduce cholesterol levels dramatically. Research at the University of California in San Francisco has shown that these diets, along with other lifestyle changes, can actually reverse existing heart disease, as evidenced by angiographic imaging. Vegetarian diets also reduce the risk of common forms of cancer. Colon cancer, for example, and even lung cancer are less common among vegetarians in research studies controlled for smoking. Overall cancer risk among vegetarians is approximately 50% lower than for non-vegetarians. Placebo-controlled studies have shown that these diets can be designed to treat arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, weight problems, and many other conditions. However, controversies remain. Are dairy products helpful or harmful? Should we also keep vegetable oils to a bare minimum? Are certain plant foods more beneficial than others?
28. Dr. Hukamchand Bharill is a leading scholar in Jainism. He was born on May 25, 1935 in a religious Jain family at Baraudaswami in Lalitpur District of Uttar Pradesh State of India. Dr. Bharill is Nyaytirth, Sahityaratna, MA and Ph.D. Besides he has been endowed with the awards of Shastri, Vidyavachaspati, Vanivibhushan, Jainratna etc. by various Jain organizations from time to time. Dr. Bharill a disciple of Gurudev Shri Kanjiswami of Songadh, is a well known to the Jain community all over the world. He has written, lectured and traveled extensively for the last forty years. Dr. Bharill, a noted lecturer with easy, logical and attractive style has written 40 books; and edited several books. The books written by him have been translated in eight languages with 3.5 million copies. They reached all over the Jain Samaj interested in Jain religion and philosophy. Dr. Bharill is editor of Hindi and Marathi edition of Jain spiritual magazine VITARAG VIGYAN which is one of the most widely circulated magazine. His is a very important contribution in administration of day to day activities of Pandit Todarmal Jain Adhyatmik Trust.
Acharya Kundkundacharya and Five Agams (Hindi) | Hyatt United A-B | Fri - Sat 2-30 PM-3-30 PM
31. Dr. Christopher Chapple is Professor of Theological Studies and Director of Asian and Pacific Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. A specialist in the religions of India, he has published several books, including Karma and Creativity, a co-translation of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, and Nonviolence to Animals, Earth, and Self in Asian Traditions. His co-edited volume on Hinduism and Ecology was recently released by Harvard University Press. Jainism and Ecology will be published in the same series.
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Jainism & Ecology
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B
Fri
3:30 to 4:30 PM
Jaina cosmology and ethics promotes a worldview and practice grounded in respect for all forms of life. Furthermore, Jaina biology extends the definition of life into the elemental realm. For observant Jains, earth, water, fire, and air contain life. In this time of ecological imbalance, Jaina philosophy can be very helpful for thinking in a new way about the interrelationships between various life forms. In 1998, a group of scholars met at Harvard University's Center for the Study of World Religions to discuss ways in which to approach an interface between ecology and Jainism. In this presentation, Dr. Chapple will discuss the potential contribution of Jainism to the emerging field of ecology and religion, summarize some of the various perspective offered at the Harvard conference, and offer some suggestions for a continuing Jaina involvement with ecological ethics.
Haribhadra & Jain Yoga
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B
Sat
1:30 to 2:30 PM
The Yoga tradition shares with Jainism a commitment to the five great vows and a markedly similar theory of karma. Haribhadra, an eighth century philosopher, sought to explain the path of Jainism in light of Patanjali's eightfold Yoga. He also compared both Jainism and Yoga with Buddhism and Vedanta and provided an interpretation of all four in light of the Umasvati's analysis of spiritual stages (Gunasthanas). Haribhadra attempts to reconcile these spiritual practices through his own unique system of goddess Yoga, in which the various levels of purification gain association with eight Devis. In this presentation, the method of Haribhadra uses in his attempt to understand and harmonize these various paths will be discussed.
32. John E. Cort is an Associate Professor of Asian Religions at Denison University, Granville, Ohio. He was a
lecturer in the study of religion at Harvard University, 1989-92. His areas of teaching include religions of India, Hindism, Buddhism, Jainism, Indian History and Culture. He earned several honors and fellowships including "American Institute for Indian Studies Senior Short-Term Fellowship in 1999-2000. Prof. Cort is active in many professional societies involved with Indian Religion Studies.
Nonviolence in America
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B
Fri
1:30 to 2:30 PM
The Jains bring with them from India a rich and ancient tradition of nonviolence (ahimsa). The practice and ideology of ahimsa, with its emphasis on personal responsibility, vegetarianism, and concern for non-human lives, has much to contribute to the understandings of nonviolence in the Jains of new North American settings. At the same time, there is a rich and ancient tradition of nonviolent action in North America. This tradition has twin roots in Christianity and western secular traditions. The practice and ideology of nonviolent action, with its emphasis on social justice, resistance to oppression, and speaking truth to power, has much to contribute to the Jain community. This talk will explore the dual heritage of this new confluence of traditions of nonviolence.
33. Prof Cromwell Crowford runs Department of Religious Studies at University of Hawaii. He gave a very
impressive talk at the seventh Jaina Convention in Pittsburgh, in which he mentioned about the need for higher education for Jain studies. As a result, Jain Academic Foundation of North America (JAFNA) was established in 1995. Dr. Crowford has written many articles on Jainism among them is “Philosophy - A tradition which Jains Must Revive and Reinvigorate".
Home Away From Home
| Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B
Fri
2:30 to 3:30 PM
Exploring ways by which the Jain community can both perpetuate its spiritual and cultural values in the Diaspora, and enhance the quality of life in the West.
34. Mr. Jyotindra N. Doshi has been closely connected with Jain Center in Chicago and other Jain Centers in
North America for the last two decades with respect to religious activities, especially as a teacher of religion and yoga-meditation classes.
Gandhi, Jainism & Shrimad (Gujarati) Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom C Practice & Importance of Meditation Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom D (Gujarati)
Fri Sat
3:30 to 4:30 PM 2:30 to 3:30 PM
35. Dr. Kokila Doshi is a Professor of Economics at the University of San Diego. She has published and given
lectures on Jainism and the regional colleges and conferences. She has been actively involved in the educational and cultural activities of the Jain Society of San Diego.
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Practicing Jainism from Within
A Jain Model of Moksha
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom D Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom D
36. Mr. Manubhai Doshi is founder & editor of Jain Darshan since 1990 and regional editor of Jain Digest since 1995. He has written & published many books including Dev Vandan, Essence of Jainism, Samayik, Spiritual code and Restraints, Jain Stories of Ancient times etc. He has translated Atmasiddhishastra, Apurva Avasar, Chha Padano Patra etc. with detailed explanations. He has attended Vipashyana Meditator courses and is a founder and Executive Director of Mahavir Senior Center. Manubhai is retired and devotes most of his time for the above activities.
Vipashyana Meditation (Gujarati)
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom D
3:30 to 4:30 PM A simple but very effective technique, which brings the ephemeral nature of the worldly aspects to the experiential level; leads to equanimity and peace of mind; provides alertness and vigilance; effective means to know the self; reduces stress and tension; though coming from Buddhist tradition, is essentially nonsectarian.
3:30 to 4:30 PM
Relevance of Jainism to the Present Century Truth, Hyatt Rosemont Sat Tolerance and Temperance (Gujarati)
Ballroom D
Karuna Clubs: an effective medium to Hyatt American/Branif promote non-violence (Hindi)
Fri Sat
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Jainism lays down the scientific truth that nothing can be produced out of anything. Its truth is utmost rational to the extent of rejecting the concept of creation and the creator. Faith without reasoning turns out to be blind. Jainism lays down the combination of both. That can only appeal the growing generation and the Western Society. Every one gets what he deserves. Jainism therefore does not lay down mere destiny. It emphasizes the endeavor for self-improvement. So called fatalism is not the part of Jainism. Its nonviolence is the root of amity and fraternity. It also assures the peace. Its emphasis on friendship, compassion etc. is marvelous. It lays down equality of all beings even to the extent of eligibility for liberation. That is the most democratic approach in the religious realm. Tolerance is the essential part of a religion. Jainism does not simply advocate it; it lays down the effective way to practice it in the form of Syadvad. That is the way to end the differences, disputes and discords. Temperance is the voluntary method of leaving for others. That is the way for contentment that leads to happiness. Coupled with limiting the accumulation and the concept of share and care (Atithisamvibhag) it assures better economic and social order. That also helps in maintaining the ecological balance. Its emphasis on equanimity is unique. That is laid down as the essential aspect of every religious activity. It also lays down the means for attaining it. That is essential for the present stressful order of life style.

37. Dulichand Jain is President of Vivekanand Education Trust and Karanu International, Secretary of Research Foundation for Jainlology and Jain Vidyashram, Treasurer of Vivekanand Education Society and Vidya Bharathi All India Education Organization, Vice President of Bharat Vikas Parishad. These institutions are located in Chennai and Tamilnadu. He is also a receipient of "URA Life-Time Achievement Award 1999" presented by the United Writers Association, Channai. He has written and edited many books among them are 1. Jinvani Ke Moti (Hindi) 2. Pearls of Jaina Wisdom (English), 3. Springs of Jaina Wisdom (Hindi & English). He has numerous articles published in magazines and research journals.
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Great thinkers of the modern world have emphasized 'reverence for all life' and stressed promotion of 'humane education' in schools and colleges. The Karuna club is a part of this 'humane education' activity. The objective of starting Karuna club is to create awareness amongst students from the early stage of their life and kindle their feelings of love, compassion and kindness towards all living beings, animal life and plant life. This is an activityoriented program and it has proved highly successful in changing the attitude of student community on positive lines. It is proved by modern research that children trained to extend justice, kindness and mercy to animals become more kind, just and considerate in their relations with one another. Karuna club organization started in a humble way in just 3 schools in 1995 has grown to 230 schools and colleges. Karuna International has developed a 14- point program, which has become highly popular with the children. Each school is expected to conduct a minimum of six program in a year, theme of which should be of compassion, kindness, non-violence, animal-welfare, animal-protection, love for nature and environment, maintaining ecological balance etc. Karuna International organizes seminars, workshop, Inter-school competitions to train teachers and students. It organizes conferences and regularly distributes prizes to students. School is a campus with a vision for
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tomorrow. Yes! If we want to produce good citizens, it is a useful life that matters most. Every child should be molded with moral values and the significance of Karuna, so as to emerge as a good individual.
Non-Violence in today's World (Hindi)
Hyatt American/Branif
Sat
2:30 to 3:30 PM
Ahinmsa is the essence of Dharma. It is what makes the functioning of the society possible. Much more, it is a virtue that nurtures reverence bringing within it the honor and dignity to all forms of life. Compassion and kindness are really expression of this basic value, which when practiced and reciprocated results in peace and harmony in the world. Violence is deviation from Dharma and hence is the root cause of all evils in society. As Mahatma Gandhi Said, 'Nature can fulfill all the needs of mankind but not its greed'. Over-exploitation of natural resources by a small group of wealthy people deprives a large population of their basic needs of material. Hence, man should make optimum use of the available resources. Lord Mahavira laid great stress on the right attitude, self-discipline and carefulness. He said that a man should continuously watch his own behavior so that it does not result in any injury to any living being. Jaina ethics give great attention to lifepreservation, life-protection and kindness to all forms of life. His teachings of non-violence, restricting the desires and giving away in charity are very much needed to reduce violence, selfishness and degradation of life values.
39. Mr. Prakash Jain is a 26 year old Mechanical Engineer and MS in Computer Science. He is currently
working as a Software Engineer with Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Seattle, WA. He got his spiritual education through intensive training from Todarmal Smarak Trust, which imparted all the four ANUYOGAS with special emphasis on PANCH PARMAGAMS. He has studied Tatvarthasutra, Aatmasiddhi, Bhaktamer, 24 Tirthankar Puran, Samaysar, Pravachansar, Chhahdala, Ratnakarand Shravkachar, Mokshmarg Prakashak, Parmatmaprakash etc. He has been participating actively for the last 8 years with various Jain study groups, offering discourses all over India and USA.
Jain Scriptures (Hindi)
Hyatt United A-B
Fri
| 3:30 to 4:30 PM
What Scripture means? Overview of Jain scripture and its classification with the help of a story and examples will be presented. These include 1. Depth and width of Jain Scripture, 2. Subjects covered in Jain scripture, 3. Central idea of Jain Scripture, 4. History of Jain Scripture, 5. Importance of each type of scripture in our day today life, 6. Names of some of the common and important scriptures and their brief introduction, 7. Proper sequence of reading Jain Scripture, 8. Importance of scripture in achieving self-realization.
World Peace Through Non-violence (Hindi)
Hyatt United A-B
Sat
3:30 to 4:30 PM
What non-violence is according to Jain Scripture? Classification of non-violence. Why violence is considered as a biggest sin? Importance of non-violence in today's environment and how to achieve world peace through nonviolence. How to implement non-violence in our day-to-day life. Different levels of implementation of nonviolence. Importance of non-violence in achieving Self-realization
40. Dr. Snehrani Jain is a disciple of Digambar Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj since 1978. She retired as
a Faculty of Pharmacy from the University of Sagar, Sagar, M.P., India in 1996. She is the first Woman Ph.D. in Pharmacy from India with Post Doctoral Research from Germany. With her background she correlates the Jain fundamentals with modern scientific approach making themes intelligible and interesting to persons of all ages. She also writes and sings songs of Jain themes. Her Jain message in song was highly appreciated in the world Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1993. She was President of the Akhil Bhartiya Digamber Jain Mahila Sangathan till April 2000 and is currently the President of the International Digamber Jain Cultural Assoc. Her Jain Songs available as 'Save Nature, Save World' are very popular amongst Jain children. She has also made a Pictorial Book on Jainism under the title 'The Eternal Truth' and has more than sixty published papers on Jain themes to her credit. She is one of the sub-editors of Arhat Vachan, an International Jain Quarterly. She presented papers in the World Parliament of Religions in 1993 and also at many international conferences in India and Abroad.
Hyatt American/Branif
Fri
3:30 to 4:30 PM
| Atma Dhyan & Samayik - Scientifically on Mind & Soul (Hindi) Gunasthanak & Moksha (Hindi)
Hyatt American/Branif
Sat
1:30 to 2:30 PM
These papers are written with enough explanations and presentation of Figures. This world brings pressure on the minds of human beings through the constant generated desires. When not fulfilled, one reacts under
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frustration if one does not have the religious background. People hardly understand the meaning of Religion. Religion means religiation to Soul, the Self. Under no background of religion one mistakes the body only as self which is true partly because this body becomes a corpse when the Soul is gone. This Soul in the body is Me, my I. Our survival is actually on four Dimensions, Physical, Mental, Temporal and Spiritual. Paying attention to any one alone will imbalance the survival. The Jain Karma Theory helps here, if one knows it. No one else but our Karmas deprive us. It is correct to believe 'Ke Serra Serra ,What ever will be will be, the future is not us to see.' But one must try and do the duties not getting frustration if failures. How Jainism Analyses it and how Anger can be managed is discussed in her first paper.
Why we get lost in the world even knowing the Religion, is because of our Misbelief. We speak a lot of Religion but when it comes to Practice we totally forget the Truth. That is because of our Mohaniya Karma. Moha is affinity. On Moha this whole world is based whether living or Nonliving. These Karmas are Matter. Mind invites them through desires, throwing them on the Soul. The Soul suffers with the fruits of Karmas. Religious persons realize this complexity and ignore the Mind caring for the Soul. Soul has Gnan as its attribute, while Mind has Dhyan. Under the influence of Moha, with Mind being dominating one has Aprashasta Raaga, which brings Aartra and Roudra Dhyan. Both of these degrade the Soul. Religion suggests that this Raag if diverted to Satsanga, Bhakti, Worship or Puja making it Prashasta. Then one automatically orients self towards the Soul instead of the Mind. This shifts the Dhyan from Aartra and Roudra to Dharma Dhyan. Dharma Dhyan also has its grades. A born Jain may not have Dharma dhyan but a Dharma dhyani is a Jain. It gives him/her the true vision and an easy way of survival, never to get upset with the world and worldly relations. Hence, to be a Jain, one should do daily Puja. How, When and with what benefits is explained in the second paper.
41. Prof Vimal Prakash Jain is working for and determined to develop a global center for thorough education
and training in Jainism, Indian Religion & Culture, Yoga and Spirituality, Comparative Religion and other inter-related topics with the active involvement, cooperation of the international Jain Centers and organizations. He is working towards establishment of (1) a National Academy for Prakrit and Jainism, and (2) an International Institute for Intensive Education, Research and Training.
Three-millenia of the Jain Heritage
Hyatt Vienna
Fri
1:30 to 2:30 PM
Jainism is one of the oldest living religions of India. It goes back to minimum of 1000 B.C. The tradition of Rishbhadeva, the first Tirthankar, goes from 8000 to 1000 B.C. in historic India. The Jainas as the followers of Lord Mahavira and his direct predecessors like Parshvanath, have played an extremely glorious role in the history of ancient, mediaeval and modern India. V. P. Jain will discuss these achievements and contribution of Jains to 3 millenia
42. Sangeeta Kumar has been teaching people about making informed Lifestyle choices for over 8 years. She
has earned a B.A. in Environmental Leadership and is very passionate about proactively cultivating compassion among individuals and society at large. She has spoken around North America, and has been interviewed for numerous televisions, radio, and print stories, about animal rights, the environment and other socially relevant issues. Though not born into a Jain family, Sangeeta adopted vegetarianism at the age of seven and has embraced the Jain teachings of Jiv Daya. She believes strongly that talking the talk is not enough--we must walk the walk in order to create lasting social change.
Compassionate Living
Hyatt Florence
Fri
4:30 to 5:30 PM
The hows and whys of living a cruelty-free lifestyle. The power to change the world is in your hands! Come and learn about everyday steps you can make to make this world a better place for all life. If you are vegetarian that is a great step, but it does not end there, there is much more you can do. This workshop will empower and inspire you to take those steps. In addition to lifestyle choices we will spend a little time on other things you can do to make a difference such as letter writing, speaking, tabling etc. You can't miss this workshop, you will leave transformed!
43. Dr. Yasvant Malaiya is a professor of religious studies at University of Colorado. He has established one of
the largest Web Library (Jainism: Jain Principles, Tradition and Practices) on Jainism which connects to thousands of web sites for comprehensive study of Jainism.
| Jainism in the Internet age
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B
Fri
4:30 to 5:30 PM
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Jainism is a special religion even though the number of its followers is small. The Internet can be a great equalizer. How can it be used for? - Communication among Jains- as a library as a virtual temple or Tirthareaching non-Jains, etc? I will mention about some of the web resources on Jainism and suggestions to those who want to build new websites or upgrade existing one. Also significant limitations of the Internet and the new problems created by the net
Contribution of Jain Poets
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B
Sat
2:30 to 3:30 PM
The Jains have contributed significantly to the Indian culture in many ways. An overview of the Jain poets in Hindi from 11th century to modern times, and a look at some very popular Jain prayers
44. Mr. Chandrakant Mehta conducts Swadhyay for Jains in North Jersey. He has given lectures at various
centers in USA. He explains the concepts of Jainism using practical illustrations and emphasizes its application in our daily life. He has made videocassette on "Science of Samayik".
Atma Nu Swaroop (Gujarati)
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom C
Fri
4:30 to 5:30 PM
There are many different opinions regarding "Atma - Soul". Its creation, cause, reason, and motive. Some believe that it is a creation of five subtle matters, the earth, water, fire, air and space. When a person dies (these five things) the soul disintegrates itself. Some believe that the soul is permanent without any change. What is visible all around us is nothing but illusions. Some believe that all actions, deeds are according to God's wishes and desires, while some believe only in destiny. A vast multitude of people believes God as a creator. He has created everything. Our discussion will focus on; does Jainism believe in God? What are the attributes of pure soul? How these attributes impact our daily lives? What should we do to achieve these attributes?
Samayik Ni Sadhana(Gujarati)
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom C
Sat
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Samayik is composed of two words "sam" + "Aayik". Sam means Samta and Aayik means "labh". Performing this ritual on a regular basis one takes charge of himself. There are different types of Samayik. The talk will focus on the following: 1. Traditional and spiritual meaning of Samayik 2. Spiritual meaning of "Muhapatti - Pratilehkhana" 3. Significance of each item used in Samayik 4. How can Samayik benefit us in soul searching and Sadhna? The whole process will be explained by giving different illustrations
45. Panditji Dheerajlal Mehta joined the Jain School at the age of thirteen and studied Jain scriptures for
eight years. He later taught as a regular teacher, teaching Jain monks and nuns at the Jain School. He has mastered the Jain Philosophy, and the Science of Philosophy, and even Jain lay persons attend his classes, He is well respected among even Sadhus and Sadhvijis. He has visited North America quite often and his lectures are taped for serious study by many. He has also written a few books on the commentaries on Jain Shastras and a glossary book of Jain terms.
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom C
Fri
1:30 to 2:30 PM
Understanding of Jain religion from Absolute and Practical Views (Gujarati) Jain concept of Anekantvad (Gujarati)
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom C
Sat
1:30 to 2:30 PM
46. Shantilal Muttha is a well-known social worker in India. He is president of Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana of
Poona. His activities are multifold. Examples of his excellent work are (1) During Latur earthquake, his adoption of 1500 orphans (2) He arranged 'Samuh Marriages' for thousands of couples. Recently during Gujarat earthquake, he built 600 schools and handed over to Prime Minister Vajpayee on June 3, 2001. He has been awarded: (1) Diwaliben M. Mehta award (2) "JAIN RATNA" award by prime minister Vajpayee on April 8, 2001.
Post Earthquake Operation
Hyatt Continental A-B
Sat
2:30 to 3:30 PM
47. Dr. Shailendra C. Palvia is Professor and Director of Management Information Systems at the Long
Island University, New York (USA). His research work has been published in several refereed journals, conference proceedings, and books. He is the co-editor of three books in IT Management area. He has been an invited speaker to Boston (USA), Stuttgart (Germany), Singapore, Bombay (India), Bangalore (India), and Anand (India). He reads, ponders, reflects, thinks, and discusses Jain religion philosophy, principles, and practices. He will participate in panel discussion - Are we steering in the right direction (61).
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48. Mr. Kiranbhai Parikh is very senior Swadhyaykar from Mumbai, India. He has been associated with
Godiji Dehrasar for several years. He came in contact with many Acharyas, Sadhus and Pandits. He has traveled extensively in India. He has given lectures in various places in India. He had been to America for several years.
Gift of Jain Religion to the Science of the 21st Century (Gujarati) Hyatt Vienna Understanding of Modern science and Jain Philosophy Hyatt Vienna (Gujarati)
Fri Sat
2:30 to 3:30 PM 2:30 to 3:30 PM
49. Mr. Pravin K. Shah is the Founding member and past President of the Jain Study Center of North
Carolina. He received the prestigious JAINA Ratna award at the 1999 convention. Since 1980, he has been teaching religious classes to youth as well as adults and is involved with multi-faith organizations. He has written and published several books and articles on Jainism. He started the Jain Bulletin Service in 1992 and is very active in various Jain activities in North America. He is the chairman of the JAINA education committee. Pravinbhai will deliver speeches to both the adult (listed below) and youth groups (ABC 604) and will be a moderator for panel discussion on “Jain Unity"(64).
Jain Universe
Hyatt American/Branif
Fri
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Lord Mahavir preached Jain religion and its philosophy using four different methods known as Four Anuyogs; Stories (Pratham_anuyog), Conduct (Charan_anuyog), Mathematics (Ganit_anuyog), Philosophy or Adhyatma (Dravya_anuyog). The subject matter of Jain universe is included in Ganit_anuyog. The presentation will cover the topics such as the concept of Jain Universe; explanation of fourteen Rajlok; concept of Addhi dvip (Two and half islands) for human life; location of Bharat, Airavat, and Mahavideh kshetras (lands); concept of Moon, Sun, Planets, and Stars; description and location of Hell, Heaven, Animal, and Human dwelling.
At the end a comparison will be made between the present knowledge of the Universe and the Jain universe and will provide a rational explanation for the discrepancies.
50. Dr. Pravin L. Shah (Reading, PA) has extensively studied the teachings of Shrimad Rajchandra who is his
spiritual Master. He is very fluent in Sanskrit and Prakrit. He has conducted many Swadhyays and Shibirs for adults and youth at many Jain Centers.
Lord Mahavir's Last Sermon (Gujarati)
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom C
Fri
2:30 to 3:30 PM
Sudhrama Swami in the most popular Jain text Utradhyayan Sutra compiles the last sermon of LORD MAHAVIR'S. This Sermon was given by the Lord at Pavapuri in the form of questions & answers. Lord describes the nature of Sansara as cycle of pain, miserly, birth, old age and death due to accumulated Karmas for all living begins. Lord Mahavira provides a fool-proof prescription for freedom from Karma by following His teachings of non-violence (live and let live), Syadvad, non-attachment, and self-control. This talk will discuss in detail the metaphysics of soul and matter and how one can live in peace and harmony in the world and experience true spiritual bliss and self-realization using the TEN COMMANDMENTS of Lord Mahavira
Shrimad Rajchandra's Impact of on Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom C Mahatma Gandhi and Jainism (Gujarati)
Sat
2:30 to 3:30 PM
Jain community all over the world is celebrating the Centennial of Shrimad Rajchanadra, a highly self-realized Jain Master of the modern time. In his short life span of 33 years, Shrimad attained highest form of pure consciousness. He started composing epic scriptures like Moxmala at age 16 and helped numerous disciples to attain self-realization. Mahatma Gandhi met Shrimadji many times and became overwhelmed with his spiritual powers. Gandhi writes in his autobiography, "I have taken many teachings form Tolsoty and Ruskin, but no one has influenced me more than Shrimad Rajchandra to learn and practice non violence in every day life." Shrimad composed his true epic poem Atamsiddhi at age 28 in one sitting and he has condensed the essence of 14 Purvas in this epic work. This epic is also called "Self Realization and Shrimad has made the most outstanding contribution to Jain philosophy and literature by providing a step wise guidance to all Jain followers how to get away from blind rituals and follow the path of true spiritual awaking. Shrimadji's writings are true reflection of his divine way of living. He was a revolutionary and visionary Master with enormous powers to condense Agam texts into simple and easy to follow verses most suitable for the Jain followers in the 21st century. After Hemchandra Acharya and Upadhyay Yasovijayji, no other Jain Master has made such enormous contribution to Jainism as Shrimad Rajchandra who lived the life of a householder but his spirit was that of a highly self realized Master
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51. Dr. Rajnibhai Shah, an economist by profession, has come in contact with many Acharyas, Sadhus and
Sadhvijis. He has conducted Swadhyay at many centers in USA, and practices what he preaches.
Mahavira's Sandesh of Sakshi-Bhav (Gujarati) Namaskar- Maha mantra na Rahasyo (Gujarati)
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom D Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom C
Fri 4:30 to 5:30 PM Sat 1 3:30 to 4:30 PM
52. Mr. Anop Vora is Ex-president of Jain Society of Rochester and Current President of International Alumni
Association of Shri Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya. He is current Treasurer of JAINA. He learned most of the Pratikraman Sutras at the age of 12. He led Samvatsari Pratikraman in the local community for many years. He is interested in sharing knowledge of JAINISM with others. He has written articles on Anger, Forgiveness, Theory of Karma, Meditation and other topics.
Meaning & Analysis of Samvantsari Pratikraman
Rosemont Ballroom D
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1:30 to 2:30 PM
The power point presentation on Samvatsari Pratikraman will include its meaning & analysis, macro structure, types of different pratikramans, six essentials and related issues. It is aimed at increasing the general understanding of this very important ritual of the Jain community.
56. Niraj Jain & Dr. Sekharchand
Karma, Fate & Efforts
Hyatt Eastern A-B
Sat
1:30 to 3:30 PM
57. Dr. Suman Jain & Dr. Shailendra Sharma
Hindi Poetry
Hyatt Florence
Sat 11:30 to 2:30 PM
58. Dr. Paras Agrawal
Meditation & Modern Science
Hyatt Florence
Sat
2:30 to 3:30 PM
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
59. Moderator: Mr. Jasu Shah & Dr. Kalyan Gangwal
Vegetarianism
Hyatt Florence
Sat
3:30 to 4:30 PM
61. Moderator: Dr. Mahendra Mehta is currently Trustee of Jain Society of Toronto and Regional Editor for
Canada for Jain Digest. He is ex-president of Toronto Jain Society: 1990-1992. He was also a vice president of JAINA 1990-1992.
Jainism in the 21st Century: Are We Steering in the Right Direction?
Convention Center Hall F
Fri
3:30 to 5:30 PM
Following Guests will participate in this discussion:
Gurudev Chitrabhanuji(1) Dr. Shailendra Palvia(47) Sadhviji Shilapiji(9)
Dr. L.M. Singhvi(22) Mr. Sudhir Shah Dr. Manibhai Mehta
Dr. N.P. Jain(23) Paulomi Gudka Dr. Pradip Shah
62. Moderator: Dr. (Captain) Sushil Jain was born in Rajasthan, India and raised in USA. He is an
Optometric Physician serving as CAPTAIN in US Navy. Among his many duties he also serves as The Eye care consultant to the US Capitol and The White House. Dr. Jain is well known for his dedication to community and humanitarian services in the communities he lived in for last 30 years. Currently he is serving as Chairman of JAINA Public Affairs Council. During his short tenure as chairman he has been instrumental in promoting Jainism in North American society through Western Media, Interfaith Communities, Religious Leaders, and Elected Officials.
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Ask Your Scholar
Following Guests will participate in this discussion:
Dr. John Cort(32)
Muni Jinchandra Vijayji(4) Sadhvi Subhamaji(10)
Samniji(11)
63. Moderator: Ramesh Solanki & Dr. Hemlata Pokharna (BC 504)
Non-violence An Interfaith Perspective
Convention Center Hall F
3:30 to 5:30 PM
This panel will explore non-violence as observed by different faiths and will include panelist listed below:
A Rashied Omar, South Bend, IN
Ms Lorelei Mclurebhai House of worship, Evanston, IL
Dr Balwant Singh Hansra, Chicago, Il Mr. Rohinton M. Rivetna, Hinsdale, Il Mr. James Yellow bank, Anawin Chicago, Il Swami Chidanand Saraswati (Muniji)
Sadvhiji Shilapiji (9)
Ms. Asayo Horibe, Evanston, Illinois Mr. Dilip Kothari, Pune, India.
Sr Dianne Bergant, Chicago, Il Rabbi Herbet Bronstein, Glencoe, IL Rev. Stan Davis of National Conference of Community and Justice (NCCJ), Chicago, IL
64. Moderator: Pravin K. Shah (49)
Dr. L. M. Singvi (22) Dr. Mahendra Mehta
Convention Center Hall F
Dr. N. P. Jain (23) Jugna Shah
Session 1:
Session 2: Session 3:
Session 4:
Session 5:
Bhattarak Devendra Kirtiji(2) Satiskumar Jain(24)
Jain Unity
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B
4:30 to 6:30 PM
What does Jain unity mean? Is it non-sectarianism? Or is it preserving the different sects and appreciating different ways of worshiping Tirthankars, interpreting the scriptures, and practicing Jainism? The panel will discuss some problems associated with Jain unity at large. The discussion will also high light strong bond that exist among Jain community in North America. The panel will discuss the steps taken by the Federation of JAINA and other centers to preserve Jain unity in North America. The panelist are:

Dr. Mahendra Pandya Amar Salgia
Sat
Fri Sat
Pramodaben Chitrabhanuji(77) Dr. Manoj Dharmsi
Sat
1:30 to 3:30 PM
65. Moderator: Girish Shah is a Regional Vice Prsident of JAINA and has been active in JAINA for the last 20 years. He is a founding member of JAINA He has served in various positions for JAINA and Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC). As the Convention Co-Chair of 6th Biennial JAINA Convention at Stanford University, he participated in developing the convention format which is popular today.
Jain Society Interactions
Hyatt - Ozark A-B
Sat
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Sadhvi Shilapiji (9) Dr. Dhiraj Shah
A special track consisting of five sessions has been organized to promote opportunity for the member center/societies to interact with each other and exchange ideas. This will be the first time such sessions are held in JAINA convention.
1:30 to 5:30 PM 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Temple Architecture and Construction Management- Fri 1:30 - 3:20 PM President's Forum - Fri 4:30-5:25 PM
Fund Raising Strategies - Sat 1:30 - 2:50 PM
Center Management and Operations - Sat 3:00 - 4:20 PM
What can JAINA & Members do for Each Other - Sat 4:30-5:50 PM
The admission to these sessions is limited to those involved in your center management and operations (e.g. Trustees, Benefactors, Board of Directors, Presidents, Center Executive Committee Members, Center SubCommittee members, and your JAINA Directors).

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PROGRAMS
66. Opening Ceremony program will start with Navkar Mantra recited by all the participants. Bipin Parikh, the
Chairman & Convenor will give an overview of the convention program. A galaxy of Jain stars such as Sanghpati (Dr. Mahendra Varia and Family), keynote speakers, honorable guests, Jain Munis, Jain scholars, and the members of the JAINA and Convention Committees will enter the hall in a procession with music and dance. After the welcome addresses by the Convenor and the President of JAINA, the convention will be formally opened by lighting divas by the high priests of the various Jain traditions and will offer their blessings. This will be followed by Bhagvan Mahavir's 2600 Janmakalyanak celebration ceremony performed by the sponsor of the event. Then, an Inaugural Address will be delivered by Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanu (1). The next will be keynote speech by Dr. L. M. Singhvi (22) and other invited guest and the dignitaries. This session will conclude with the opening of JALMANDIR.
Overview
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Dr. Bipin Parikh Chairman and Convener Dr. Mahendra Pandya President of Jaina
Welcome Address and convention program Welcome Address
Between 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Gurudev Chitrabhanu Dr. L. M. Singhvi (22)
Mahavir's 2600 Janma Kalyanak Celebration Inaugural Address Keynote Speech - Practicing Jaininism in the 21st Century - Challenges & Opportunities Opening of Jalmandir
67. Keynote Speeches will be delivered by several distinguished dignitaries in the convention center Hall F
between 9:00AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday.
Sat
Father Valles (21) Satish Kumar Jain (24) Sadhvi Shilapiji (9) John Robbins (25) Herman Kuhn (26)
Vardhaman: Jainism as a Religion of "Growth". Practicing Jainsm - Keynote Practicing Jaininism in the 21st Century Animal Compassion The Need to Expand Jainism into Western World
9:00 to 9:40 AM 9:40 to 10:20 AM 10:20 to 11:00 AM 11:00 to 11:40 AM 11:40 to 12:20 PM
68. Closing Ceremony program will start with Speech by Dr. N. P. Jain (23) and other dignitaries. Then will be
the honoring of the recipients of JAINA recognition awards. Honoring the recipients of the Ahimsa Award, JAINA Ratna Award, JAINA President's Award and special JAINA Recognition awards will follow it. This will be followed by the prize distribution to the winners and recognition of guests.
Dr. N. P. Jain (23)
Sun
Practicing Jaininism in the 21st Century - Keynote Speech
9:30 to 10:00 AM
UNIQUE PRESENTATIONS
71. Bob Arnett, the author of the book "India Unveiled" is a winner of three national awards. His presentation
with heart-warming portrait of the people, landscape, and multi-hued culture in India will highlight some of the most famous Jain sites in India. It is a must for all second generation Jains growing up in an American culture which pressures them to conform to Western values. Adults, too, will gain a great sense of pride from being a descendant of the world's oldest continually surviving and most metaphysical blessed culture on earth.
India Unvaeiled - Slide Show
Hyatt - The Forum
F
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2:30 to 4:00 PM
The book "India unveiled" is a winner of 3 National Book Awards, British book of the month travel club selection; Best travel book and best travel essay of the year; placed in all Foreign missions by Government of India. The author Bob Arnett takes us on a fascinating journey to a place where we have spent many early years. A 1-hour slide presentation of award winning photographs is a heart-warming portrait of the people, landscape, and multi-hued cultures of India. Such a positive approach to India from one who grew up in the U.S. has a profound psychological effect on the youth. This book should be in all Indian homes.
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72. Yamini Mehta from Christie will present Jain artifact in a slide show to explain the artistic values hidden
in ancient art-works and paintings. She will appraise your collection if you bring it to the convention.
| The Aesthetics of Renunciation: Jain Arts in Western Collections by Christie
Hyatt - The Forum
Fri - Sat
1:30 to 2:30 PM
73. Jonathan Michael received his B. S. degree from Miami University (Ohio) and awarded J. D. degree from
the University of Miami (Florida), cum laude, and received a LL.M. (Masters of Law) degree in taxation from New York University School of Law. Charitable giving will cover Estate Planning, Estate Succession, Probate Administration, Trust Administration, Dynasty Trusts, Gift Trusts etc.
Charitable Giving
Hyatt - Florence
Fri
2:30 to 3:30 PM
74. Eric Matlin is a graduate of DePaul University and The John Marshall Law School. Eric was admitted to
practice law in 1978 and has written estate plan for over 1000 families. Eric is vice president, Director and Founding member of the Greater North Shore Estate Planning Council, which provide continuing education services for lawyers, CPAs, financial planners and other estate planning professionals. This will be interesting for all who want to develop a Trust or Estate planing which can benefit you now by saving taxes and benefit religious organizations afterwards.
Will, Trust & Estate Planning
Hyatt - Continental A-B
Sat
1:30 to 2:20 PM
MORNING ACTIVITIES
75. Dr. Chandrakant Shah is a Pediatrician with keen interest in Eastern philosophy and meditation. He has
contributed several articles to Jain Study Circular since 1987. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana meditation in last nine years. He conducts monthly sessions on meditation and Jain philosophy at Chicago Jain temple. Dr. Shah will offer meditation classes with different coverage for each of the three days.
Meditation
Hyatt - Continental A-B
Fri - Sat - Sun
7:00 to 8:00 AM
This first lesson will cover Introduction to meditation, Mindfulness and concentration, Benefits of meditation, Mindfulness meditation technique & Practice of meditation. Second lesson will cover Meditation in Jain religion, Karma theory and meditation, Mindfulness meditation technique & Practice of meditation. Third lesson will cover Astanga Yoga of Patanjali, Rinzai and Soto Zen, Different types of Vipassana meditation & Practice of meditation.
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76. Morning Meditation in Hindi by Samaniji (11) will be conducted three times.
Preksha-meditation
Hyatt - Eastern A-B
Fri - Sat - Sun
7:00 to 8:00 AM
77. Pramodaben Chitrabhanu developed an interest in the philosophy of Jainism from her early childhood.
After majoring in psychology she dedicated her time to practicing meditation and studying the Jain Dharma in depth. Her interest in the philosophy gave a direction to her life thus enriching her vision, knowledge and practice. She now teaches and lectures at various places sharing her insights about the philosophy and the art of living. She is the President of the Jain International Meditation Center in Mumbai and on the Board of Directors for PETA, India.
Meditation for Women
Hyatt - Delta A-B
Fri - Sat - Sun
7:00 to 8:00 AM
28. Hersh Khetarpal is the director of Yog Sadhan Ashram in Bartlett, IL. Hersh has learned and practiced Yoga
since her childhood. She was born in a Yoga Ashram in India and was brought up in a yogic environment under the care and teachings of her father and Satguru Yogeshwar Chaman L. Kapur. Throughout her life she has participated and directed hundreds of Yoga classes, sessions and seminars. She has and continues to travel to India to participate in twice annual Yoga Workshops led by her Satguru. These workshops have enhanced her experience as a leader speaker and communicator with the masses. Her Satguru, a supreme commander and practitioner and teacher of Yoga for the last 70 years has carefully coached her to learn and deliver Yoga education in the most authentic manner as prescribed by our Rishis (yogi saints) and ancient scriptures. Her mission in life is to live, learn and spread true Yoga to as many people, communities and groups as possible. She
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believes that mass education of yoga can greatly relieve the stress of modern society and make people happier and healthier. Hersh, along with a team of teachers, teaches free of charge at the Bartlett Ashram and various other places of group interests. She welcomes further inquiries, participation and ideas for expansions.
Yoga Class in English
Hyatt - Pan Am A-B
Fri - Sat-Sun
7:00 to 8:00 AM
79. Morning Pratikraman in Gujarati will be conducted by Rameshbhai Shah.
Pratikraman in Gujarati
Hyatt - Ozark A-B
Fri - Sat-Sun
6:30 to 8:00 AM
Morning Pratikraman in English will be conducted by Pravin K. Shah. (49) of Raleigh, N.C.
Pratikraman in English
Hyatt - Allegheny A-B
Fri-Sat - Sun
| 6:30 to 8:00 AM
"Prati" means "back" and "kraman" means "to go", i.e. to go back, review, confess, and repent the bad thoughts and deeds from our daily activities. It also means going back to the path of nonviolence, truthfulness, non attachment, forgiving the faults of others, asking forgiveness with an open heart, and extending friendship. This one hour pratiman ritual also provides proper understanding of each important sutras. It is prepared for English speaking youths however adults will learn a lot from this ritual.
80. Dr. Sekharchand & Shilpa Pandya
Bhaktamar Stotra & Navkar Hyatt - Northwest/TWA Mantra Dhyan
Fri-Sat-Sun
7:00 to 8:30 AM
81. Babubhai Kadiwala is a renowned Jain scholar who has written many books and has published many
articles on Jain religion. His books on Navkar Mantra and meditation (Salamban) are well popular. He is well known for performing Siddha Chakra and Padmavati Poojan, and Jain auspicious ceremonies. Mangalam and Kokilaben will join Babubhai for Bhakti Sangeet Program. Babubhai will deliver two lectures in Gujarati during the afternoon break-out sessions as listed below.
Sat & Sun
7:00 to 8:30 AM
Fri
Bhakti Sangeet by Babubhai Kadiwala Convention Center Hall F & Group (Gujarati) Seven Point Program for Successful Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom D Life: (afternoon speech in Gujarati) Jineshwer Bhakti: (afternoon speech | Eastern A-B in Gujarati)
1:30 to 2:30 PM
Sat
3:30 to 4:30 PM
CULTURAL PROGRAMS
82. Dandia Rass : Music by Bhanu Vora - Swarkinnari Group, Mumbai.
Dandia Raas by Swarkinnari Group
Convention Center Hall F
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7:30 to 11:30 PM
83. Bhakti Sangeet: This program includes Hindi and Gujarati Bhakti songs. 1. Bhanu Vora - Swarkinnari
Group, Mumbai & 2. Anita Jain - T.V. & Radio Artist, Delhi.
Bhakti Sangeet
Convention Center Hall F
Fri
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84. Cultural Program: This is Variety program performed by youth & adults. It includes 1. Skits by youth &
adult, 2. Folk dances from JAIN Centers of North America, 3. Musical Dance - Mahavir Jivani.
Cultural Programs by Various Jain Centers
Convention Center Hall F
Sat
8:00 to 11:30 PM
1. Chicago, IL. 5. Washington, D.C.
The participating Jain centers are: 2. Milwaukee, WI. 3. Columbus, OH. 6. Boston, MA.
7. New York, N.Y.
4. Munster, IN.
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85.
SPECIAL GROUP MEETINGS
Meetings and Gatherings are on Saturday afternoon after 4:30 PM.
Madhya Pradesh Group Meeting KOJAIN Gathering Halar Oshwal Group Gathering Rajasthan Group Gathering Pratapgarh Group Gathering U Penn Alumni Meeting JAINA Yatra Gathering
Hyatt - American/Braniff Hyatt - Northwest/TWA Hyatt Continental A-B Hyatt Eastern A-B Hyatt Pan Am A-B Hyatt - Ozark A-B Hyatt Vienna
Batrishi Jain Sangh of North Hyatt - Florence
America Gathering
Jain Spirit Meeting
IAAMJV Meeting
Pathshala Teachers Meeting
JAINA Directors Meeting for Diplomat Room - Hyatt Atrium
Election of New Executive
Committee
JAINA Directors Meeting
JAINA Charitable Trust Annual Trustee Meeting
Hyatt Pine Valley Hyatt Pinehurst A-B Hyatt Pebble Beach
Diplomat Room - Hyatt Atrium Diplomat Room - Hyatt Atrium
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
91. Exhibition Booths are located in the convention center Hall F. There are over fifty exhibition booths. Everyone is welcome to visit them at a convenient time. See page 37 for booth layout and information.
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
92. Chicago Jain Temple Visit: Free buses will be available from the convention center for Yatra to Chicago Jain Temple/Center located in Bartlett, IL. Please check at the Information Desk for the bus schedule.
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
93. Icebreaker/Meet the Guests is the first opportunity for convention attendees to meet with guests, friends; and familiarize with the facility. Convention center hall A is reserved for all your meals during the convention. Dinner will be provided from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
94. Jalmandir is the magnificent replica of Pawapuri Jal Mandir and is specially prepared for the convention by the talented Mr. Nipul Shah of San Jose. Yes, the same Nipul Shah who had created the Choumukhi temple at the last JAINA Convention is going to present another marvel that will forever be etched in the memory of anyone visiting the 2001 JAINA Convention. The Jal Mandir will have Lord Mahavir's deity in both Shwetambar and Digambar forms, as well as a Namokar Mantra tablet. We all know the importance of Pawapuri Jal Mandir, the location where Lord Mahavir achieved Nirvana. The unveiling of the Jal Mandir will be the beginning of JAINA's yearlong celebration of 2600th Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir.
95. Procession will start at the Hyatt Regency gate. Volunteers will direct to the starting point of the procession. All the Jain centers of North America will be represented with members carrying their respective Jain Center flags. Sanghpati will be the Grand Marshal of the procession. The procession will arrive at the convention center Hall F and soon after opening ceremony will begin on the stage.
96. Meet The Scholar - Families will be able to meet one-on-one with some of the selected scholars of their choice on a pre-arranged time frame. This is expected to take place after 7:30 PM on Friday and Saturday only. Details on the list of scholars and their availability will be finalized during the program days.

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MAIN 8:00 AM Ozark A/B | Fri |(796) Pratikraman (Gujarati) by Rameshbhai Shah 8:00 AM Allegeny A/B Fri (79) Pratikraman (English) by Pravinbhai Shah 8:00 PM Conv. Ctr Hall F Fri Registration in the Lobby 8:30 AM Conv. Ctr. Hall A Fri Breakfast
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Shilpa Pandya 8:00 AM Continental A/B Fri (75) Meditation by Dr. Chandrakant Shah
(76H) Prexa-meditation by Akshaypragna/Sanmatipragya 8:00 AM Eastern A/B
Mangalpragna/Vinitpragya Samaniji 8:00 AM Delta A/B Fri (77) Meditation for Women by Pramodaben Chitrabhanu 8:00 AM Pan Am A/B | Fri (78) Yoga by Hersh Khetarpal
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Singhvi Fri Lunch
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Fri |(46) Balancing Religion & Work by Maharaj Sri Jinchandra Vijayji
(72) The Aesthetics of Renunciation: Jain Arts in Western Collections - Christie by Yamini Mehta (32) Nonviolence in America by Dr. John Cort
(456) Understanding of Jain Religion from Absolute & Practical Views by Fri
Panditji Dhirajlal Mehta Fri |(G) A Seven Point Program for a Successful Life by Babubhai Kadiwala
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Fri (5H) Arhum Yoga by Muni Roop Chandaji Fri |(2H) Jainism - Past, Present & Future by Devendrakeerty Bhattarakji
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Fri |(6H) World Peace Through Non-violence by Maharaj Sri Amarendra Muniji
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Florence
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Ozark A/B
Fri |(G) Human Life and Simplicity by Tarlaben Doshi Fri (65) Jain Society Interaction by Girish Shah Fri |(41) Three Millenia of Jain Heritage by Vimal Prakash Jain
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3:30 PM Conv. Ctr. Hall F Fri (21G) Secrets of a Successful Marriage (Gujarati) by Father Carlos Valles Due to unavoidable circumstances several Rooms/Timings have changed.
Please refer to these pages for the latest Schedule.
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Fri (33) Home Away From Home by Dr. Cromwell Crawford Ballroom A/B Continental A/B Fri |(50) Lord Mahavir's Last Sermon by Dr. Pravin L. Shah Rosemont
Fri |(35) Practicing Jainism From Within by Dr. Kokila Doshi Ballroom D
United A/B Fri |(28H) Acharya Kundkundacharya & five Agams by Dr. Hukamchand Bharill American/Braniff Fri (37H) Karuna - Medium to promote non-violence by Dulichand Jain
Vienna Fri |(7H) Practicing Karma Theory in Our Daily Life by Maharaj Sri Manek Muniji Rosemont
Fri |(48G) Gift of Jain Religion to the Science of 21st century by Kiranbhai Parikh Ballroom C Florence Fri |(73) Charitable Givings by Jonathan Michael
(61) Jainism in the 21st Century: Are we steering in the Right Direction? Conv. Ctr. Hall F Fri
Panel Discussion by Dr. Mahendra Mehta Rosemont
Fri |(31) Jainism & Ecology by Dr. Christopher Chapple Ballroom A/B Rosemont
Fri |(34G) Gandhi, Shrimad and Jainism by Jyotindra Doshi Ballroom C Rosemont
Fri |(36G) Vipashyana Meditation by Manubhai Doshi Ballroom D United A/B | Fri (39H) Jain Scriptures by Prakash Jain
(40H) Atma Dhyan & Samayik - Scientifically on Mind & Soul by Dr. Sneh American/Braniff Fri
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Florence Fri |(26) Creating Western Jains by Hermann Kuhn Rosemont
Fri |(43) Jainism in the Internet Age by Prof. Yashvant Malaiya Ballroom A/B
Rosemont Ballroom C
Fri |(44G) Atma nu Swarup by Chandrakant Mehta Rosemont Ballroom D
Fri |(51G) Mahavir's Sandesh (message) of Sakshi-bhav by Rajnibhai Shah United A/B Fri Scholar Visitation Program by Nirmal Dosi American/Braniff Fri (49) Jain Universe by Pravin K. Shah
(8H) Introduction to Vipashana & Practicing Jainism by Maharaj Sri Jin Vienna
Chandra Suriji Continental A/B Fri Wheels of Hope (Ashaa Chakra) by Ramesh Shah
3:30 PM
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| 11:30 PM
Florence Fri |(42) Compassionate Living by Sangeeta Kumar Conv. Ctr. Hall A Fri Dinner Pebble Beach Fri (85) Pathshala Teachers Meeting Conv. Ctr. Hall F Fri (83) Bhakti Sangeet by Bhanu Vora & Anita Jain Program Schedule - Friday - July 6, 2001
Delta A/B Fri Young children's programs Allegeny A/B Fri Young children's programs
YOUTH
YOUTH
9:00 AM
5:30 PM
9:00 AM
5:30 PM
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Turnberry
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3:30 PM
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3:30 PM
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Pebble Beach Rosemont Suite - Ballroom Augusta A/B Turnberry
4:30 PM
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5:30 PM
The Forum
Rosemont Suite - Ballroom Augusta A/B
6:00 PM
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11:30 PM
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Turnberry
5:30 PM Grand Cypress A/B 5:30 PM
8:00 PM
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All rooms are in Hyatt Regency Hotel except when noted
Program Schedule - Friday - July 6, 2001
Room
Day
Topic
Vienna
Fri JAIN ACADEMIC BOWL (JAB)
Florence
Fri JAIN ACADEMIC BOWL (JAB)
Rosemont Ballroom A/B/C/D
Fri
Augusta A/B
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri (ABC 606r) Jainism & Modern Science by Dr. Tushar Mehta
Fri(C301) Jain CEO's - Secret of Their Success - Panel Discussion
(BC 504R) Encounters with Difficult People by Dr. Hemlata Pokharana
(ABC 603) Lifestyles of Eco-Friendly Environment & Religion by Rita Morabia
(BC 505R) Realize Who You Are by Gurudev Chitrabhanu
(BC 507R) Jainism: Science & Truth by Archit Shah
AB 406R) Jainism -Comparative Religion Study by Jain Center Of Greater Boston
Fri Jain Networking Forum (JNF) Talk Show

8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Pinehurst A/B
Augusta A/B
Pinehurst A/B
Rosemont Suite -
Ballroom Rosemont Ballroom A/B/C/D
United A/B
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri
YOUTH
(ABC 610) The New Youth: Hopes and Challenges by Father Carlos Valles
(ABC 601) Bhajan Nation by Ameet Shah
Practicing Jainism by Sadhvi Shilapiji
(BC 503)Twilight Zone by Sanjay Paolomi
(ABC 604)Who Governs The Universe by Pravin Shah
(ABC 602) No Purchase Necessary Affluenza by Rae Sikora
(BC 506) Real World by Reena Laxmi Shah
Fri (ABC 609) Are Rituals Necessary? - Panel Discussion
Fri
(ABC 608R) Repackaging of Jainism - Is it the new age religion by Dr. M. & Y. Jain
Fri
(ABC 607R) Who wants to be Jain Scholar by Sudhir Shah
Fri
(AB 401R) Comparision Between Jainism & Hinduism by Dr. Kokila Doshi
Fri JNF Social Hour
Fri Youth Concert (18+)
Fri Youth Dance (12-17)
Program Schedule - Saturday - July 7, 2001
Ozark A/B Allegeny A/B Conv. Ctr. Hall A
Sat (79G) Pratikraman (Gujarati) by Rameshbhai Shah Sat (79) Pratikraman (English) by Pravin K. Shah Sat Breakfast
United A/B
Sat (81) Bhakti Sangeet by Kadiwala & Group
American/Braniff
Sat
(80H) Bhaktamar Stotra & Navkar Mantra Dhyan by Dr. Sekharchand & Shilpa Pandya
Continental A/B
Sat (75) Meditation by Dr. Chandrakant Shah
Eastern A/B
Sat
Delta A/B
Sat
Pan Am A/B
Sat
(76H) Prexa-meditation by Akshaypragna/Sanmatipragya Mangalpragna/Vinitpragya Samaniji
(77) Meditation for Women by Pramodaben Chitrabhanu (78) Yoga by Hersh Khetarpal
MAIN
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MAIN
MAIN
From
To
Room
Day
Topic
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
Conv. Ctr Hall F
9:00 AM
12:30 PM
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
Sat Registration in the Lobby Sat
(67) Key Note speeches by Father Valles, Satish Jain, Shilapiji, John Robbins
& Hermann Kuhn Sat
(21) Vardhaman: Jainism As A Religion of Growth - Keynote Speech by Father
Carlos Valles Sat |(24) Practicing Jainism by Satish Kumar
9:00 AM
9:40 AM
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
9:40 AM
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
10:20 AM 11:00 AM
10:20 AM
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
Sat 1(9)Keynote Speech by Sadhviji Shilapiji
11:00 AM
11:40 AM
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
11:40 AM
12:20 PM
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
Sat
11:30 AM
1:30 PM
Conv. Ctr. Hall A
Sat (25)Animal Compassion - Keynote Speech by John Robbins
(26)The Need to Expand Jainism into the Western World - Keynote Speech
by Hermann Kuhn Sat Lunch Sat (62) Ask Your Scholars - Panel Discussion, Moderator: Dr. Sushil Jain
|(72)The Aesthetics of Renunciation: Jain Arts in Western Collections - Christie by Yamini Mehta |(31) Haribhadra & Jain Yoga by Dr. Chris Chapple
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
The Forum
Sat
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Sat
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Sat (45G)Jain Concept of Anekantvad by Panditji Dhirajlal Mehta
Rosemont Ballroom A/B
Rosemont Ballroom C Rosemont Ballroom D United A/B
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Sat |(526) Meaning & Analysis of Samnvatsari Pratikraman by Anop Vora
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Sat (5H) Arhum Yoga by Muni Shri Roop Chandji
1:30 PM
2:30 PM | American/Braniff
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Pan AM A/B
Continental A/B
1:30 PM 1:30 PM
2:30 PM 3:30 PM
Sat |(40H) Gunsthan & Moksha in Jainism by Dr. Sneh Rani Jain
(6H) Lord Mahavir's Message for the Universe by Maharaj Sri Amarendra Sat M
Muniji Sat |(74) Will Trust and Estate Planning by Eric Matlin
T(561) Karma, Fate & Effort - Panel Discussion by Niraj Jain & Dr. Sat
Sekharchand Sat (65) Jain Society Interaction by Girish Shah
Eastern A/B
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
Ozark A/B
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Vienna
| Sat (8H) Challenges of 21st Century & Jainism by Maharaj Sri Jin Chandra Suriji
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Florence
1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Pine Valley
Sat |(57H) Hindi Poetry by Dr. Suman Jain & Dr. Shailendra Sharma Sat (G) From Sangna to Pragna by Tarlaben Doshi Sat |(71) Slide Show - India Unveiled by Bob Arnett
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
The Forum Rosemont Ballroom A/B
Rosemont Ballroom C Rosemont Ballroom D United A/B
Sat (43) Contribution of Jain Poets by Prof. Yashvant Malaiya Sat
(50G) Shrimad Rajchandra's Impact on Mahatma Gandhi & Jainism by Pravin
JL. Shah Sat (346)Practice and Importance of Meditation by Jyotindra Doshi
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
2:30 PM 2:30 PM
3:30 PM 3:30 PM
American/Braniff
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
Pan AM A/B
Sat Acharya Kundkundacharya and Five Agams by Dr. Hukamchand Bharill Sat Non-Violence in today's World by Dulichand Jain Sat
|(7H) Shatavadhan - How to Develop Memory and Brainpower by Maharaj Sri
Manek Muniji Sat |(46) Post Earthquake Operation - Bharatiya Jain Sangatthan by Shanti Mutha
(48G) Understanding of Modern Science with Jain Philosophy by Kiranbhai
Parekh Sat |(58) Meditation and Modern Science by Dr. Paras Agrawal
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
Continental A/B
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
Vienna
Sat
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
Florence
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MAIN
MAIN
From
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Το
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3:30 PM
London
3:30 PM
5:30 PM
Sat (44G) Samayik ni Sadhana by Chandrakant Mehta
(63) Non-violence - An Interfaith Perspective Moderators: Ramesh Solanki & Sat
Dr. Hemlata Pokharna Sat (516) Namaskar-Maha mantra na rahasyo by Rajnibhai Shah Sat (36G) Relevance of Jainism to the Present Century by Manubhai Doshi
4:30 PM
Conv. Ctr. Hall F Grand Cypress A/B | Ozark A/B
3:30 PM 3:30 PM
4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
American/Braniff
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Pan Am A/B
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Continental A/B
Eastern A/B
Sat |(2H) Jainism - An Universal Faith by Devendrakeerty Bhattarakji
(11H) Jain Shravak in Modern Times and Stress Management by Sat
Mangalprajna & Vineetpragyaji Samani Sat Medical Supplies - How to get it free for charity by Ramesh Shah Sat 1(81) Jineshwar Bhakti by Babubhai Kadiwala Sat Yoga by Vikram Desai et (59) Vegetarianism - Panel Discussion Moderators: Jasu Shah & Dr. Kalyan
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Vienna
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
Florence
Sat Gangwal
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
London
Sat 1(4G) Prayer (Bhakti) - the Way to Moksha by Maharaj Sri Jinchandra Vijayii
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Florence
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Paris
Sat |(39H) World Peace Through Non-violence by Prakash Jain Sat Unity of Jains - Panel Discussion by Pravin K. Shah Sat (35) A Jain Model of Moksha by Dr. Kokila Doshi
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
London American/Braniff Continental A/B
4:30 PM
5:30 PM 5:30 PM
4:30 PM
Eastern A/B
Sat (85) Madhya Pradesh Group Meeting Sat |(85) Halar Oshwal Group Gathering Sat |(85) Rajasthan Group Gathering Sat |(85) Pratapgarh Group Gathering Sat (85) U Penn Alumni Meeting Sat (85) JAINA Yatra Gathering
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Pan Am A/B
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Ozark A/B
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Vienna
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
1
Pebble Beach
Sat |(85) Batrishi Jain Sangha of North America Gathering
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Pine Valley
Sat (85) JAIN SPIRIT Meeting
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Pinehurst A/B
Sat |(85) IAAMJV Meeting
5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM
7:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM
Conv. Ctr. Hall A Grand Cypress A/B
Pebble Beach
Sat Dinner Sat |(85) KOJAIN Gathering
Sat |(85)Pathshala Teachers Meeting
| 7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
Sat |(83) Bhakti Sangeet by Bhanu Vora & Anita Jain
8:00 PM
YOUTH
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:30 PM Conv. Ctr. Hall
F Sat (84) Cultural Programmes by Various Jain Centers Program Schedule - Saturday - July 7, 2001 YOUTH 5:30 PM Delta A/B Sat Young children programmes 5:30 PM Allegeny A/B Sat Young children programmes
Rosemont 12:00 PM Ballroom A/B
Sat JNF (MIS) Sessions 2:30 PM Augusta A/B Sat (AB 402R) Living With Diversity by Rae Sikora 2:30 PM Turnberry Sat (BC 504) Encounters with difficult people by Dr. Hemlata Pokharna
10:00 AM
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
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From
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1:30 PM
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
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MAIN
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2:30 PM Grand Cypress A/B Sat
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3:30 PM
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3:30 PM
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4:30 PM
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All rooms are in Hyatt Regency Hotel except when noted Program Schedule - Saturday - July 7, 2001
Topic
(BC 507) Jainism - Science & Truth by Archit Shah
(BC 502) Jain Ethics & Social Activism by Mikal Radford Dr.Anne Vallely
(A 101) Tic Tac Toe - 3 jewels in a row by Boston Jain Pathshala
(AB 401) Comparision Between Jainism & Hinduism by Kokila Doshi
(ABC 608) Repackaging of Jainism - Is it the new age religion by Dr. M. Jain
Dr. Y. Jain
Sat
(C 302) YJP Leadership
Sat
(BC 505) Realize Who You Are? by Gurudev Chitrbhanu
Sat (ABC 610) Compassionate Cooking by Monali Shah Dhrumi Purohit
Sat
|(AB 403) Creative Performance Skills - Jain Stories and Beyond by Surbhi shah
Sat (AB 405) Youth Leadership Session by Suken Jain
Sat
(AB 406) Jainism -Comparative Religion Study by Jain Center Of Greater Boston
Sat Sat
(ABC 605) Animal Compassion by John Robbins
Sat
(AB 607) Who wants to be Jain Scholar by Sudhir Shah
Sat "One Sweet Night" Dance for Youth (22-35)
Program Schedule - Sunday - July 8, 2001
Ozark A/B Allegeny A/B
United A/B
10:30 AM
Pinehurst A/B
Augusta A/B
Turnberry
Grand Cypress A/B
Pinehurst A/B
Augusta A/B
Pine Valley
Turnberry
Pinehurst A/B
The Forum
Augusta A/B
Grand Cypress A/B Rosemont Suites Ballroom
American/Braniff
Continental A/B
Eastern A/B
Delta A/B
Sun (75) Meditation by Dr. Chandrakant Shah
Sun
YOUTH
Sun (79G) Pratikraman (Gujarati) by Rameshbhai Shah
Sun
(79) Pratikraman (English) by Pravin K. Shah
Sun
(81) Bhakti Sangeet by Kadiwala & Group
Sun
|(80H) Bhaktamar Stotra & Navkar Mantra Dhyan by Dr. Sekharchand & Shilpa Pandya
(76H) Prexa-meditation by Akshaypragna/Sanmati pragya Mangalpragna/Vinitpragya Samaniji
Sun (77) Meditation for Women by Pramodaben Chitrabhanu
Sun (78) Yoga by Hersh Khetarpal
Pan Am A/B
Conv. Ctr. Hall A Sun Brunch
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
Sun
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
Sun
Conv. Ctr. Hall F
Sun Program Schedule - Sunday - July 8, 2001
Sun JAB Final Round
MAIN
10:30 AM
(AB 402) Living with diversity by Rae Sikora
Rosemont Ballroom A/B Turnberry Sun 10:30 AM Grand Cypress A/B Sun 10:30 AM Pinehurst A/B Rosemont Ballroom C/D
(ABC 608) Jainism & Modern Science by Tushar Mehta
Sun
(BC 501) Evolving Role of Jain Men & Women by Mona Kothari & Jugna Shah
11:30 AM
Sun JNF (MIS) Final Session
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Please refer to these pages for the latest Schedule.
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(27) Medicinal Powers of Vegetarian Diets by Dr. Neal Barnard
Practicing Jainism in the 21st Century - Keynote Speech by Dr. N. P. Jain (68) Speeches by Dignitaries, Closing ceremony, Awards & Recognition
YOUTH

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Due to unavoidable circumstances
Halls/Timings are changed Please refer to this Latest Schedule
Rosemont Convention
Hyatt Regency
Rosemont
Suites
First floor
Atrium Level
Lobby Level
International (Lower Level)
Conference Center (Lower Level)
Name of the Room
Hall A
Hall F
The Forum
Lobby
Rosemont Ballroom A/B
Rosemont
Ballroom 'C'
Rosemont Ballroom 'D'
United A/B
American/ Braniff
Northwest/
TWA
Continental
A/B
Eastern A/B
Delta A/B
Pan Am A/B
Ozark A/B
Allegeny A/B
Vienna
Florence
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Pine Valley
Turnberry
Grand Cypress A/B
Pinehurst A/B
Pebble Beach
Ballroom

परोपक
3:00
3:30
PM
3:30 4:00
PM
JAINA
11TH Biennial JAINA Convention Chicago, July 5-8, 200
Practicing Jainism in 21st Century
Program Schedule for Thursday July 5, 2001
4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM
PM
PM
PM
(93) Dinner/ Icebreaker/ Meet
the Guests
Registration in the Lobby
Youth Icebreaker (22+)
Youth Icebreaker (18-21)
Youth Icebreaker (12-17)
SOCIETY
CHICAGO
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Due to unavoidable
circumstances Halls/Timings are changed. Please refer to
this Latest Schedule
7:00
7.30
Program schedule for Sunday, July 8,2001 9.00
9:30
10:00 10:00
10:30 AM
AM
AM
6.30
7:30
8:00 18:30 8:30
9:00 AM
Name of the Room
9:30
7.00 AM
10:30 11:00 11:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 AM1 AM NOON
12:00 12:30 PM
12:30 1:00 PM
AM
AM
AM
AM
Hall A
Rosemont Convention
Center First floor
Hall F
(81) Bhakti Sangeet by
Kadiwala & Group
BRUNCH 1881 Keyrote speech by Dr. N.P. Jair and other dignitaries, Closing Ceremony, Awards &
Recognition
(27) Medicinal Powers of Veg diets by Dr. Neal Bernard
Atrium Level
The Forum
Lobby
Rosemont Ballroom A/B
JAB Final round
Rosemont Ballroom 'C
JNF (MIS)
Final session
Rosemont Ballroom D
United A/B
American
Braniff
Lobby level
Northwest
TWA
Continental
A/B
Eastern AB
Delta A/B
(80H) Bhaktamar Stotra & Navkar Mantra Dhyan by Dr Shekarchand & Shilpa (75) Meditation (E)
by Dr Chandrakant Shah
(76H) Preisha Meditation (H) by
Samany (77) Meditation for
women by Pramodaben (78) Yoga by
Hersh Khetarpai 7796) Pratikraman (Gujarati) by Ramesh
179) Pratikraman (English) by Pravinbhai
Shah
Pan Am A/B
Hyatt Regency
Ozark A/B
Allegeny A/B
Vienna
International (Lower Level)
Florence
Augusta AB
Pine Valley
Turnberry
Conference Center
(Lower Level)
Grand Cypress AB
(AB 402) Living with Diversity by Rae Sikora (ABC 606) Jainism & Modern Science by
Dr Tushar Mehta (BC - 501) Evoling Role of
Jain Men & Women by Mona Kothari & Jugna Shah
Pinehurst
AB
Pebble Beach
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YOUTH COMMITTEE Youth Program Coordinator: Dr. Mukesh Doshi
Programs: Sunil Kumar Jain, Chair Rachana Doshi, Co-chair Mukesh Doshi
Shama Khandwala Sejal Khandwala
Scheduling, Cruise and One sweet night event:
Young Children Programs: Mofa Solanki, Chair Sejal Bhavsar Bindu Gadani
Rina Raval Shital Shah
Hetal Shah Nemish Shah
Sagar Shah Youth Dance, Youth Concert and,
Youth Ice Breaker: Shama Khandwala, Chair Parina Parikh Mintu Shah
Bijal Shah Nirav Shah
Amam Vasanwala Nikhil Shah
Nirali Vora YJA Liason:
YJP Liason: Shama Khandwala
Sejal Khandwala
Dipen Mehta, Chair Falguni Gandhi Sunita Patil
Meghana Desai Anjan Shah Pragnesh Shah
Jain Network Forum (Formerly MIS): Viken Shah, Chair
Sunita Patil Neki Shah
Shefali Shah Shilpa Ullal
Rikita Shah Falguni Gandhi
Amisha Shah Monica Shah
Suketu Shah
Jain Academic Bowl: Darshana Shah, Chair. Pradip Shah, Co-chair
Alap Shah
Volunteers: Bindu Gadani, Chair Mintu Shah, Co-Chair
YOUNG CHILDREN PROGRAMS
(Age 3 yr to 12 yr) Coordinator: Mona Solanki
Day Care Center: Minimum age 3 yrs.
Friday and Saturday 9.00 am. -5.00 pm. $10.00 per day. Hyatt, Lobby level, in Delta & Allegheny Rooms
Friday: Hyatt in Delta Room Angi on picture of Bhagwan Mahavir
9.00 am - 10.00 am
10.00am-11.00 am
PETA Video
11.00am-12.00 pm
12.00pm - 1.00 pm
1.oopm - 2.00 pm
2.00pm - 3.00pm
3.00pm- 4.00pm
Jain memory game Colors of vegetarianism Story telling. By Usha Jain Magician Jingo game Saturday: Hyatt in Allegheny Room Jingo Game Jingo Game Karmology game Story telling By Usha Jain Crossword game Face painting/Magician
9.00 am-10.00 am
10.00am-11.00 am
11.00am-12.00 pm
1.00 pm- 2.00 pm
2.00 pm- 3.00 pm 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
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SPECIAL EVENTS. DON'T MISS!!!!!!!!
Sessions: 1. The New Youth: Hopes and Challenges. By - Father Valles (ABC 610)
Friday July 6, 2001. 11.30 am. To 12.30 pm. Hyatt, Rosemont Ballroom A-B-C-D
2. Animal Compassion. By - John Robbins (ABC 605)
Saturday July 7, 2001. 4.30 pm. To 5.30 pm. Hyatt, Augusta A-B
3. Realize Who You Are. By - Gurudev Chitrbhanuji (BC 505)
Friday July 6, 2001. 3.30 pm. To 4.20 pm. Hyatt, Grand Cypress A-B Saturday July 7,2001. 3.30 pm. To 4.20 pm. Hyatt, Augusta A-B
Youth Dance and Concert: $ 10.00 per person. Purchase tickets at the registration booth.
Friday, July 6, 2001 8.00 pm. To 11.00 pm. Dance: Age 12 yrs to 17 yrs: Hyatt, United A-B Concert: Age 18 yrs and up: Hyatt, Rosemont Ballroom
For ages 18+ with entertainment provided by IPgnosis, a combination of original FUNKADESI members creating a sonic landscape over danceable transable electronic beats. FUNKADESI - The Award Winning IndoAfro-Caribbean Band from Chicago. Your DJ for the evening will be Sunny of the nationally known TS Sounds who has provided us with some of the best Hindi remixes, bhangra music and, religious dance music. For ages 12-17 music will be provided by DJs Mayur and Lomesh of Chicago.
One Sweet Night In Chicago: For age 21 yrs and up only. Photo ID required. Saturday, July 7, 2001 8.30 pm. To 11.00 pm. Hyatt, Rosemont Ballroom. Formal Attire required
This event will provide attendees a great opportunity to meet fellow Jain youths in a relaxed setting. Enjoy live music. Several short items will be presented by your fellow Jains
Chicago's Odyssey Cruise: $ 60.00 per person. Purchase tickets at the registration booth. Saturday July 7, 2001. 1.00 pm. Chicago's Odyssey offers the most unique and profound experience that can take your heart away. The odyssey offers a unique perspective in entertainment, excellent cuisine with the best service. And has a perfect setting; where the sun meets the sky, as perceived by the Chicagoans. Nowhere else you will find a combination of nautical breezes, various cruises varieties, attentive service, and the wonderful view of Chicago's skyscrapers. In addition, the three-floor boat has its own atmosphere. Each floor has different types of music and events that fit peoples' interest. This ranges from Indian, Trance, R&B, 80's Music, Salsa & Marengai. Come join the fun, because you do not want to miss out on it.
Buses will start boarding at 1.00 pm. You must have purchased a ticket and must present a valid photo ID prior to boarding the bus. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate. You MUST return back to convention center after the cruise. You will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to boarding. JAINA reserves the right to deny boarding to anyone for any reason without a refund.
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JAIN ACADEMIC BOWL (JAB)
Coordinator: Darshana Shah
Preliminary Rounds: Friday, July 6, 2001 10.00 am. To 12.00 pm. At Hyatt, Vienna and Florence
Final Rounds: July 8, 2001 9.30 am. To 10.30 am. At Hyatt, Rosemont Grand Ballroom A-B
Boston Coach: Pankaj Shah
Milwaukee Coach: Hemant Jain
Houston Coach: Jitu Shah
Partcipants Shardule Shah
Niyati Mehta Amisha Sanghavi Tanmay Gosalia Neepa Vagadia
Participants Chintan Shah Chirag Shah Roshni Shah Dipali Jain Sonia Jain Sanjay Jain
Participants Aditi Sheth Arpan Shah
Amit Shah Payal Kapadia Shilpi Desal
Chicago-Team A Coach: Pramod Shah
Chicago-Team B Coach: Pravin Shah
Pittsburgh Coach: Shanti
Mohnot
Participants Parinda Shah Sheetal Shah
Shibani Shah Neil Mashruwala
Sameer Shah
Participants
Rushi Parekh Rikhav Vasanwala
Hetal Shah
Palak Shah Rushabh Shah
Partticipants Kunal Rambhia
Girish Jain Ravi V. Mehta Ravi R. Mehta Rishi Mohnot Neha Mehta
Bye
Round No.
Room Hyatt, Vienna Teamı vs. Team 3 Team 1 vs. Team 4 Team 1 vs. Team 5 Team 1 vs. Team 6 Team 3 vs. Team 6 Team 3 vs. Team 5
Room Hyatt, Florence Team 2 vs. Team 4 Team 2 vs. Team 5 Team 2 vs. Team 6
Team 5 and Team 6 Team 3 and Team Team 3 and Team 4 Team 4 and Team 5 Team 1 and Team2 Team 1 and Team 2
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Team 2 vs. Team 3 Team 4 vs. Team 5 Team 4 vs. Team 6
1
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Note: Every team but team number 5 will have 2 successive bye rounds of 30 minutes.
Also each team will not play against all teams. Each team shall play against 4 other teams. Team numbers will be drawn on Friday, July 6, 2001 at 9.45 am. in
Vienna room
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JAIN NETWORK FORUM
(FORMERLY MIS)
Coordinator: Viken Shah
This year's Jain Network Forum program is designed to meet your needs, your interests and your future plans. The JNF committee is emphasizing a comfortable environment giving each JNF participant the opportunity to meet other individuals through group seminars and games. There will not be those embarrassing moments. Some of the activities planned are highlighted below.
Friday, July 6th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Rosemont Suites, Ballroom: Talk Show and Skit Several couples with various backgrounds will discuss the pros and cons of marriage. You will have an opportunity to ask questions to each couple regarding the difficulties or challenges they may or may not have had to face. Learn the real scoop on marriage from your peers who are fairly new at the game. Various backgrounds amongst the couples range from interracial marriages to traditional arranged marriages. In addition, we'll add a little humor to each scenario with a skit to exemplify your common fears towards marriage.
Friday, July 6th 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Rosemont Suites, Ballroom: Social Hour. Escape from any external pressure and enjoy this leisurely environment provided for you. Only JNF participants will participate in this casual social hour. This will allow you to meet some of your peers and make new friends, who are going through the same issues in life that you are going through.
Saturday, July 7th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Hyatt, Rosemont Ballroom A-B: Games Finally, after months of anticipation, viewing profiles, and checking out pictures, here is your chance to meet some of other participants in JNF. We've organized interactive games for couples, which will enable you to get to know each other more. But don't worry, the games provided will casually break the ice between all the participants and you'll soon be having some great conversations with some new and familiar faces before lunch.
Sunday, July 8th 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Hyatt, Rosemont Ballroom C-D: Open Discussion Has JNF been a successful event? If so, parents will have a chance to meet some of the participants in a casual social environment. If not, here's your chance to talk about what's on your mind. Participants who do not want parents involved can discuss other advantages and disadvantage with JNF and marriage in general.
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Legend to Session Numbers:
A: Appropriate for 12 -17 years B: Appropriate for 18 24 years C: Appropriate for 25 yrs and up
Number ABC 605
SPEECHES BY SCHOLARS BREAKOUT SESSIONS
NOTE: All Sessions are listed alphabetically by topics. Any session number followed by 'R' will be presented one more time. For example session ABC 401 R is appropriate for all ages and will be presented one more time.
Number ABC 609
AB: Appropriate for 12-24 yrs BC: Appropriate for 18 yrs and up ABC: Appropriate for all youths
Topic
Speaker Animal Compassion John Robbins
Session Information:
Ahinsa (Non-violence) is the pillar of Jain philosophy. We Jains believe in not hurting any living being by mind, speech or physical means. Do we ever think of violence caused to animals without being aware of? For example are we aware of violence we unknowingly cause when we buy cosmetics, when we wear silk clothes, when we eat pizza or when we buy leather sofa? This eye opening session will guide us towards following Ahinsa in a way that we have never cared to think or know. (SPEAKER John Robbins -see item # 25)
Topic
Are Rituals Necessary
In the practice of Jainism?
Panel Discussion.

Speakers Pramoda Chitrabhanu, Darshana Shah, Megha Doshi, Amar Salgia
Time / Location
Saturday 4:30-5:20 p.m. Hyatt, Augusta A/B
Session Information:
In the practice of most religions rituals play a vital part, and understandably so. Jainism as practiced today is certainly not an exception. Jainism as taught by Lord Mahavir stress the importance of self-realization thru meditation and self-purification, which are achieved, by Samyak Gyan (Right Knowledge), and Samyak Darshan (Right Perception). These ultimately evolve into Samyak Charitra (Right Conduct) leading to liberation. Tracing the history of Jainism one can easily determine that rituals were introduced in the practice of Jainism hundreds of years later. To an uninitiated practice of Jainism today appears, and mostly rightfully so, nothing more than blind ritualism. What is the role of rituals, if any, in the practice of Jainism today? Can we, or better yet, are we capable of achieving the goals of Jainism without the help of rituals? This thought provoking session will answer many of your questions. Each panelist will first present his/her view on the subject followed by audience participation. A moderator will facilitate audience questions to the right panelist.
Time/Location
Friday 4:30-5:20 p.m. Hyatt, Augusta A/B
Speaker:
Ms. Pramoda Chitrbhanu: Pramodaben has been very actively involved in Jain education for the past many years. She is an animal compassion activist and has written many articles on the subject. She is the President of Jain Meditation International. She has presented many sessions during previous JAINA and YJA conventions.
Ms. Darshana Shah: Darshana Shah is born in a very religious family. She is a Pathshala teacher in Chicago for the past 4 years. She is the coordinator of JAINA convention 2001 Jain Academic Bowl. She has a master's degree in Sanskrit from M.S. University of Baroda and a Masters of Health Care Administration from Sangamon State University.
Ms. Megha Doshi: Megha is very actively involved in many community service activities both in Illinois and in Boston. She was the founder and first Chairperson of Illinois statewide program to curb student violence called Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE). She has been actively involved in Chicago Jain Society and has presented a session YJA convention. She will be a sophomore at Harvard University.
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Mr. Amar Salgia: Amar grew up in Ohio and Illinois and now works as an engineering project manager at a firm in Los Angeles. Amar has been very active in YJA and YJP for the past many years and has presented many sessions during past conventions.
Number ABC 601
Topic Bhajan Nation
Speaker Ameet Shah
Time/ Location Friday, 1.30 - 2.20 p.m. Hyatt, Augusta A/B
Session Information: Along with the rich scriptural resources, followers of the Jain tradition have used art and music to strengthen their belief and devotion not only to the ideals propagated by the philosophy, but also to the spiritual leaders who Jains try to emulate in their daily lives. Stavans and stutis represent a form of bhakti or devotion for tirthankars and other spiritual leaders who helped promote Jainism. Music has always been employed as a powerful mean of unifying our culture and expressing devotion in a universal and simple manner. This session aims to look at the history of music and Jainism and help youth learn not only the transliterations of Jain stavans, but also the translations to help them sing and understand the meaning behind many inspirational prayers sung by Jain devotees.
Speaker: Ameet grew up in Lexington, North Carolina and graduated from Duke University in May 2000 with a BS Economics/BA Political Science. He currently lives in New York and works for JP Morgan. Ameet was extensively involved in the Jain community serving two years on the YJA executive board and participated as an active member of the Charlotte and Raleigh Jain communities.
Number AB 401R
Topic Comparison between Jainism and Hinduism
Speaker Dr. Kokila Doshi
Time/ Location Friday 4:30-5:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pinehurst A/B
AB 401
Saturday 2:30-3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Turnberry
Session Information: In the first part of session an overview of Jainism will be presented. This will be followed by the comparison between Jainism and Hinduism based on the aspects such as concept of God, meaning of Moksha and rituals and practices. The concluding part will be devoted to questions and answers
Speaker: Dr. Kokila Doshi is a Professor of Economics at the University of San Diego. An educator for over twenty years, Dr. Doshi has received her Ph. D. in Economics from the University of Rochester. She has published her research in numerous professional journals and presented her research findings at various national and international conferences. Her research interests focus on the Economic policies of the Pacific Rim Countries, Privatization of State-owned Enterprises and international health and education policies.
Number ABC 610
Topic Compassionate Cooking
Speaker Dhrumil Purohit, Monali Shah
Time/ Location Saturday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pine Valley
Session Information: Interested in learning how to cook compassionately? Do you want to enjoy delicious, vegan foods that you can prepare quickly? Come join your hosts, Monali and Dru, to experience full cooking bliss. Learn how to add zest and energy to your life with delicious & compassionate meals. Celebrate the joy of food and with our quick and healthy meal plans. We will provide you with ideas, examples, & food! Mmmmmm... For all information presented in this seminar, please visit www.dharmaboost.com
Speaker: Dhrumil ‘Dru' Purohit is recently turned vegan living and studying in the state of Delaware. His interest in the Jain religion has grown tremendously in recent years, specifically regarding the application of its philosophy. As globalization of Jainism occurs, he is glad to see the Jain community continuously spreading the teachings of Right Faith, Right Knowledge and Right Conduct.
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Monali Shah has been Vegan for last 8 years. She has conducted workshops at previous Jain Conventions and spoken at Panel discussions. She has also written several articles in various Jain publications. She is currently pursuing MBA at University of Chicago.
Number Topic AB 403 Creative performance skills:
Jain stories and beyond
Speaker Surbhi Shah, Jina Shah
Time/ Location Saturday 3:30-5:20 p.m.
yatt, Turnberry
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Session Information: Fun!!! Enjoy these Creative Performances! - By listening or giving one of your own!! Ever wanted to explain Jainism to your friends? Or family? Do you love to perform? Or are you waiting for your chance? Don't miss this interactive workshop! We'll explore ways to express ourselves creatively while communicating Jain concepts. Learn creative performance skills and apply them in storytelling and other performance situations. Prepare to have fun! Shy people are welcome too. Surabhi Shah & Jina Shah present this new and amazing workshop for those who enjoy being entertained and entertaining others! Their Jain Storytelling Workshops at JAINA '99 were so popular that they're back to feed their creative spirits - and yours!
Speaker: Jina Shah is a physician working in family medicine and international public health in Atlanta. Surabhi Shah is an environmental engineer, and has worked on drinking water issues and community-based solutions in North Carolina and in Gujarat, India. Surabhi Shah and Jina Shah both are accomplished story tellers in a creative fashion. Surabhi has a M.S. in Enviromental Engineering from University of Waterloo, Canada. Both Surabhi and Jina have been very active in YJA and now in YJP. They both have presented many sessions in past YJA conventions. Both of them are animal right activists and vegan for the past many years.
Number Topic BC 504 R | Encounters
with Difficult
People BC 504
Speaker Dr. Hemlata Pokharna, Dr. Manadakini Pokharna.
Time Location Friday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Augusta A/B
Saturday 1:30-2:20 p.m. Hyatt, Turmberry
Session Information: Whether it is a neighbor or a vexing co-worker, difficult people surround us. Yet, from a Jain perspective, all our relationships and experiences can be viewed as vehicles for spiritual development and even the most difficult people can become our teachers. This session outlines the spiritual mechanics of difficult relationships in the context of Eastern and Western traditions. We shall see how difficult encounters assist us in developing such spiritual qualities as compassion, patience and, forgiveness. We will learn skills to live a non-violent way of life and practical communication alternatives to empower self and others.
Speaker: Dr. Hemlata Pokharna, Ph.D. is a scientist and a researcher at University of Chicago. She is also the director of Journeys of Life: A program to promote health, wholeness and disease prevention. Hema has presented workshops across the world. Her work provides a powerful and practical training in connecting with the self and others by the ways of meditation, focusing and non-violent communication. Mandakini Pokharna, M.D. is an internist practicing in Chicago.
Number Topic BC 501 Evolving Role of Jain
Men and Women - YJP
Speaker Mona Kothari, Jugna Shah
Time Location Sunday 9:30-10:20 a.m. Hyatt, Pinehurst A/B
Session Information: With Indians migrating to western frontier, the traditional roles of men and women have undoubtedly changed dramatically. For the women, in addition to her multifaceted role of wife, mother and homemaker, she has embraced educational opportunities and pursued careers in traditionally male arenas, such as business and engineering. Does this empower the Indian woman of 21st century? What impact does this have on her self-image? What is her new position in the family? In society at large? With more women entering the women entering the workforce, men have had to shoulder traditionally" female" responsibilities such as child care and household duties. Men are no longer the sole breadwinners of the family. Does this alter men's role in the family unit? His standing in society? Will he view his female relatives, friends and spouse as his equal?
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A thought provoking session during which we will examine the dynamic nature of gender roles-equalities and differences between Indian men and women of 21st century.
Speaker: Ms. Mona Kothari is actively involved with YJP and JAINA for the past 5years. She was the chairperson of YJP in its evolving years and she is currently is an advisor to YJP. She has facilitated several leadership sessions and intergenerational discussions between parents and young adults during prior Jain events. She has B.S. in commerce from University of Toronto and M.B.A. from University of Western Toronto. Jugna Shah: Please see next session, Jain CEO's.
Number C 301
Topic Jain CEO's - The Secret of their Success - Panel Discussion
Speaker Shobhna Kamdar, Jugna Shah, Ronak Shah, Dr. Manu Vora
Time Location Friday 2:30 - 3:50 p.m. Rosemont Suites, Ballroom
Session Information: Join successful CEOs, in forum style discussion, who have succeeded in a variety of fields including business, telecommunications, medicine and public health. Hear their stories of inception, motivations, success and, disappointments, and how they manage to thrive in a competitive market. What professional, ethical and social struggles they encountered and how they overcome them? How do they maintain a healthy and fulfilling family lives as well as their spirituality identity and growth in lieu of all the financial and time pressures. What further challenges do they foresee and what pearls of wisdom can they share with young entrepreneurs? What indeed is the "secret of their success?"
Speaker: Ms. Shobhana Kamdar, owner and founder of Genuine Jems in Chicago, IL. Ms. Kamdar studied Home Management at SVT College of Home Science, in Mumbai. Ms. Kamdar is active in many local and national organizations; she is founding member of the Women's Jewelry Association and is a member of the Club of Indian Women.
Ms. Jugna Shah, MPH is the President and founder of Nimitt Consulting, Inc. - Health Policy Partners, a domestic and international health care consulting firm assisting health care providers and foreign governments. Ms. Shah holds a Bachelors of Science in Biopsychology from Oberlin College, and a Masters of Public Health Policy and Administration from the University of Michigan.
Mr. Ronak Shah is a Certified Public Accountant in Minnesota; his multiple areas of specialty include international and multi-state accounting and taxation for individuals and companies. Among the companies he owns, two are related to the medical products industry and one is a sports equipment and apparel company. Mr. Shah completed a Bachelor's degree in International Management from the Hamline University in St.Paul, Minnesota.
Manubhai Vora is the Chairman and President of Business Excellence, Inc. in Naperville, Illinois, a global quality management consulting services firm. He holds B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering and MBA with marketing management. He currently serves as a Vice President on the Board of Directors of American Society for Quality. In 1989, with five other colleagues, he started Blind Foundation for India, which has served over 450,000 visually impaired through prevention, cure, education and rehabilitation.
NumberTopic BC 502 Jain Ethics and
Social Activism
Speaker Dr. Anne Vallely Mikal Radford
Time/ Location Saturday 1:30 -2:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pinehurst A/B
Session Information: Traditional Jain teachings advance the ideals of individual restraint, asceticism and ultimately, withdrawal from worldly existence. Can these ideals be sustained in the North American context? Should they be re-interpreted? Can individualistic and ascetic ideals be reconciled with the "this worldly" ideals of social activism (e.g. environmentalism, animal rights, human rights etc)? In this session we want to explore the ways in which young Jains are re-envisioning their tradition, as well, we will explore whether these new "visions" reflect the North American context, or reflect a more general phenomena occurring within all Jain communities.
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Speaker:
Anne Vallely, PhD. have had a life-long interest in Jainism. She pursued doctoral studies at the University of Toronto in Cultural Anthropology, and wrote her PhD dissertation on Jainism in 1999. Her book "Custodians of the Lokottar: An Ethnography of a Jain Ascetic Community" (in press, University of Toronto Press) is based on her research among Jain ascetics in Rajasthan, and will be released this year. She now teaches at McGill University and Concordia University in Montreal. Mikal Radford is a PhD candidate in Religious Studies and the Social Sciences at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is presently working on his dissertation which will examine how members of the Jaina Diaspora consolidate their socio-religious ideals within a North American context. His first exposure to the Jaina tradition was during his Undergraduate work at Wilfrid Laurier University where he wrote his honors thesis "The Jaina Ritual of Sallenkhana: Fasting to Death and Western Paradox."
Number ABC 606 R
ABC 606
Number AB 406R
AB 406
Session Information:
This session we will attempt to define the terms "science" and "modern science" and then, draw the relationship between these forms of thought and Jain Philosophy. Jainism is an inherently scientific philosophy, however, this aspect of Jain thought is often misconstrued in a dogmatic fashion. The result is a discredit and misunderstanding of both Jainism and science. This presentation reviews the definition of science and shows how it applies to Jain philosophy. It is a philosophical discussion, which attempts to use mostly plain English (or at least explain any philosophical jargon), and invite audience participation in the reasoning process.
Topic Jainism and Modern Science
Speaker:
Dr.Tushar Mehta is a physician from Toronto, Ontario. Dr.Mehta has a B.S. degree in liberal arts, involving much study in philosophy, from McMaster University. Dr. Mehta's main interests are International development, Human/Animal Rights, Environmental science, Philosophy, and the Fine Arts.
Topic Jainism - Comparative religion study
Number BC 507R
BC 507
Speaker Dr. Tushar Mehta

Speaker
Jain Center of Greater Boston
Topic
Jainism, Science and Truth
Time/Location Friday 2:30-3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pebble Beach
Session Information:
Gandhi said "I learned more about India when I was living in South Africa." Similarly you'll find that by exploring Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism, you'll gain great insight into "religion" as a historical, social, political, cultural, and of course spiritual phenomenon. This session will be lively, interactive, and will forward a new methodology to view world religion and specifically how Jainism maps into these schools of thoughts and insight into the future of Jainism as a religion.
Sunday 9:30-10:20 a.m. Hyatt, Grand Cypress A/B
Speaker:
Jain Center of Boston's Pathshala Level 6 is the same group that brought you "Ancient Scriptures Come live - Tattvarth Sutra" and "Jain Experience" in the past conventions.
Speaker Archit Shah
Time
Friday 4:00-5:20 p.m. Hyatt, Atrium Level, Forum
Saturday 4:00-5:20 p.m. Hyatt, Atrium Level, Forum

Time/ Location Friday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pinehurst A/B
Saturday 1:30-2:20 p.m. Hyatt, Grand Cypress A/B
Session Information:
This session will explore the ways how Jainism and modern science approach the problem of discovering the truth. In comparing the two paths, we can see the merits and difficulties of each.
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Speaker: Archit Shah has been a student of Jainism for the past many years. He has presented several sessions at previous conventions and has been a member of Chicago's JAB team for the past 3 conventions. He has worked as a team member from Jain Center of Greater Boston that presented the Tattvarth Sutra during the last JAINA convention. Archit graduated from MIT with a major in computer science and is currently working as software engineer in Boston.
Number ABC 603
Topic
Speaker Lifestyles of the Eco- Rita Morabia, Rae Friendly:
Sikora and friends Environment and Religion
Time/ Location Friday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Turnberry
Session Information: Remember lifestyles of the rich & famous? Instead, Rae Sikora, Rita Morbia and friends present an interactive and lively workshop, revealing the Lifestyles of the Eco-Friendly! Participants go through a typical day of choices that we can make to support the environment & all life on earth. Covers issues from diet to consumerism to animals in labs to animals in entertainment to environmental. This workshop explores how you can apply Jainism and Ahimsa to your everyday choices!
Speaker: Rae Sikora is executive director of the Center for Compassionate Living and the International Institute for Humane Education in Surry, Maine. Rae developed this workshop and has been invited to present in all over North America.
Rita Morbia lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Following her graduation from McGill University, she worked with the Sierra Club of Canada for three years as their Biodiversity Campaign Director. She is currently working for Inter-Pares on community development. She has also lived in Swaziland.
Number AB 402R
Topic Living with Diversity
Speaker Rae Sikora
Time/ Location Saturday 1:30-2:20 p.m. Hyatt, Augusta A/B
AB 402
Sunday 9:30-10:20 a.m. Hyatt, Turnberry
Session Information: This very informative and interactive session will open the world of happy living in the world of non-vegetarianism. This workshop allows participants to see where the power lies in their own lives to live peacefully in an often less than peaceful world. Meditation and group participation will allow participants to know first hand the secrets of peaceful life while living as a vegetarian.
Speaker: Rae Sikora has been a spokesperson for animal rights, environment and, non-violence for over 20 years. She has been featured in magazines and on radio and television stations across the U.S., Canada and the Middle East. Rae is executive director of the Center for compassionate living and the International Institute for Humane Education in Surrey, Main. Rae Sikora graduated from University of Wisconsin with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Education.
Number Topic ABC 602 No Purchase
Necessary Affluenza
Speaker Rae Sikora
Time Location Friday 2:30 -3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Grand Cypress A/B
Session Information: Rae Sikora leads participants as we discuss the ways consumerism is affecting our lives and all life on the planet. This interactive program takes a fresh new look at Non-Attachment (Aparigraha) in a modern-day setting. The workshop includes clips from the PBS Video "Affluenza". Af-flu-en-za (n)
1. The bloated, sluggish and unfulfilled feeling you get from keeping up with the Mehtas. 2. An unsustainable addiction to economic growth.
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3. A video that could change the way you see your life. Don't miss this new workshop with Rae Sikora - a favorite JAINA Convention presenter!
Speaker: Rae Sikora, graduated from University of Wisconsin with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Education. She has been featured by the media in the US and internationally for her work in consumerism, communication and conflict resolution, nonviolence, human and animal rights, diet, health and environmental issues. Rae is executive director of the Center for Compassionate Living and the International Institute for Humane Education in Surry, Maine.
Number AB 404R
Topic
Speaker Practical Meditation | Yashoda Jordan
Time Friday 3:30 -3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pine Valley
AB 404
Saturday 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pine Valley
Session Information: Why meditate? Who cares? What is meditation on our several levels of mind. What you should know about breathing and why it is vital to you. What you should know about using Practical Jain Meditation.
Speaker: Born and raised in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, my parents are of Asian descent from Indonesia (8th generation). Got married and subsequently divorced. Met Gurudev Chitrabhanu in 1976 by accident, during Mahavir Jayanti celebrations in New York City. Did not seriously study with him until the following year. Became a vegetarian in 1978 on and off for a couple of years. Then in 1998 became a vegan especially after reading "The Book of Compassion 1 & 2". Nowadays, besides being a designer (developed and designed 6 other URLs) and webmaster for www.jainmeditation.org, am working for a website that is under construction. (www.facerevive.com, if you must know).
Number BC 506
Topic Real World
Speaker Rina Laxmi Shah
Time Location Friday 2:30-3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pinehurst A/B
Session Information: Do the pressures of your academics, extracurricular activities, dating, and/or home life leave you feeling overwhelmed? Do you wish that someone else could relate? The "Real World" Session is looking to serve a purpose, and that is to present a forum for young Jains to express their concerns and find advice/answers to dealing with the pressures they face in today's society. Join fellow young Jains at the "Real World" Session for a no-holds barred discussion that will cover topics such as school life, working life, drugs, parents, and the role that Jainism plays in the decisions you make. Hear from peers and older people who may have experienced just what you're going through. You will have the chance to present questions to panelists as well as interact in an intimate group of your peers. Get a different outlook on the challenges you face as well as a chance to gain an adult perspective. Most importantly, come with an open mind to discuss the issues most important to you in an open environment.
Speaker: Rina Laxmi Shah is the YJA Southeast Regional Coordinator since January of 2000. She currently resides in West Virginia. Over the past three years she has served tremendously within organizations such as Key Club International and has volunteered many hours each week as an elementary school Spanish teacher as well as a hospital/nursing home aide. She is an aspiring physician in addition to her plan to continue her career in modern dance. Rina Laxmi has earned numerous awards for her academics, publications, dance, and community involvement over the past few years.
NumberTopic BC 505R Realize Who You Are
Speaker Guruji Chitrabhanu
Time Location Friday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Grand Cypress A/B
BC 505
Saturday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Augusta A/B
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Session Information:
Do we take time to realize who we really are? What is the reservoir within us? Getting to know that reservoir, we can accomplish the rael purpose of our very being. This session will explore the ways to liberate our selves from the bonds, which cause an obstruction to our progress to excel ourselves.
Speaker:
Gurudeo Shree Chitrabhanu needs no introduction. If almost 30 years as a Jain monk gave him the necessary detachment to look life from a certain perspective, his renouncement of the order in 1970 enabled him to reexamine certain fundamental issues from outside the framework. He is the pioneer of, so to say, of Jainism in North America. He has taught Jainism relentlessly throughout the world. He has authored several books and made Western world aware of Jainism. He believes in transcending traditional and sectarian approaches to the life. His concern is with the essence, and the issues he deals with are of universal interest.
Number ABC 608R
ABC 608
Number ABC 610
Topic Repackaging of Jainism. Is it the new age religion?
Number A 101
Session Information:
Some recent bestsellers have been new age books which have "soul and God" in their titles; books like "The seat of the soul, "The Care of the Soul, "Conversations with God" and many more. We propose that the "new age" philosophy is merely Jain/Eastern philosophy re-packaged. In this session we will compare and contrast Eastern, Western, and new age religions. We will draw stick models to help explain, the soul, the body, the karmic personality, and the cycles of life and death, nirvana and attachment and detachment of karmas. Develop examples from the model, outline new terms and terminology, which can help us understand better these multiple school of thoughts.
Speaker:
Yogendra Jain is a CEO of his second startup called ThinkEngine Networks. He has been active in the Jain Center of Boston since his childhood and currently teaches Level 6 Pathshala. Yogendra led the Tattvarth Sutra team to develop a multi-media presentation, which was presented at JAINA convention as well as at Harvard Divinity School and other centers. He is also a Founder/Director of Jain SPIRIT, an international quarterly magazine. Yogendra has a Masters in Electrical Engineering From Rice University and MBA from Babson. Dr. Manoj Jain is a physician specializing in infectious diseases. He has been the former president of the Jain Society of Memphis and active member of Jain Center of Boston. He his co-authoring a book "Igod- a purified soul", and has co-authored several books on vegetarian cooking entitled, "Melody of Indian Cuisine" and "Infections Disease Handbook for India".
Speaker Yogen Jain, Dr. Manoj Jain
Topic
The New Youth: Hopes and Challenges

Topic
TIC TAC TOE
Three Jewels in a Row
Speaker Father Valles
Time/Location Friday 4:30-5:20 p.m. Hyatt, Turnberry
Speaker Boston Pathshala
Saturday 2:30-3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Grand Cypress A/B
Time/Location
Friday 11.30-12.30 p.m. Hyatt, Rosemont Ballroom
Session Information:
This is an audio-visual game with a large screen TV projection. We would like to have e an audience of 100 youth. Many of them will be involved in this interactive game show. Basic principles of Jainism will be presented in context of the present day life style in USA. This item will be very inspiring and motivating for the audience when they will see a large group of Boston youth presenting a high-tech game and trying simplify practice of our religion

Time
Saturday 2.30 -3.20 p.m. Hyatt, Augusta A/B
Speaker:
This item will be presented by a team of 10 - 12 Boston Pathshala Youth. All youth are in high schools.
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Number BC 503
Topic Twilight Zone
Speaker
Time Location Paulomi Gudka Friday 2:30 -3:30 p.m. Dr.Sanjay Mehta Hyatt, Augusta A/B
Session Information: This session is a spin-off of the famous X-Files session held during JAINA 1999 convention in Philadelphia. Join us for a travel to uncharted territory. We will attempt to ponder questions related to Jainism, never before asked and whose answers are in the realm of the unknown. For example, what if the world was predominantly Jain? What if there was no concept of reincarnation in Jain Philosophy? What if Jainism had not started in India? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? If such questions interest you, come join us for an entertaining and interactive session to gain insight into Jainism from a radically different perspective. Let's think outside of the Jain box.
Speaker: Paulomi Gudka has completed a double major in Computer Science and Economics from the University of Toronto. She has been active in the Jain Community for many years and has led many seminars on Jainism. Dr. Sanjay Mehta is a pediatrician, starting a fellowship in emergency medicine and has a Masters in Education. He has been actively involved with local and national Jain organizations, both in Calgary and in Toronto, where he currently lives. Sanjay and Paulomi have worked together in the past, including their combined effort in producing The Jain X-Files at JAINA 1999.
NumberTopic ABC Who Governs the Events of the 604 Universe - Karma, Free Will, or
Is it Predestined
Speaker Pravin Shah
Time/ Location Friday 2:30-3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Turnberry
Session Information: There exists significant misconception in understanding the Jain philosophy of Karma and Free-will. Also some Jains believe that all events are predestined and there is no role of Free-will or Free-will itself is predestined. The presentation will discuss the proper role of Karma, Free-will, and Predestination in explaining the happenings of any events in the universe. It applies the Jain concept of Anekantwad. Several practical examples will be analyzed to understand the importance of Karma, Free-will, and Predestination in the Jain philosophy.
Speaker: Pravin K. Shah is the founding member of Jain Study Center of North Carolina and a director of JAINA. He is an Electrical Engineer, works for IBM and lives in Raleigh North Carolina. He is a Jain scholar and activist against animal cruelty. He is a chairperson of Jaina Education Committee and advisor to YJA and YJP youth organizations. He has published several articles and books on Jain philosophy and animal rights. His primary objective is to provide Jain religious education to youths and the Jain community at large. He offers two-day workshop on Jainism to educate youths and prepare Jain pathashala teachers. His website www.jainism.org contains significant information of Jainism.
Number Topic ABC 607R | Who wants to be a Jain
Scholar
Speaker Time Location Sudhir Shah | Friday 4:30-5:20 p.m.
Hyatt, Grand Cypress A/B
AB 607
Saturday 4:30-5:20 p.m. Hyatt, Grand Cypress A/B
Session Information: How much do you know about the basic concepts and philosophy of Jainism? This session is modeled after a popular T.V. show, "Who wants to be a millionaire?" This multimedia game show will test the participants' knowledge of Jainism in a fun and entertaining way.
Note: JAINA neither endorses nor rejects the material and/or answers presented in this session.
Speaker: Mr. Sudhir Shah is the Pathshala Coordinator for the Connecticut pathshala and he was a pathshala teacher for 6 years. He is the editor of "Anekantvad", a quarterly newsletter on Jainism and a co-founder of Anekantvad Education Foundation. Mr. Sudhir Shah has earned M.S. and M.P.P.M. from Yale University.
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Speaker
Number C 302
Topic YJP Leadership Session
YJP
Time Location Saturday 2:30 -3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pinehurst A/B
Session Information: The YJP Executive Board will encourage active participation of Youth age 24 yrs to 39 yrs. The session will explore YJP's past and present and will share vision of YJP's future. This session will explore past experiences and future events and initiatives. Session will also highlight leadership positions, responsibilities and qualifications for YJP executive board membership.
Number Topic AB 4051 Youth Leadership
Session
Speaker Suken Jain Karishma Shah
Time Location Saturday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Turnberry
Session Information: This session is to bring youth leaders ages 14-18 together to share ideas and experiences. This session will be to continue to create a link amongst Jain Youth of North America by bringing youth leaders together and have them interact with each other and promote youth leadership in our Jain community
Speaker: Suken Jain and Karishma Shah both reside in Southern California and are actively involved with the local Jain center. They served as Co-presidents on the Pathshala community and are currently advisors. Suken was Director of Hospitality for the LA Convention committee and currently servers as West regional coordinator for YJA.
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Hanna Jewelers
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JAINA Convention - Chicago, IL July 5-8, 2001
Touhy Ave,
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Hotels
Rosemont Convention Parking
Rosemont Suites
Double Tree Hotel
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discounted rates listed below apply from July 4th through July 9 and are based upon availability. The rates are only valid for advanced room booking prior to April 15. After April 1 the rates will increase by $10.00 per room per night.
3. There is a free shuttle from O'Hare airport to the hotels.
4. All hotels are connected to the convention center via a skywalk.
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Higgins Rd.
(800) 222-8733 (847) 292-9100 (888) 476-7366 (847) 678-4000
Phone Number
(800) 233-1234 (847) 696-1234

River Rd.
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Reduced Rates for up to 4 People (2 adults and 2 children) per Room per Night $99.00+ applicable taxes
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