JAINA Convention 2005 07 JCNC Program Guide

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Catalog link: https://jainqq.org/explore/527528/1

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The 13th Biennial JAINA Convention 2005 July 1-4, 2005 in San Francisco, Bay Area. Hosted by Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC)
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Visiting Jain Bhawan...
While in San Francisco Bay Area, do not miss the opportunity to visit the majestic temple complex with splendid and detailed marble lace work architecture, making it one of the best temples in North America,
A Teerth in North America with Prann Pratishthit Murtis
Jain Center of Northern California
722 South Main Street
Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-6242, www.jcnc.org
Special Hours During July 1-4 Convention: Open Daily from 8:00 am to 9:00pm, Daily Aarti at 5:45 PM
Regular temple timings during Summer: Saturday/Sunday — 8AM-9PM, Monday-Friday 7AM to 1:30PM and 6:30PM to 9:00PM , Aarti daily at 7:45 PM
Shuttle Bus Schedule between Convention Center and Jain Bhawan:
July 1 & July 2, 2005: Depart from Convention Center: 1:00pm; 2:00pm; 3:00pm; and last bus at 4:00pm. Depart from Jain Bhawan: 1:35 pm, 2:35pm, 3:35pm and 4:40 pm
July 3, 2005 Depart from Convention Center: 8:00am; 9:00am; 10:00am and 11:00am. Depart from Temple: 8:35am, 9:35am, 10:35am and 11:40 am.
Updated information will be available at the Information Booth.

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Table of Contents...
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Visiting Jain Bhawan... JAINA Convention 2005 Program Introduction... Co-Sanghpati... Planning Your Time at the Convention... Key Tracks and Sessions... Key Youth Activities... Evening Cultural Events... Inter-Center Cultural Competition Participants... Mela - Fun Fair... Art Exhibition... Program Details, Day-1: Friday July 1st... Session Details, Friday July 1st... Program Details, Day-2: Saturday July 2nd... Session Details, Saturday July 2nd... Program Details, Day-3: Sunday July3 rd... Session Details, Sunday July 3rd... Program Details, Day-4: Monday July4th... Session Details, Monday July 4th... Youth Program Details, July 1- July 4... Youth Session Details, July 1- July 4 Spiritual Leaders' Bio... Speakers Bio... Special Thanks Donation & Sponsorship Opportunities... Jinalaya Events... Miscellaneous Information... Getting Around... Westin Hotel Floor Plan... Convention Center Floor Plan..
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JAINA Convention 2005 Program Introduction...
Dear JAINA Convention 2005 Attendees: Jai Jinendra!
On behalf of JAINA Convention 2005 Programming Committee it's my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the thirteenth convention. This Program Guide and accompanying pocket size insert provides you detailed information so you can select the sessions you would like to attend.
This year we have a new program format. The entire program is structured around the core Convention Theme which is Extending Jain Heritage in Western Environment, and all the sessions are planned in support of this theme. The Convention program has approximately 250 sessions over the convention duration and a number of special sessions like the Opening Ceremony and evening cultural and entertainment programs. The program is configured in two broad categories, one for the young and "next generation" Jains, and the other for all others with some overlap in-between. With the objective of providing suitable program content for all age groups and varying interests, the program is split into 21 different tracks plus youth program sessions. Each track is on a broad subject that is related to or it supports the Convention Theme. Each of the tracks has any where between 4 and 11 sessions over the convention period.
Every session in the Convention Program uniquely addresses what we face and need in our day-to-day life, and collectively they help us to understand how we can be successful at home and at work. Some highlights of the program are:
For those interested in religious uplifting and re-education, the program includes approximately 130 sessions on religious topics consisting of a condensed course on fundamentals of Jainism, advanced religious topics, focused multi-session lectures on Tattvartha Sutra and Jain Way of Life as Explained by Srimad Rajchandra Ji, and lectures and discourses on many more topics. Three outstanding entertainment programs (1) Raas-Garba on July 1st evening with Satellite group from India, (2) Jain Center cultural competition on July 2 evening, and (3) an evening with Anuradha Paudwal and Manhar Udhas on July 3rd. Some outstanding speakers in the Opening Ceremony and a special session on Unity in Diversity. The later includes talks by leading Jain Acharyas from India especially recorded for this occasion. A symposium on "Ahimsa and Aparigraha in Contemporary Contexts" on July 3d. The symposium organized by Ahimsa Center at Cal Poly Pomona and sponsored by JAINA features many of the leading Jain academicians, researchers and business leaders. Jain Cooking with Tarla Dalal sessions and a special Iron Chef styled cooking competition for the food lovers who want to enhance their culinary skills. Over 10 sessions on topics covering health, women's perspectives, senior citizen perspectives, child raising, and medical education for the attendees interested in social issues. A muti-faceted youth program includes lectures, workshops, and field trips focusing on the theme "Communications, Charity and Compassion in Action through Service". The youth program caters to diverse interests and age groups and in addition to lectures and field trips, it includes Jain Academic Bowl, a cruise, a trip to Great America Theme Park, Bollywood Aerobics and several sessions with opportunities for social interactions and networking.
A number of re-unions of regional groups for the attendees seeking to catch-up with friends. 3o Eleven parallel sessions every early morning to help attendees invigorate mind, body and soul including chanting,
sutra recital, yoga, Prekshaddhyan, Pratikraman, Bhangra Aerobics and Sun Gazing. $0 An Art Exhibition featuring some of the established and some emerging Jain artists.
We, in the Programming Committee, have crafted the program very diligently and we have invited some of the most renowned Jain philosophers, religious leaders and business leaders from around the world and we encourage all of you to fully take advantage of their presence. The convention offers once in a lifetime opportunity to learn how to live a better and healthy Jain life at home and at work, the key in Extending Jain Heritage in Western Environment.
The entire Convention Team comprising of hundreds of volunteers has spent countless hours in trying to offer you the best ever convention. Whereas we have attempted to pay attention to all minute details, we ask for your forgiveness for our shortcomings. Mitchhammi Dukkaddam!!!
Dr. Parveen K. Jain Programming Committee

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DIANNE FEINSTEIN CALEORMA

United States Senate
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-0504
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July 1, 2005
Federation of Jain Associations In North America (JAINA)
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Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to extend warm greetings and congratulations to all "who have gathered in Santa Clara to celebrate the 13 Biennial JAINA Convention.
Since 1981, JAINA has provided a forum for Jains from the U.S. and Canada. And for 13 years, the JAINA convention has been a wonderful occasion for Jains from all over the world to come together and celebrate their common faith. It is also an opportunity for the community at-large to become acquainted with the Jain faith and the message it has to offer to the community. It is my hope that this convention will be a joyful celebration and a reunion of family and friends.
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As a United States Senator representing the State of California, I congratulate you on your 13th Biennial Convention.
With warmest personal regards.
Sincerely,
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COMMITTEE OF THE JOUSTARE AMITTEE ON RDS AND A TRAG SELECT COSMATTER INTELL
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Dianne Feinstein United States Senator
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Co-Sanghpati...
Jai Jinendra,
On behalf of the entire San Francisco Bay Area Jain Samaj, I welcome all Sadhus, Sadhvis, Shramans, Shramanis, Shravaks, Shravikas to the 2005 JAINA convention. I would like to pay special respects to all learned Jain scholars for gracing this conven
tion.
Over the centuries, technological advances in transportation have transformed the world into a global village. Since Jain tradition limits the use of any form of transportation other than walking, the message of Jainism cannot travel overseas as freely as can Jains themselves. The teachings of the Jainism should not be hampered by such constraints, and, instead, should flourish among Jains, both, at home and abroad.
We want this convention to be a forum for intellectual debate and discourse of the great Jain philosophy, Jain culture, and Jain traditions; particularly, among our youth. Jains living abroad do not have the luxury of learning and understanding from the Acharays. Therefore, the responsibility on Jain Shravaks is higher. It rests on their shoulders to impart the philosophy of Jainism to the coming generations.
I also believe there is one Jain. We want to create unity among all Jains while respecting the many diverse traditions we each hold dear. It is our desire that this convention also serve as a platform of intellectual discussion on this topic as well.
Additionally, I hope all of you to have great fun, and enjoy the beautiful San Francisco weather. Please visit our unique Jain temple, and participate in various cultural activities Meet new friends and renew old friendships. Our volunteers have worked very hard to make this a unique and memorable event for all attendees.
In closing, on behalf of all Jains living in the Bay Area, I want to give you my “Michhami Dukadam" in advance for any mistakes.
Best,
Shailesh J. Mehta Sanghpati

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Planning Your Time at the Convention...
Day-1: Friday July 1, 2005
Arrive at the convention site and register for the convention. Relax and lounge around for a few hours and meet your friends and family.
4:30pm to 6:00pm: Convention kick-off by religious leaders featuring opening speeches and blessings by sadhus and sadhvies attending the convention.
6:30pm to 7:00pm: At Art Exhibition Inauguration meet you favorite Jain artists and be the first to get a glimpse of
-the art pieces.
2:00pm to 8:00pm: Enjoy a celebration atmosphere at the Mela featuring booths such as Prannic Healing, Accupressure, Massage therapy with music. Vastu shastra, Gemstone therapy based on Janism, Color therapy, Face makeup & Hair set with non animal tested products, Mehndi, Rangoli (Alpana) and Non Leather products.
2:00pm to 7:00pm: Youth meet and greet and socialize from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and then attend special dance classes from 5:00pm to 7:00pm to get ready for a gala Raas-Garba evening.
7:30pm to 11:00pm: A fun filled Raas-Garba with Satellite Group from India, invited especially for this evening.
Day-2: Saturday July 2, 2005
A wide range of activities await you at the convention. You can keep yourself busy with early morning mind-body-soul invigoration, all-day religious lectures, special sessions, evening cultural program for adults and special socializing events for youth.
6:30am to 7:30am (for adults) and 7:00am to 8:00am for youth: Eleven concurrent sessions featuring Pratikraman, Bhaktamar, Prekshaddhyan, Namokar chanting, yoga, Sun Gazing, Bhangra aerobics and Bollywood aerobics.
10:00am to 12noon: Opening Ceremony featuring Congressman Dennis Kucinich and Reverend Dr. Bill Lesher, and Sanghpati Dr.Shailesh Mehta and Mr.Arvind Shah.
1:15pm to 5:30pm:
8:00am to 11:30pm: Various youth programs including off-site field trips for charity and service, Jain Academic Bowl and social and networking get-togethers.
7:30pm to 11:00pm:
Choose from 60 different sessions in 20 parallel tracks, all highly educational and informa tion to help us live better lives.

Watch talented children and young adults from your favorite Jain Center compete in a colorful Inter Jain Center Cultural Competition.
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Day-3: Sunday July 3, 2005
A wide range of activities await you at the convention. You can keep yourself busy with early morning mind-body-soul invigoration, all-day religious lectures, special sessions, evening cultural program for adults and special socializing events for youth.
6:30am to 7:30am: Eleven concurrent sessions featuring Pratikraman, Bhaktamar, Prekshaddhyan, Namokar chant ing, yoga, Sun Gazing and Bhangra aerobics.
10:00am to 12noon: A special session to celebrate initiation of 25th year of JAINA and also, a special panel discus sion on Unity in Diversity featuring leading Achryas from India and religious leaders at the convention. Also featuring in this session is a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Acharya Sushil Kumar Jinand Gurudev Chitrabhanu Ji.
8:30am to 5:30pm: Choose from 80 different sessions in 20 parallel tracks, all highly educational and information to help us live better lives.
8:30am to 6:30pm: A Symposium on "Ahimsa and Aparigraha in Contemporary Contexts" organized by CalPoly University, Pomona, California and sponsored by JAINA. The symposium features some of the world's leading Jain researchers, academicians and business leaders.
8:00am to 11:30pm: Various youth programs including sessions on socially and professionally interesting topics, Jain Academic Bowl, social and networking get-togethers, and a special cruise on the Bay..
7:30pm to 11:00pm: Enjoy an entertaining musical evening with Anuradha Paudwal and Manhar Udhas.
Day-4: Monday July 4, 2005
Continue with full range of programs in the morning as the Convention approaches closing at noon time.
6:30am to 7:30am: Eleven concurrent sessions featuring Pratikraman, Bhaktamar, Prekshaddhyan, Namokar chant ing, yoga, Sun Gazing and Bhangra aerobics.
8:30am to 9:45am: Choose from 20 different sessions in 20 parallel tracks, all highly educational and information to help us live better lives.
10:00am to 12noon: Convention closing ceremony featuring speeches and blessings by sadhus and sadhvies attending the convention.
8:00am to 12noon: Attend the final round of Jain Academic Bowl and Youth Closing Ceremony
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Key Tracks and Sessions...
1.Theme Tracks on Extending Jain Heritage to Western Environment The convention features some very interesting and educational programs. In addition to traditional religious programs, spiritual programs, cultural programs, entertainment programs and social programs for adults and youth, this convention presents 15 sessions, each 75 minutes in duration, on subjects and topics that are very closely associated with the Convention Theme "Extending Jain Heritage to Western Environment". This includes 7 sessions by experts and practitioners in lecture format and 6 sessions in workshop style to brainstorm the subject matter.
The session topics are:
I. Extending Jain heritage in Western environment 2. Sharing and raising awareness of Jain philosophy 3. Jain Learning & Education: Opportunities in the western world 4. Bringing Together the Jain Traditions, Or not! 5. Historical and contemporary view of Jain literature 6. Jain Way of Life - Professional Lifestyle, and 7. Sharing best practices in running a Jain Center
Each lecture style session, except for the first one, is followed by a workshop on the same subject. The conclusions from the workshop sessions will be presented at the concluding meeting session at 8:30am to 10:00am on Monday July 4, 2005 so that the JAINA executive team can define the action items to facilitate "Extending Jain Heritage to Western Environment".
2. Celebrating JAINA & Unity in Diversity Session 10am to 12noon, Sunday, July 3, 2005 - Main Hall (Exhibit Hall C&D) The Convention features a special session to celebrate silver anniversary year of JAINA as the organization enters 25th year of its existence. This special session celebrates this occasion with some of the most prominent Jain religious figures including a recognition of the work by our religious pioneers.
The program is as follows:
A documentary presentation on 25 Years of JAINA
Lifetime Achievement Awards Acharya Sushil Kumar Ji Gurudev Chitrabhanu Ji Featuring tribute to the two religious leaders and recognition proclamation
JAINA Executive Committee Introducing new committee and recognizing the work of outgoing committee
Unity in Diversity Featuring a declaration and a pledge by Jain community of North America
Unity in Diversity Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr. Sheilesh Mehta
The panel feature from India Acharya Padmasagar Ji, Acharya Shiv Muni Ji, Acharya Bahubali Ji, Acharya Mahapragya Ji and Honorable Parasbhai Ji
And from the Convention Gurudev Chitrabhanu, Acharya Chandana Ji, Bhattarak Devendrakeerti Ji. Samani Madhur Pragya Ji, Honorable Rakeshbhai Zaveri, Dr. Atul Shah and Mr. Dhrumil Purohit

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3. An International Symposium: Ahimsa and Aparigraha in Contemporary Contexts Sunday, July 3, 2005; 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1% Winchester Room, Westin Santa Clara, CA
Co-sponsored by JAINA
AHIMSA CENTER
Ahimsa Center at Cal Poly Pomona presents an international symposium featuring scholars and participants from all around the world. The purpose of this symposium is to examine the multiple dimensions of ahimsa (nonviolence) and aparigraha (nonpossession or simplicity) in Jainism, and explore their practical significance in the contemporary social, political and ecological contexts-especially, in addressing the problems of violence, exploitation, consumerism and poverty in our world.
4. CME Sessions for Physicians Activities Category 1 (Approved) & organized with the Federation of International Physicians (USA)
Attend two sessions and four topics by world renowned speakers and earn four hours CME credits
Session 1 - July 2, from 4:15PM to 6:15PM, Room: Westin - Lawrence+SanTomas
Session Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Topics: (1) Arterio Sclerotic Heart Disease
(2) Metabolic Syndromes
Session 2 - July 3, from 4:15PM to 6:15PM, Room: Convention Center: Great America - 2
Session Sponsored by Astra Zaneca Topics: (1) Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (2) Alzheimer's Disease
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Key Youth Activities...
Jain Networking Forum (NF) JAINA 2005 A forum to meet like-minded individuals....DON'T MISS OUT!!!
Dish and Discuss - A time to meet and talk to others. Talking Room - An exclusive 21 and over Moroccan/Indian theme lounge featuring mock-tails and live music. Service Event - Geared to help out the local community. 21 and over attendees get a chance to relate to each other while doing good by helping others. Battle of the Sexes - On the Cruise, JNF attendees will get to see how much know about the opposite sex Ice Breakers - Special activities to get to know others of the same interest in the Jain Networking Forum Dr. Pepper Schwartz - Our renowned speaker will speak on the "Do's and Don'ts of Dating" plus more. As Abraham Lincoln said "... in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
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FIRST TIME: 30's Something Mixer on Friday at 9:00pm
Dr. Schwartz's session is on Dos and Don'ts of Relationships, Communication/Miscommunication between men and women
Saturday, July 2, 2005
Sunday, July 3, 2005 DJ Dance Party
JAINA Cruise with a twist Get ready to get down and let loose. Enjoy good music, Ages 18 and above mingle with your friends, meet new peple, and just have (Sunday, July 3, 8:00 to 10:00pm). fun!!! Black & White Theme
All aboard!! Come on a fabulous CARNIVAL themed sunset cruise around the beautiful San Francisco bay aboard
Signature's beautiful 150 foot luxury yacht, the "SF Spirit". Youth Day of charity & Service
There are 2 main decks, a VIP lounge, and an open sky Mahatma Gandhi said that "Be the change that you wish deck. This is the best way to see San Francisco, light up in
to see in the World" The youth will do just that on Saturday the summer night and while on this 2 hour cruise you'll get • starting with a Pre-Service Event with guest singer a chance to see up close the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Dharshana Bhuta, Moderator Viral Mehta of Charity Focus Island, and Angel Island. Since this event is a day before and heads of various charitable organizations. In the after the 4th of July, you'll get the chance to see one of if not noon, youth will spreadout to do various types of service the largest fireworks show in the SF bay. This is a great way and charitable work on-site and off-site working with Home to bond with your fellow Jains and for those registered less, Seniors, Animal Rights, Environment and much more. At with JNF, a VIP section will await you to network and conthe end, they will debrief at the Post-Service event to dis- nect with other like-minded professional Jains. This is on a cuss their experiences and how to incorporate Gandhiji's first come first serve basis from registration. words in their daily life.
Dress is semi-formal. We will provide you with exotic drinks
(non-alcoholic of course) and an assortment of appetizSunday, July 3, 2005
ers catered to the various different JAIN diets. TransportaYJA- Jain Iron Chef
tion will be provided to and from the convention center. Tarla Dalal
Mardi gras themed items will be handed out on a limited
basis on entry to the yacht. Jain Iron Chef will be a hit seminar at JAINA Convention 2005. The concept is based on the popular television program. Our goal will be to present a culinary battle be
NOTE: Alcohol is strictly prohibited and will result in the termi
nation of the event. tween teams of chefs in a "Kitchen Stadium." A contestant, a youth team or adult team in separate sessions) who have preregistered to participate in the event, are
Sunday, July 3, 2005
Sunday July 2 2005 pitted against other youth or adult teams, respectively." The chefs have just one hour to complete their dishes; at Movie and Mela Night the end of the hour, a panel of select judges taste and rate Come enjoy an existing event of movie, karoke, tarot card the dishes and crowns a victor.
readers, henna, making murtis, and much more. This event replaces Great America - Amusement Park Event For ages 14-17 (Sunday, July3, 8.00 to 11.30pm)
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Evening Cultural Events...
Friday July 1, 2005 7.30pm - 11.00pm "The Satellites" from Mumbai Garb a- Raas - Bring your own dandiyas
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Saturday July 2, 2005 7.30pm - 11.00pm Inter-Center Competition
Sunday July 3, 2005 7.30pm - 11.00pm Bollywood Artistes Anuradha Paudwal & Manhar Udhas
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Jai Jinendra
and Best Wishes
to the13th Biennial JAINA Convention
and Jain Center of Northern California
Drs. Ravi & Neera Seth Syracuse, New York
Jain Elation International

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Inter-Center Cultural Competition Participants...
(as of 6/17/05)
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Entry JAINA & JCNC Welcome Participating Centers
JAINA
Choreography Dr. Jolly Shah & Heeral Joshipura
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Southern California, L.A.
Avni Shah
SoloDuet:Trishalamata's 14 dreams
Dr. Sinduri
Film-Dholli Taro
Arti P. Mehta
Soham Maniar
Solo-Duet: Film Remix Solo-Duet:Classical : Shiv Tandav
Uma Bharti
Neelam Shah, Naman Shah, Malhar 31 Greater Boston Teli Noopor Jain, Umang Jain. Nimit
Mehta. Priyanka Jain, Sheetal Shah Southern
Soham Maniar California, L.A. Southern Texas, Sweta Shah Houston
Rhythm Shah, Rinal Shah, Pooja Shah. Northern
Neha Matani. Sapna Mithani, Nikita California,
Patel, Sonia Shah, Rakhee Ranga, Reena
Desai. Mansi Desai. Koosh Shah, Kunal Milpitas
Shah, Suneet Shah, Munil Bhatt, Visha
Shah Roshan Shah Southern
Kruti Shah California, L.A.
Sonia Ghelani, Priya Ghelani, Priya Shah, Northern Texas,
Pratik Shah, Paras Khara, Chris Dharod,
Suhani Daftary, Neal Daftary, Ridhi Dallas
Daftory, Srenik Shah
Folk: Raas-Sr
Heena Desai
Film: Dola Re Dola
Binal Shah
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Folk Dance: Illaichi Kumar
Sonia Ghelani
Folk: Raas Jr
Heena Desai
Northern California, Milpitas Southern California.L.A. Southern California.L.A.
Sejal Bhayani. Pooja Shah, Priyanka Shah, Sejal Parekh, Avni Shah, Saloni Shah, Risha Shah, Pooja R Shah Avni Shah, Neeraj Khona, Soham Maniar, Nishita Doshi, Megha Shah, Lekh Shah
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Samata Jain
Labdhi Seth
Folk: Bhangra-Fusion Solo- Rajasthan (Are Re maro Dolna) Solo-Duet-Hey Trishala No Jaya
Varsha Parekh
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Meera Mehta, Pooja Mehta
Sharmila Mehta
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Arti Mehto, Mohit Jain, Nirav Mehta, Jesal Shah, Koosh Shah, Kunal Shah, Nisha Shah, Ridhi Shah, Suneet Shah, Ami Vora
Film Song
Northern California, Milpitas JC of America, New York
Aarti Mehta
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Various
Pending
Pending
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Northern California, Milpitas
Nilija Fulambarkar, Shailey Vora, Pooja Parikh, Reena Parikh, Minati Desai, Palak Bhavishi, Nihar Doshi, Sahil Doshi, Sunit Vora, Nilay Shah, Rushab Desai, Sohail Nandu Apoorva Shah
Folk Bhangra
Sohail Nandu
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Washington
Sharmila Mehta
Northern Texas, Dallas
Sohani & Ridhi Daftary
Solo-Duet-Ek Janmyosho
Sharmila Mehta Raj Dulaharo Solo-Duet: Indian
Suhani Daftary Fusion Dance
Paulomi Gudka Skit: Essence of
Shah Jainism
Yogendra Jain
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Greater Boston
Yogendra Jain, Paulomi Shah, Manoj Jain, Ashish Banthia
Followed by COMPETITION AWARDS CEREMONY
* Non Competitive performances.

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Art Exhibition...
6:30pm to 7:30pm on July 1, 2005 & 9:00am to 7:30pm, July 2&3, 2005 - Convention Center Exhibit Hall B
Eight accomplished artists will be displaying their artwork at the convention. Each one of them will have explanation sessions for their artwork, look for the times at the convention. The artists and a brief description of their work is given below.
Robert Arnette is the internationally acclaimed photog Vayshali Kothari studied Arts and Illustration at Sophia Polyrapher specializing in spiritual photographs of India and is technic College, Mumbai. For her painting is like music the author of the multi award winning books "India Un- and dance, as it has rhythm and energy depicting the veiled" and "Finders Keepers." As a recognized speaker, essence of reality. Vayshall's interests also include teachhe has given numerous slide presentations on India at vari- ing art, designing children's books, toys, and animation. ous locations including The Smithsonian Institute, Yale, Harvard and Stanford University.
Surbhi Pandya reflects her thoughts on canvas with the
studies of Jain Texts and philosophy. Her academic studAlka Dalal has been painting for over sixteen years, ini- les helped her in the scientific approach to Jainism. Pretially a clothes and jewelry designer, and later in the col- sented at the JAINA Convention is a collection of her paintors, rhythm and pattern of art in every form. She first started ings on canvas in acrylic media on Jain philosophy in the painting in oil, which was then followed by water color context of modern science. and acrylics. Alka has a great passion for contemporary art in combination with nature. Her inspiration comes from Mahendra Shah migrated to America thirty years ago. He her strong belief in God and Peace on Earth.
has been a very successful entrepreneur and business
man for many years. Over the years, he has recorded his Chandu Desai has always had a passion for the arts. humorous observation on the plight of the immigrant InChandu has chosen to depict the rich heritage, culture, dian in America in the form of cartoons and essays. His and philosophies of Jainism in a unique way. He combines cartoons are published in several magazines and newstraditional eastern philosophy with contemporary western papers. Mahendra also has developed the hobby of paintstyle and techniques in his Jain art.
ing works concentrated specifically on Indian art.
Yogendra Sethi is a dynamic and vibrant painter of the Sudhir Shah represents JAINA at the art exhibition. The Indore School of Arts. Yogendra has achieved an unknown theme for JAINA's exhibition is "Understanding Jainism." prismatic art form through his knowledge of gems. The Sudhir is an active member of the JAINA education comsubjects painted in the pictures whisper joy, love, and the mittee, public affairs council and exhibition committee. images of life. The viewer is taken away by the physical He has been involved in Jain education for the past ten impressions of his innate vision.
years. He is the author of, "Think of These Things," a collection of articles on the application of Jain philosophy. He is a Jain representative of the Yale University interfaith group.
Mela - Fun Fair...
2:00pm to 8:00pm on July 1, 2005 - Convention Center Grand Ballroom E&F
Start the convention with a dose of cultural and relaxing time at the Mela, organized especially to keep you occupied in fun way on the first day after you arrive. You can check-in and register for the convention and then stroll down to the Mela location. There are 10 fun-filled and informational booths as listed below.
1 Prannic Healing 2 Accupressure 3 Vastu shastra 4 Color therapy 5 Mehndi 6 Gemstone therapy based on Janism 7 Massage therapy with music 8 Facial makeup & Hair set with non animal tested products 9 Rangoli (Alpana) 10 Non Leather products
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GRANITE HILL CAPITAL VENTURES
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Contact: chetan@ghcv.net
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Program Details, Day-1: Friday July 1st...
DAY-1 Friday JULY 1, 2005
12Noon to . 1:30pm
LUNCH (Lunch for Volunteers Only)
Mela Mela Hours: 2pm - 8pm in C-GrandBallroom E&F
Registration All Day from 12noon in C-GrandBallroom G&H
Teachers' Conference 8am to 5pm in C-GreatAmerica-1&2 rooms
4:30-6:00pm
Convention Kick-Off by religious Leaders in C-Theatre
JAINA Directors' Meeting 3pm to 8pm in C-Great
America J room
6:30-7:00pm
Art Exhibition Inauguration (Artist Intro - Manglik - Ribbon Cutting - Thanks) in
C-ExhibitHall B
6:00 pm - 8:00
pm
DINNER
7:30pm - 11:00pm
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM - RAAS GARBA
by Satellite Group C-Exhibit Hall C&D
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in C-ExhibitHall A
7:00AM to 8:30AM
Breakfast
12 Noon to 1:30PM
Lunch (No Lunch on Friday, July 1. Box Lunch on Monday, July 4.)
(3:30PM to 5:30PM
Afternoon Tea & Snacks
16:00PM to 8:00PM
Dinner - Kitchen Closing for Dinner at 2100
Room Location: C = Convention Center & W = Westin Hotel
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Session Details, Friday July7st...
Track Number
Room Location
C = Convention Center, W = Westin Hotel
Date
Start Time
End Time Language
Session Title and Speakers
Session Description
and
Session
C
TEACH
4:00 PM
English
Great Ameril 1-Jul-05 8:00 AM
ca-1&2
Teachers Conference coordinated by Pravin K Shah
KICKOFF
C-Theatre | 1-Jul-05| 4:30 PM
6:00 PM
AR!
ART
Exhibit Hall BPJU Toll RJ 1-Jul-05 6:30 PM
0:00 PM
7:00 PM 7:00 PM
Kickoff Ceremony: Blessing and
spiritual Hindi/Gujar message for ati the convention
and the attendees - by Sadhus and
Sadhvis Eng/Guj/Hin Art Exhibition
Coordinated by Rita di Inauguration
Shah Traditional and contemporary music
by a professional ENTERTAINMENT
group from India.
Wear your colorful PROGRAM - Various
Raas-Garba Raas Garba
costume. Please by Satellite
bring your favorite Group
Dandias and enjoy full 4hours of high intensity Dandia
Raas
ENTOI
Exhibit Hall 1-Jul-05| 7:30 PM | 11:30 PM
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Program Details, Day-2: Saturday July 2nd...
Session-A 6:30-7:30am
7:00am-8:30am
8:30-9:30am
9-30-10am
10am 12Noon
12Noon - 1:30 pm
Track Number and
Session-1 1:15-2:30pm
Session-2 2:45-4:00pm
Session-3 4:15-5:30pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
7:30pm - 11:00pm
Track-1
Pratikraman Shwetambar
Dehrawasi
Track-1
Theme Track Papers-Lectures -Seminars
English
C-GreatAmerica C-GreatAmerica C-GreatAmerica
2
3
Extending Join heritage in Western environment Dr. H. Pokhama. Prof. J. Sheth, Dr. P. Flugel, Dr. Kokila Doshi
W-Bayshore E&W
English
Showing and raising awareness of Jain philosophy V. Daryapurkar. Dr. S. V. Shah, S M. Shah. Dr.A. Shah
W-Bayshore E&W
English Jain-Learning & Education: Opportunities in the western world?
Dr. T. Sethia, A. Sethi Dr. C.Crowford, Pravin K. Shah
W-Bayshore E&W
Track-2
Pratikraman
Digambar
Track-2
18
Jain Eucation International
Theme Track Workshops
OPEN
English
Extending Jain heritage in the
Westem environment
W-Alameda
English
Sharing and raising awareness of Jain philosophy
W-Alameda
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in C-ExhibitHall A
Breakfast
7:00AM to 8:30AM 12 Noon to 1:30PM 3:30PM to 5:30PM 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Track-3
Pratikraman Sthanakwasi
Track-3
Bhakti Sangeet C-Exhibit Hall -C&D
Fundamentals of Jainism1(Jainism, God Universe and Six Substances) Prakash Jain
English
Track-4
Condensed Course on Advanced Fundamentals of Religious Topics
Jainism
Preksha-dahyan Preksha-ddhyan Ladies Men
Hindi
CCGrandBalRoom GrandBallRoom C&D E&F
Track-4
Fundamentals of Jainism-2 (Doctrine of Karma), Prakash Jain
C-GreatAmerica C-GreatAmerica2
Gujarati
Doctrine of Karma Chandrakantbhai Mehta
Fundamentals of Twelve Bhavna & JainismMaitri Pramod 1(Jainism, God. Karuna & Universe and Six Madhyastha Substances), Bhavnȧ. Pt. Harendra Shah Abhaykumar J
C-GreatAmerica C-Great America
Hindi
Vyavahar & Nischay, and Nimit & Upȧdón. Dr. Bharill
C-GreatAmerica C-GreatAmerica
2
DAY-2
Saturday JULY 2, 2005 Track-5 Track-6
Room Location: C Convention Center & W Westin Hotel
Mind-Body-Soul Support Programs
Track-5
Studies & discussions on Tattvartha Sutra
by Shri Umdewall
Gujarati
Tattvartha Sutra
1 (Introduction & Chapter-1. Samyak Darshan) Pt. Dhirubhai Mehta
Lunch (No Lunch on Friday, July 1. Box Lunch on Monday, July 4.) Afternoon Tea & Snacks
Dinner - Kitchen Closing for Dinner at 2100
GrandBallRoom H
Grand Entry Procession Outside Main Hall
OPENING CEREMONY
C-Exhibit Hall C&D
Gujarati
Tattvärtha Sutra2 (Chapter 1. Samyak Gnana) Pt. Dhirubhai Mehta
CGrandBallRoom H
Preksha-ddhyan English
Tattvärtha Sutra 3 (Chapters 2 & 5: Jiv and Ajv) Girishbhai Shah
C-GrandBalRoom G&H
CGrandBalRoom H
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
Track-6
Jain Way of Life as Explained by
Break: 2:30-2:45pm
Shrimad Rajchandra
Gujarati
Ahimsa (Four Pillars of Jainism) - Dr. Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
C-Grand Ball Room A&B
Gujarati
Swadhyay on Átmasiddhi & Vachanamrut-Shri Shantibhai Kothari
Break: 4:00-4:15pm Gujarati
C-Grand Ball Room A&B
Gujarati
Aparigraha (Four Pillars of Jainism)Dr. Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
C-Grand Ball Room A&B
Track-7
Session No.
HathYoga Gujarati
W-Winchester
Track-7 CalPoly
Sponsored Symposium: "Apasigraha &
Ahimsa in
Contemporary Context"
OPEN
OPEN
Open
Track No. Language
Session Title and Speakers
Room Location
Track-8
Bhaktamar Full Recital +
Meaning of 1-16
W-Stevens Creek
Track-8
Shravakachär (Code of conduct for layman) English
Jinalaya Inauguration C-Exhibit Hall B
Jain Food Practicality of Ahimsa &
Veganism by
Pravin K. Shah
C-GreatAmerica
3
DINNER
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM INTER JAIN CENTER CULTURAL COMPETITION C-Exhibit Hall C&D
Hindi
Background and Prerequisites for becoming a Shravak-by Dr. Sneh Rani Jain
C-GreatAmerica
Hindi
Five Anuvrata from North America perspective-by Samanji Madhur Pragya & Parimal Pragya
C-GreatAmerica3
Track-9
Example =>
Namaokar Jaap Chanting
C-210
Track-9
Great Jain Teachers
Gujarati
Religious Discourses
Yashovijay Mahara Bandhutriputhi Jin Chandraji Maharaj
Hindi
Track-10
Bhangra Aerobics by Sheila Jain C-GreatAmerica J&K
Hindi
Track-10
Haribhadrasur
Maharaj by Roop Chandraj
Maharj
C
GrandBallRoom E GrandBalRoom F
Multi-facets of Jainism
Track-3 Hindi Fundamentals of Jainism-2 (Doctrine of Karma), Prakash Jain
C-GreatAmerica-1
Gujarati
Five Steps of Jainism. Swami Shrutpragya J
Teachings of Story of Bhogawan Chandanbálá Mahavir Swami and its Morals (Joint session with (Joint Session with Track-10. Session Track-9, Session 2)-by Bhattarak 2)-by Acharya Devendrakeerthiji Chandandaji
Hindi
Hindi
Science in Religion and Religion in Science. Bhuvnesh Muni Maharaj
C
GrandBallRoom E GrandBalRoom F
Track-11
Sun Gazing at 5:30AM
W-the Terrace
Track-11
Jain Uterature & Jain Dharma
English
C-ExhibitHall C&DC-Exhibit Hall C&D GrandBallRoom D
Agams & Jain Canonical books Manubhai Dosh
CGrandBatRoom D
Hindi/English
Authentic Meditation and
Self Realization per Jain Dharma Q/A, Gurudev Chitrabhanu
Gujarati
Char Durlabh from Uttaradhyavan Sutra, Sadhvi Shubhamj
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Session-A
6:30-7:30am
7:00 am-8:30 am
8:30-9:30am
9:30-10am
10am 12Noon
12Noon - 1:30 pm
Track Number and Tie
Session-1 1:15-2:30pm
Session-2 2:45-4:00pm
Session-3 4:15-5:30pm
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
7:30pm 11:00pm
Track-12
Trook-12
Diversity & Distictiveness of Jainism
Hindi
Dash-Lakshan and Paryushan Mahá Parva. Dr. Shekharchandra Jain
Gujarati
Festivals, Tirths and Tapascharyȧ-by Veer Sainik Yogeshbhai Shah & Amitbhai Shah
English
Track-13
Non-Violence is Only a Breath Away by Dr. Hemlata Pokhama
C-GrandBalRoom C-GrandBallRoom
C
G
6:30-9:00am
Darshan Paath & Agar pujo
On Site
Track-13
Religious Discourses
Jain History, Contributions & its Uniqueness English
Historicity of Jain Tirthankars. Dr. Yashwant Malaiya

C-GrandBall Room C-GrandBallRoom
C
G
Gujarati
27 Bhav (previous Eves) of Bhagawan Mahavir. Diptiben Shah
Gujarati
History representing Mahavir's time to
Moghul era. Dr. Jitendra Shah
C-GrandBalRoom C-GrandBallRoom
C
G
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in C-ExhibitHall A
7:00AM to 8:30AM Breakfast
12 Noon to 1:30PM 3:30PM to 5:30PM 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Track-14
Bhakti Sangeet C-Exhibit Hall -C&D
Track-14
Jainism, Peace and Science in English
English
Women and Ascetic Ideal in Jainism, Dr. Anne Vallely
W-EICaminoReal
English
Bringing Religions together through
Parliament of
Religions by Rev. Dr.
Wiliam Lesher
W-EICaminoReal
English
Jain Doctrine of Karma-the religious and scientific dimensions by Dr. N. L. Kachhara
W-EICaminoReal
Track-15
Track-15
6:30-9:00am pujó
At join Bhawan
Per Swetambar Tradition
OPEN
Jain Rites & Rituals Puja & Vidhhi
Gujarati
DAY-2
Saturday JULY 2, 2005
Track-17
Track-16 Mind-Body-Soul Support Programs
C-209
Significance of Mudra.
Gujarati/Hindi
Grand Entry Procession Outside Main Hall
OPENING CEREMONY
C-Exhibit Hall C&D
Track-16
Overview of Religious Rites and Rituals (Joint Session) by Veer Sainik Yogeshbhai & Amitbhol Shah (Gujarati), Dr. Khem Chand Ji Jain (Hindi)
Lunch (No Lunch on Friday, July 1. Box Lunch on Monday, July 4.) Afternoon Tea & Snacks
Dinner Kitchen Closing for Dinner at 2100
Room Location: C Convention Center & W = Westin Hotel
C-209 & 210
Per Digambar Tradition
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
Break: 2:30-2:45pm Hindi
C-210
Significance of Samavik: Alochana, Pratikraman Sutras Pratikraman, Stavan and Bhakti Pt. Dhirubhai
& Bhakti Dr Khem Chand Jain
e (Digambar): Nitava Niyam pujo Dr Jay kumar Upadhyay
Break: 4:00-4:15pm Hindi
C-210
English
Session-2A: ParentForum Parenting skills with Concepts/Procedur Jainism by P. Gala & A. Desai
Track-17
Social Track
S-1A in WLawrennce+SanTom as: S-1B in W-Cypress
Session-2B: HealthForum (All) by Dr. M. Turakhia. Dr. R. Deo & Dr. C. Molina
S-2A in WLawrennce+SanTom as: S-28 in WGrandBalRoom E
English WomenForum: Empowerment of Women through Shaha, Dr. K. Doshi, Religion by Dr. M.
DINNER
English Session 1-A: SeniorForum Resources to enrich
Jain Cooking:
senior's fe JB Shah, Dr. M. Mehta, K. Shah & R. Demonstration-by Session-18: JAINACompassion & Charity by Swami Shrut Pragya
Shah Session-1B: HealthForum (Women only) by Dr. L. Rahangdale. Dr. A. Desai
R. Shah, Samanji Charitra Pragya, Dr. J. Gandhi
C-Theatre
Track-18
Session No.
Track-18
Jain Cooking
English
Tarlaben Dalal and Dr. Manoj Jain
C-Theatre
English
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM - INTER JAIN CENTER CULTURAL COMPETITION C-Exhibit Hall C&D
Jain Cooking:Panel discussion on Healthy Eating & Join Food-by Tarlaben Dalal, A. Jain, Dr. M. Jain and S. Jain
C-Theatre
OPEN
Jinalaya Inauguration C-Exhibit Hall B
Track No. Language
Track-19
Session Title and Speakers
Room Location
Track-19
JAINA & Jain Center Track
Session-1A: JCForum-1Modearted by Dr. Nitin Shah
SIA in C-207, S-18 in C-Exhibithall C&D
OPEN
JAINA Dir's Mtg 4-8pm
Track-20
Example =>
Track-20
CME
OPEN
English
Continuous Medical Education - 1 Moderated by Dr. Arun Mehta
W
W-StevensCreek Lawrence+SanToma
Track-3 Hindi
Fundamentals of Jainism-2 (Doctrine of Karma), Prakash
C-GreatAmerica-1
Track-21
Track-21
Regional Groups Re-Unions & Socializing
Rajasthan and Madhyapradesh. Jain group Meeting-by Dharam Join
C-GreatAmerica
OPEN
Jain Social Group by CD Shah
W-Sonoma
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Session Details, Saturday July 2nd...
Track Room Location Number C Convention StortTimel End Timel Language Session Title and Speaker
and Center, W Session Westin Hotel
Session Description
Trock-11, Session A
W-The Terrace
5:30 AM
6:30 AM
English
Sun Gazing (15 minutes before the Survise) - Hira Ratan Manek
Track-01 Session A Great America 10:30 AM
7:30 AM
Prakrut
Piatkaman Shwetambar Derawasi - Veer Sainik Yogeshbhai Shah Veer Sainik Amithai Shah
Messer Sainik
Trock-02 Session A Great America
0:30 AM
7:30 AM
Hind
Pratiksomon Digombor by Dr. Jay Kumar Upadhyaya
Trock-03. Session A Great America
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Hindi
Prayers & Meaning of Sthanakwasi Pratikroman by Sachi Shubhami
Track 04 Session
GrandBoliroom
C&D
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Hindi
Prekshadhyan Ladies - by Somanii Modhur Pragya & Parimal Pragya
Track-06 Session A
Grand Bloom 0:30 AM
E8F
7:30 AM
Hindi
Prekshadhyan Men - by Samaj Sonmati Pragya & Javant Pragya
Trock-06. Session-A
GrandBalRoom
G&H
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
English
Prekshochyon - by Saman Chontra Progva & Shukla Pragya
Track 07 Session A
W.Winchester
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Gujarati Hathyoga by Swami Shrutpragyar
Track 08. Session-A
w-Stevenscieex 0:30 AM
7:30 AM
Hindi
Bhaktamar - Full Recital+Meaning of 1-16 by Roop Chandia Ji Maharaj
Track 09. Session
C-210
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Pakrut
Namokar Joop - Chanting by Kini Bavishi Umesh Dhank
Trock-10 Session A
Great America
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
English
Bhangra Aerobics by Shell Join
JAK
Chid-1
W-Seratoga
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
English
Age 3 to 6 Babysitting Games and Fun Activities
Chid-2
W-Tasman
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
English
Age 7 to 9 Games. Fun Actities and learn Janism while having fun
Chid 3
W-Magnolo
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
English
Age 10 to 13 Gomes, Fun Activities and leam Jainism while having fun
JIN
CExhibit Hall
8:30 AM
9:00 AM Eng Gunn lovo hauguration: Ute Time Achievement Awards
Awardee intro, acceptance speeches
Convention Opening Ceremony: Blessings. Mongik
Diva Lighting Wecome by CJAINA Presdent JCNC OPENING
C-ExhibiMall 10:00 AM 1200 PMI English President, Conwenor), Keynote Speeches. Intro's to C&D
keynote speakers. Program Highlights, Sanghpati Intro and Sanghpati Speech
• What aspects of Jainism does each person follow and how does this affect their
Extending Join heritage in Western Environment - by lifestyle/beliels in the western environment? How do these principles blend in with their Track-01 W-Boyshore 15 PM 2:30 PM English Dr. Hema Pokhara Dr. Jagdish Sheth Dr. Peter Flugel Jother faithis? Thriving with Jain values in the westem environment. What aspects of Session-1 E&W Dr. Kokilaben Doshi
Jonim are relevant today from a younger generation's perspective from an older
Joeneration's perspective? Trock-02. 1:15 PM 2:30 PM
No Session Session-1
This is a four session condensed course in Hindi Fest session 1. Fundamentals of Jainis
1(Jainism, God, Universe & Sx substances): Modern science and universe. God as a Track-03
C 16 20 EM Hind
Fundamentals of Jainism-1(Jainism God. Universe and
2:30 PM Hind Session-1 GreatAmerico il 1:15 PM
creator the Universe? Join Concept of Universe. Jain Concept of God (in). Jainism and Sex Substances) - by Prakash Jain
Realistic Religion, Brief discussion of Six Dravya (Jlv, Alv, Dhrama, Achroma. Akash, KOI
and Pudaan Trock-04
introduction of Karma theory, groups and sub-groups of Kormas. As yavaSamvar, Bondh Session I Great America 2 1:15 PM 2:30 PM Guirati Doctrine of Kamoby Chandrakantbhai Mehta
and Nijara.
Track-06 Session-1
Grand Ballroom
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
Gujarati
Tattartha Sutra - (Introduction & Chapter 1. Samyak Darshan) - by Pt. Dhirubhai Mehta
in this session first chapter of lattvärtha Sutra is discussed Acharya Shri Umdsvītis creation of Tattortha Sutra is the greatest gift to Jains is accepted by of Join Traditions and it canonical book in Sanskrit. is cho coled Join Bible. Tatortha sutra is the most complete assembly of Jain scriptures. The name Tattvartha Sutra consists of three Sanskrit words: Tattva (true nature). Artha (Things or realities) and sutra (aphorms of few words) It may, therefore, be called 'Aphoristic Text on the true nature of realties
H
Trock-06. Session 1
GrandBaloom 1:15 PM
ano
2:30 PM
Gujarati
Ahimsa (Four Pillars of Jainism) - by Dr. Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
This is a four session lecture series on the four pilars of Jainism, Anim Anekantväd and Apramod. In this swadhyaya, Ahims is discussed
. Apar graha,
ABB
Trock-08 Session I Great America / 1:15 PM
2:30 PM
by
Join Food. Practicality of Ahimsa & Veganism Pravin K. Shah
English
This session discusses various aspects of Jan Foods including what can be eaten when and what should not be eaten and why eating out, boiled water practically of Ahimsó and veganism
Track-09.
C Session-1
o
m
:15 PM
2:30 PM
Guro
In this session first chapter of Tattvartha Sutrais discussed. Acharya Shri Umasvat's
creation of Tattortha Sutra is the greatest gift to Jains is accepted by all Jain Traditions Yashovijayji Mohão-by Banchuriputhi Jin Chondroplond first canonical book in Sons. It is also called Join Bible Tattoo sutra is the most
complete assembly of Jain scriptures. The name Tattvartha Sutra consists of three Sanskrit words: lattva (true nature), Artha (things or realities) and sutra (aphorisms of few words) it may, therefore, be called 'Aphoristic Text on the true nature of realties
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Session Details, Saturday July 2nd
Track Room Location Number C = Convention
and Center, W. Session Westin Hotel
et Timel End Timel language Session Title and Speakers
Session Description
Track-10 Session 1
Grand Ballroom
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
Gujarati
Trock-il Session-1
GrandRoom
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
Engish
Jon religionis scientific practical and spiritud. If a person lives according to the noble principles of the Jain religion, then he is able to reach the pinnacle of life. This elevated level is not achieved merely through thoughts of words, but comes only by applying
these principles in our day-to-day lives. Yet the knowledge of the Jain religion is as infinite Five Steps of Jainism by Swami Shrutpragya Ji
as the ocean. To understand this knowledge is challenging in itself, but to actually apply It is even more difficult. Hence, in this lecture we will attempt to simplify and summate the main principles of the join Religion. By following these five basic steps, one can lead the folloh lain introduction Status per Digorrbors and Swetambors subject matters of Purvas. Ang
provechtho-Agoms and Ang baho Agams its number per various traditions Agoms & Join Canonical books - by Manubhal Doshi
Commentaries on the Agoms. Digambar uiterature (Sharkhand om kashay pohud. etc. Four Anuvogas and Non Agam Literature. Poryshon and Dash-Laishand are the most auspicious festivals of Jain. Svetombors
celebrate eight days of Paryushan and the last day is called Samvatsari. The real Dash-Lakshana and Paryushan Maha Parva - by Dr
purpose of the Paryushan is to punty our soul by staying closer to our own sout, to look at
our own faults to ask for forgiveness for the mistakes we have committed and take Shekharchandra Join
vows to minimize our faults. Digambar celebrate Dash-lakshana Parva for ten days starting on the last day of Shvetombar Paryushan. They celebrate ten best characteristics of the soul.
Legendary antiquity of Jainism, Jain Tirthankors in the canonical books of Hindus and Historicity of Jain Tehonkors- by Dr. Yashwant Maloya Buddhists. Jainism in the Time of Indus Valley Civilization, Historicity of Neminoth
Porsvanath and Maviswami
Track-12. Session-1
GrandBoxRoom
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
Hindi
Track-13 Session-1
GrondBall Room
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
Track-14 Session 1
WKonino Real
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
Women and Ascetic Ideal in Jainism - Dr. Anne Volley
In Jain community. Jain ascetics play key roles as teachers and exemplars of the truth they are embodiments of the lokotar - the realm of the transcendent. From the perspective of female renouncers, Jain women create their own ascetic subjectivities and how the construct and understand themselves as symbols of renunciation in this session, Women and Ascetic Ideal in Jainism will be discussed
rock is Ic 2008 C 210 Session-1
1:15 PM
2:30 PM Gucon
Overview of Religious Pites and Rituals. (Joint Session with Track-16. Session 1) by Veer Soinik Yogeshbhai & Amitbhai Shah (Guarat). Dr. Khem Chand Ji Jain (ind)
Rites and rituals are beginning steps towards the path of Moksha Unlike the general concept of Irites and rituals, Jains do not perform rites and rituals for worldly happiness for a certain miracle or to please some divine power in Jainism, the purpose of intes and ntuals is to pay our respect to Tirthankars for the salvation they have attained for showing us the path of purification Mokshal, and to get the inspiration to become like them
C-2008 C-210
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
Hndi
Overview of Religious Rites and Rituals. (Joint Session with Track-15 Session-1) - by Veer Sainik Yogeshchaal Amitbhai Shah (Gujarat). Dr. Khern Chand Ji Join CHindi)
15 Serien
Session-1
Trock-17. Session-IAI
Lawrence Son 1:15 PM
Tomas
2:30 PM
English
Senior Forum: Resources to enrich senior's life by Jucha B Shah, Dr. Monibhai Mehta Kantibhai Shan and Rashmibhai Shah
This session will identify the needs of seniors and provide information on available resources through the local community centers and cultural centers. The session will help build an infrastructure that will facilitate seniors to lead a quality life in the US
Track-17. Session-1B
W Cypress
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
HealthForum (Women Only) by Dr. Lisa Rohongdale. A team of lody doctors will offer a special session providing facts. Information advice Dr. Aarti Desai
and suggestions to help women deal with the health concem.
Track-18 Session 1
C Theatre
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
Jain Cooking Demonstration - by Tarlaben Dalland Dr. Manoj Jain
Track 19 Session-IA
C 207
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
JC-Forum-1- Modected by Dr. Nitin Shah
Trock-19 Session-1B
C Exhibit Hall
C&D
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
"
Planned Giving by: Yogesh Komdor Hindi/Englis
JAINA-Compassion & Charity - by Swami Shrutpragyal arengs Yogesh Kamdar Gunvant Shoh Kini
Senior Citizen Project: Gunvant Shoh and knit Daftar h
Daftory, Mr.
Preservation and Protection and Conservation of ancient Jana Monuments and Worship Jain
Places and particularly on Mount Ginoor: Mr. Join Rajasthan and Madhyapradesh Jain group Meerng Caordinated by Dharam jan by Dharam Jain
Trock-21, Session-1
1:15 PM
3:30 PM
GreatAmerica C Exhibit Hall
Jinalaya
JIN-02
2.00 PM
4:00PM
indoor JAINA EC Transition
Conducted by Rajendrabhai Dalai
W-Bayshore
Track-01 Session-2
2:45 PM
4:00 PM |
English
Sharng and raising awareness of Jain philosophy.V. | Potential case study of Michael Tobais and what attracted him to Jainism. Elevating Jainism Daryapurkar. Dr. Sudhir V. Shoh Sudhir M. ShahDr. Au and raising its awareness as a global religion. Increase representation participation at academic Shah
level/ other interfaith activities Actionable items that an individual can do towards this cause
Ew
Trock 02 Session 2
W-Almeda
12.45 PM
4:00 PM
English
Extending join heritage in the Westem Environment
Follow-up workshop style session to Trock1. Session-1
Track 03 C
O M n-2 GreatAmerica il 210 PM
O PM
O
thon
This is a four session condensed course in English First session 1 Fundamentals of JainismFundamentals of Jainism-1(Jainism God. Universe and Jainism God, Universe & Six substances): Modern science and universe. God as a creator the sex Substances) by Harendra Shah
Universe?. Jain Concept of Universe, Jain Concept of God (Jin), Jainism ad Realistic Religion Brief discussion of Sex Dravya Jiv, Aliv. Ohrama, Adhrama, Akash, Kal and Pudgal)
Trock-64c Session 2 Greatmenco 2 283
2:45 PM
4:00 PM to
Hind
Twelve Bhavna & Maiti, Pramod. Karuna & Madhyastha Bhomby Pl. Abhaykumar Jain
Introduction Brief explanation of these Bhamnäs their importance in the spiritual upliftment, how do four Bhavns relate to external world and twelve Enovos relate to internal journey
Track 06. Gondoom
245 PM
2:45 PM
Session 2 GrondBloom
4:00 PM
Tattvartha Sutra 2 (Chapter 1 Samyak Gnóng). by Pt. Dhirubhai Mehta
Guarap
In this session first chapter of Tattvartha Sutra is further discussed Acharya Shri Umasvati's creation of Tattvartha Sutra is the greatest gift to Jains, is accepted by all Jain Traditions and first canonical book in Sanskrit. It is also called Jain Bible Tattvartha sutra is the most complete assembly of Jain scriptures. The name Tallvirtha Sutra consists of three Sanskrit words Tattva true nature), Artha (things or realities and sutra (aphorisms of few words) It may, therefore be called 'Aphoristic Text on the true nature of realities

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Session Details, Saturday July 2nd
Track Room Location Number C Convention and Center, W Session Westin Hotel
Track-06. Session-2
C
Track-08. Session-2 GreatAmerica-31
Track-09. C-ExhibitHall Session-2 C&D
Track-10. C-ExhibitHall
Session-2
C&D
Track-11, Session-2
Track-12. Session-2
Track-13. Session-2
Track-14. Session-2
Track-15.
Session-2
Track-16. Session-2
Track 17, Session-24
Track-17, Session 28
Track-18. Session-2
Track-19, Session-3
C
GrandBallRoom 2:45 PM
A&B
Track-02. Session-3
Track-05. Session-3
WEICaminoReal
C-210
Start Time End Time Language Session Title and Speakers
GrandBallRoom 2:45 PM C
C
GrandBallRoom 2:45 PM 4:00 PM D
Track-01. W-Bayshore Session-3 E&W
2:45 PM 4:00 PM
2:45 PM
2:45 PM
GrandBallRoom 2:45 PM 4:00 PM G
Track-03. CSession-3 GreatAmerica-1
Track-04, Session-3 GreatAmerica-2
WLawrennce San 2:45 PM Tomas
GrandBalRoom 2:45 PM E
C-Theatre 2:45 PM
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2:45 PM
W-StevensCreek 4:00 PM
2:45 PM 4:00 PM
4:00 PM
2:45 PM 4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
4:00 PM
4:15 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
W-Alameda 4:15 PM 5:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
8:00 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
Gujarati
Hindi
Hindi
Hindi
Gujarati
Gujarati
English
Hindi/Englis Authentic Meditation and Self Realization per Jain Dharma & Q/A - by Gurudev Chitrabhanu
Hindi
English
English
English
English
English
Hindi
Swadhyay on Atmasiddhi & Vachanamrut-by Shantibhai Kothari
Hindi
CGrandBallRoom 4:15 PM 5:30 PM Gujarati
Background and Prerequisites for becoming a Shravak Canonical books on Shravakachar, who is shravak what is vrata, categories of shravaks. by Dr. Sneh Rani Jain muiguna, prerequisites and characteristics to become a shravak, right belief and more.
Story of Chandarbala and its Morale (Joint Session
with Track 9 Session 2) by Acharya Chandandaji
Teachings of Bhagawan Mahavir Swami (Joint session Teachings of Lord Mahavir for the laymen. How can we improve our life by following his with Track-10. Session-2) - by Bhattarak Devendrakeerthili
teachings? Some discussion on his teachings for the pakshik strävaks.
Festivals. Tirths and Tapascharya- by Veer Sainik Yogeshbhai Shah and Amitbhal Shah
27 Bhav (previous lives) of Bhagawan Mahavir - by Diptiben Shah
Bringing Religions together through Parliament of Religions by Rev. Dr. William Lesher
OPEN
ParentForum: Parenting skills with Jainism-by Pallaviben Gala and Amitaben Desai
Jain Cooking:Panel discussion on Healthy Eating and Jain Food-by Tarlaben Dalal, Asha Jain, Dr. Manoj Jain and Seema Jain
Session Description
JAINA Dir's Mtg
This swadhyaya is based on some of the great works of Shrimad Rajchandra, who in his short. life gave us some of the outstanding literature on Jainism in Gujarati in the form of poetries and letters. Many considers his work of Atmasiddhi as a Jain Bible in Gujarati. He has inspired many non-Jains to the path as expounded by Bhagwan Mahavir Swami. It is widely known that Shrimad Rajchandra, a Jain, had a major impact on Mahatma Gandhi's spintual life. Gandhiji considered him as his spiritual teacher.
OPEN
Daily (Nitya Niyam)Puja using Ashta Dravya is the first of the six essentials to be observed by a Jain Shravak. Pooja Ashta Drvyas are Jal, Chandan, Akshat, Pushpa, Navedya, Deep, and Concepts/Procedure (Digambar): Nitaya Niyam puja-Dhoop and Fal (Fruit) each symbolizing different ways to shred Ashta Karma. Before Puja Vinay by Dr Jay Kumar Upadhyay Path is read, It starts with Pooja Prambh, (Namokar Mantra, 24 Tirthankar Stuti. Puja Pratigya. etc.) Dev shastra Guru Puja, Siddha Puja, 24 Thirthankar and Mool Nayak Puja followed by Shanti Paath (Prayer for peace).
Fundamentals of Jainism-2 (Doctrine of Karma) - by
Prakash Ji Jain
Vyavahar & Nischay, and Nimit & Upädän- by Dr. Bharil
Mahasati (female ascetic) Chandanbala occupies a unique place among the leading 16 satis of Jain religious history. Besides being learned, virtuous and devoted to penance, she became the first sadhvi(nun) of the sadhvi sangh(order of nuns) founded by Bhagwan Mahavir and thereafter she enjoyed the honor of being the first sadhvi-president head of the order of nuns) of 35000 sadhvis. Her life-sketch conveys the message that virtue is greater than caste or creed.
Tattvärtha Sutra-3 (Chapters 2 & 5: Jiv and Ajiv)-by Girishbhal Shah
This session includes Question and answer session, authentic meditation-embodimentbased (pindashtha), mantra based (padastha), image based (roopastha) and intangible (roopaateet), and discussion of self-realization.
Jain Learning & Education: Opportunities in the
•Existing opportunities to learn more about Jainism in the western environment today Leaming western world? - Dr. T. Sethia, Ashok Sethi, Dr. Cromwell research resources available in universities or other areas? Provide a roadmap of leaming and scholar development process. How does one get started? Professional and other Crowford, Pravin K. Shah opportunities for Jain scholars
English Sharing and raising awareness of Jain philosophy
Follow-up workshop style session to Track-1. Session-2
This is a four session condensed course in Hindi. Second session: Fundamentals of Jainism-2 (Doctrine of Karma, Asrava and Bandh (Influx and bondage of karma)): Genes (modem science) and Karma, Introduction of Karma theory, Groups and sub-groups of karma, Influx of Karma (Ashrava), Bondage of Karma (Bandh), Causes and components of bondage.
Jain festivals and its spiritual importance, types of tirths and its importance, various types of Tapascharya (Varsi tap. Ayembil oll, etc.) and its importance.
Cardio-vascular disease is the primary cause of mortality among Asian Indians aged 45-65. HealthForum (All) - by Dr. Mintu Turakhia, Dr. Rojat Deo. Leam what are the risk factors, what contributes to these risk factors and understand more about Dr. Cesar Molina research, advance medical technology and preventive help available for a healthy cardiovascular system.
This presentation beautifully envelopes twenty-seven previous lives of Bhagawan Mahavira after he had attained the Samyak Darshan. This session also inspires the aspirants to the path of purification as expounded by Bhagawan Mahavira through related stories and its morale message.
In this session, Bringing Religions together through Parliament of Religions and related issues will be discussed with a focus on how people of all beliefs can live in harmony and with tolerance towards others beliefs.
Come learn the Eight Simple Rules of parenting skills while keeping Jainism in mind. These skills will offer participants to learn creative approaches to nourish, enhance and enrich relationships between parents and their children.
Introduction and explanation of Vyavahar & Nischay, and Nimit & Upadon and applicability to improve one's life style.
In this session chapters 2 and 5 of Tattvärtha Sutra are discussed. Acharya Shri Umasvati's creation of Tattvärtha Sutra is the greatest gift to Jains, is accepted by all Jain Traditions and first canonical book in Sanskrit.. It is also called Jain Bible. Tattvartha sutra is the most complete assembly of Jain scriptures. The name Tattvartha Sutra consists of three Sanskrit words: Tattva (true nature), Artha (things or realities) and sutra (aphorisms of few words). It may, therefore, be called "Aphoristic Text on the true nature of realities

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Session Details, Saturday July 2nd
Track Number
and Session
Room Location C = Convention
Center, W. Westin Hotel
Start Time End Time Language Session Title and Speakers
Session Description
Track-06. Se
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
GrandBoom
A&B
Guigrati
pangraha (Four Pilars of Jainism) by Dr. Rokeshbhai linis is a four senon lecture series on the four part Jhaveri
Anekontod and Apramod. In this swadhyaya, Apangraha is discussed
Trock-08 c
m Session 3 Great America
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Hindi
Five Anuviata from North America perspective - by Somarji Machu Progya & Parimal Progya
This session will include the discussion on five Anuvrata Sthut. Pranitial Viraman-Vrata. SthulMrushavada-Viraman Vrata Sthu Adattadáno-Viraman Vrata Sva Dara-Santosh and Ichchha Parimana or Parigraha-Parimana Vrata. This discussion will include from North America Perspective Brief introduction of his fe and work and discussion on one of his outstanding work in some detail. Acharya Shri Hanbhadrasury (8th century), a great author with powerful personality, had written many books in Sanskrit and Prakrit. His versatile scholarship, unmatched knowledge acute critical faculty and mastery of language have eamed for him a distinguished place in the history of Indian literature. The 1444 books deemed to have been written by him are regarded as the most valuable treasure of knowledge of the Jain religion. He was the first commentator of Agmik (Jain canonical literature) literature and through his books he blazed a new trail in meditation
Track-09 Session-3
GrandBooom 4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Hindi
Haribhadrosur Mahadi - by Roop Chandra Manor
Track-10. Grondbolhoom Session 31
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Hind
Science in Religion and Religion in Science-by Bhuvnesh Munil Maharaj
J ain philosophy is considered as a scientific philosophy. In this discourse. Munij explores
science in Jainism and Jainism in science.
Trock 11. I Grondbolloom
15 PM
5:30 PM
Chá Durch from Uttaradhyayan Sutra - by Södhvi Gujarati Subhom
Uttaradhyayan Sutra is one of the most important scriptural texts Traditionally. It is said to contain the last sermons of Lord Mahavir. This text has various ways of narrating the lain principles. They have been illustrated through the parables, the anecdotes, the episodes and the historical stories contains 36 chapters Nearly, a third of them have the historical stones and the episodes. One chapter is about Char Durabh (four most difficult things) for a living being to attain and this session is about this Jainism's paramount emphasis has been on inner peace, sei discipline and non-violent ways of
te in action speech and thought. According to Jain teachings, violence and suffering are the Tresult of disconnectedness from the knowledge of who we are indeed there is scientific evidence that disconnectedness in life impairs both the mind and body. This session will show that Non-violence is only a Breath Away Dr. Mandakini Pokhama, MD will be helping the session
Track 12 Grand
Room
4:15 PM
Session-3
5:30 PM
Non-violence is only a Breath Away - Dr. Hemlata Pokhara
English
Track-13 Session-3
GrandBloom
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Gujarati
History representing Moovit's time to Moghul era-by Dr. Jitendra Shah
Joins have very enriched history. It includes significant influence on various dynasties such as Nanda Mourya and Ganga. many great chorvas, kings and laypersons. This session will make us knowledgeable and proud of our great history
Trock-14 Session-3
WCamino
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
English
in Doctrine of Kommo-the religious and scientific dimensions by Dr. N. L Kochhora
Jain doctrine of karma is unique, methodical and logistical. There is a significant parallel with science. Its understanding helps an aspirant to pursue a very peaceful life. Here it will be discussed in relation to religious and scientific dimensions
TROCK-15 Session 3
C-200
200
4
:15 PM M
5:30 PM
M
G
Guro
significance of Mudio, Pratikraman Sutras and Bhakti por Dhirubhal Monto
This session will discuss various types Mudra, prati raman and Bhakti and its importance for spiritual advancement as well as importance of corect pronunciations and recitation of sutra as well as understanding its correct meanings and associating frei
Trock-lo. Session 3
C-210
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Hind
significance of Somoyi: Alochana Protroman Stavan & Bhakti-by Dr. Khem Chond Join
Samayik is performed to attain Sama Bhavi Equanimity is conducted in five steps Protkraman repentance for the past wrong doing. Alochna repentance for the present mistakes Pityakhan to take vow for not repeating mistakes in future. Stavan 24 Tirthankar's short prayer Vadana lastThirthankar prayer Mahveer Swami)
Track-17 Session 3
C Theatre
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
English
WomenForum Empowerment of Women through Religion - by Dr. Mamata Shaha. Dr. Kokila Doshi. Rakshaben Shah, Samariji Charitra Pragya. Dr. Jyoti Gandhi
A special session for today's women Women will learn how to effectively tackle the sociaVoultural political stress that you face in your day to day Me With some understanding of Jainism, this session is designed to offer you skills to deal with stress in a positive manner.
Track-18 Sewon 3
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Open
Trock 20
Session 3
Lawrence Sant 4:15 PM
6:15 PM
Engish
Continuous Medical Education - 1 Moderated by Dr. Arun Mehta
omos
Trock 21 Session
W-Sonoma
4:15 PM
6:00 PM
Join Social Group - by CD Shah
Coordinated by CD Shoh
JIN-CS
C-Exhibit Holl
novo
6:00 PM
7:00 PM Hindi
unity in Diversity Presentation
ΕΝΤΟ2Ι
C-Exhibit Holl
C&D
7:30 PM
11:30 PM
Various
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM INTER JAIN CENTER CULTURAL COMPETITION MC. Puneet Join During intermissions: Frank Polone Facilitation and Volunteers Recognition At the End Cultural Competition Awards
Many well trained well practiced. talented groups from various Join Centers ore pricipating
*AWARDS
C Exhibit Hall
CAD
9:30 PM
9:45PM
English
Frank Pallone facilitation and Convention Volunteer Recognition
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Program Details, Day-3: Sunday July 3rd...
Session-B 6:30-7:30am
7:00 am-8:30 am
Track Number and Title
Session-4 8:30-9:45Am
Session-4A 10am-12noon
12Noon- 1:30 pm
Session-5 1:15-2:30pm
Session-6 2:45-4:00pm
Session-7 4:15-5:30pm
6:00 pm 8:00 pm
7:30pm 11:00pm
Track-1
Track-1
Pratkraman Shwetambar Detrawas
C-GreatAmerica-1C GreatAmerica-2 C-GreatAmerica-3
Theme Track Papers-Lectures - Seminars
English
Bringing Together the Jain Traditions Or not! Vinay Jain, N.Dosi DNPJain, Dr. S. Mehta
W-Bayshore E&W
English Historical and contemporary view of Jan literature-by
Samani Charitra Pragya & Shuda Pragva Dr. J.P W-Bayshore E&W
Engleh
Jain Way of LifeProfessional Lifestyle-by Bipinbhai Shah Hasubhai Shah. Narendra Sheth and Prem Join
W-Bayshore E&W
Vore, Yogesh Kamdar and Dr. Nitin Shah
Track-2
W-Bayshore E&W
Pratikraman Digambar
Track-2
Jain Eduzon International
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Theme Track Workshops
English
Jain Learning and
Education
Opportunities in
the western world?
W-Alameda
English
Bringing Together the Jain Traditions Or, not!
W-Alameda
English
English Sharing best practices in running a Jain
Center-by Jav Join Way of Life
Itchhaporia, Usha Gandhi, Rohak
Historical and contemporary view of Jain literature
W-Alameda
English
Professional Lifestyle
Track-3
W-Alameda
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in C-ExhibitHall A
7:00AM to 8:30AM
Breakfast
12 Noon to 1:30PM 3:30PM to 5:30PM 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Pratikraman Sthanakwasi
Track-3
Condensed Course on Fundamentals of Jainism
English
Fundamentals of Jainism-2 (Theory
of Karma). Samani Charitra Pragya Ji and Shukla Pragya Ji
C-GreatAmerica-1 C-ExhibitHall C&D
JAINA 25 Years
Life Time Achievement Awards Awardee Intro acceptance speeches JAINA EC Transition
Unity in Diversity Presentation Unity in Diversity Panel Discussion
C-Exhibit Hall C&D
Hind
Fundamentals of
Jainism-3 (Right Perception and Right Knowledge)
Prakash Jain
English
DAY-3
Sunday JULY 3, 2005 Track-5 Track-6 Mind-Body-Soul Support Programs Preksha-dahyan Preksha-ddhyan HathYoga/Arhum Men English Yoga in Hindi C-GrandBalRoom C-GrandBalRoom C-GrandBalRoom W-Winchester
Preksha-ddhyan Ladies
C&D
G&H BREAKFAST Track-6
Track-4
Track-4
Hindi
Fundamentals of
Jainism-4 (Right Conduct & Moksha) Prakash Join
Studios & discussions on
Advanced
Religious Topics Tattvartha Sutra by Shri Umaswali
Hindi
Bhaktamar Stohra by Gurudev Chirabhanu Bandhutputhi Jin Chandra Mahara
Bhattarak Devendrakeerthi and Anuradha Paudwal
C-GreatAmerica-1 C-GreatAmerica-2
Gujarati
Fourteen. Gunasthanak in Gujarati, Dipliben Shah
Fundamentals of Six Fundamental Jainism-3 (Right Truths (Shad Perception and Sthȧanak) Right Knowledge). Hemanthal Harendra Shah Gandhi
Gujarat
C-GreatAmerica-1 C-GreatAmerica-2
Hind/Gy
Anekantvad
(Theory Of Multiplicity Of Views)-by Roop
Chandra Ji Maharaj Samani Machu Pragvall and Shantibha Kothari
Track-5
C-GreatAmerica-1 C-ExhibitHall C&D
Lunch (No Lunch on Friday, July 1. Box Lunch on Monday, July 4.) Afternoon Tea & Snacks
Dinner Kitchen Closing for Dinner at 2100
Room Location: C = Convention Center & W = Westin Hotel
Gujarat
Tattvartha Sutra-4 (Chapter-6. Asheav) Pt. Dhirubhai Mehta
Gujarati
CGrandBalRoom C-GrandBolRoom A&B
Tattvärtha Sutra-5 (Chapter 7, Vows) Girishbhai Shah
Jain Way of Life as Explained by Shrimad Rajchandra
Tattvärtha Sutra-6 (Chapter 8 Bandh) Chandrakantbhai Mehta
Gujarati
Swȧchvay on Atmasiddhi & VachanamrutShri Shantibhai Kothari
Gujarati
LUNCH
C-GrandBallRoom C-GrandBalRoom H A&8
Tattvärtha Sutra-7 (Chapter 9 Samvar and Nirjara) Pt. Dhirubhai Mehta
Gujarati
Break: 2:30-2:45pm Gujarati
Anekantvad (Four Pillars of Jainism)Dr. Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
Gujarati
C-GrandBalRoom C-GrandBattRoom H A&B
Swadhyay on Atmasidah & VachanamrutShri Shantibha Kothari
Break: 4:00-4:15pm
Gujarati
Apramod (Four Pillars of Jainism) Dr. Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
C-GrandBalRoom C-GeandBatRoom A&B
H
DINNER
Track-7
Session No. >
Track-7
CalPoly Sponsored Symposium: "Aparigraha & Ahimsa in Contemporary Context"
English
8:30-9:30 AM: Session A: Welcome Recognition, and Introduction 9:30-10:15 AM Session 1: Ahimsa and Apargraha in Jain Art
W-Winchester
10:30-11:45 AM: Session 2: Ahimsa
and Aparigraha Jain Literature
English
1:00-2:15 PM: Session 34: Reflections on Aparigraha and Ahimsa in Jain Tradition W-Winchester
English
2:30-3:45 PM Session 38: Reenacting Aparigraha and Ahimsa in the Contexts of Globalization
W-Winchester
English
4:15-6:30 PM: Session 4: Ahimsa Aparigraha and the World of Business and Closing Remarks
W-Winchester
Track No. Language
Session Title and
Speakers
Room Location
Track-8
Bhaktamar Ful Recital Meaning of 17:32 W-StevensCreek
Track-8
Shravakächär (Code of conduct for layman) Hindi Gunvrata Shikshavrata and Beven Pratima from North America Percpective-by Saman Mochur Pragya & Parimal Pragya
C-GreatAmenca-3
Gujarati Six Avashyaka (Digambar & Shwetamber) and Three Manorath Pramodaben Chitrabhanu
C-GreatAmerica-3
English
Awareness of Animal Cruelty from Jain Perspective-by
Hindi
Jain Shravak, Charity & Humanitarian
work. Acharya Chandanaji
Track-9
C-GreatAmerica-3
Namackar Jaop-Bhangra Aerobics Sun Gazing at 5:30 Chanting by Sarina Jan C-GreatAmerica J&K
C-210
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM - PROFESSIONAL AND INVITED ARTISTS- Anuradha Podwal & Manhar Udhas JAINA Awards Before the program (7:15-7:50pm) C-Exhibit Hall C&D
Example =>
Track-9
Great Jain Teachers
Religious Discourses
Hindi
Hemchanarachar ya Maharaj by Manak Muni
Hindi Bhagwan Prshwanath: People, Charitra during he time, comparison
with Mahov's time (Joint Session with
Sangeetaji Kumar Track-10 Session)
by Gurudev Chitrabhanu
Hindi
Acharya Shubhchandra by Dr. Shekharchandra Jain
Track-10
JAINA 25 Years Life Time Achievement Awards - Awardee Intro, acceptance speeches JAINA EC Transition Unity in Diversity Presentation. Unity in Diversity Panel Discussion C-Exhibit Hall C&D
Track-10
Hindi
Kundkundacharya Bhattarak Devendrakeerthi
Multi-facets of Jainism
C-GreatAmerica-3 C-ExhibitHall C&D C-Exhibital C&D
Hindi
Ganadharvad, Bhuvnesh Muni Maharaj
Track-3 Hind Fundamentals of Jainism-2
(Doctrine of Karma), Prakash Join
C-GreatAmerica-l
C-GrandBaRoom C-GrandBalRoom C-GrandBalRoom D
Gujarati Panch Samavay Ane
Purusharth N Pradhanata (Five Causes and Importance of Endeavor Tanaben
Track-11
Gujarati Meeting of Keshi
Shraman & Gautam Swami
(Joint Sesion with Track-9 Session-6)by Bandhutriputhi Jin Chandraji Maharaj
W-The Terrace
Doshi C-GrandBalRoom C-GrandBallRoom C-GrandBoiRoom E D
Gujarat
Track-11
Stress Management. Swami Shrutpragya Ji
Jain Literature & Jain Dharma
Guiarati
Samaysar Hemanthal Gandhi
Gujaran
Amulya Tattva Vichar by Shimad Rajchandra Ji Manubhai Doshi
Hindi
Tattvärtha Sutra. Dr. Shant
C-GrandBol Room D
Gujarat
C-GrandBallRoom C-GrandBallRoom C-GrandBoRoom D
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DAY-3 Sunday JULY 3, 2005
Track-12
Track-13
Track-14
Track 15
Track-16
Track-19
Track-20
Track-21
Session-B 4:30-7:30am
6:30-9:00am
6:30-9:00am Darshan Pooth & Agorpujio
On-Site
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Al Jain Bhawan
BREAKFAST Treck-15
Track-16
Track-13
Track-14
Track-19
Track-20
Religious Discourse
Jain Riles & Rituals
Puja & Vich
Track Neumband
Social Track
lain Cooking
JANA & Jan Center Trock
CME
Pegional Groups Re-Unions & Sociolting
Diversity & Distictiveness of
Jainism
Join History. Contribution
Uniquenes
Jainism, Peace and Science in
English
Par Swolámbar
Treceton
Por Digambar
Trodalom
Guarati
English
English
English
Guaras Bhagawan Mahavir Ane Proku Vonan
(Bhagawan Mandy and Science of
Nature lalabon Dosh
JC Forum-2
Jainism: British Era to Independence
& Shrimad Raichandra's Intence on Gandhi. Dr. Poun L. Shah
Solor Hoding & Jainism by Hita Ratan Manok
OPEN See Youth Prog
OPEN See Youth Poo
Session-4 8:30-9:45AM
Health Forum (AID by Dy, Mintu
Tricks and Tips for Turakhia Dr. Rajat Deo, Dr. Cesar
Conversation with Moderated by Dr. Tarlaben Data
Nitin Shah Moina
Jain Cooking
OPEN
C-GrandBaloomGrondbol Room
w El Caminced
C Greatmenca
J&K
C-Theatre
C-207
Session-AA 10am - 12noon
12 Noon - 1:30 pm
English
English
Engish/Hindi Mrityu Mahotsoval Jon contributions
to India and World (Purpose of Life.
(ext architecture Sollakhano.
literature Auspicious Death,
education SuicideMercy
business Kiling?
economy, social etc.) Rakshaben Shah
science). Dr. N.P
JAINA 25 Years Lite Time Achievement Awards - Awardee Intro, acceptance spooches
JAINA EC Transition Unity in Diversity Presentation Unity in Diversity - Panel Discussion
C Exhibit Hol CAD
LUNCH Hind English
English, Hindi Session SA
JC-Forum-3 Explanation or
Sonkor Forum Sianiticance of
Moderated by Dr. Samayik Guru Panch Katván Resources to Jain Cooking Iron
Nitin Shah Vidhan & Other Tereich senior's ite Chef iconrd to Vandana (Sthonakvosi).
Vidhans by J. B Shoh, Dr. m) - Moderated Session 58: JAINA
De Mrem Chand Mi Mehta K. Shahl by Tarloben Dalall Compassion & Sachi Shubhami
Join and R. Shah
Chanty - Swarni Shru ProgyCJi
Janis: Ecology and Environment by Pravin K. Shah
OPEN
Session-5A: Humad Sama from Roasthan maharastra
Guarat Session-5B Rajasthan and Modworadesh
Jan Group
Session-5 1-15-2 pm
C Grandioli Room C-GonaBoiroom
W-ElCamroleal
C-200
c Theatre
SSAC 206 S5B in CExhibitor
CAD
SIA W Sonora 4 568 in W-Cypress
Gujarat
English
Guide
English
English
C-210 Lawrence Santo
mas Break 2V0-245 pm Hnd
English
WomenForum Significance of Empowerment of Art & Mongal Women through Divo (Shwetambar Religion - by Dr. M
Digambar bov Shaha, Dr. Jayesh Khong and Doshi R. Shah Dr Jay Kumar Samani Charitra Upadhyay Pragya. Di
Janis os relating
Jain Way Of Life Exploration of
WOU Workshool Snatra pua 18 to Buddhism
in English by ICGB Abhishek Sattar Hinduin & other
pathshala
Bend & Anian philosophies Dr.
Shaloko students (Level Jitendra Shah
5/6)
Pt. Dhirubhai
Meditation & Merit through Athum Yoga by Amendia Mund
Session-6 2-45-4.00pm
Jan Cooking Iron Chet contato
JC Forum 4. 4pm) - Modern Moderated by Dr by Tarlaban Dalai
Nitin Shah
OPEN
KOJAIN get
together by Monoi Dharamsi
C-Grandioom C-GrandBoiroom
C Great America
W-El CaminoReal
C-210
C-Grand Ballroom
E&F
C-Theatre
C-207
Beak 4.00 4.150m
Hindi
Guigrati
Hirsof
English
Gujarati
English
English
English
Sossion-7A: She Mahavir Jain
Vidyalaya
Jain Religion the
Concept of
Tirthankconi Mata Koruna
Mother of TetharkoCompassion)" by
Veer Sank Yogeshbhai shoh & Amitbha Shah
Satovchan Memory and Concentration experiments by Manok Muni
of Science by Dr. Sudhistha V.
Concept of Swadhyay
Swadhyay Pujovesh Khong
Array Kuma
Parentforum on Cooking Parenting skills with Demonstration
Jainism by Tarlaben Data Polo Gola & and Dr. Marol Amita Desal
Jan
OPEN
Continuous
Medical Education - 2 Moderated by Dr
Arun Mehta
Session415-5:30pm
Shah
Session-78: Halon Vea Oshwas get
together
c-Gondeloom C-GrandBail Room
W-ElCamino Rea
C-209
C-210
Lawrence+Santo
C-Theatre
S7A W.Stevens C GreatAmerica-2 Creek & 578 in W
Sonoma
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DINNER
7:30pm - 11:00pm
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM - PROFESSIONAL AND INVITED ARNSTS. Anuradha Podwal & Manhar Udhas
JAINA Awards Before the program (7:15-7:50pm)
C.Exhibet Hall CAD
Track No
Longuee
Breakfast, lunch and Dinner in C-Exhib Hall A 7:00AM to 8:20AM Breakfast 12 Noon to 1:30PM Lunch (No Lunch on Friday, July 1 Box Lunch on Monday, July 4.) 3:30PM to 5:30PM Afternoon Tea & Snacks 6:00PM to 8:00PM Dinner - Kitchen Closing for Dinner at 2100
Session No.
Example
Session Tile and
Specters
Hindi Fundamentals of
Jai -2 (Doctrine of Karma), Prakash
Jain C GreetAmerica-1
Room Location: C = Convention Center & W = Westin Hotel

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Session Details, Sunday July 3rd...
Track Number and Session
Room Location
Convention Center. Start Time End Time W = Westin Hotel
Language Session Title and Speakers
Speakers
Session Description
Track 11 Session-B
W-The Temece
5:30 AM
0:30 AM
Englah
Sun Gazing (15 minutes before the Sunrise) - by Hita Rattan Manek
Track 01 Session
GreatAmerica 1
0
:30 AM
7:30 AM
Prakrut
Pratikraman Shwetambar DehowOSI - by Veer Sainik Yogeshbhai Shoh Veer Sainik Amitbhai Shah
Track-02. Session
-GreatAmerico 2
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Hind
Protikramon Digambar by P1. Abhaykurnar Ji Jain
Track 03. Session
GatAmerica 3
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Hind
Players and Meaning of Pratikromnon Sthanakwasi by Sadwrbhami
Track-04, Session
C-GrandBloom
C&D
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Hind
Prekshodhyan Ladies - by Somnanji Madhu Pragya & Preks Parimat Pragya
Trock 05 Session
C GiordBloom
E&F
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Hindi
Prekshadhon Mon by Sama Sanmarti Pragya & Javant Progva
Track-06. Session
GrandBloom
om
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
English pokowa
Prekshadhyan - by Samong Charita Progyo & Shu Progy
G&H
Track-07. Sescon
w
-Winchester
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
Hindi
Hottyoga / Ashum Yogo-by Amrendra Mun Mohod
tack 08 Session
w-Stevens Creek
0:30 AM
7:30 AM
GURCH
Bhokama-Fu Recital Meaning of 17-32-by Bont routin Chonda Manaro
Track 09 Seson
C-210
6.30 AM
7:30 AM
Pokut
Nomookar Joop Chanting-by Pravin Turchia Vibohoben Vora
Trock 10 Session I GreatAmerica JAK 6:30 AM
7:30 AM
English
Jahonga Aerobics - by Sarina Join
Chid-1
W-Seratoga
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
English
Age 3 to 6 Babysitting Games and Fun Activities
Chid 2
W-Tasman
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
English
Age 7 to 9 Games. Fun Activities and leam Jainism will having fun
Child-3
W-Magnolia
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
English
Age 10 to 13 Games. Fun Activities and learn Jainism while having fun
JIN-04
C Exhibithall
Jinalava
8:30 AM
9:30AM
Hindi/ Gujarati
Unity in Diversity - Panel Discussion
Conducted by Rajendrabhai Dalal
Track-01. Session
W-Bayshore E8W
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
English
Bringing Together the Jain Traditions. O next tw Vinay Join Nirmal Dosi. Dr. N.P. Jain, Dr. Shailesh Mehta Join learning and Education Opportunities in the western world?
Bringing together the various in communities at the community level? What is the implication/What are the difficulties in such an attemnot? What did JCNC do? What worked well in JCNC?. Boston Jain Center case study? What happened? Why are there two centers?
Track-02. Session 1
W-Alameda
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
English
Follow up workshop style session to Trock-1. Session-3
Trock-03. Session
GreatAmerico 1
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
English
Fundamentats of Jainism-2 (theory of Kormo) - by Somora Charitra Progya 8 Shuto Progya
This is a four session condensed course in English Second session: Fundamentals of Jainism 2 (Doctrine of Karma Asrava and Bandh influx and bondage of karmal) Genes modern science) and Karma Introduction of Karma theory. Groups and subgroups of karma, Influx of Karma (Ashrava), Bondage of Karma (Bandh. Causes and components of bondage
Trock 04. Session
CExhibitoCAD
8:30 AM
45 AM
Bhaktomor Stora by Gurudev Chathanu Bondhutputhi Jin Chondrol Mohoroj Bhattarck Devendrakeertha and recitation by Anuradha Paudwal
This session includes recitation, introduction and meanings of Bhaskamer Stora Bhaktamar Stotra was composed by Shri Mantungacharyal. Ths composition is specially devoted to Lord Adinath This is composed by a devotee to prase his God and has tried to mark the path to reach the Devine Soul
Track 06 Session
GrandBorRoom
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
Gucrat
Tattvärtha Sutra-4 (Chaptera Ashrov) - by P. Dhirubhal Mehta
In this session xth chapter of Tattvartha Sutra is discussed. Acharya Shri Umäsvat's creation of Tattvartha Sutra is the greatest to Jains is accepted by all Jain Traditions and first canonical book in Sanskrit. It is also called Jan Bible Tattvartha sutra is the most complete assembly of Jain scriptures. The name Tattvartha Sutra consists of three Sa nt words Tattva true nature). Artha things or realites) and sutra (aprisms of uw words) it may, therefore, be called "Aphoristic Text on the true nature of realities
Track O Session
Grandloom
ABB
8:30 AM
0:45 AM
Gujarati
Swodhoy on Åtmasidhi & Vachanamrut by Shantibhol Kothari
This swadhyaya is based on some of the great works of Shrmad Rajchandra, who in his short life gave us some of the outstanding literature on Jainism in Guarat in the form of poetries and letters. Many consders his work of Almasiddhi as a Jain Bible in Gujarati He has inspired many non Jains to the path as expounded by Bhagwan Mahavir Swami is widely known that Shmad Rachandra, a Jain, had a major impact on Mahatma Gandhi's spintual life. Gandhi considered him as his spiritual teacher
Trock 07. Session
w-Wochester
8:30 AM
10:15 AM
English
10:30 - 9:30 AM Session -A: Welcome Recognition and introduction 9:30 - 10:15 AM: Session 1: Ahimsa and
Session A. Welcome Remarks by Anop Vora, Felicitation and Recognibon, Honoring Pratap Bhogia for his leadership in advancing Jain Studies by Prem Jain, Jain Studies. A Vision for the Future by Pratap Bhogial, and introduction to the Symposium' by Tara Seth
Session 1 Moderator: Nitin Shah "Picturing Virtues. Ahimsa and pargraha in Art by Robert J. Del Bonta
Track 08. Session
GreatAmenco 3
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
Hindi
Gunvota Shishvata and Eleven Pratio from North America Perspective-by Somoni Machu Progva & Paximal Progya
This session will include the discussion on Gunvrata and Shikshavrata: Do Panimana Vrata, Bhoga Upbhoga Vrata Anartha Danda Vrata Samayika Vrata, Desavakasika Vrata, Paushadha Vrata and Anthi Sativibhag Vrata. It will also include discussion on eleven Pratma

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Session Details, Sunday July 3rd
Track Number
Room Location d and Session
|- Convention Center Start Time End Time
wo Westin Hotel
Language
Session Title and Speakers
Session Description
Track 09. Session
Grand Bloom
8:30 AM
0:45 AM
Hind
Hemchandracharya Mahroj - by Manok Muni Monora
Brat introduction of his life and work and discussion on one of his outstanding work in some detail. Hemchandracharya Maharaj (1089--11721 composed several literary works including as many as 30 million verses. The acharya was the first one to put non-violence on a poitcal platform. He was the architect of the greatness and unity of Gujarat. In the field of metaphysics, he was a Yogi His work Yoga-Shastra a treatise on yoga, is very famous People called him Kalikala Sarvajna meaning al knower in the dark penod The Jain culture still shines brightly in Gujarat, due to the influence of the literary works contributed by the great Acharya Hemchandra
rock 10. Session
GrondborRoom
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
Mid
Gonxhorvod-by Bhuvnesh Mung Motor
Ganadharvad is about eleven the disciples of Lord Manara and resolves doubt of each one of them before they became chief disciple it contains the dialoque between Lord Manavr and even ding Vedic Scholars on different aspects of se and other philosophical theories, which are basic to Jainism. Lord Malavit uses four means of true knowledge, namely 'Pratyaksha Direct perception. Anumana (Inference). Upamant (Analogy and Agam' (Sonplures to resolve their doubts
Trock-11
I c Giandoom D 8:30 AM
9:45 AM
Gucchi songs by Hemantbhai Gandy
Session-4
Introduction and importance of this canonical book. Vyvahaar and Nischya Naya Ten chapters - abnef description of the contents of each chapterAcharya Shn Kunda kunda Swami wrote Shri Samaysar around 100 AD This text manly explains the Jain philosophical doctine of soul. It explains all the 9 reals (Tattvas) from an absolute point of view. It insists that the soul's bondages are not due to Karma butto one's own weaknesses in effort making (Purushartha). Liberation of soul will occur once he makes his own efforts. The scriptures and the enlightened preceptors are only to guide the soul in the right direction
Track 12 Session
C GrondBooom
8:30 AM
45 AM
Gucrat
Bhagwan Mahavir Ane Pro Vignon (Bhagwan Mahavond Science of Nature) - by Tortaben
in philosophy is essentially the laws of nature. This session wilgo in detais
giving reasons and examples to support the thesis Doshi Janar from British Erato Independence and
This era of history also covers contribution and impoct of many great smod Roychando's infuence on Gand -by Dr.Acharya loypersons and spiritual influence of Shimod Raichandran provin L. Shah
Ganchi
Track 13 Session C-Grondbolloom
8:30 AM 2:45 AM
Gulot
Track-14. Session
W-EXCominoReal
8.30 AM
9:45 AM
English
Solor Healing & Janism - Hira Ratan Monek
This session will help develop a better understanding of how the sun can be used to heal the mind, body and spint. The method is used for curing all kinds of psychosomatic, mental and physical illnesses as well as increasing memory power and mental strength by using sunlight.
C-209
8:30 AM
0:45 AM
Track-15
Session 4 Trock-16. Session-
Open
Open
C 210
8:30 AM
0:45 AM
Open
Open
Trock-17 Session
Great America J&K 8:30 AM
9:45 AM
English
Health Forum (AI) - by Dr. Mintu Turchia Dr. Rojat Deo Dr. Cesar Molina
Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of mortality among As an Indians aged 45-65 Leam what are the risk factors, what contributes to these risk factors and understand more about research, advance medical technology and preventive help available for a healthy cardiovascular system
Trock-18. Session
theatre
8:30 AM
9.45 AM
English
Tricks and Tips for Join Cooking Conversation with Taroten Dola
Track-19. Session
207
8:30 AM 8:30 AM
9.45 AM
English
JC Forum-2-Moderated by Dr. Nitin Shah
JANAS
C Exhibitol CAD
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
English
JAINA 25 Years Life Time Achievement Awards - Awardee Intro acceptance speeches JAINA EC Toration Unity in Diversity Presentation Unity in Diversity - Panel Discussion
UNITY
C-Exhibita C&D
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
English
25 years of JAINA Lifetime Achievement Awards & Unity in Diversity Presentation and Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr. Shailesh Mehta
rock-OT. Session
W.Winchester
10:30 AM
11:45 AM
English
Session 2. Ahimsa and Aparigrana Jon Literature Moderator: Jason Modi
Moderator: Josvant Mod "Supatra and Kupatra: Join Debates on Fruits of Giving" by Peter Flugel and Jan Decourses of Anima. Apargraha and Power: Soovis. Feminism and Body" by Anne Volley
Trock 07. Session
w Winchester
1:00 PM
2:15 AM
English
Moderator Bipin Shah. "Aparigraha Consumerism and the Environment by 11:00 - 2:15 PM: Session 3A Reflections on Aporgraha and Ahimsan Join Tradition - Moderator: Bipin Shah Wiley
Surendra Bothara and "Enough is Enoughl Conquering Parigioha' by Kit
Tack on, sen
w fashore FAW
HISPM
2:30 PM
English
Historical and contempcrary view of an iterature
by somon Charita Progya & Shukla Progva DK Jogdeh P Jan V. Daryapurkar and Dr. Y. Molalya
• Provide overview depth and richness of histoncal as well as current relevant Jan literature. Jain literature and its impact over a longer period of time. In today's work practical considerations for advancing Jain iterature (eg publishing a regular magazine or book or website Jainworld)
Track-02. Session
Sesion
w.lomedo
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
enging Together the Jan Tradifiora. Or not!
Follow-up workshop style session to Trock 1 Session d
Trock Session
GreatAmerica11:15 PM
2:30 PM
Hindi
Fundamentals of Jainism-3 (Right Perception and Right Knowledge) - by Prakash Jain
This is a four session condensed course in Hind Third session Fundamentals of Jainism-3 (Right Perception and Right Knowledge (Samyak Darshan and Samyak Gnana) Introduction Definition types and characteristics of Samyak Darshan and Samyag Gnana including Naya, Pramanand Anekantvad
Track 04. Session
Great America 2
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
Guarati Fourteen Gunsthonok by Diptiben Shah
Introduction, brief explanation of each Gunastanak with more emphasis on Gunsthanak 4, 5, 6 and 7 rol Mohaniya Karma and relation with other Kama Gunasthanas describe the path,modaties and pre-requisites for the bonded soul Bahiratna) to become sberated soul (Paramama) through the path of internal progress (by becoming Antarat )

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Session Details, Sunday July 3rd
Trock Number
" and Session
Room Location 4 - Convention Center. Stort Time End Time
W-Westin Hotel
Language Session Title and Speakers
Session Description
ockoh sesalc
i
1415.
In this session seventh chapter of Tattvartha Sutras discussed. Acharya Shri Umasas creation of Tattvartha Suera is the greatest of loans is accepted by all
Jain Traditions and frist canonical book in San is also called Jain Bible flatvartha Sutra. 5 (Chapter 7. Vows) - by Gushbhai
Tattvartha sutra is the most complete assembly of Jain scriptures. The name Shah
Tattvartha Sutra consists of three Sanskt words: Tattva true nature) Artha (things or realties) and sutra aphorisms of few word) it may, therefore, be called Aphoristic Text on the true nature of realities
Track O
Session
C Grond Room
ABB
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
Gucchi
Anekantved Tour Plors of Jainism) by Dr. Roberhal haver
This is a tour seconnectories on the four pilors of Jarim: Ama Aparlgcha, Anekontod and promod. In this swadhiya Anekontvad is discussed
Track 08. Session
cGreatAmerico 3
115 PM
2:30 PM
Dix Avashyaka (Digambar & Shwetombo) and Three this session wil include what why and how of Six Avashyaka (Digombor & Gujarati Monorath by Promodoben Chobhanu
Shwetambar) and Ivee Mormorath os relating to Join ovak
Track 09. Session
Grand
Room El 1:15 PM
2:30 PM
Hindi
Acharya Shubhchandra by Dr. Shekharchandra Join
Bref introduction of the Me and work and discussion on one of his outstanding work in some detal One of the famous works of Acharya Subhachandras Jnanamava Jinachandra's predecessor Shubhachandra was a guru bhai of Bhattaraka Devendrakinti of Chanden both being pupils of Bhattaraka Padminandi. He is considered as one of the great Jain Acharyas.
Track 10 Session
Grandiocom
SPM
2:30 PM
Guarah
This lectures about more of andeavor. According to the Jap ony, there Ponch Somavöy Ane Punishörth Ni Podhonata Fivelare five Samavays group of factors functioning multaneously ) Ime K 2 ) Coutes and importance of Endeavor). by Torben low-nature (Svabhava), 3) Karma. 4) Fate (Niyab) and 51 Endeavor (Purushartha) Deshi
that are responsible for all events (changes-positive or negative in the universe But the endeavor is the one in our control
5C-Grande
Trock 11 Session 5
C-GrondBcipoom D
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
Gujarati
This composition by Shrimad Rachandra literally means invaluable Philosophical Amulya Tattva Vichar by Svimad Rachonda-by Thought "Bahu Punya era Punat Shubla Dena Manavano Malyo. This Manubhai Doshi
Composition tells us how difcutis to attain a human life and how important it is to attain Moksha. The session includes in depth discussion on this composition
OC -12. Session
C GrondBloom C
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
Miyu Mahotsava (Purpose of Ufe. Sollekhana Auspicious Death Suicide? Other regions. Mercy Hilingetc.) by Rakshaben Shah
This session discusses the purpose of Life, Sallokhana, Auspicious Death, ista suicide? is ta mercykling? how s treating in other religions and more Satkhana is a death while in utra-pure meditation. It is a weloidered voluntary chosen death which is not owed by any passion and is the result of conscentous gradual withdrawal from the taking of food in such a manner as would never disrupt one's inner peace and dispassionate mindfulness
C-GrandBooom G
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
Jain contributions to India and World (art. lachytecture, literature, education business economy, social science) - by Dr. N. P. Jain
in comparison with the imited and small population of Jains, the achievements of Jans in ennching the various aspects of Indian culture are great in additonto the contribution in the field of non-violence and Anekantvad. Jans have contbuted greatly in the fields of art, architecture, literature, education, business, economy and social science. This session will make us knowiedgeable and proud of our enriched Jain hentage.
rock le Session
W ECaminoReal
1:15PM
2:30 PM
English
The worldview of the Juns might be characterized as a biocosmology Due to their
Derception of the livingness of the world. Jans hold an affinity for the deals of the Jainism Ecology and Environment by Pravin K. Sharenvironmental movement. The Jaina vows can easily be reinterpreted in an
ecological fashion. This session sill focus on Jainism from ecology and environment perspectives
Trock-15 Session 5
C209
:15 PM
2:30 PM
Hind
significance of Somok Guru Vondona cthonakvas) - by Sodhi Shubham
Samayik means Equanimity to remain calm and undisturbed, to discard al sinful activities and to engage in spuntual activities to be free of all passions, not to have feeling of king or disliking, no attachment no desire.no aversion. The process that takes one closer to the soulis Samayik. Also discussed are what, why and how of Guruvandana
Tracklo Session
C-210
1:15 PM
I 230 PM
Mind
Explanation of Panch Kolón Vichon & Other vichons-by Dr. Khem Chong join
Panch kalyanak Prishtha Vidhan is performed for Sthapna of Pratima J Murtij whenever a new temple is buld. This is the detailed Puja Vidhan) of Thirthankars highlighting five major events Gartha. Janna Tap Gyan Nirvan of all 24 Thirthikars. Other Vidhansare detailed pooja's related to different parva. Dveep or Kshetra or events
W
Trock-17 Sessions
Lowernce Santom
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
Senior Forum: Resources to enrich senior's life by This session will identify the needs of onions and provide informabon on available Subhai Shah Dr. Manithai Mehta Kantbhai Shah resources through the local community centers and cultural centers. The session wil and Rashmibha Shah
help build an infrastructure that will facilitate seniors to lead a qually we in the US
Cheathe
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
Track-18 Session
con Track-19. Session
Join Cooking: ron Chef (cond to 4pm) Moderated by Tarlaben Dalal
C-207
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
JC Forum-3 - Moderated by Dr. Nitin Shah
Trock 19. Session
t
hat CSD1:15 PM
1:15 PM
Hindi! English
58
2:30 PM
JANA Compassion Charity - by Swami Shrutoragya Bioda Reprot: Vijay Chedda and Marithal Mehta
A. Vijay Chedda Dr. Monibhol Mehta Shantil Tsunami Relief update: Shantis Mutta Mutha and Mr. Ranko
Compassion and Humanities: Mr. Rorka Humad Samos from Rajasthan, maharastra Gurat
Coordinated by Sushi Jan etc... Gathering - by Sushi Jain
Track-21. Session
5A
W-Sonoma
13:15 PM
2:30 PM
Track 21. Session
56
W-Cypress
1:15 PM
2.30 PM
Resothon and Modhyapradesh Join group Meeting Coordinated by Dharam join by Dhoom Jan podomovartidewi Pr ath Puja by Rajendrabhai conducted by Rajendrabhal Doil Dolol
JIN-05
C-Exhibitholl -
Jinalaya
2:00 PM
4:00PM
Hindi Gujarati
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Session Details, Sunday July 3rd
Track Number and Session
Room Location d - Convention Center, Stort Time End Time Language Session Title and Speakers
W-Westin Hotel
Session Description
Trock 07 Session
w Winchester
2:30 PM
3:45 PM
English
130 - 3:45 PM Session 3B: Re-enacting Aparigroha Jönd Ahinsa in the contexts of Globalization Moderator Hemg Pokhana
Moderator: Hema Pokhara "Ecological Nonviolence: A Global Assessment by Michael Tobics and Anima and Health Care Ethics" by Cromwell Crawford
Track 01 Session
W-Bayshore E&W
2:45 PM
4:00 PM
English
Jain Way of life. Professional Lifestyle by Bpinbhol. Living with Jan values in the today's environment. Dealing with challenges Shoh, Has.bhai Shoh Narendra Sheth and Prem Join in personal and professional e thot seemingly may conflict with Join values
Frock 02. Session
W-Cypress
245 PM
4:00 PM
English
Historical and contemporary view of Jain literature
Follow up workshop style session to Trock-1. Sessions
Great America 1
245 PM
4:00 PM
English
Fundamentos of Jan-3 (Picht Perception and Right Knowledge). by Harendra Shah
This is a four session condensed course in English Third Sesso Fundamentals of Jainism-3 (Right Perception and Right Knowledge (Samyuk Darshan and Samyak Gnanay Introduction Definition types and characteristics of Samyak Darshan and Samyag Gnana ncluding Naya Praman and Anekantvad
Trock 04 Session
Great America 2
2:45 PM
4:00 PM
Gura
Six Fundamental Truth (Shad Sthaanak)-by Hemonithol Gandhi
This session will include the discussion on wx fundamental truths relating to the soul are 01. Soul exists, 02. Soul is eternal, 03. Soul is the door of its actions (Karma) 04. It therefore is to enjoy suffer the consequences of its actions (Karmal,05 Soul can be Iberated, and 06. There is a definite process for the Soul's Liberation and that is true religion
Track O Session
Grand Room H
245 PM
4:00 PM
Guaran
Tattortha Sutra (Chapter & Bonch) by Chondrokonttohoi Mehta
In this session eighth chapter of lattartha Sutra is discussed Achorya Shri Umásván's creation of Tattvartha Sutra is the greatest gift to jongs accepted by all Jain Tractions and first cononical book in Sanskrit. It is also caled Join Bible to
Trock-06 Session
C Grondbooom
2 45 PM
4:00 PM
Gujarati
Swadhyay on Atmosdchy & Vachanamrut by Shantibha Kothari
in this session egth chapter of Tattvintha Sutra is discussed. Acharya Shin Umasvati's creaton of Tattvartha Sutra is the greatest gift to Jans is accepted by al Jain Traditions and first canonic book in Sanskritis SO called Jan Bible Tattvartha sutra is the most complete assembly of Jain sonptures the name Tattvartha Sutra consists of three Sanskrit words: Tattva (true naturel. Artha things or realities) and sutra (aphonsms of few words) it may, therefore, be called "Aphonistic Text on the true nature of realities
ASB
Track 08. Session
c.rgAmerica3
245 PM
4:00 PM
English
Awareness of Animal Cruelty from Jain Perspective by Sangeetal Kumar
In this presentation, particoats will learn about ootant animal cruelty issues in society, and will explore ways in which Jans can stop cruely to animals in their own heighborhoods, in the US and in India. As Jainism is a region of a sic Iving, we will also discuss practical ways in which Jain can adopt a more cruelty free Westyle
Track 09. Session
UY.COM
CExhibitholl C&D
245 PM
4:00 PM
Hindi
Bhagwon Prstworath: People Chorita ng time, comparison with Mahavir's time (Joint Session with Track 9 Session 6). by Gurudev Chitro honu
his session includes the discussion about time of Bhogwon Porswonath people during his time & Progno) type of Chritia was practiced clothing were by monks and comparison with Mohovi's time.
Trock 10. Session
C-ExhibitHat C&D
2:45 PM
4:00 PM
Gujarati
Utahyayan Sutras one of the most important scriptural texts. Traditionally, it is said to contain the last sermons of Lord Man This text and of
narrating the Jain principles. They have been illustrated through the parables. The Meeting of Keshi Shromon & Gautam SwomicJoint Janecdotes, the episodes and the historical stories contains 36 chapters. Nearly Sesion with Track Session-6) - by Bondhutrputhi Jin third of them have the historical stories and the episodes. One chapter is about Chondroil Matvara
meeting between the last disciple of Bhagawan Parsvanath Shraman Keshi and Bhagawan Mahavira's chief disciple Gautam Swam. This was indeed ahsionc events between two great personalities, and how monks and followers of Bhagawan Parshvanath accepted and adopted the Shashan of Bhagwan Mahavira
Trock-11
Giandolkoom D
2:45 PM
4:00 PM
Hind
Tattvartha Sutra-by Dr. Bharill
History of the ongin of the sutra Ten chapters - a brief description of the contents of each chapter Acharya Si Umais creation of Tata Sutra is the greates! gift to Jans, accepted by all Jain Traditions and first c onical book in Sanskrit. It
s also called Jan B e Tattvartha sutra is the most complete assembly of Jain scriptures. The name Tattvartha Sutra consists of three Sanskrit words Tattva (true nature), Artha (things or realities and sutra (aphorsms of few words) may therefore, be called "Aphoretic Text on the true nature of realities
rock 12 sesuon
Gond
o om cl 2.45 PM
4:00 PM
Hindi
Meditation & Mantra through Arum Yogoby Amenda Mung Mohoro
Arhum Yoga encompasses all aspects of philosophy and yoge practice in the Arihant Spiritual Tradition involving meditation and mantras in the Arhum Yoga system the man meditation technique is SO HUM practice. The ancient rishis found SO-HUM practice to be a complete practice utilizing Mantra sound, color concentration of the mind. Chakra visualization and the fow of energy utmately leading to the awakening of the Kundalini realization of past lives, knowledge of Inner anatomy and samadhi
Track 13. Session
Grondbolicom Gl 2:45 PM
4:00 PM
Gujarati
foon
Jainism as relating to Buddhism Hinduism & other philosophies - by Dr. Jitendra Shah
Indian culture consists of two main trends Shramanic and Bramanie. The Vedic traditions come under the Bramanic trend The Shraman trend covers the Jain, Buddhist, and similar other ascetic traditions. Jainism is an ancient independent religion of India. This session discusses Jainism and how does it compare to Buddhism, Hinduism & other philosophies
Trock-14 Session
WELCaminoReal
2.45 PM
4:00 PM
English
Workshop on Join Way Of Life (JWOL) - by JCGB pothola students (Level 5/6)
Through live skits, audio video presentation, the workshop demonstrate afferent levels of practicing jainism in day to day life using following fre categories: 1. My Mind Body 2 My Things tosson 3 My Life 4 My Oet and SM Satuality The presentation formats workshop style with full audience partcipation. At the beginning of the session audience will be handed out a survey form that they will use to rate themselves to determine what (and how much) Jan values principles they are practicing in their daily life
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Session Details, Sunday July 3rd
Track Number and Session
Room Location d - Convention Center Start Time End Time
W Westin Hotel
Language Session Tille and Speakers
Sassion Description
Track-15 Session
C-209
2:45 PM
4:00 PM
Gujarati
Explanation of Snotra puta 18 Arshishek Satte & Arjan Sholako by Pt. Dhirubhai Mehta
There are two types of Jingua: Saguna & Nirguna The worship of Jina in the form on limage is called Saguna Jinpura The worship of Jina as forminss (spritual idea of Jina) is called Nirguna Jindul Some of the common Pujas will be explained in this session. By performing Jinpuja on a regular basis with pure feelings (bhav-mental psychic aspect), it can remove eight Types of karma and one can attain Moksha
Track-16. Session
C-210
245 PM
4:00 PM
Hindi
Arati is performed when a religious activity is concluded with success, we do Arati to
express our spiritual oy and free one's self from the cycle of the misery of the Significance of Aarti & Mangal Divo (Shwetambar & material world. cycle of birth and death, and also to fall our inner selves with spiritual Digambor). by kavesh Khong and Dr Joy Kumar
Jiay, and to end the mental unhappiness Mangal Divo symbolizes the one and only Upadhyay
Perfect Knowledge. Keval Jnana through which the darkness of the ignorance is permanently removed. Here what how and why of Arabi and Mangal Diva are discussed
Track-17 Session
C-GrondBloom
EBF
2:45 PM
4:00 PM
English
WomenForum: Empowerment of Women through A special session for today's women Women will learn how to effectively tackle the Religion - by Dr Mamoto Sharia Dr. Kok Doh o cal cultural political stress that you face in your day to day life. With sone Roshaben Shoh Somon Charita Pragya Dr. Jyoti understanding of Jainism, this session is designed to offer you skills to deal with Gandhi
stress in a positive manner Jan Cooking Iron Chef (contd to 4pm)Moderated by Tarlaben Doli
Track-18. Session
Cheche
English
Track-19. Session
2:45 PM 2:45 PM
4:00 PM 4:00 PM
207
English
JC Forum-4 - Moderated by Dr. Natin Shah
Trock 21. Session
GreatAmerico JBK 245 PM
5:30 PM
KOJAIN get-together - Dy Mono Dharamsi
Coordinated by Manoj Dharams
Track 01. Session
W-Bayshore E&W
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
English
Shoning best practices in running ajain Center - by Jay Ichhaporia Usha Gandhi Roho Vore. Yogesh Komdor and Dr. Nitin Shah
• What makes for a succesul Jain center. Representatives from a handu of Jain conters should prepare best practices for running a Jan Center
Trock 02 Session
W-Alameda
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
English
Jan Way of Life - Professional Lifestyle
Follow-up workshop style session to Trock-1. Session
Track 03. Session
c-GreatAmerica-
1
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Hindi
Fundamentals of Jainism-4 (Right Conduct & Moksha) by Prakash Ji Jain
This is a four session condensed course in English Fourth session: Fundamentals of Jainism-4 Right Conduct and Salvation (Samyak Chantra and Mokshal Introductan of and discussion on Sara Charitra including Stoppage of Karma (Samvar), types of Sarvar, Disassocabon of Karma (Nirara). External austerities. Internal austerities, Moksha and its meanings, types of Siddhas
Track 04 Session
Exhibit Hall Cap
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Hind/ Guicmai
Arveköntvád (Theory Of Multiplicity Of Views) by Roop Chandal Maharaj. Samani Madhu Pragya and Shantibhai Kothani
This session includes recitation, introduchon and meanings of Kalyan Mandir Stotra Acharya Ile Siddhasen Diwakara composed the very impressive Kalyan Mandir Stotra against the wish of the king Under its influence, a beautiful idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath appeared from the lustrous idol of Siva and the Jain religion gained prominence
Track-06. Session I GondoRoom
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Guldahl
Tattvörtha Sutra - 7 (Chapter 9. Samvar and Nirjana) by Pt. Dhirubhai Mehto
In this session tenth chapter of Tattvärtha Sutra is discussed. Acharya Shn Umasvati's creation of Tattvartha Sutra is the greatest gift to Jains, s accepted by all Jain Traditions and first canonical book in Sanskrit is also called Jain Bible. Tattvartha sutra is the most complete assembly of Jain scriptures. The name Tattvartha Sutra consists of three Sanskrit words Tattva true nature), Artha things or realties) and sutra (aphorisms of few words) It may, therefore, be called "Aphoristic Text on the true nature of realities
Trock-Do. Session
C- GandolRoom
ABB
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Gujarat
W Winchester
4:15 PM
6:35 PM
English
00:37, sessor Trocke, Session
Apromód (Four Pics of Jainism) - by Dr. Rakeshbhai
This is a four session lecture series on the four pilars of Joinin: Ahma.
Aporigroha Anekontod and Apromód. In this swo y a, Apucamodos haveri
discussed. Medictor: Parveen Janne v e of
A o in Corporate Culture" by 4:15-6:30 PM Session 4: Ahimse, Apongono and
Jagdish N Sheth 'Ahimsa and Business leadership by Shalesh J. Mehta the World of Business and Closing Remarks Moderator: Parveen Join
and Business Ethics and Social Responsibility. Learning from Gondby Nama Sekond
of A Join Slovak Chority & Humanitarian work by This discourse wil include the role of Jain Slovak relating to charity and Achorya Chandanai
humanitarian work
C-GreatAmerica-3
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Hindi
Track 09. Session-
o
om
4:15 PM
530 MM
Hind
Kundundchorva - Dy Bhattack Deventer
Brief introduction of his life and work and cussion on one of his outstanding work in some detail Shrimad Rachandra, in his short life, gave us some of the outstanding literature on Jainism in Gujarat in the form of poetries and letters. Many conversis work of Almasdihiasa Jain Bible in Gujarat. He has inspired many non Jains to the path as expounded by Bhagwan Mahavir Swam. It is widely known that Shrimad Rajchandra Jain, ad a major impact on Mahatma Gandhi's spiritual life. Gandhi considered him as his spiritual teacher
Trock 10. Session
-Gondolom
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Gujarati
Stress Management - Swami Shrutprogyas
Every person, regardless of his field in life, has stress. A person who has stress does not know how to live a life property Most people have a tendency to blame external situations for their stress, and then try to change those external factors to relieve the stress. This, however, is not the solution. What then is the solution? The solution is to manage the external situations by changing the internal outlook In this lecture, we will focus on the relief of stress both through theoretical methods and practcal experimentation
Track-il Session-7
C-GrandBooom D
4:15 PM
5:30 PM
Gujarati
Ananaghony & his work by Arvindhal Shah
Brief introduction of his life and work and discussion on one of his outstanding work in some detail. Most scholars think that Anandghany was a contemporary of Shri Yashovijayi Maharaj That would make his estimated timeframe about 1660 to 1730 There are few hundred of NS compositions weavalable including 24 prayers for 24 Tirthankaras, "Amar bhaye na marenge" and "Nishani"
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Session Details, Sunday July 3rd
Track Number
and Session
Track-12. Session C-GrandBaRoom C 4:15 PM
7
Track-13, Session
7
Track-14. Session
7
Track-15 Session-7
Track-16, Session
Track-17 Session-7
Track-18. Session
7
Track-20, Session 7
Track-21, Session
7A
Track-21, Session7B JIN-06
Room Location
Convention Center, Start Time End Time Language Session Title and Speakers W = Westin Hotel
ENT03
C-GrandBallRoom G 4:15 PM
W-EICaminoReal
C 209
C-210
C-Theatre
C-GreatAmerica-2
Lawrence+SanTom 4:15 PM
CS
W-Stevens Creek
W-Sonoma
C-ExhibitHall B
Jinalaya

C-ExhibitHall C&D
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 PM
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:15 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
11:30 PM
Tirthankaro ni Mata -Karuna (Mother of Tirthankars Gujarati Compassion)" by Veer Sainik Yogeshbhai Shah and
Amitbhai Shah
Hindi
English
Hindi
Gujarati Concept of Swadhyay-by Pt Jayesh Khona
English
English
English
Hindi/ Gujarati
Satavahan, Memory and Concentration experiments by Manak Muni ji Maharaj
Hindi
Jain Religion the Super Science Dr. Sudhirbhai V. Shah
Concept of Swadhyay by Pt. Abhaykumar Jain
ParentForum: Parenting skills with Jainism-by Pallaviben Gala and Amitaben Desal
Jain Cooking: Demonstration by Tarlaben Dalal and Dr. Manoj Jain
Continuous Medical Education - 2 Moderated by Dr. Arun Mehta
Bhakti & Aarti
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL AND INVITED ARTISTS- Anuradha Podwal & Manhar Udhas JAINA Awards Before the program (7:15-7:50pm)
Session Description
This session discusses that how compassionate Bhagawan Mahavira was, how
important is his message of compassion (Karuna) and why Karunais called mother
of all thirthankars. Positively stated, Jainism is a religion of compassion, universal
love and friendliness. It aims at the welfare of all living beings, and not of man alone. it maintains that living beings are infinite, all so called empty spaces in the universe are filled with minute living beings.
In this session, the background and philosophy behind the Satavahan memory and concentration experiments will be discussed. Techniques on how to increase memory and concentration powers will be shared with few simple experiments.
Jain Philosophy is not only the art of living but it is scientific. All practices not only help advance an aspirant spiritually but also mentally and physically. This session will demonstrate that the Jain philosophy is indeed a super science.
Swadhyay is one of the most important aspect for all the schools of thought. In Jainism, it is considered as one of the daily necessities (one of six Avashyakas). Swadhyay like Humility (Vinay), meditation, etc. is one of the internal Tapas (austerities) that purify our emotions and consciousness (soul). Here the discussion will be on what, why and how of Swadhyaya
International Alumni Association of Shri Mahavir Jain Coordinated by Girish and Ramesh Fofaria Vidyalaya-by Girish Shah and Ramesh Fofaria
Halari Visa Oshwals get-together-by Satish Shah
Swadhyay is one of the most important aspect for all the schools of thought. In Jainism, it is considered as one of the daily necessities (one of six Avashyakas) Swadhyay like Humility (Vinay), meditation, etc. is one of the internal Tapas (austenities) that purify our emotions and consciousness (soul). Here the discussion will be on what, why and how of Swadhyaya.
Come learn the Eight Simple Rules of parenting skills while keeping Jainism in mind. These skills will offer participants to leam creative approaches to nourish, enhance and enrich relationships between parents and their children.
Coordinated by Satish Shah
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Program Details, Day-4: Monday July 4th...
Session-C 6:30-7:30am
7:00 am-8:30 am
Track Number and
Session- 8 8:30-9:45am
10:30am-12noon
Track-1
Pratikraman Shwetamba Dehrawasi
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Track-1
Theme Track Papers-Lectures
-Seminars
Track-2
Prakraman Digambar
C-GreatAmerica C-GreatAmerica C-GreatAmerica
1
English
Track-2
Theme Track Workshops
Theme Track Concluding Meeting 8:30-10:30am
W- Bayshore E&W
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in C-ExhibitHall A 7:00AM to 8:30AM Breakfast
12 Noon to 1:30PM
Track-3
Pratikramon Sthanakwasi
Track-3
English
Fundamentals of Jainism-4 (Right Conduct & Moksha). Samaniji Charitra Pragya ji and Shukla Pragya Ji
Track-4
C-GreatAmerica
Preksha-ddhyan Ladies
Condensed Course on Fundamentals of Religious Topics
Advanced
Jainism
Track-4
Hindi
CCGrandBall Room GrandBall Room C&D E&F
Kalyan Mandir Stotra-by Acharya Chandanai Roop Chandra Ji Mohara
Bhuvnesh Mun Maharaj and Manhar Udhas
DAY-4
Monday JULY 4, 2005
Track-5
Preksha
ddhyan
Men
Room Location: C Convention Center & W = Westin Hotel
Mind-Body-Soul Support Programs
Track-5
Studies & discussions on Tattvartha Sutra by Shei Umoswö
Gujarati
Tattvartha Sutra -8 (Chapter 10 Moksha & Q&A) Pt. Chirubhai Mehta
CGrandBalloom GrandBalRoom C&D H
Lunch (No Lunch on Friday, July 1. Box Lunch on Monday, July 4.)
Track-6
Preksha-ddhyan English
C-GrandBalRoom G&H
BREAKFAST
Track-6
Jain Way of Life as Explained by Shrimad Rajchandra
Gujarati
Swadhyay on Átmasiddhi & Vachanamrut Shri Shantibhai Kothari
C-GrandBalRoom A&B
LUNCH (Grab & Go)
Track-7
Session No. =>
HathYoga Gujarati
W-Winchester W-StevensCreek
Track-7
CalPoly Sponsored Symposium: "Aparigraha &
Ahimsa in Contemporary Contexts
OPEN
Track No. Language
Session Title and Speakers
Track-8
Room Location
Bhaktamar-Full Recital+ Meaning of 1-16
CLOSING CEREMONY
Bhakti Sangeet - Vote of Thanks JAINA President, Co-Convenor, JCNC Chairman - Bhakti Sangeet
C-Exhibit Hall C&D
Trock-8
Shravakächär
(Code of conduct for layman)
Atma Dhyan and Samaykin Hinds by Dr Sneh Rani Jain
Track-9
Namaokar JaapChanting
Example >
C-210
Track-9
Great Jain Teachers
Gujarti
Shrimad Rajchandra, Dr. Pravin L. Shah
Religious Discourses
Track-10
Track-3 Hind Fundamentals of Jainism-2 Doctrine of Karma), Prakash
Bhangra Aerobics by Sarina Jain
C-GreatAmerica-1
C-GreatAmerica J&K
Track-10
C
GreatAmerica-3 GrandBalRoom GrandBatRoom F
English
Attaining Inner Peace in Wester Environment, Dr. Jagdish P Jain,
Track-11
Sun Gazing at 6:30 AM
Multi-facets of Jain Literature & Jainism Jain Dharma
W-The Terrace
Track-11
Hindi
Shat Khand Agam, Pt. Abhaykumar Ji
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DAY-4 Monday JULY 4, 2005
Track-12
Track 13
Trock-14
Track-15
Track-16
Trock-17
1
Track-19
Track-20
Trock-21
Session-C 8:10.7 am
630-9.00am Darshan Paath & Agar puja
6:30-9:00 am
puto
On She
At Jain Bhawan
7:00 am - 8:30 am
BREAKFAST
Track-12
Track-13
1
Track 14
Trook.15
Trock-16
Track-17
Track-18
Track-19
Track 20
Track-21
Jain Piles & Revol
Puja & Vidhi
Trock Number and
Social Track
Jain Cooking
JAINA & Jain Center Trock
CME
Regional Groups Re-Unions & Socializing
Diversity & Diclictiveness of
Jainism
Join History Contulions & Es Uniqueness
Jainism, Peace and Science in
Per Swembar
Tradition
Per Digambar
Tradition
English
Hind
English
English
Hngi
Hierarchical Values Or Jain Philosophy in Davl significance of
10-Day Life To Forgiveness Seir Realition (Kshamapena
by Samarij Dr Kristy Wiley Sanmati Pragya 8 Javont Pagyo
AhimsoScience of
Peace Dr Surendra Botha
Jan Sorskar Vichi Birth, Marriage, Vastu, Death. De Jay Kumar Upadhyay
Joint Session) Dr Jay Kumar Upadhyay
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
Session-8 8:30-9:45am
GrandBoikoom
Grand Ballroom
w-El Camino Real
C209 8 0210
10:30am-12noon
CLOSING CEREMONY Bhak songeel- Vole of Thanks - JAINA President, Co-Convenor, JCNC Chairman . Bhakti Sangeel
C-Exhibit Hall CAD
WACH (Grab 2 Gos
LUNCH (Grab & Go)
Breakfast, lunch and Dinner in C-Exhibithal A 7:00AM to 8:30AM Breakfast | 12 Noon to 1:30PM Lunch (No lunch on Friday, July 1. Box Lunch on Monday. My 4.)
Track No Language
Track-3 Hind
Example
Session Title and
Speckers
Fundamentals of
Jain -2 Doctrine of Karma) Prokah
Room Location: C = Convention Center & W-Westin Hotel
Room Location
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Session Details, Monday July 4th...
Track Number and Session
Track-11. Session C
Track-01. Session
с Track 02. Session C Track-03, Session C Track-04. Session
Track-01, Session 8 Track-02 Session
8
Track-03, Session
8
Track 04, Session
8
C-GreatAmerica-2 6:30 AM 7:30 AM C-GreatAmerica-3 6:30 AM 7:30 AM C-GrandBallRoom 6:30 AM 7:30 AM C C&D Track-05, Session C GrandBalRoom C E&F Track-06, Session C-GrandBaiRoom C G&H Track-07. Session W-Winchester
6:30 AM 7:30 AM
6:30 AM 7:30 AM 6:30 AM 7:30 AM 6:30 AM 7:30 AM 6:30 AM 7:30 AM
Track-06. Session C Track-09, Session C
C-210
Track-10. Session C-GreatAmerica-J&K 6:30 AM 7:30 AM
C JIN-07
C-ExhibitHall BJinalaya
W-Bayshore E&W W-Bayshore E&W
8:30 AM 9:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:45 AM 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
Track-18, Session
Track-11. Session
8
Track-06, Session C-GrandBallRoom
A&B
Track-12. Session
8
Room Location Convention Center, W = Westin Hotel
Track-05. Session C-GrandBalRoom H 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
8
Track-14. Session
8
W-The Terrace
Track-15. Session
8
Track-16. Session Track-17. Session Track-18, Session
8
8
W-Steven Creek
Track-09, Session C-GrandBallRoom E 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
8
C-GreatAmerica-1 6:30 AM 7:30 AM
C-GreatAmerica-1
Track-10. Session C-GrandBallRoom F 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
8
CLOSING
C-ExhibitHall C&D
Start Time
End Time
Track-13. Session C-GrandBallRoom G 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
8
5:30 AM 6:30 AM
C-GreatAmerica 3 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
W-ECaminoReal
8:30 AM 9:45 AM
C-209 & C-210
8:30 AM 9:45 AM
C-209 & C-210
C-GrandBall Room D 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
C-ExhibitHall C&D
8:30 AM 9:45 AM
C-GrandBallRoom C 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
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8:30 AM 9:45 AM
8:30 AM 9:45 AM
8:30 AM 9:45 AM
8:30 AM 9:45 AM
8:30 AM 9:45 AM
10:15 AM 12:15 PM
Language Session Title and Speakers
Englsih
Prokrut
Hindi
Hindi
Hindi Hindi
English Gujarati
Hindi
Pakrut
English Hindi/ Gujarati English English
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Gujarati
Hindi
Gujarati
English
Hindi
Hindi
English
English
Hindi
Hindi
Hindi/Gujarati /English
Sun Gazing (15 minutes before the Sunrise) by Hira Ratan Manek
Pratikraman Shwetambar Dehrawasi-by Veer Sainik Yogeshbhai Shah and Veer Sainik Amitbhal Shah
Pratikraman Digambar-by Dr. Khem Chand Ji Jain. Prayers and Meaning of Pratkraman Sthanakwasi-by Sadhvi ShubhamJi
Prekshadhyan Ladies by Samanji Madhur Pragya & Parimal Pragya
Prekshadhyan Men- by Samaji Sanmati Pragya & Jayant Pragya
Prekshadhyan by Samani Charitra Pragya & Shukla Pragya
Hathyoga-Swami Shrutpragyaji
Bhaktamar-Full Recital+Meaning of 33-48-by Monak Muni Maharaj
Namaokar Jaap Chanting by Darshana Bhuta and Plyush Nagar
Bhangra Aerobics-by Sarina Jain
Closing Aarti
Theme Track Concluding Meeting (Combined with Track-Feedback and Future Vision with next steps
Feedback and Future Vision with next steps
12 Session-8)
Theme Track Concluding Meeting (Combined with Track
1. Session-8)
Fundamentals of Jainism-4 (Right Conduct & Moksha)by Samani Charitra Pragya & Shukla Pragya
Kalyan Mandir Stotra-by Acharya Chandanaji, Roop Chandra Ji Maharaj. Bhuvnesh Muniji Maharaj and recitation by Manhar Udhas
Atma Dhyan and Samayk-by Dr. Sneh Rani Jain
In this session tenth chapter of Tattvartha Sutra is discussed. Acharya Shri Umasvati's creation of Tattvärtha Sutra is the greatest gift to Jains, is accepted by all
Tattvartha Sutra-8 (Chapter 10 Moksha & Q&A)- by Pt. Jain Traditions and first canonical book in Sanskrit.. It is also called Jan Bible.
Dhirubhai Mehta
Tattvartha sutra is the most complete assembly of Jain scriptures. The name Tattvartha Sutra consists of three Sanskrit words: Tattva (true nature). Artha (things or realities) and sutra (aphorisms of few words). It may, therefore, be called "Aphoristic Text on the true nature of realities
Shrimad Rajchandra-by Dr. Pravin L. Shah
This swadhyaya is based on some of the great works of Shrimad Rajchandra, who in his short life gave us some of the outstanding literature on Jainism in Gujarati in the form of poetries and letters. Many considers his work of Atmasiddhi as a Jain Bible in Swadhyay on Atmasiddhi & Vachanamrut-by Shantibha Gujarati He has inspired many non-Jains to the path as expounded by Bhagwan
Kothari
Mahavir Swami. It is widely known that Shrimad Rajchandra, a Jain, had a major impact on Mahatma Gandhi's spiritual life. Gandhij considered him as his spiritual teacher.
This session will include what, why and how of Atma Dhyan and Samayik.
Brief introduction of his life and work and discussion on one of his outstanding work in some detail. Shrimad Rajchandra, in his short life, gave us some of the outstanding literature on Jainism in Gujarati in the form of poetries and letters. Many considers his work of Atmasiddhi as a Jain Bible in Gujarati. He has inspired many non-Jains to the path as expounded by Bhagwan Mahavir Swami. It is widely known that Shrimad Rajchandra, a Jain, had a major impact on Mahatma Gandhi's spiritual life Gandhiji considered him as his spiritual teacher.
Attaining Inner Peace in Western Environment - by Dr. Jagdish P Jain
Shat-khand Agam- by Pt. Abhaykumar Ji Jain
Hierarchical Values Of Jain Philosophy In Day To Day Life To Self-Realization - by Samaniji Sarmati Pragya & Jayant Pragya
Session Description
Ahimsa - Science of Peace-by Dr. Surendra Bothra
Jain Sanskar Vidhi:Birth, Marriage. Vostu, Death (Joint Session with Track-16. Session 8)-by Dr Jay Kumar Upadhyay
Jain Sanskar Vidhi:Birth, Marriage, Vostu. Death, Dr Jay Kumar Upadhyay (Joint Session with Track-15. Session-8) Open
This is a four session condensed course in English. Fourth session: Fundamentals of Jainism-4 Right Conduct and Salvation (Samyak Charitra and Mokshaj: Introduction of and discussion on Samyak Chantra including Stoppage of Karma (Samvar), types of Samvar, Disassociation of Karma (Nirjara), External austenities, Internal austenties Moksha and its meanings, types of Siddhas
Open
CLOSING CEREMONY
Bhakti Sangeet-Vote of Thanks JAINA President, CoConvenor, JCNC Chairman - Bhakti Sangeet
This session includes recitation, introduction and meanings of Kalyan Mandir Stotra Acharya like Siddhasen Diwakara composed the very impressive Kalyan Mandir Stotra against the wish of the king. Under its influence, a beautiful idol of Bhagawan Parshwanath appeared from the lustrous idol of shiva and the Jain religion gained prominence.
Asking for forgiveness is a core element in many world faiths. For example. Significance of Forgiveness (Kshamapand) - by Dr. Kristy when Christians recite the Apostles' Creed, they affirm their belief in the Wey forgiveness of sins. Per Jainism, it is necessary to ask all living beings for forgiveness and to forgive all living beings
Peace is what everyone wants. In this session, it is discussed how one can attain inner peace-permanent peace through practice of Jainism in western Environment.
History and origin of this grantha. Importance of the grantha and Shrut Panchami including discussion on some of the outstanding portions of the
grantha. The Shat-khand Agam is also known as Maha Kamma-payadi Pähuda or Moha Karma Prabhut
in the context of subject it will be explained and discussed: a) enjoy jain philosophy in day to day life b) enrich yourself with jain darshan and c) realize your true-self with Jain dharma.
This session contains a very thought provoking essay and decidedly a fresh contribution to the concept, fabric, and application of Ahimsa as preached by the great Nirgranth teachers.
The discussion will be on what, why and how of sansarik life events such as birth marriage, Vastu and Death and how one can conduct with observance of Jain principles.
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Youth Program Details, July 1- July 4...
Day-1 - Filoy.
1. 2005
Room Localion C - Convention Center, W-Westin Hotel
YC-2
200pm. 50pm
YC-1 Welcome/Ice Breakers Welcome/Ice Breakers (kon. )
CUN) C-GrandBall Room A&B c-GrandBollRoom C&D
Breakfast, lunch and Dinner in Exhibitol A 7:00AM 10 8.30AM Breakfast 12 Noon to 1:30PM Lunch (No lunch on Friday, Jy1 Box lunch on Monday, July 4) 3:30PM to 5:30PM Attomoon Tec & Snacks 0:00PM to BCOPM Dinner - Kitchen Closing for Dinner at 2100
5:00pm
YC-3 Garbe/Roas Dance Classes (AID
C-Granda Room A-B-C-D
1100pm
Mega Session
Roas Garbo by Satellite Group
7.30 pm to 11:00 pm
From
YC-38 30 Something Mover CJNF) W The Terrace 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Day 2 Saturday. Muly 2, 2005
7.000m
om
YC 4 Bollywood Aerobics with Mona
Sampath C Grondom ASB
8:00am 10:00am
YC-5 Rites-Rituals Puja) Jain Bhawan
(OH-Site)
YC-6 pe-Charity/Service - MAIN Event (Meelheach of Charitable
Organizations)
10-10-00am C-GrandioRoom FG&H
YC-7 Jain Academic Bowl
W-Winchester
YC-8 Jain Academic Bowl
W.Cypress
10:00 am 1:00 pm
1:15 pm
20 pm
YC-10 International
Charity Work w/ Du. Meghan and De Mulha
in Room W. Napol
YC-12 Service Sessions Workshop with Saman
W-Sonoma
YC-13 Service Session: How t o Organic a Charity Event in Your Town in Room W-Napo
YC-9
NOTES List of Owsite Service Events Programs
Starts at 1:00 pm) See Session Details for more information
YC-11 Service Session Animal Rights w/Sangeet Kumar in Room W-Lafayette
2:30 pm 4:00 pm
YC-15 Join Academic Bowl
W-Winchester (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
YC.16 Join Academic Bowl
W-Cypress (300 pm to 5:00 pm)
30 pm
YC-14 Post-Service De-briefing
C-Great America JAK
YC-17
IN Dish & Discuss Special Dinner for JNE
O C.Gondhal Room
E.F.G.H
YC.18
YC-19 9:00 pm
1 Youth DJ Dance Posty 1 JNF lounge/Talking Midnight Condoom ALS
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Youth Program Details, July 1-July 4
8:30 am9:30 am
9:45 am
10:45 am
11:00 am 1 12:00 pm
1:15 pm2:30 pm
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm.
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
8:00 pm
8:00 pm 11:30 pm
8:00am10:00 am
10:00 am 12:00 pm
YC-20 Boston Youth Group Ages 14-17, WStevens Creek
YC-23 Wshop StulisStavans (Ages 148), W Cypress
YC-29 YJP-4 Passions of Jainism (Ages 188) W StevensCreek
YC-33
Movies and Mela NightAges 14-17 C-GrandBalRoom A&B
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Dreams: Journey into the Sell (Ages 188) - Dr Dinak lain.
W-StevensCreek
TO 20 Growing up
America/Unity & Diversity (Ages 14-25) W
Slavens Crack
YC-24 Forgiveness by YC-25 Relations-Do's& Don'ts with Dr. Schwartz (Ages 21 )JNF only), C
Dr. Luskin (Ages 188)
Yth Fm, Panel Disc
(Ages 188)
W. Stouane Crook
YC-34 Early Dinner for
Cruise Attendees
YC-35 CRUISE (Ages 188) Off-sile 5:15-11:30pm
Day-3-Sunday- July 3, 2005
YC-22 Nutrition & Diet: Vegitarianism in Nutshell (Ages 148), W-Sonoma
GrandBallRoom A&B YC-27 Higher Consciousness in Marriage UNF only) C-GrandBallRoom A&B
YC-31 Comm./Miscomm b/woon men and women (Ages 218) (UNF only) C-GreatAmerica J&K
YC-37
Youth Closing Ceremony C-GrandBallRoom A,B,C,D
YC-28 Healthy Jain Cooking w/ Tarla Dalal (Ages 188) C-Theatre
YC-32
Jain Iron Chef w/ Tarla Dalal - All ages 1:00pm-4:00pm C-Theatre
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in C-ExhibiHall A
7:00AM to 8:30AM
Breakfast
12 Noon to 1:30PM 3:30PM to 5:30PM 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Lunch (No Lunch on Friday, July 1. Box Lunch on Monday, July 4) Aftemoon Tea & Snacks
Dinner Kitchen Closing for Dinner at 2100
Day-4-Monday-July 4, 2005
Room Location: C Convention Center, W=Westin Hotel
YC-36
Jain Academic Bowl W-Cypress

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Youth Session Details, July 1- July 4
Track Number and Session
YC-01
YC-02
YC-03
YC-38
VC-04
YC-05
VC-07
VC-08
YC-06
VC-09
YC-10
YC-11
YC-12
YC-13
YC-15
YC-16
VC-14
YC-17
YC-18
YC-20
YC-21
YC-22
YC-23
YC-24
Room Location
Convention Center. Start Time End Time Language Session Tille and Speakers W=Westin Hotel
C-GrandBallRoomA&B C-GrandBall RoomC&D C-GrandBalRoom-AB-C-D
W-The Terrace
C-GrandBalRoomA&B
Jain Bhawan

W-Winchester.
W-Cypress
C GrandBalRoom-FG-H
Off-site
W-Napa-l
W-Lafayette
W-Sonoma
W-Napa-III
W-Winchester
W-Cypress
C-GrandBallRoom E.F.G.H
C-GrandBallRoomA&B C-GrandBallRoom C&D
W-StevensCreek W-Cypress
W-Sonoma
W-Cypress
2:00 PM
W-StevensCreek
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
9:00 PM
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
1:00 PM
C-GreatAmerica-J&K 4:30 PM
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
1:15 PM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:45 AM
9:45 AM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
11:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
4:00 PM
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
9:30 PM
12:00 AM
12:00 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
10:45 AM
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English English
English
English
English
Day-1, Friday - July 1
Welcome/ Ice Breakers (Non-JNF)
Welcome/Ice Breakers (UNF)
Garba/Raas Dance Class (Al) by Jainy Savia
30's Something Mixer (JNF- 30-40)
Day-2, Saturday - July 2
Bollywood Aerobics (All) by Mona Sampath
Jain Academic Bowl
Jain Academic Bowl
Pre-Charity/ Service MAIN Event- Darshana Bhuta (Special Guest Singer), Moderator Viral Mehta (CharityFocus.org). Panelist- Netika Raval-ASHA, Panelist- Sukh Chugh- BeTheCause.org, PanelistsSaminijis Sanmat: Pragyaj and Jayant Pragyaji (Jain Vishwa Bharti), Panelist- Neale Gonsalves (AIF). Yogin Patel, Sankara Eye Foundation, Sadhvis Shubhamji and Vibhaji, Veerayatan
Service Events/Programs (1) Senior Center (off-site) (2) Homeless (CharityFocus.org/off-site (W-Napa II). (3) Environment (Non-JNF) (off-site); JNF ONLY: (4) Environment (max. 150). (5) Random Acts of Kindness (Be TheCause.org)
This session will be at our local Jain Bhawan, Jain Rites and Rituals will be discussed with an emphasis on Puja What, why, how, when, where, etc.. All Rites-Rituals (Pula) (Off-Site at Jain Bhawan) (Max. questions will be answered as the mystery of puja is unveiled. Participants will have
100) by Jayesh Khona
Jan opportunity to actually do puja in the temple. Please bring or wear puja clothes and bring a clean hankerchief. Maximum 100 participants allowed.
Service Session: International Charity Work by Dr. Mihir Meghani and Dr. Shantilal Mutha
Service Session: "How to Organize a Charity Event in Your Town?" by Sukh Chugh (BeTheCause.org)
Jain Academic Bowl
JNF Dish & Discuss (Special dinner for JNF Only)
Session Descriplion
Welcome and overview of the program: Fun and exciting Ice Breakers to meet other youth led by Rajul Shah and Chirag Shah
JNF Lounge/ Talking Room (UNF only) - Sarod Player: Parag Chordia
Day-3, Sunday - July 3
Welcome and overview of the program: Fun and lively Ice Breakers to meet other JNF attendees led by Mukul Shah
Service Session-Animal Rights by Sangeeta Kumar if you love animals and want to do your part in saving them from harm. or PETA come work with Sangeeta Kumar from PETA
Need a refresher course or want to improve your steps, come join us for a garba/ raas dance class
First time: a special 30's something mixer for JNF attendees between the lage of 30 to 40 Informal Meet and Greet.
Service Sessions: Workshop with Samaniji Sanmati Taking care of oneself is service too. Without servicing yourself, you cannot Pragyaji and Samaniji Jayant Pragyaji
serve anyone.
Wake up to great music and exercise with renowed dancer and choreographer Mona Sampath. A must not miss event.
Stutis & Stavans Workshop (148) by Parvin Turakhia, Jayesh Khona and Kirit Bhavishi
Forgiveness (188) by Dr. Luskin
The Jaina Conference would not be the same without this Join Academic competition. How much do you know? Test your knowledge against your peers. Who will be victorious?
The Jaina Conference would not be the same without this Join Academic competition. How much do you know? Test your knowledge against your peers. Who will be victorious?
We inaugurate the first Jain DAY OF COMPASSION In this session, moderated by Viral Mehta of ChantyFocus.org and begun by our very special guest the amazing singer Dharsana Bhuta, heads of various charitable organizations will discuss what they do, what does charity mean to them and how they got started in service.
Continuation of our 'DAY OF COMPASSION with actual service events from Homeless, Animal Rights. Senior Center, Environment and much more. Please make sure you select and sign up for one in advance. Limited number of seats. Some events are off-site and some on-site. Signed waivers will be required of those who go off-site. Please see the conference website, www.jana.org and go to
the youth pages.
How can you assist in time of international disaster? Find out in this session. Our panelists have assisted with Tsunami Relief, the Gujarat Earthquake and much more.
Jain Academic Bowl
Post-Service De-briefing/ Open Discussion In service we joined, strangers we are no more! Dr. Jina Shah will moderate Moderator: Dr. Jina Shah and All Facilitators from this session with the facilitators who will lead each group to discuss the day the day
and your experiences,
Learn how you can make a difference in your hometown. Answer the questions How do I get started?" and "What can I do?"
Youth DJ Dance Party (Come in your best block & Come dance and have fun in this black and white themed DJ Dance Party white)- DJs Tarak and Tarang. for the youth. Dance to the rhythms of DJs Tarak and Tarang
The Jaina Conference would not be the same without this Jain Academic competition. How much do you know? Test your knowledge against your peers. Who will be victorious?
The Jaina Conference would not be the same without this Join Academic competition. How much do you know? Test your knowledge against your peers. Who will be victorious?
This special dinner will be based on the Table for Six concept. Each table will be broken up by range of age with three men and three women. Get to meet others in an informal, relaxed table for six.
Boston Youth Group (14-17)
This is a religious session organized by the Boston Youth Group.
Follow your Dream: Journey into the Self (188) by Chitrabhanuji will guide us in this journey into the self. How do you follow Gurudev Chitrabhanuji and achieve your dream?
Food for thought: "Are you getting what you need from your vegetarian or vegan diet?" If Nutrition & Diet: Vegetarianism in a Nutshell (148) you are in doubt...come and find out! In this exciting session: we will explore how following a vegetarian or vegan diet is fulfilling in promoting a healthy environment by Neha Shah and Sangeeta Kumar
and better nutrition for all of us. Learn the various nutrients that play an important role in our health and lifestyle and how you can fit them into your daily living.
For JNF attendees, if you get tired of dancing, come relax in your very own JNF lounge. Listen to the amazing music of Parag
Come to learn and enjoy devotional and inspirational Jain songs. Leave humming and feeling a little bit lighter.
The session will suggest forgiveness as an alternative to anger and self-pity. In addition to the 9 Steps to Forgiveness from Dr. Luskin's book Forgive for Good will be highlighted and his research affirming the power of forgiveness will be discussed
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Youth Session Details, July 1- July 4
Track Number and
Room Location
on
- Convention Center Start Time End Time Session
W = Westin Hotel
Language Session Title and Speakers
Session Description
V
C
Grondloom-
0.45 AM
10 45 AM
English
This lecture and discussion will be on modern expectations in dating and relationships. The concentration wil be on two main foci: how to tailor your dabng
style to your personal values and background and second, common mistakes men Relationship Dos & Don'ts (218» (JNF only) by Dr.
and women make that can cause perfectly good beginnings to go sideways and
then down from there. Dr. Schwartz will talk about the Top Ten Most Common Schwartz
Dating and Relatonship Mistakes, and the Top Ten Ways To Get Another Date and maybe even a life partner! This information will be informed by contemporary social science research as well as the presenter's position as relationship expert on perfect match com
ABB
VC 26
w StevensCreek
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
English
Growing up in America Blending East and West/ Unity in Diversity (14-25) by Robert Amelt
Come and be inspired to combine the best of Indian heritage with being brought up n America. We will discuss values that can bring you happiness such as dharma, devoton noble thoughts and actions, and others. How do you achieve success this world and beyond? We'll go over techniques to increase your concentration how to get in touch with your intuition through meditabon, and how to use your souls unique qualities in your profession We'll discuss how we harmonize ourselves with the world by learning about the multiplicity of viewpoints and have a peace and harmony prayer. Come to challenge and change yourself for the better!
YC 22
C-GrandBalloon
ASB
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Ength
YC 28
C Theatre
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
English
Letting Go Being in the hore and now. Unconditional positive regard Higher Consciousness in Montage CJNF only) by De Ari Singhi
Equanimity, compassion. Empathy, love, and Flow-what do ol of these concepts have in common and how we implement them in our daily life
Cond ut what to eat? Loom hecity on cooking Tips from the Health Join Cooking (148)
expert Tarla Dalal Kashayals
we the ca r the cycle of buth and death in the 4 Passions of Jaris (18&>>(organized by YP) by
interactive and hands on activity class, we will understand passions from religious Somoni Sarmati Pragyok Somano Joventogvasocal and scientific aspects, with a pratical approach to leading us to a more and Porul Kothari
Successful and upper life
YC-20
W-Steven Creek
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
YC-31
C-GreatAmerica-J&K
1:15 PM
2:30 PM
English
Men and women are becoming more alike, but they still don't speak exactly the same language. This lecture and discussion will take a look the common
misunderstandings men and women make about what the other person is saying Communication and Miscommunication b/ween to them and how to do better at being understood. Some of the topics to be men and women (218>) CJNF only) by Dr. Schwart covered: What's the Metamessage and which gender gets it? "Does I love you
mean the same thing to men and women?" Why don't women get as much credit for their deas as men do? (in both rebonships and in business) Why men and women both think the other sex doesn't fight fair"!
YC 30
W-StevensCreek
2:30 PM
3:30 PM
English
1st Days - Yth Forum Panel Disc (188>) (organized by YJP) by Dr. Atul Shah - Jain Spirit and Various Youth Panelists Early Dinner for al Cruise Attendees
What will your first day of work belle? What happens on the first day of college? Led by Dr. Alu Shoh of Jain Spirit, this session with a panel of youth will be an interactive, Ively discussion on what happens on first days in various points of ile
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YC-34
I
C
-Exhit Hall-A
400 PM
5:00 PM
English
YC-35
Off Site
5:15 PM
11:30 PM
English
CRUISE - (188>) (to/from SF) CJNF included
Imagine a beautiful evening and being on a yach called the SF Sport and seeing the Golden Gate Bridge ahead of you from SF Bay it is a breathtaking site, a must not miss event! We will cruise the bay for 2 hours Cruise attendees will eat early and board buses starting at 5.30pm to get to the boarding site on time. IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to strict restrictions of the Yacht company (the use will be cancelled and the boot returned to the dock if alcohol, drugs or weapons are found) and in consideration that everyone should have a wonderful event, ail persons and property (
ie purses or bags) will be searched Absolutely No Alcohol will be allowed on the Yacht and anyone found with alcohol, drugs or weapons on their person or found to be inebrated before boarding will not be allowed to go on the Cruise Your assistance to make this a fun and enjoyable event for all is Dreated
C GrondBloom
ASB
8.00 PM
11:30 PM
English
Movie & Melo Night - (14-17)
Did not get to go on the clube, no problem. We have a fantastic event planned for you including movies onda me with karoke, hypnotist torot cord reader hena gomes and much more
YC 32
C Theatre
1PM
| 4:00 PM
Jon Iron Chef - (A) (organized by YJA) by Tarla
Engih
Dalai
Jain Iron Chef is based on the popular television program Our goal is to presenta culinary battle between teams of chefs in "Kitchen Stadium A contestant a Iyouth team or adult tean who have preregistered to participate in the event, are put against other youth of teams respectively The Chefs have just one hour to complete the dishes at the end of the hour, a panel of select judges taste and rate the dishes and crown the victor Who will be the first Jain Iron Chef Come seel as we battle it on in the Jana Convention Kitchen Stadium!
YC-36
W-Cypress
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
English
Day-4, Monday - July 4
the Jona Conference would not be the same without this Join Academic Jan Academic Bowl
competition. How much do you know? Test your knowledge against your peers, who will be victorious?
Come and hear Dharmaboost.com founder Dhumil Purohit. Heas what he Youth Closing Ceremony (Special speaker Dhurmi
Thas to say about the conference, parting words as we say goodbye Purohit, Dharmaboost.com) (AID
odieu. Till we meet again Odios Orivederci owo. Thank you for coming
YC-37
c Grand Ballroom A ore
BC-D
1000 AM
12:00 PM
English
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Spiritual Leaders' Bio...
Gurudev Chitrabhanuji: Disciple of Acharya Sagaranand Surishvarji. Formerly a very famous monk from India, Gurudev spent the first five years of his monastic life in silence and meditation. First monk to bless America. He was a freedom fighter earlier in his life. He participated in the Second Spiritual Summit Conference in Geneva in 1970, becoming the first Jain master to come to the West. He came to the Third Spiritual Summit Conference at Harvard Divinity School in 1971. He is the founder and advisor to the Devine Knowledge Society in Mumbai and Jain Meditation International Center in New York City, a spiritual guide of 67 Jain Centers in North America under JAINA, and of other centers in England, Africa, Japan (Kobe), Singapore, Dubai and India. He is a world-renowned author of over twenty-five books. Performed innumerable workshops, seminars and temple sthapanas around the world.
Acharya Chandanaji: Disciple of Upadhyaya Amar Muniji, Acharya Chandanaji began her spiritual journey at the very tender age of twelve. She took Diksha at the age of 14 in Mewar, Rajasthan. She established Veerayatan center in Rajgir, Bhuj, Bombay and Pune in India following the principles of Seva, Siksha and Sadhana, and has activities in North America and many other countries. Acharya Shreeji has a deep understanding of all the Jain Shastras, is an extraordinary poetess.
Bhattarakji Devendrakeerthiji: Took Diksha at the age of 21. Immediately established as Bhattaraka at Humbuja Jain Math. He has MA in Philosophy from Madras University and PhD from Madurai University. He directs monthly magazine "Gurudeva" and "Sri Siddhantkeerty Granthmala" and has published hundreds of religious books. He has traveled to many countries and has performed Pratishtha for at least 25 Jain temples and ten Hindu Jain temples. He graced Parliament of World religion, UNO Peace Summit, World religion and Cultural conference (Belgium - 1974
Bandhu Triputi Jinchandraji Maharaj Took Diksha at the age of 8 and spent first 15 years of Diksha Life under the guidance of benevolent Gurudev Jainacharya Sachi, and has continued Atma Sadhana for 33 years. His preachings are available in 300 audio and 100 Video cassettes. His two elder brothers have also taken Diksha and together they are known as Bandhutriputi. In 1985, they established Shanti Niketan Kendra at Tithal near Valsad (South Gujarat) where they hold various Shibirs, have an Ayurvedic Dispensary and offer Free Medical Camp to all. He has traveled to many countries to spread Jin Vaani and conduct tens of pratishtha ceremonies.
Roop Chandraji Maharaj: Took Diksha at the tender of 13 under Acharya Tulsi Sangh. He is the founder of "Nav Tairah Panth" and "Manav Mandir Mission". has author of more than 15 books and has translated several Indian scriptures into Bangla, Kannad, Gujarati, and English. He has walked 35000 miles bare-footed to may parts in India and Nepal as a monk. He is a great poet, writer, philosopher and has deep knowledgeable of Jain scriptures, and many nonJain scriptures such as Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagvatgeeta, Buddhist literature and of Bible. He has mastery of Man

tra-Yoga-Meditation.
Amrendra Muniji Maharaj: Took Diksha at the age of 14 and traveled worldwide with Acharya Shushil Kumarji Maharaj. He did M.A and MA Phil from Delhi University. Shastri from Punjab University. He is a great Hath yogi and well versed in all yogic kriyas including Arhum yoga based on the science of sounds, vibrations and breathing. He has established Shukal Foundation and other centers for poor people through alternate medicines such as Naturopathy and Homeopathy.
Bhuvnesh Muniji Maharaj: At the age of 12 Muniji was initiated into the ascetic order by Gurudev Shri Roopchandraji Maharaj in the city of Beawer (Rajasthan). he underwent a very strict regimen of learning Sadhu-Kriyas, studying Philosophy, Agamas, Vedas, Puranas, Geeta and other religious scriptures under multiple gurus. He has M.A.(Hindi), M.A.(Philosophy), Ph.D. from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. Munishriji has been traveling abroad since 1996. His message is for Ahimsa, universal Compassion, Environment protection, interfaith and World Peace harmonizing the world order..
Manak Muniji Maharaj: Took Dikhsa at the age of 14 and devoted next 12 years to study of Jain Philosophy and scriptures. He is a great Shatavdhani. Shatavdhan is an ancient science of memory and mathematics based upon the concentration of mind, which he has demonstrated in North America and other countries. Muniji has traveled far and wide all over India and Nepal from village to village by foot for 27 years, and has given lectures at many universities in North America. Muniji has founded Shri Pdmavati Shakti Peeth with the aim to awaken inner powers of the soul through yoga, meditation and MantraSadhana. It also advances the services to the needy and poor for education, welfare, and health.
Sadhviji Shubhamji: Took Diksha at the age of 12 under the guidance of Acharya Chandanaji and has dedicated her life to Veerayatan. She has deep understanding of many the Jain shastras, stotras and stutisShe is also one of the rare "Shatavadhni". If she is presented verbally with a list of 100 words, she has the ability to recollect any randomly asked word in a matter of seconds.
Sadhviji Vibhaji: Took Diksha at the age of 12 under the guidance of Acharya Chandanaji and has dedicated her life to Veerayatan. She has studied Jainism under the divine guidance of Pujya Shree Amarmuniji Maharaj and Acharaya Shree Chandanaji. She has traveled extensively in India and all over the world with Acharaya Shree Chandanaji. She is a melodious singer, an eloquent speaker and above all the messenger of compassion in action.
Samaniji Madhur Pragya Ji: Disciple of Acharya Mahapragyaji, she initiated in 1980 at at age of 22. She was with the first consortium of Samanijis initiated by Gurudev Tulsi. Samaniji is an advanced trainer of Preksha Meditation and Yoga, and has traveled extensively. She attended the Conference on Prayer for World Peace in Vatican City and has presented lectures on Jainism, Karma
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Theory, Jain Philosophy, Monasticism, History, Science of Living, and Preksha Meditation and Yoga at many universities and organizations.
Samaniji Charitra Pragya Ji: Disciple of H.H.Acharya Maha Pragya, she initiated in 1990 and got 6 years of training as 'mumukshu'. Has earned M.A in Jainology and comparative religion & philosophy. Expert in Jain Agamas, training in non-violence, science of living, Preksha meditation & yoga, she has delivered a series of lectures in various universities while traveling worldwide.
Samaniji Sanmati Pragya Ji: Disciple of H.H.Acharya Mahapragya, she took her Diksha in 1990 from H.H.Acharya Tulsi. She has an MA in Sanskrit from University of Ajmer and an MA in Jain Philosophy and Comparative Studies from JVBI, Ladnun. She has traveled to fifteen different countries including USA and lectured on different aspects of Jainism and Management through Preksha Meditation and Yoga. She has composed hundreds of devotional songs and poems. Samaniji is also an influential writer and a good orator.
Samaniji Parimal Pragya Ji: Took Samani Diksha in 1990. She holds an MA in Non-violence and Peace Research. Over the years she has traveled extensively throughout India and USA. She lectures and conducts camps and workshops on various topics, and she also teaches regular classes at the Jain center.
Speakers Bio...
Samanji Shukla Pragya Ji: Disciple of H.H.Acharya Maha Pragya.Initiated in 1999. 5 yrs training as 'mumukshu'. Earned M.A in Jainology and comparative religion & philosophy. Traveled London and USA. Nominated as a teacher in Brahmi Vidya Peeth. Conducts Preksha Meditation and lecture series.
Samanji Jayant Pragya: Disciple of H.H.Acharya Mahapragya and took her Diksha in 1988 by H.H.Acharya Tulsi. She has an MA in Non-violence and Peace Research from JVBI, Ladnun. She has traveled to many countries including USA, and has lectured on different aspects of Jainism. She has a deep knowledge of Jain Tatva Gyan, History, Sanskrit and Ardhmagdhi. She is an innovative orafor and melodious singer.
Swami Shrutpragya Ji: Saman Diksha at the age of 20 under the guidance of Acharya Tulsiji. Visited several prominent Universities in many countires, has conducted thousands of Yoga and Meditation seminars and has trained thousands of people in the subject. He publishes several articles regularly. His lectures focus on. "how to handle Anger", stress management, healthy life style, human psychology, peace of mind, Indian culture, healthy diet, art of enlightenment, Jain way of living, how to achieve emotional balance, yoga and meditation.
Robert Arnett is the author and photographer of the internationally acclaimed book India Unveiled and the author of an illustrated children's book set in India, Finders Keepers? Both books have won multiple national book awards. A nationally recognized speaker, Mr. Arnett has lectured on India widely throughout North America to include The Smithsonian Institute, Harvard, Yale, and Stanford Universities, major corporations, and Indian conventions. He was a speaker at The Parliament of World Religions held in Cape Town, South Africa in December 1999. Mr. Arnett has been interviewed on National Public Radio, Voice of America, South African Broadcasting Corporation, and on various television programs.
Dr. Hukamchand Bharill After having received the degrees of Shastri, Nyayatirtha, Sahityaratna and M.A., he conducted research on 'Pandit Todarmal: Vyaktittva Aur Kartrittva' and received a Ph.D. from Indore University. The Jain community has awarded him 'Vidyavachaspati', Paramagam Visharad". 'Tattvevtta". Vanivbhushan, Jain Ratna, Adhyatm Shiromani'. Adhyatm Divakar" 'Mahamahoupadhyaya" etc. He has written 53 books with more than 4 million copies translated in eight languages. He is the best disciple of Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami and has made contributed to the spiritual revolution accomplished by Swamiji.
Pratap Bhogilal is a prominent industrialist and Chairman of Batliboi Ltd. India. He is trustee of many institutions including Jain Academy Trust, Mumbai and Vishvakalyan Atma Jain Foundation, Delhi. He is the founder and Chairman of Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology, and Atma Vallabh Jain Smarak Shikshan, Delhi. He has played a pioneering role in the advancement of Jain scholarship at various institutions in India, Europe and the United States
Dr. Robert Del Bonta has received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He has taught courses in South and Southeast Asian art and curetted many shows and exhibits at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the Berkeley Art Museum and Indian art for the University of Michigan Museum of Art. He has published many articles, including on Jain art from all over India.
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Dr. Surendra Bothara is a Jain scholar and managing editor at the Prakrit Bharti Academy in Jaipur. He has authored more than a dozen books, including Ahimsa: The Science of Peace (2004); and have translated the Agamas and Agamic literature in both English and Hindi.
Pramodaben Chitrabhanu started studying Jainism at the age of eleven. She is gifted in Sanskrit, Jain mantras, vegetarian nutrition and music - she plays the sitar and is an accomplished singer. She ha a BA in psychology from Bombay University. She is President of the Jain International Meditation Center in Bombay, is on the Board of Directors

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for PETA in India, is a director of Jain Meditation Interna- has written 8 books on various subjects He was Asst. Comtional Center in New York City, chairperson of JAINA's missioner of Industries of Gujarat and has translated (with Jivdaya Committee and works for Reverence for Life So- notes) Chha Padano Patra, Apoorva Avasar, Amulya ciety and Beauty Without Cruelty. She has authored many Tattvavichar and some letters of Shrimad and have also books.
written at length on Yog (meditation) and Tattvärthasutra
(now being edited to publish in a book form). Sukh Chugh, co-founder of BeTheCause.org, located in LA. California. The name "Be the Cause" was chosen Tarlaben Doshi lesrning in Jain Dharma from childhood. because it reflects the personal nature of the philosophy she is now awell known Jain scholar with an extensive that each individual can participate in the cause and ef- knowledge of Jain scriptures. She is editor of "Jain Prakash fect relationships of the universe and can influence any magazine, writes articles on Jain philosophy in several set of circumstances in their environment. Today, Be the publications, is ex associate editor of "Bal-Jyot", a monthly Cause is a network of individuals that inspire acts of com- publication of Bruhud Bombay Jain-shala Utkarsha Sangh passion throughout their communities.
She has an MA in Literature and has completed Ph.D. the
sis. She is expert in Reiki, and has written many award winDr. Cromwell Crawford is professor of Religion at the Uni- ning essays. versity of Hawaii at Manoa. He specializes in Hindu ethics. His latest publication is Hindu Bioethics for the Twenty-First Nirmal Dosi has been a part of JAINA scholars program Century. He serves on the Advisory Boards of Jain Spirit for many years and works on unifying JAIN vision for North and Ahimsa Times, and is the Director of Jain Studies in America. He learnt Jain philosophy from understanding North America.
scriptures namely Samaysar, Tattvartha Sutra, Saman
Suttam, Purushartha Sidyupaya, Chhadhala, Jin Dhammo Rajendrabhai Dalal is blessed by leading Acharyadev Late and Ratna Karan Shravakächär. He He learnt Indian ClasSri Vikramsuriji and present Acharyadev Rajyashsuriji and sical Music and plays Violin. He participated as a Jain leant various puja ceremonies and Jain Philosophy from speaker on the subject of removing poverty at UN world them in the past 35 years. He performed poojan at Presi- religion conference organized in year 2000 dent and Prime Minister Houses. He is the main co-ordinator in developing Banaras Parsvnath Jain Temple, Uvasagram Dr. Peter Flugel is the Chair for the Centre of Jaina Studies Jain Temple, Kulpak Jain Temple and Bharuch Jain Temple, at the University of London. His recent findings on Jain relic along with Pujya Gurudev Rajyash Sri M.S. He has been worship represent a major break-through in the study of the President of Jain Sangh at Secunderabad A.P. India Jainism and has published several scholarly works. He is for the past 30 Years.
the editor of the Jaina Studies Series (Routledge Curzon)
and co-editor of the volume, Asceticism and Power in Vinod Daryapukar, is the creator of a comprehensive and South and Southeast Asia (forthcoming). popular web site on Jainism **www.jainworld.com** which has currently 80.000 pages in 18 languages (being ex- Pallaviben Gala is a microbiologist and a biophysicist anf tended to 24 languages) and attracts visitors from 133 has been a Pathshala teacher over 15 years and a Gujrati countries with 53,000 hits per day. He has studied major language teacher for young adults. For last 10 years she original Jain scriptures in Prakrit and Sanskrit and other re- has led Teen Discussion group where high school and seligions includes Buddhism / Christianity / Hinduism / Islam/ niors learn and discuss the application of Jain Philosophy Tao/Zen/Sufi. He has visited 40+ countries, given lectures in their daily lives, and she conducts a session with the Jain and talks on Radio / TV over the last 20+ years, and has Study Group, consisting of college students and young taught Yoga / Meditation / Reikie.
professionals.
Dr. Aarti Desai is from UCSF will bring to you the latest re- Hemantbhai Gandhi, inspired by Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami searches, medicine, procedures for prevention and care from early age, he learnt Jain Adhaytmik Philosophy diin both the cardio-vascular diseases and women's health. rectly from the Gurudev. He is regularly visiting various
Centers in India and many other countries for lecture and Amitaben Desai, Jain mother and pathshala teacher since camps / work shops, ading a simple life he has observed many years. She is an active participant in teaching and celibacy throughout his life, and has studied all Jain Scriprelated activities in Jain Center of Southern California. tures written by Kund Kund Acharaya and other Acharys
and entire literature of Shrimad Rajchandra. He has comDr. Kokilaben Doshi Dr. Doshi has received her Ph. D. in piled and edited more than half a dozen books on Jainism. Economics from the University of Rochester, and is a Professor of Economics at the University of San Diego where Dr. Jyotiben Gandhi is an MD from Grant Medical colshe was instrumental role in the formation of the Peace lege, Bombay, practices pediatrician in NY, and is a Jain Studies' programs. She established pathshala for children scholar. She has been the Vice President and The Presiwith Jain Society of San Diego. She received a teacher of dent of Jain Center of New York. She has been actively the Year award from the FIA in 1997
involved with Pathshala teaching and adult religious dis
courses (Swadhyay). She has been also involved with Jain Manubhai Doshi has M.A. with Economics and Political Study Circle. Science from the University of Bombay. He is a foundereditor of Jain Darshan since 1990 and a regional editor of Usha Gandhi, VP Jain Center of NJ, Committed to proJain Digest since 1995. He is also a Funder and Executive mote rich Jain values in the western hemisphere, active Director of Mahavir Senior Center in Chicago area. He participant and contributor to Jain activities since many

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cluding Vidhans, Pratishthas, Panch-kalyanaks in all tradi
tions, . He is well traveled in India and abroad. Neale Gonsalves is the Development Director of the American India Foundation (AIF), which is devoted to ac- Dr. N.P. Jain, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs, GOI celerating social and economic change in India by con- Former Ambassador to UN, EU, Belgium, Nepal & Mexico. necting communities and resources across the United Dr. NP Jain has been Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, States and India. Alf's grants are focused on education Government of India and Indian Ambassador to the Euroand livelihood projects with a particular emphasis on pri- pean Union, United Nations, Nepal, Belgium and Mexico. mary education and women's empowerment.
He is a well know author and poet and has represented
India at numerous International Conferences and at the Vidhikar Manoj Kumar Haran is a renowned Jain vidhikar, UN on political, economic, environmental and spiritual isscholar and practitioner in India. He lives in Goa, India and sues. He lives in Jodhpur, India. Author of the book: travels year around, and he has conducted over 450 "Ahimsa: The Ultimate Winner". Honorable Mr. Atal Behari pratishtha (temple consecration) ceremonies in India and Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India, and Mr.P.V. Narasimha other countries. He has traveled to many countries to lec- Rao, former Prime Minister of India have written Foreward ture, conduct various kind of pujas and spread Jin Vaani respectively to Dr.Jain's Book of poem "Unmukta gagan in various and Jain organizations. He has a ability to raise mein" and "Ek Anutha Upavan". Dr.Jain's book: "Wave of the fund in millions.
bliss" relating to the impact of Jainism on the western world
has been very popular. Other publications are "Economic" Jay Itchhaporia is a retired Mechanical Engineer and real possibilities of River valley schemes in India, India and the estate developer, and a current member of Board of Di- E.E.C.", and "An anthology of Nepal poetry". rectors of Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC). He was one of the key contributors to the success of JCNC'S Dr. Navindra Jain received his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon Jain Bhawan project from the beginning. As a part of an University, Pittsburgh. In 1982 he co-founded Excelan - a energetic group, Jay and his wife Tarunika Itchhaporia pioneer networking company where he served as VP of spent about one year in India to ensure high quality and Engineering. In 1989, the company was acquired by Novell timely construction and delivery of marble artifacts includ- where he served as VP and GM of the Internet working ing Pratimajis, and Pran Pratishtha ceremonies of the and Network Management Divisions. He retired in 1993 to pratimas in Digambar and Shwetambar traditions. raise his daughter and pursue a quiet personal quest for After completion of the Jain Bhawan, he served as the spiritual growth. first President of post Jain Bhawan JCNC and helped define and refine operating procedures for JCNC.
Dr. Parveen K Jain is currently the Chairman of Jain Cen
ter of Northern California. Previously he was President of Pdt. Abhay Kumar Jain, has M.Com from Jabalpur Univer- JCNC (1995-1996) and Chairman of JCNC (1996-2000). Prosity and JainDarshanacharya from Rajasthan University. He fessionally, he is Executive Vice President of WW Marketserved as a teacher at the Shree Todarmal Jain Siddhanting and Corporate Strategy at McAfee, Inc. Parveen lead Mahavidyalaya in Jaipur for 18 years, has published 10 JCNC's Jain Bhawan Project team to design and construct volumes of Bhakti Sarovar including many religious songs Jain Bhawan in Milpitas California. The Jain Bhawan comon tape, has translated several poems from Sanskrit to prises of a community center and an all-traditions inteHindi including "Atmanushasan" written by Acharya grated Jain temple addressing religious needs of Gunbhadra, and Gujarati to Hindi including "Adwitiya Digambar, Shwetambar, Sthanakwasi, Terapanth and the Chakshu" and has written a book. He has traveled exten- followers of Srimadji. The JCNC Jain Temple is the first sively in India and other countries to give religious lectures temple outside of India with pran-prathishthit Shwetambar and spread the teachings of Jainism.
and Digambar images (pratimas).
Dr. Jagdish Prasad Jain "Sadhak. M.A., P.H.D. is President of Jain Mission, New Delhi. He founded and served as the President of the Jain Center of Kalkaji, New Delhi. He is an Editor of Jain Agam, bilingual (English and Hindi) quar- terly journal and Sacred Books of the Jain Series, and has written or edited several books on Jain philosophy. His most recent work, Jainism: A Way to Peace, Happiness and Social Well-being was adjudged as the best book on Jain religion and philosophy in English language in an All- India- competition organized on the occasion 2600th Birth Anniversary of Bhagawan Mahavira by Bhagawan Mahaveer Foundation, Chennai. He was a Diplomat to the U.N. and Professor of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Prakash Jain has an MS-CS and works for Microsoft Corporation. He got his Jain philosophical & spiritual education from his mother and by attending many workshops Todarmal Smarak Trust & many Jain Scholars. He has studled Religious books of all four Anuyogs with special emphasis on panch parmagam, got involved in Dharma prabhavana from 1994, has participated actively in various Jain Study groups, offering discourses all over India and many cities of USA, including 3 Jaina Conventions. He is conducting regular Jain classes on Tatvarthasutra and Samaysar for Jain Study group in Seattle for past 4 years.
Pdt. Khemchandra Jain born in M.P India, he received his earlier education in Jain Gurukul khurai Distt Sagar M.P. Did his Ph.D in Jainism from Agra University. Retired as a principal of a senior secondary school in Delhi. He gives lectures on Jain philosophy and performs Jain pooja in-
Prem Jain, Masters in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is the Senior Vice President and General Manager at Cisco Systems. He is committed to promote Jain values in the western world. He was President of Jain Milan, founder president of the Jain Center of Northern California, was a VP of JAINA, the convener of the 1991 JAINA convention at Stanford, California and was also Chairman of the Board of Jain Center of Northern California.
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Sarina Jain, one of the fitness industry's stars, Sarina Jain is the founder and creator of the MASALA BHANGRA WORKOUTIM, an expert choreographer she pioneered introduction of Indian bhangra dance to the forefront of fitness with her series of unique and intense workouts. Sarina Jain has been a certified fitness instructor for 15+ years, and has successfully created dance routines for music videos, commercials, cultural festivals and concerts utilizing her knowledge of bhangra, Indian classical dance, salsa, hiphop, and other dance forms. Equally good is her sister, Sheila Jain who will also be joining.
Dr. Shekharchandra Jain M.A., Ph.D., L.L.B., Sahitya Ratna. He ahs taught graduate & post graduate courses at collages and University and has Ph.D Guide in Hindi & Jainology. He has published 8 books on Hindi Literature, 12 12 books and 100 research papers on Jain literature. He is Chairman of Samanavay Dhyan Sadhana Kendra & Shri Aashapura Maa Jain Charitable Hospital, Ahmedabad, and Chief Editor of 'Tirthankar Vani'. He has delivered lectures on Jain & Indian philosophy and organized Namokar Mantra Dhyan Sibir at India and abroad since 1989. He was honored by the governor of Gujarat as a Jain scholar.
Dr. Sneh Rani Jain B.Sc., M. Pharm., Ph.D. from Sagar University, India. She holds a meritorious Academic record and is the first woman Ph.D. in Pharmacy from India. Her religious interests were inspired by Baal Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj. She devoted herself as Brahmacharini joining the Sangha attending her work-duties as well, taking Anuvrata-oath in 1984 and Brahmacharya-oath in 1986. She wrote and composed several songs of Jain themes in English for Children, has prepared a Pictorial Book on Religion with the Title: "Jainism-the Eternal Truth". Her first song appeared at the . Chicago-Parliament of World Religion, 1993. She has more than 50 published papers on Religion through National and International Magazines. She is a member of the Editorial board of the Arhat vacan an international Jain Quarterly.
Dr. Vinay Jain is the chairman of the JAINA Election Committee and the founding member of the Jain Center of Greater Boston. After immigrating from India in 1965, he completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has worked and lived in Boston. He has been the leader and key force for the Jain community in North America for the publication of the first Jain Directory Project in 1979 and the purchase and construction of the Jain Center in Boston. He continues his tireless service to the cause of Jainism.
Pujyashri Dr. Rakeshbhai Jhaveri, has spiritual inclinations from very early age. At very young age, he mastered profound subjects like the Six Fundamental Truths and developed deep knowledge of Jain scriptures and Logic. Has attained greater heights of spirituality by performing spiri.tual practices for long periods. Academically, he has M.A. (Philosophy) with a gold medal and Ph.D. the research treatise on Shrimad Rajchandra's 'Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra' from University of Mumbai. He has legendary followings and huge number of devotees have spiritually benefited from his guidance and pravachans. Under blessings, his devotees have formed 'Shrimad Rajchandra Adhyatmik Satsang Sadhana Kendra' and 'Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram' at Dharampur in Gujarat.

Dr. N. L. Kachhara has Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and had a successful academic career. He is now engaged in the study of scientific spiritualism. Working under the patronage of Acharya Shri Kanaknandhi Ji. They have organized National Seminar on Science in Jaina Scriptures and Jaina Doctrine of Karma and its Psychological, Scientific and Social dimensions. Has authored three Jaina Doctrine of Karma-The Religious and Scientific Dimensions(English).
Yogesh Kamdar, Past President of JC Connecticut, Committed to promote rich Jain values in the western hemisphere, active participant and contributor to Jain activities.
Pdt. Jayesh Khona graduated as a Pandit with a master degree in Jain Philosophy. He's resident Panditji at Jain Center of Northern California, Milpitas. He is thorough in many rites and rituals including various Poojas, stotras, Pratikramans and Pratishtha ceremonies. He is an excellent teacher, sings, plays many musical instruments. He knows many Indian as well as foreign languages.
Parul Kothari is from Baroda and graduated from M.S.University with a Bachelor's degree in Business. She came to New York to persue her ambition to become a Professional Pilot. She graduated from Teterbore Flight Academy in 1984 with a Commercial Pilot Licence. She is married and has two children. She is part of the Jain Society of San Diego for the last 14 years. She also served as the President of the Jain Society from 2000-2002. Currently, she is one of the Trustee's of Jain Sangh of San Diego and is involved with Pathshala as a teacher for the last six years.
Shantibhai Kothari inspired by Shrimad Rajchandra's simplified interpretation of Bhagwan Mahavir's preaching and Jain philosophy, he studied in depth the life and work of Shrimadji along with Jain agams. Shri Atmasiddhi Shashtra, has moved him to the peak of his spiritual development. He sings well conducts Swadhyays in USA and other countries since many years.
Congressman Dennis Kucinich is a member of United States Congress (D-OH). He is dynamic, visionary leader who combines a powerful activism with a spiritual sense of the essential interconnectedness of all living things. His holistic worldview carries with it a passionate commitment to public service, peace, human rights, workers rights, and the environment. His advocacy of a Department of Peace seeks not only to make nonviolence an organizing principle in our society, but to make war archaic. His is a powerful, ethical voice for nuclear disarmament, preservation of the ABM treaty, banning weapons in outer space, and a halt to the development of a 'Star Wars' - type missile defense technology. He has been recognized for his advocacy of human rights in Burma, Nigeria and East Timor. Dennis Kucinich is the 2003 recipient of the Gandhi Peace Award.
Sangeeta Kumar M. Ed. serves as the Manager of South Asian Outreach for the international organization, People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA). She has been committed to educating the public about a compassionate lifestyle for over a decade. She has founded and directed nonprofits in the U.S. and in Canada. Sangeeta has
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also appeared in both local and national media as an Health Service and now part of the U.S. Department of expert on pertinent animal and environmental protection Homeland Security, Dr. Meghani served at the World Trade issues. She has a degree in Environmental Leadership and Center after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, and a Masters in Humane Education.
was part of a state of California delegation to Ukraine in
2004. He regularly writes to the media and gives talks to Rev. Dr. William Lesher currently serves as the Chair, Board community groups about issues of concern. He continof trustees of Parliament of the World's Religions, President ues to remain active in cultural, ethnic, spiritual, political, Emeritus, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Coor- environmental, and developmental organizations. dinator of Congregational Programs, Jubilee USA, Senior Fellow, New Day International (An affiliate of Growth De- Dr. Atul Mehta, Well known orthopedic surgeon, commitsign Corporation), Senior Consultant, Reinvest South Af- ted to promote rich Jain values in the western hemisphere, rica (RISA) Board and Executive Committee, United Board active participant and contributor to Jain activities since for Christian Higher Education in Asia, Member of the World many years. Faith Development Dialogue. Pacific Rim Working Group of the Graduate Theological Union, Jubilee USA Network Chandrakantbhai Mehta a well-respected Jain scholar. (Co-chair of the Development Committee and Coordi- Since last 17 years, he has given lectures, conducted nator for the Jubilee Congregation Program of the Bay. Swadhyaya, Aradhana, Samayik, and Shibirs in many Jain Area Jubilee Debt Cancellation Coalition)
centers of USA. He has delivered inspiring lectures during
the eight-day Paryushana Parv celebration at many Jain Dr. Luskin is the author of the San Francisco Bay Area best centers. He holds a Masters degree in Physics as well as in seller Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health Nuclear engineering. He is retired and devotes his time and Happiness and the newly released Stress Free for for religious activities. Good. He has worked with organizations such as the City of San Jose, Kaiser Permanente, Mountain States Health Pdt Dheeraj Lal Mehta, at the age of 13, in 1948, joined Alliance, Superior Court of San Francisco and others to 'Shri Yashovijayji Jain Sanskrit Pathshala' at Mehsana, help them work with conflict and grudges. In addition he Gujarat. He stayed there for eight years during which he has trained lawyers, doctors, church leaders and congre- studied a variety of Jain religious subjects and many origigations, hospital staffs, teachers and other professionals nal scriptures including Six Karma Granthas, Tattvartha to manage stress and enhance forgiveness all over the Sutra, Kammapachadi, Tark Sangraha and Siddhahem United States. Dr. Luskin's work has been featured in Time, Vyakaran. After completing his study at Mahesana, he O. Ladies Home Journal, U.S. News and World Reports, Pre-accepted the activity of teaching Jain Monks, Nuns, vention as well as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Shravakas and Shravikas at Shri Hemchandra-Acharya Chicago Tribune, U.S.A. Today and the Wall Street Journal. Jain Sanskrit Pathshala and other places, in Ahmedabad. In addition The Public Broadcasting System has made a His inspiring lectures, his books and audio cassettes have pledge drive video of his work
inspired many people towards the Jain religion, both in
India and abroad. Dr. Yashwant Malaiya has PhD in Electrical Engineering and is currently a Professor of Computer Science at Colo- Dr. Manibhai Mehta well known physician in Southern rado State University. He has served as chair of several California, also an active participant and contributor to International conferences including IEEE Int. Symp. Soft- Jain Center of Southern California. He has held many key ware Reliability Engineering, Denver, 2003. He is creator of positions in JAINA and JCSC including president of both a website on "Jainism: Jain Principles, Tradition and Prac- organizations. He is actively participates in many charity tices". http://www.cs.colostate.edu/-malaiyal activities relating to his profession. jainhlinks.html. He has explored several aspects of Jainism including history, demography and practice of Jainism in Dr. Shailesh Mehta received his Ph.D. from Case Western North America.
Reserve University. He is the President of Granite Hill Capi
tal Ventures, LLC. Previously, he was the Chairman of the Hira Ratan Manek (HRM), his love for the SUN has made Board and CEO of Providian Financial Corporation. Dr. him a legend with his inspiring speech with remarkable Mehta is a Trustee of the California State University. He is confidence. His lectures charged the audience to that well known for his philanthropic activities and is a recipiextent, many of them turned SUN worshippers the very ent of numerous awards and honors. next day. He is so powerful to create an admiration in the mind of the people for the purity and beauty of the SUN. Viral Mehta is the founding member of CharityFocus.org,
an all-volunteer organization that has inspired a broad Mr. Dada Mazmudar a well respected, active senior com volunteer base to deliver millions of dollars in services to munity member. He is a generous contributor and advisor the international nonprofit sector. Currently, he helps run of social affairs, specifically affairs of senior citizens. CharityFocus and contributes to the efforts of a variety of
other nonprofits. After graduating from UC Berkeley in Dr. Mihir Meghani lives in Fremont, California with his par- Engineering Mathematics, he led the Software Developents and brother. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Michi- ment team at Human Services Management Corp., which gan, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (History & Biomedical provides management and technology services to Sciences) and Medical Degree from the University of Michi- nonprofits. Last year, he attended the YES!'s Leveraging gan. He now works for Kaiser Permanente Hospitals. As a Privilege for Social Change "Jam", which brings together member of the volunteer San Francisco Bay Area Disaster young leaders with access to exceptional resources, Medical Assistance Team, formerly part of the U.S. Public whose lives are dedicated to building a thriving, just and
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sustainable world. Recently, he has been dedicating his Bollywood shows all over the world with the likes of famous time to inner cultivation and service.
Indian pop artists and actors as well as the celebrated musicians from India and abroad, such as A.R. Rehman and Ricky Martin, respectively. Mona has now officially made dance her full-time career and has introduced a one of a kind Bollywood dance and Bollywood aerobics program at the ICC.
Dr. Cesar Molina is a cardiologist at Santa Clara Medical Center and has been specializing in cardio-vascular disease among people from South Asia. Dr. Molina together with Dr. Turakhia and his team will provide an insight into Cardio-vascular diseases for South Asians.
Surbhi Pandya, B. Sc. reflects her thoughts on canvas with the studies of Jain Texts and Philosophy. She studied Jain principles in last few years. Surbhi is a group counselor and has many Jain presentations to her credit. She practiced Acupressure, Pranic Healing and took deep interest in Astrology, Painting and Music. Surbhi has many canvases filled with Jain philosophy. She currently moved to New York.
Dr. Hemlata Pokharna has PhD Education and Ph.D Biochemistry. She is a researcher in psychology at the University of Chicago. She has spoken at many international conferences. She gives extended training sessions, workshops and lectures and her work provides powerful and practical training in connecting with self (meditation and focusing) and connecting with others (Nonviolent communications).
Dhrumil Purohit is a regular speaker on the topic of Jain Dharma and Presence and has been attending JAINA conventions for the last 6 years. He is a contributor to Jain Spirit Magazine, Jain Digest Magazine and has held various positions on the JAINA and YJA Board. During the day Dhrumil is the Founding Principal of a socially responsible marketing firm, Dharma boost, and actively incorporates Jain Dharma into his business practices.
Dr. Lisa Rahangdale is from UCSF will bring to you the latest researches, medicine, procedures for prevention and care in both the cardio-vascular diseases and women's health.
Dr. Rajat Rao is from UCSF will bring to you the latest researches, medicine, procedures for prevention and care in both the cardio-vascular diseases and women's health.
Netika Raval is passionate about affecting change in the lives of children through education. As President of Asha for Education (Europe and North America), she has the opportunity to be an agent of change in the lives of many children. She has two Masters - one in International Relations and the other in Conflict Resolution and is on the board of many community organizations in the bay area. After a successful career in the corporate world, she decided to tap into her authentic self and do what makes her come alive! Shifting careers was not difficult for her - she took the road less traveled and that has made all the difference... When she finds extra time, she likes to sing, run marathons and collect first edition books.
Mona Sampath, program manager for the India Community Center in Milpitas and co-founder of the bay area professional dance company, Naach has been active on the dance scene since the word Go! Numerous achievements highlight Mona's expertise in what she does best - having performed and choreographed for live and filmed

Dr. Pepper Schwartz is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington in Seattle. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Schwartz holds a B.A. and M.A., where she was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. She also holds an M.A. and Ph.D in Sociology from Yale University. The leading relationship expert in the nation, Dr. Schwartz holds the distinction of being the only relationship expert on the Web who is a published authority, as well as a professor at a major U.S. university. She lectures nationally and internationally on various relationship topics, women's issues, parent and child issues, communication between men and women in intimate and work relationships, and maintaining personal and family well-being in today's world.
Ashok Sethi has been active participant and contributors to JCNC activities. Has learned Jainism from several Jain scholars and monks. Served as the Vice President Education and as a member of the Religious Committee of Jain Center of Northern California. Currently he is a Secretary on the BoD of Jain Center of Northern California and is teaching at JCNC pathshala. He also knows puja procedures for Digambar traadition.
Nirmal Sethia is Professor of Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. His scholarly interests cover the areas of creativity, innovation and design. More recently, he has been exploring the relevance of Gandhian thought to contemporary business practices, especially in the contexts of social entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
Dr. Tara Sethia received her Ph.D. from UCLA. She is Professor of History and Director of Ahimsa Center at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. She teaches History of India, Gandhi, Women in Asia, and Nonviolence in World History. She is the editor of Ahimsa, Anekanta and Jainism (2004) and is working on a book on Gandhi.
Amitbhai (Veer Sainik) Shah, trustee in Tapovan Sanskar and various Public Charitable Trusts under guidance of Pujaya Chandrashekhar Maharaj. Has been involved actively in Jain activities since last 42 Years including giving pravachans and performing Pratikramans and Bhavnas⚫ during Paryushan. Pioneer in development of Tapovan at Ahmedabad. Studied Asthanikha Pravach and Kalpa sutra Pravachan mala with Meaning.
Arvindbhai Shah has MBA with Finance. About 2 decades ago, inspired by work of Shrimad Rajchandra to Vitraag Marg, studied work of Shrimadji and other Jain books, and other philosophies, has developed understanding of Jain philosophy and his internal changes are quite visible. He is retired. Adhyatmik Study and practice is fulltime spiritual work.
Dr Atul K. Shah is pioneering efforts to educate, translate and inform the modern world about peaceful tradition of
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Jain Philosophy. He gives talks on vari- several works in Gujarati including tributor and advisor of social affairs. ous aspects of Jainism. He is a quali- "Nav Tattva" and "Anekäntväd". Has Served as a president of JSNC. fied Chartered Accountant with a created two websites on Jainism inPhD from London School of Econom- cluding http://www.geocities.com/Neha Shah was born and raised in the ics. He's founder of a global youth haren_shah/ . He studied many Jain Fremont, California. She received her movement called 'Young Jains' and doctrines.
BS in Nutrition from Cal Poly, San Luis also founder 'Jain Spirit'
Obispo and my MPH in Nutrition from (www.jainspirit.com) of whom he is the Hasu Shah, President and board Loma Linda University. Currently she Executive Editor.
member of JCNC. Director of JAINA works as a Clinical Dietitian at Stanford
Convention Board, Committed to Medical Center and Kaiser Avni Shah, a local Bay Area resident. promote rich Jain values in the west- Permanente and there, she patients She is an active participant in JCNC. ern hemisphere, active participant improve their nutritional status. One of She has taught and conducted and contributor to Jain activities since the main reasons she really wanted to pathshala for children for more than many years. He is MSME, MBA. Cur do this session is because many 20 years. Profession: teacher, currently rently a management consultant, for- people who practice the vegetarian she is a principal at a private school. merly CEO of Aeromovel and has or vegan lifestyle have approached
over 35 years of experience in multi- her with the same question: "What Bipin Shah is an active participant and national corporations.
foods can I eat so I make sure that I contributor to many Jain activities at
am eating a healthy diet?" Through JCNC and JAINA in North America. Dr. Jina Shah is a family physician work- this session she hopes to make people He is currently a Board Member of ing in international public health at the aware that eating a vegetarian or Jain Center of Northern California. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and vegan diet in our society today Previously he was President of JCNC Prevention. She is also the Community is fulfilling in promoting a healthy en(2003-2004). Professionally, he is the Service Chair for Young Jain Profes- vironment and for better nutrition for CEO and President of Kovair Software. sionals. Early in life, exposures to both all of us. He led the construction team to de- the poverty in India and the philososign and construct the Jain Bhawan phy of Jainism, especially the values Dr. Nitin Shah, MD, is Professor of Cliniin Milpitas California. He is dedicated of "aparigraha", non-attachment to cal Anesthesiology at University of to promote Jain values in the western material possessions, and "daan", California at Irvine. Immediate past world. He is involved in other educa- contributing one's resources for the president and board member of Jain tional and charitable organizations in benefit of others, led her to her cur- Center of Southern California, Presithe Bay area and elsewhere.
rent activities. She will moderate and dent of Anekanta Community Center,
discuss the rewards and challenges of Chairman of Jain Center's Resource Diptiben Kirtilal Shah residing at community and public service, inter- Committee of JAINA. Construction of Mumbai has studied Jain scriptures for nationally and locally, as a way to Jain Center of Southern California's about 18 years and since the last 15 contribute to the world and grow spiri- Cultural Complex was started during years she has been bestowing her tually.
his presidency. He is also a board knowledge in India as well as in US. She
member of South Asian Network, and has studied many Jain books includ- Dr. Jitendra Shah, Director, L.D. Insti- a director of Hindu Cultural Center of ing Five Karma Granth (Sixth half) and tute of Indology, Ahemedabad, India Southern California. He organizes free Tattvartha Sutra.
And Research Director, Shardaben health fairs in Southern California for
Chimanlal Educational Research Cen- last 14 years. Girish Shah has been teaching Jain ter. Visiting Professor: International religion and giving discourses since Jain Center, Gujarat Vithyapith, Pravin K. Shah is a founding member more than two decades. He conducts Ahemedabad. "Ph.D. in Jain Philoso- of Jain Study Center of North CaroSwadhyaya in Gujarati attended by phy, Banaras Hindu University. lina and an Executive Committee approximately 150 adults every other Varanasi, India. *Acharya, in Jain Member Federation of JAINA. He is a Sunday and 50/60 adults every Mon- Darshan, Sampurnanand Sanskrit Uni- chairperson of JAINA Education Comday. He has been inspired by versity, India. Published several books mittee and advisor to YJA and YJP Pujyashri Amarendravijayji Maharaj including Rajanagar Na Jinalao (Co- youth organizations and many other Saheb and Pujyashri Atmanandji Author Chandrakant Kadia). Editor organizations. He is a retired Electri(Koba).
and advisors for four renowned Jain cal Engineer. He is a Jain scholar and
institutes publications, and Jain Phi- activist against animal cruelty. He has Harendra Shah has MSME and been losophy discourses at various centers published several articles and books actively involved in Jain education, throughout USA and Canada.
on Jain philosophy, cruelty to animals, conducting Swadhyaya, training Jain
and Comparative religions. He offers Shälä teachers and teaching since Mr. Jitendra B Shah A well respected, two-day interactive workshop on varimore than 18 years. Active partici- active JCNC member. He is a generous aspects of Jainism to prepare Jain pant to many Jain activities at JCNC ous contributor and advisor of social Pathashala teachers and educate and past VP, Education Coordinator affairs. Has co-authored a book on community at large. The education and Board Member of JCNC and in rites and rituals for cremation. Served committee section of the JAINA compilation of JAINA education as an president of JCNC.
website (www.jaina.org) contains sigbooks. He has compiled several
nificant information of Jainism combooks in English including "Primary Kantibhai Shah a well respected, ac- piled by many JAINA education comPrinciples of Jainism". and compiled five JCSC member. A generous con- mittee members including him.
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Dr. Pravinbhai L. Shah is a Molecular from Pujaya Panyasji Chandrashekhar team of doctors also from UCSF will Rheologist. Pravinbhal has extensively Maharaj. Panch Pratikaman. Nav bring to you the latest researches, studied Jain Scriptures and epic works Tatva and Jiv Vichar. Excellent orator medicine, procedures for prevention of Acharya Kundkund, Haribhadara, on Jainisam specializing in Pravachan and care in both the cardio-vascular Yashovijayji. and Shrimad Rajchandra for Paryushan Pravachan mala. Man- diseases and women's health. (his Sadguru) and has written many aging Vardhaman Sanskar Dham at articles on Jainism. He has been an Mumbai having over thousand young Pdt (Dr.) Jay Kumar Upadhyaya is a invited scholar to numerous Jain pro- members and participating in the vari- well known Jain scholar in our comgrams and centers and his presenta- ous Jain and charity activities. munity. He is a disciple of Acharya Shri tion includes scientific approach with
Muni Vidyanandji Maharaaj, currently excellent clarity. He has studied many Dr. Mamta Shaha lives in New York and head of the Prakrit department in the Jain scriptures.
has been an active member of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit University,
local Jain Center. She is the modera- New Delhi. He is a Vidhaan Acharya Rakshaben Shah B.Sc. M.A.LL.B. for of a session of the social track. & Pratishthacharya. He is holders of N.D.Dip. JAIN PHIL. Doing research in
many degrees including Masters in Jaina Philosophy on pratikramana. Prof. Jagdish Sheth is the Charles H. Jain Temple Ceremony She has been visiting lecturer and Kellstadt Professor of Marketing in the (Pratishthaacharya) and in Jain media contributor. Since 2001, she has Goizueta Business School and the Householders. He got his Doctorate in been giving pravachans on Jain Phi- founder of the Center for Relationship Critical Analysis of Jyotish & losophy, has written many papers and Marketing at Emory University. Dr. VastuVidya in Prakrut. He's been givmade presentations at various local, Sheth is internationally known for his ing religious discourses past many national and international Seminars scholarships in Marketing, Customer years. and Conferences. She writes a spiri- Satisfaction, Global Competition, and tual column on regular basis.
Strategic Thinking. He has authored Prof. Anne Vallely received her Ph.D. numerous books in his field.
from University of Toronto. She is an AsRashmibhai Shah a well respected,
sistant Professor at the University of active JCSC member. A generous Narendra Sheth founder of Jain Soci- Ottawa. Her main research interests contributor and advisor of social af- ety in San Diego, has translated are in the areas of Jainism, gender, fairs.
Samvatsari Pratikraman in English,human-nonhuman relations, and the
chaired Jiv Daya and Vegetarianism anthropology of religion. Her scholarSudhir M. Shah, active member of Committee of JAINA for several years, ship on Jainism includes many articles JAINA education committee, public Published a book, "Jainism and Ani- and a book. Transcendent: An Ethnogaffairs council, exhibition committee, mal Issues - Handbook for Compas- raphy of a Jain Ascetic Community a Jain representative of Yale univer- sionate Living", organized animal (2002). sity interfaith group and served his lo- compassion seminars and/or fashion cal Jain center in various capacities, shows in various places, currently pub- Anop R. Vora is the current President editor of Anekantvad news letter. lishing a magazine. "Jiv Daya Digest", of Federation of Jain Associations of pathshala coordinator and teacher, follows strict Jain and vegan diet. North America (JAINA). He has pubauthor of "Think of these things" - a
lished numerous articles on various collection of articles on the applica- Dr. Anil Singhvi an oncologist by pro- topics including Anger, Forgiveness, tion of Jain philosophy and has par- fession. Founding member of Falcon, Theory of Karma, Liberation through ticipated in Pathshala teachers' con- a nine year old self learning group in Meditation. His main area of interest ferences, international conferences Indore. Has taken the aim of the is meditation. various interfaith conferences. He has group to unfold the physical, interperreceived Master of Science and Mas- sonal, emotional and spiritual poten- Rohak Vora, President JC San Diego, ters in Public and Private Manage- tials to heart. In short, to recognize the Committed to promote rich Jain valment from Yale University.
sacred in the ordinary. A gifted ues in the western hemisphere, active
speaker, has taken lectures to the participant and contributor to Jain Dr. Sudhir V. Shah, Fellowship on young as well as adults on this impor- activities since many years. stroke, D.M. Neurology, Director of tant aspect of life. Neurosciences at Sterling Hospital,
Dr. Kristy Wiley received her Ph.D. Honorary associate professor of Neu- Dr. Michael Tobias is a global interdis- from the University of California at rology and numerous professional ciplinary ecologist with research in Berkeley, where she teaches courses participants, winner of many profes- over 50 countries. He is the author of including religions of India and religion sional awards, and author of 3 books some 30 books, including Life Force, and ecology. She is the author of the relating his profession. Lectures and The World of Jainism. Dr. Tobias has di- Historical Dictionary of Jainism (2004).. discourses on - Stress relief by Jain re- rected and produced more than 100 and has published essays in several ligion, Scientific basis of austerity, and films, including Ahimsa. He has taught edited books and Journals. various Jain practices and research at Dartmouth, University of New related to cure of diseases by Jainism. Mexico, and at the University of Cali
fornia, Santa Barbara. Yogeshbhai (Veer Sainik) Shah, trustee in Tapovan Sanskar pith in vari- Dr. Mintu Turakhia is a Bay Area youth ous public charitable trusts. Detailed attending UCSF to complete a fellowstudies of Jain Religion for five years ship in Cardiology. Dr. Turakhia and his

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Special Thanks
BAPS (Swaminarayan) Food Seva Group
all sevaks Charity Focus.org Bethechange.org
ASHA
Natural Group, Inc. for their service & support to the JAINA
Convention 2005
:
from
Federation of Jain Associations In North America
(JAINA)
1. & Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC)
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This page is dedicated
Volunteers & their families
For their dedication, tireless efforts and great sacrifices
In supporting the 13th Biennial JAINA Convention 2005
These volunteers have dreamed, shaped, and created the convention for the benefit & enjoyment of all attendees. We are indebted to each and
every volunteer of JAINA Convention 2005.
(Please express your thanks whenever you see a person with a "volunteer"
badge)
On behalf of Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA)
Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC)
Kirit Daftary, Convener Girish shah, Co-Convener Anop Vora, JAINA President Parveen Jain, JCNC Chairman Hasu Shah, JCNC President
JAINA Convention Board JAINA Executive Committee
JCNC Board of Directors JCNC Executive Committee
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Donation & Sponsorship Opportunities...
Please sign up for any of the following activities. The sign up sheets are available at the registration counter. All activities are on first come basis.
Item
Date & Time
Jul 1 6:30 PM
Event Art Exhibition
Opening
Activity Ribbon Cutting
Jul 2 8:30 AM
Jinalay Opening
Ribbon Cutting, Manglik Aarti and
Divo
First come
basis
Jinalay - Pratimas of
24 Tirthankars
Take Home White Marble Pratima
July 2 Afternoon
Afternoon Pooja
Pooja
July 2 Evening
Evening Aarti and Divo
Aarti and Divo
$ Amount
$10000 Max. 1 Family
$24000 Max. 1 Family $501 each
Pratima Max. 24 Families
$251/Family Max. 24 families. First come basis.
$101/Family Maximum 24 families. First come basis. $251/Family Maximum 24 families. First come basis.
$251/Family Maximum 24 families. First come basis $101/Family Maximum 24 families. First come basis $251/Family Maximum 24 families. First come basis
July 3 Morning
Morning Pooja
Pooja
July 3 Afternoon
Afternoon Pooja
Pooja
July 3 Evening
Evening Aarti and Divo
Aarti and Divo
July 4 Morning
Morning Pooja
Pooja
Jinalaya Events...
Jinalaya inauguration Jul 2. 8:30-9:00am 24 families with 2 persons each @ $150 per family for first aarti 1 Satavan - Manglik-Aarti-MangalDivo - 1 stavan Afternoon Puja Jul 2, 2pm to 4pm (total program, including 90 min for actual puja) 20-30 families with 2 persons each at puja @ $250 per family Evening Aarti Jul 2, 6-6:30 Bhakti, 6:30pm to 7pm (aarti-1, aarti-2mangal divo) 24 families with 2 persons each @ $100 per family Morning Puja Jul 3, 8:30-9:30am 20-30 families with 2 persons each at puja @ $250 per family Afternoon Puja Jul 3, 2-4pm 20-30 families with 2 persons each at puja @ $250 per family Same as Jul2 morning puja Evening Aarti Jul 3, 6-6:30 Bhakti, 6:30pm to 7pm (aarti-1, aarti 2. mangal divo) 24 families with 2 persons each @ $100 per family Morning Aarti (Closing) Jul 4, 8:30pm to 9:30am (aarti-1, aarti-2, mangal divo) 24 families with 2 persons each @ $100 per family Sell pratimas @ $500 each
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Miscellaneous Information...
Transportation (To and From Bay Area Airports to Hotels):
Free shuttle is only provided from all Bay Area airports to the convention center on July 1, 2005 and on July 4, 2005 for returning to the airports. For schedules please check with the Information Booth. Free shuttle service is also provided between convention center and Jain temple on a predetermined schedule, check with Information Booth.
Transportation: Shuttle buses to Jain Bhawan in Milpitas
Free shuttles are provided to visit the Jain Temple per the following schedule:
3 July 1, 2005 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm with buses running every hour at 1:00pm; 2:00pm; 3:00pm; and last bus at 4:00pm.
July 2, 2005 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm with buses running every hour at 1:00pm; 2:00pm: 3:00pm; and last bus at 4:00pm.
July 3, 2005 from 8:00am to 12 noon with buses running every hour at 8:00am: 9:00am: 10:00am and the last bus leaving at 11:00am.
Updated information will be available at the Information Booth.
Emergency Medical Services:
Emergency Medical Services: "Medical Doctors are volunteering their services for emergencies only, at the Information Booth. If walking upto the Information Booth is not feasible, attendees are encouraged to contact any volunteer with a walkie talkie to be connected to the Information Booth and they will dispatch the Doctor to attend to the person. During after hours, attendees need to contac the Hotel operator and they will call 911."
Child Care Services:
Complimentary child care is provided on July 2,2005 and July 3, 2005 from 8:30 am to 12 noon and from 1:00pm to 5:30 pm. Although there is no charge for the child care parents are required to volunteer their time for a minimum of 2 hours so that everyone can enjoy the events. Children will be divided into three age groups Child-1-3 yrs 6 yrs (potty trained): Child-2-7 yrs - 9 yrs and Chile-3-10 yrs 13 yrs. The children will have a fun-filled day with art, games, music, books, TV, Mad Science fun projects, Jain lessons and much more! Please register your child at following locations:
Child -1 age group 3 to 6 years Room W-Magnolia
Child-2 age group 7 to 9 years will be in Room W-Magnolia Child-3 age group 10 to 13 years will be in Room W-Saratoga
Lost and Found:
If you have lost and found please report to the Information Booth.

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Congratulations to JAINA
and JCNC for organizing a successful 13th Biennial Convention
"Khamemi savve jiva savve jiva khamantu me" "Mittime savva bhuesu veram mazam na kenai"
With Best Wishes From...
Drs. Ashok and Mamta Shaha Ashish Shaha and Manish Shaha

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Getting Around...
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Westin Hotel Floor Plan...
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Convention Center Floor Plan...
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