JAINA Convention 2011 07 Program Guide Houston TX

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Catalog link: https://jainqq.org/explore/527534/1

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PROGRAM GUIDE
16th Biennial JAINA Convention
LIVESHELD LIVE
LIVE AND HELL
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JAINA CONVENTION 2011
July 1st
4th, Houston, TX 4th, Housto

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DEDECERERERED
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JAINA CONVENTION 2011
"Live and Help Live"
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jai Jinendra!
Jain Society of Greater Detroit Welcomes All Attendees & Extends Warm Wishes
Το JAINA & Jain Society of Houston For The Success of 16TH Biennial JAINA Convention
Main इठटोtyा छन्ater वेहोठोt
Detroit Temple Details
List & Height of Various Pratimas (in)
Mahavir Swami (41) Total Land: 6 Acres
Parshwanath (37) Total Area of the Building: 25,300 SF
Adinath (37) Prayer Hall: 5,200 SF
Gautam Swami (25) Temple Area with Ghabhara: 1,170 SF
Nakoda Bhairav (25) Social Hall & Stage: 6,160 SF
Manibhadra (25) Kitchen: 1,000 SF
Ghantakarnaveer (25) Temple Project Cost: $6.1 Million
Padmawati Devi(25) Opening Celebration: July 4, 1998
Laxmi Devi (25) 2nd Pratishtha Celebration: Aug 10-19, 2002
Chakeshwari Devi (25) Total Membership: 500 Families
Saraswati Devi (25)
24 Trithankars in Bhumati Areas (21+Base) (Look for our "Green Jain Center" Poster Exhibit)
Jain Society of Greater Detroit, Inc. 29278 W. 12 Mile Road • Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 851-JAIN (5246) www.jain-temple.org

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PADEDADES
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GENERAL PROGRAM FOR ADULTS FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011
Blessings Ceremony (Friday Afternoon): The convention program will open with blessings and addresses by spiritual leaders gracing the convention.
Jains Got Talent (Friday afternoon and evening): Introducing for the FIRST TIME, an entertainment show comprising of a talent competition of over 50 talented Jains of all ages (from 5 years onwards) showing their talent in singing, dance, music, comedy, acting, etc. There are two categories for the competition, "18 & below" and "Above 18". The contestants in each category will be competing against each other and judges will chose the finalist from these Friday's performances. The program will be compared by a local Emcee who has performed in "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge".
Gandhi Before Gandhi Drama (Friday Evening): This is a professional drama in Hindi performed by a group of 15 artists from India. It portrays the life and accomplishments of the great Jain scholar Shree Virchand Raghavji Gandhi. This famous drama has been staged at a number of cities in India, and also, in Belgium; a total of over 180 shows so far. This will be the first showing of this drama in North America. Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi attended the first parliament of World Religions with Swami Vivekanand at Chicago in 1893 and won a silver medal. He was very close to Mahatma Gandhi, and had stayed together with him in one house for two years. The Indian government has released a postal stamp of this historical figure, proving how important he was to the nation. During his short life of only 37 years, he delivered 535 speeches on Jainism and other religions and on cultural and social life in India. He wrote books on Jain philosophy, yoga philosophy, the concept of Karma and the six systems of Indian philosophy. He also translated a French book "An Unknown Life of Jesus Christ"
Ras-Garba Bhangra (Friday Evening): A profession music group will provide live music for youths and adults to perform and enjoy Ras/Garba/Bhangra dances.
SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2011
EARLY MORNING PROGRAMS
Yoga, meditation, Pratikraman and Zumba/Bollywood Exercise sessions will be held in the morning in Hilton Hotel as shown on the schedule. Preksha Dhyan meditation sessions will be conducted by Samanijis from Jain Vishwa Bharati.
MORNING PROGRAMS
Temple Opening Ceremony: (Attendance by invitation only) Program will include Sthapana of Murties in the temple followed by Aarti. Audience will be able to watch this ceremony on the large monitor screens in the hall. Other temple programs will be as shown on the schedule
Procession (Participation by invitation only): The grand procession of Sanghpatis, dignitaries, JAINA presidents, Convention Board, spiritual leaders, scholars, JAINA and Jain Center leaders will

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JAINA CONVENTION 2011
"Live and Help Live"
start from the Hilton hotel. Audience will be able to watch this program on the large monitor screens in the hall.
Convention Opening Ceremony: The opening ceremony will start with lighting of Deepak by the chief guest and Sanghpatis. It will be followed by a speech by the chief guest, a keynote speech by Dr. Neal Barnard, and address by JAINA president and conveners.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMS: (Details given under "Breakout Sessions for Adults")
EVENING PROGRAMS
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Swagatam (Saturday Evening): A welcome program presented by the Host, Jain Center of Houston. JAINA welcomes you with this signature event where we celebrate Jainism under the convention classic theme, LIVE AND HELP LIVE. It is a presentation using the rich media of songs, dances, and audio visuals wherein participants, young and old alike, will take you on a journey, showing Jains in various parts of India and other countries of the world. Our spiritual leaders have said that it is possible to have a world without borders, free of terrorism and malice by following the path of nonviolence and Ahimsa. Practice of yoga and meditation will make this world a better place to live. From little kids to older ones young at heart, they have worked hard to present this magnificent show.
JAINA Award Ceremony (Saturday Evening): The program will consist of presentation of Adult and Youth Recognition awards, JAINA Ratna award, and Presidents' awards.
Cultural Programs by Jain Centers (Saturday Evening): This program will include group dances and skits presented by various Jain centers of North America including Florida, New Jersey, Southern California, Austin, Chicago, Dallas and Houston.
SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011
EARLY MORNING PROGRAMS
⚫ Yoga, meditation, Pratikraman and Zumba/Bollywood Exercise sessions will be held in Hilton Hotel as shown on the schedule.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMS: (Details given under "Breakout Sessions for Adults")
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EVENING PROGRAMS
⚫ JAINS GOT TALENT Finals (Sunday Evening): The finalists in each of the 2 categories (18 & below and above 18) selected during the Friday program will entertain the audience with their performances. The Emcee along with the performers will certainly make this evening program a memorable one. As audience, you will get an opportunity to cast your vote and be part of the Judging process to select the final winners. So come and have lots of fun and entertainment.
Bollywood Entertainment Program (Sunday Evening): The program will feature Bollywood songs by the three top winners of Sony TV's Indian Idol competition held in August 2010: Sreeram Chandra, Bhoomi Trivedi, and Rakesh Maini. Accompanied by professional musician group and an
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announcer, they will entertain the audience with Bollywood songs. This will be their first show in North America.
MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011
EARLY MORNING PROGRAMS
Yoga, meditation, Pratikraman and Zumba/Bollywood Exercise sessions will be held as shown on the schedule.
MORNING PROGRAMS
• Speeches by Guruvanad Guruji and other as shown on the program schedule.
Closing Ceremony: This closing ceremony for the convention will include a speech by invited guest followed by closing remarks by the outgoing JAINA president, swearing in of the newly elected execution committee, and a speech by the new president.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR ADULTS
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We have interesting and innovative sessions planned for age 18+ that covers both religious and social.
Some of the subjects and selected topics in Religious arena are as follows:
Subjects Jain Dharma for Layman
Select Topics Basic principles of Jain Dharma, Importance of Tirth, Significance of Pooja Ahimsa, Aparigrah, Anekantwad, Sadhna-Seva-Sahyog, Four Dhyans and five Aachaar Gnan Dasha, What is Moksha, Nav Tatva, etc.
Jain Tenets
Advanced Jain Dharma Science & Jain Dharma Jain History Jain food
Practicing ecology in daily life, Jainism and Sustainability etc.
Panel on academic studies Food as medicine, Animal rights and Jain dharma, Panel discussion on Ahimsic diet
Some of the subjects and selected topics in Social arena are as follows:
Subjects
Jainism in West
Select Topics Jain way of running business, Panel discussion - Jain Center leaders Agams and Help Live, Panel on Community Service & Share your experience, Jiv Daya practiced by Tirthankars Social challenges for Seniors, Prep for retirement, Yoga for Seniors
Live Help Live
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In addition, we have Entrepreneurship Workshop and Sessions, Medical Sessions, Jain Diaspora, Interfaith Panel, Panel for Academic Studies, programs for Seniors, various Group Reunions, Meetings, etc. as shown on the program schedule. Details of some programs are provided below:
Seniors' Program (Saturday afternoon): This track is designed for those who are scared to retire and is planned to provide useful information for seniors. Dr Sharad Shah is going to talk about medical treatment while visiting India - how advanced is the medical tourism and how seniors can benefit from medical treatment. Pravinaben Kadakia will be talking on Yoga for seniors. In this session, she will explain Organic Yoga (Yoga for seniors on day to day basis). Girish Mehta is going to help all seniors on most neglected part of Living will and why it is needed to get ready with it. Vijay Shah is a financial planner for more than 35 years and he is going to prepare Baby boomers and retirees to have a fun of retirement without worrying of monthly earnings. "Hasya" by Harnish Jani who has been awarded Jyotindra Dave Award for his book "Sudhan". He will be explaining the reasons of his survival from 5 heart attacks.
Jain Diaspora (Sunday Morning): JAINA is leveraging its brand, key relationships and social media technology to organize and facilitate an intercontinental network of global Jain community leaders. We propose to identify common needs, share best practices, and synthesize collaborative solutions to address concerns ranging from instilling common Jain identity in new Diaspora generations, to promoting awareness of non-violence and interfaith harmony on the world stage, and to broaden participation in Jiv Daya, environmental and humanitarian disaster relief programs in affected countries as well as in India. The main objectives of the 2011 JAINA Jain Diaspora Conference are to: (a) bring together Jain community leaders from around the world, and thereby drive greater unity and cohesiveness in the global Jain community, (b) leverage our common identity and perspectives by the open interchange of information about each organization's mission, activities, successes and challenges, and (c) identify practical ways and projects for Jain Diaspora communities to work together. The invited guest speakers are: D.R. Mehta, Shantilal Muttha, Dr. Natubhai Shah, Nirmal Kumar Sethi, Kamlesh Mehta, Dr. Bipin Doshi, Harnish Jani, Dr. Mukesh Bavishi, Dr. Mamta Shaha and Namrata Lisa Abrams. Join us in creating an integrated platform to share, celebrate and advance our vision of The Global Jain!
Interfaith Panel (Sunday Afternoon): We have planned an interfaith session on Sunday 3rd July in the afternoon from 2:30pm to 6:00 pm. During the interfaith session we would like the interfaith speakers to connect their respective faith with the theme "Live & Help Live" and what types of charitable programs their respective faith runs directly or indirectly. In addition, they will share how faith based charities can partner with each other in our quest to serve the needy. Mr. Nissim Reuben from American Jewish Committee will talk about "Building Inter-Group Community Partnership". Rev.
Kimberly Orr and other faith leaders will summarize their tradition's teachings and sacred texts related to compassion and charity with examples of charitable movements. In this session, Swami Guruvanandji will offer remarks from Hindu perspective and Gurudev Chitrabhanuji will speak from Jain perspective. The presentations will follow by a panel discussion moderated by Mr. Naresh Jain, Interfaith Co-chair of JAINA.

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Jain Center Leaders Forum (Sunday afternoon): A panel discussion/Forum will be held for all Jain Center leaders on Sunday afternoon to share knowledge and experience among our small, medium, and large Jain centers across USA/Canada. Objective is to enhance collaboration so that we leverage learning across Jain Centers, rather than duplicating efforts. This Forum will be led by Dr. Jayesh Shah, Ashok Domadia and Shobha Vora.
Congratulations to all Volunteers I donors for your
dedication tireless efforts in making this convention a memorable
event for all. Thank you.
"ALL GAVE SOMET SOME GAVE ALL"
Dr. Sushil Jain, CAPT, USN-Ret.
Mrs. Asha Jain Dr. Ankush Jain, Lt.-USN
Mr. Nishant Jain

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PEDACEAEDE
JAINA CONVENTION 2011
"Live and Help Live"
Jai Jinendra and Best Wishes to the 16th Biennial JAINA Convention
In Loving Memory of our Parents/Grandparents
Lilaben & Chandulal Shah
(who attended 7 prior JAINA Conventions)
Warm Regards,
Shaival, Niraj. Bharati, and Sumati
Paras, Mona, Nayana, and Kirit
Qrna Gems, Inc. 606 S. Hill St, Suite 1007 Los Angeles, CA 90014
Tel: (213) 623-3987 Fax: (213) 623-3246
Jai Jinendra With best wishes and compliments from Anmol, Anchal, Prerana and Vipul Udani
Earth Star Imports
550 S Hill St, Suite 1409. Los Angeles, Ca 90013
(213) 623-3638

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DERECEDETE
JAINA CONVENTION 2011
"Live and Help Live"
PROGRAM FOR FRIDAY JULY 1, 2011 GEORGE R BROWN CONVENTION CENTER
Grand Ball Dining Hall
Room Room Room General Assembly
Room
TIME Room 310 330 340 370: BCEF
AM 9:00 10:00
HILTON HOTEL
Hilton Room 335 Hilton Room 337 CA BC AB
TIME
AM
AMAM 9:00 10:00
10:00
11:00
10:00
11:00
11:00
12:00
11:00
12:00
12:00
Lunch
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
12:00 PM
PM
1:30
2:30
3:30
Tea/Snacks
3:30
5:00
Blessings by
Spiritual
4:00
5:00
Welcome Lounge Ice Breakers (INF/Post-Collegel (High School
Ice Breakers
College)
Leaders
Jains Got Talent 3:00 -
6:00
Reunion - JAINA Pathshala Halari Visa Meeting Oshwals 4:00
6:00
5:00
6:00
VIP Reception
Speakers & Moderators Meeting -
Ashok Domadia
5:00
6:00
6:00
Dinner
Dinner Break
7:30
Jains got Talent
JNF: Opening Ceremonies
(7:30-9:00)
7:30
10:30
Hindi Drama "Gandhi Before
Gandhi"
8:30
9:00
Raas Garba Lessons
Snacks 9:30 to 11:00
PM
10:30
1:00
Join Raas Garba Bhangra Program
in Hilton Ballroom
9:00
1:00
Raas Garba Bhangra
12:00
2:00
JNE: Mixer Lounge

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JAINA CONVENTION 2011
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PROGRAM FOR SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2011 GEORGER BROWN CONVENTION CENTER TEMPLE
Temple Opening Ceremony, Arti/Mangal Divo
Bhavana
Aarti/Mangal
Divo 5:00 5:30
Room 330
8:15 9:15
4:00 4:50
Room
TIME TIME
Grand Ball Room
General Assembly
Room 310
Room 351: AD
Room 351: BCEF
Room 1360: BCEFI
Room 370: BCEF
YOGA/MEDITATION/EXCERCISE/ PRATIKRAMAN SESSIONS IN HILTON BALLROOM & ROOM 337
AM1 AM 6:30 7:30 7:00 8:30
8:00
9:00
View Temple Opening Ceremony View Procession
9:30
10:00
10:00
12:00
Convention Opening Ceremony Chief Guest: Shree
D.R. Mehta Keynote Speech: Dr. Neal Barnard
12:00
PM
LUNCH BREAK
1:15
1:30
2:20
1:00-1:50 Food as Medicine - Dr. Neal
Barnard
Bhavana - Rekha Shah, Swati Shah, Misty Shah, Kathleen
Awahoshi
Anekantvad Basic principles of Bhavit Pragyaji Jain Dharma Sadh
(Hindi) Shubhamji (Hindi)
Workshop: Panel Community Medical treatment
ABCD of in India for NRIs - Service & Share Your
Entrepreneurship Dr. Sharad Shah
Experience - Sonal Shah, D.R. Mehta
- Moderator: (English)
Jainesh Mehta (English)
(English)
2:30
3:20
Gnan Dasha - Rakeshbhai Zaveri
(Gujarati)
Jainism and Sustainability - Amit
Jain (English)
Yoga for Seniors Importance of "Tirth". Pravina Kadakia, Sahyog ka Vyahavar Hukamchand Bharill Healthcare Proxyl Madankumari (Hindi) Living Will - Girish Pokarna (Hindi)
Mehta (English)
Tea Break
Jain Way of Entrepreneurship
- Mod.: Dipak Doshi (English)
3:20
4:00
Tea Break
REUNION HUMAD JAIN
SAMAJ
4:50
Agams and Help Live-Acharya
Chandanaji (Hindi)
Animal Rights and Jain
Dharma- Dr. Gary Francione (English)
Significance of Pooja in Digambar Tradition Abhaykumar. Jain
(Hindi)
Prep for Retirement Mukti Thru' Bhakti -
Vijay Shah Hitesh Shah (English/Gujarati (Gujarati)
KOJAIN Reunion
5:00
5:45
What is Jain Dharma? - Gurudev
Chitrabhanu (English)
Panel: Ahimsak Diet
Mod: Dr. Gary Francione (English)
ROOM SET UP
ROOM SET UP
Social Challenges
for Seniors Harnish Jani
(English)
Nav Talva - Chandrakant Mehta
(Gujarati)
6:00
7:30
Dinner Break
7:30 18:30
8:30
9:30
Swagatam Program Youth Social: Lone Star Fair by Houston
(8:00-11:00) icecream Social in Dining Hall JAINA 11:00 - 12:00
Recognitions and Cultural Programs by Jain Centers
9:30
12:00
SOCIALIZATION ROOM
KIDS ACTIVITIES
340 Room 320 A, B, C, D, E, F
Dining Hall
Breakfast
Lunch
Tea/Snacks
Donor Reception
Dinner
Snacks
Youth: Ice Cream Social
11:00 12:00
5.00
6:00
TIME
7:00 8:30
12:00 PM 1:15 PM
3:00 4:30
9:30 11:00
1:15
1
5
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7:30

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PEDACEAEDE
JAINA CONVENTION 2011
"Live and Help Live"
YOUTH PROGRAM FOR SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2011
HILTON HOTEL
Hilton Room 337
TIME
Ι
Ο
Ι
АМ ТАМ 6:30 7:30 7:00 8:30
Α Yoga
Hilton Lanier Grand Ballroom
Hilton Room 335 Ο Ι Β Ι Ε Ι Ι Ε Ι Α Ι Β Ι Zumba Meditation
Breakfast at Dining Hall at GRB Convention Center Temple Opening Ceremonies at GRB Convention Center
Α Prati- kraman
Pratikraman
8:30
9:15
9:30
10:00
Convention Procession at GRB Convention Center
Jain Jain Academic Academic
Bowl Bowl
10:00
12:00
Opening Ceremonies at GRB Convention Center
12:00 PM
PM 1:15
Lunch in Dining Hall at GRB Convention Center
1:30
2:20
Jainism 101 - Yogendra
Jain
Anektavad and Jain Science - Dr.
Manoj Jain
Climate Change and Jainism - Sudhanshu
Jain Going Green Across Industries - Manish
Mehta
Jain Jain Academic Academic
Bowl | Bowl
Community Leadership
3:20
4:00
JAINA Director's Meeting INF: Open Forum
HILTON ROOM 336 Dr. Vijay Mehta
(2:00-4:00)
Break JNE: Battle of the
Stress Leadership in our
Management - Community - YJA Sexes
Prerit Shah Board
Easy Jain Cooking -
Nikita Jagat
Jain Jain Academic Academic
Bowl Bowl
JNF: Men are from
Mars - Jasbina
5:00
Government Activism -
Nissim Reuben
5:45
Comparative World Religions
Pravin Shah
Jainism, Vegetarianism and Heart Health: Dr.
Morbia
6:00
7:30
Dinner at GRB Convention Center
JNF: Break to Change
Attire
Dinner at GRB Convention Center
7:30
8:00
8:00
9:11
Youth Social: Lone Star Fair -
GRB Grand Ballroom
JNF: Off-Site Dinner
and Social Event - Meet at Hilton East
Entrance
11:00
12:00
Youth Social: Ice Cream Social
GRB Dining Hall
12:00
2:00
JNF: Mixer Lounge
SOCIALIZATION ROOM
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Dining Hall
Breakfast
George Brown Convention Center Room 340 George Brown Convention Center Rooms 320 A, B, C, D, E, F Lunch Tea/ Donor Dinner
Youth: Ice Cream
Snacks Snacks Reception
Social 12:00 PM 3:00 5:00 6:00
9:30
11:00 1:15 PM 4:30 5:45 7:30
11:00
12:00
TIME
7:00 :30
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JAINA CONVENTION 2011
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PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011 GEORGE R BROWN CONVENTION CENTER
Bhavana Aarti/Mangal Divo Bhaktamar Poojan 7:00 1 8 :00
9:00 8:00 1 8 :30
11:50 1
TEMPLE
TIME
Bhavana
4:00 4 :50
Aarti/Mangal Divo
5 :00 5 :30
1 1
Room 330
TIME
General Assembly
Room 310
Room Room Room
Room 351: AD 351: BCEF 360: BCEF
370: BCEF Yoga/Meditation/Exercise/Pratikraman Sessions in Hilton Ballroom and Hilton Room 337
Room 371
AM 6:30 7:00 8:00
AM 7:30 8:30 8:30
9:00
9:50
Karmic Theory
Guruvanand Guruji (Hindi)
Significance of Pooja (Shwetambar Tradition) - Samyak Darshan - Ishwar Jayesh Khona
Bhakta (Gujarati) (Hindi/English)
Darshan Se Samyag Darshan - Amrendra
Muniji (Hindi)
Four Dhyan & Five Aachaar - Sadhvi Shubhamji (Hindi)
Sadgati through Jain Marg - Tarlaben Doshi
(Gujarati)
What is Moksha? 10:00 10:50
Gurudev Chitrabhanu
(Hindi)
Understanding and Control of KashayasAnop Vora (English)
Samyak Darshan Sanmukhbhai (Gujarati)
Jain Diaspora Session Non-violent
with Leaders from Various Kriya, Parinam, AbhiprayCommunication -Akshay
hay Countries Moderator: Dr. Abhaykumar Jain (Hindi) Pragyaji (Hindi)
Manish Mehta (English)
Agams & Siddhant Chandrkant Mehta
(Gujarati)
11:00 11:50
Sadhana, Seva & Sahyog. Acharyal Aparigrah - Dr. Geeta Chandanaji Mehta (English)
(Hindi)
Practicing Ecology in Daily Life - Sudhanshu
Jain (English)
Doctrine of Karma Theory in Jainism - Sanmati
Pragyaji (Hindi)
Sthanak to Gunsthanak. Dr. Hukamchand Bharill
(Hindi)
Jain Way of Running Business - Moderator: Prem Jain (English)
English)
12:00 PM
PM 1:15
LUNCH BREAK
1:30
2:20
Jiv Daya Practiced by Tirthankars -
Bhattarak Charukeertiji
(Hindi)
Bhavana - Swati Shah, Rekha Shah, Misty Shah
Perception of Western Visitors of Jain Temples in India - Mod: Dr Sulekh
Jain (English)
Animal Rights - Wayne
Pacelle (English)
Entrepreneurship in Social Services - Mod: Jainesh Mehta (English)
REUNION - JAINS OF MADHYA PRADESH
Panel: Jain Center Leaders - Dr. Jayesh Shah, Ashok Domadia, Shobha Vora (English)
2:30
3:20
Sadhan Dasha- Preventing Heart Disease
Rakeshbhai Dr. Subroto Zaveri (Gujarati) Gangopadhyay (English)
Anekantvad & Scientific Study of Religion - Prof. Nathan Katz (English)
Significance of CharityHitesh Shah (Gujarati)
3:20
4:00
TEA BREAK
TEA BREAK
4:00
Abha Mandal - 4:50Jayant Pragyaji
(Hindi)
Overview on Diabetes Mellitus - Dr. Shikha
Bharaktiya, Food As Medicine in Diabetes Management -
Asha Jain (English)
Interfaith Panel: Gurudev Chitrabhanu, Guruvanand
Guruji, Nissim Reuben, Panel on Academic
Dr. Sushil Jain Studies and Strategies for
Moderator - Naresh Jain Growth - Mod: Dr. Sulekh Jain and Dilip Shah
(English)
Panel - Experiences of
Entrepreneurs - Mod: Swatantra Jain (English)
REUNION - JAINS OF
RAJASTHAN
IAAMJV REUNION / MEETING
GO
5:00
5:45
SET UP
Protecting From Medical Mistakes & Saving on Health Care - Dr. K.T.
Shah (English)
Women's Forum-An
Introspection Moderator: Mamta Shaha (English)
6:00
7:30
7:15
9:00
Jains Got Talent Finals
Bollywood Entertainment
9:00 1:00
SOCIALIZATION ROOM KIDS ACTIVITIES Dining Hall
TIME
Breakfast
7:00 8:30
Lunch 12:00 PM 13:15 PM
340 Room 320 A, B, C, D, E, F
Tea/Snacks |
3:00 4:30 1
Dinner 6:00 :30
1
Snacks 9 :00
11:00
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DERECEDETE
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TIME
YOUTH PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011
HILTON HOTEL Hilton Lanier Grand Ballroom
| Hilton Room 335 Авт | | | | E | F | | | | | Meditatio
Bollywood Yoga
Aerobics Breakfast at Dining Hall at GRB Convention Center
|
Hilton Room 337
А ТВ Prati
Prati-kraman kraman
AMAM 6:30 7:30 7:00 8:30 7:30 8:30 8:30 9:15 9:30 10:00
L
Jain Academic
Bowl
Jain Academic
Bowl
Community Service Event
10:00
12:00
12:00 PM
PM 1:15
Lunch in Dining Hall at GRB Convention Center
JNF: Teambuilding
Activities
1:30
2:20
Bhajan Nation -
Ameet Shah
Action vs. Intention - Pradip and Darshana
Shah
Jain Academic
Bowl
Jain Academic
Bowl
Nonprofit Work: Your Career and Your Soul -
Panel
2:30
3:20
Veganism - Gary
Francione
Alternativ Everyday Green - Je Medicine Amit Jain - Dr.
Falguni Gandhi
3:20 4:00
4:00 4:50
Break Animal Rights - Wayne Pacelle
5:00
5:45
Career Choices (College) -
Panel
Career Enhancement (Post College/JNF) -
Panel
College 101 (High School) -
Panel
Jain Academic Bowl Finals
6:00 7:30 8:15
7:30 8:15 9:30
Dinner at GRB Convention Center Break to Change Attire for Evening Program
JNF: Comedy Show - Paul
9:00
12:00
Youth Social & JNF: Pretty in Pink Formal Dance
12:00
2:00
JNF: Mixer Lounge
SOCIALIZATION KIDS ACTIVITIES
Dining Hall
Breakfast 7:00 AM :30 AM
George Brown Convention Center Room 340 George Brown Convention Center Rooms 320 A, B, C, D, E, F Lunch Tea/ Snacks
Dinner 12:00 PM 3:00 AM
6:00 AM 1:15 PM 4:30 AM
7:30 AM
Snacks
9:00 11:00
TIME
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DERECEDETE
JAINA CONVENTION 2011
"Live and Help Live"
PROGRAM FOR MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011 GEORGER BROWN CONVENTION CENTER
Room
Room Room Room Dining Hall Assembly Hall
330
340 370: BCEF 1371
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TIME
Temple
AM 6:30
AM 7:30
Yoga/Meditation/Exercise/Pratikraman Sessions
In Hilton Ballroom and Hilton Room 337
7:00
8:30
Breakfast
7:00
8:00
Bhavana
8:00
8:30
Aarti/Mangal
Divo
9:00
10:15
Speech - Guruvanand Guruji
(Hindi)
10:30
12:00
Closing Ceremony
12:30 PM
PM 1:15
Lunch

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Event Management/Programming Committee
Chair: Dr. Manoj Dharamsi Youth Programs: Arpan Shah, Riddhi Desai
Speaker/Breakout Sessions: Ashok Domadia Other Programs: Dr. Manoj Dharamsi
Sub Committees:
Speaker Sessions:
Ashok Domadia (Lead). Prem Jain, Sushil Jain, Bina Shah, Ashok Sethi, Jayesh Khona, Vijay Shah, and Vinay Shah, Dr. Manoj Dharamsi
Jain Diaspora:
Dr. Manish Mehta (Lead), Lata Champsee, Ashok Domadia, Dr. Sulekh Jain, Dr. Sushil Jain, Dilip V Shah, and Harsha D. Shah.
Interfaith: Naresh Jain (Lead), Dr. Sushil Jain
Medical: Dr. Deepika Dalal (Lead), Dr. Vinay Shah. Dr. K.T. Shah
Jains Got Talent:
Pankti Gala (Lead), Nikhil Jain, Shanti Gala, Jigar Dedhia, Dimple Sangoi
Gandhi Before Gandhi Drama:
Lalit Shah (Lead), Shashi Varia, Rajendra Shah, Kamlesh Vasa
Ras Garba Bhangra: Lalit Shah (Lead), Aditi Bhandari, Nish Shah, Ashok Shah
Swagatam Program:
Shefali Jhaveri & Tina Shah (Lead), Pratima Desai, Chetan Jhaveri, Meera Shah, Amit Desai, Sanjana Jhaveri, Rima Shah, Setu Shah, Leepi Mehta, Mishi Jain, Monali Shah and Dr. Rathna Kumar
Jain Center Cultural Programs: Jolly Shah (Lead), Bhakti Jain, Ella Shah
Temple: Hiren Patani, Hemal Solanki, Anand Parikh, Meru Kapadia
Procession: Kamlesh Shah (Lead). Parimal Desai, Viral Jagani
Yoga/Meditation: Pratima Desai, Samaniji, Alka Sankhala

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"Live and Help Live"
Ameet Shah is based out of New York City and serves as the VP of Strategy at A+E Networks. A former elementary school teacher and member of his business school men's a cappella group, he enjoys working with youth and hopes Bhajan Nation will help youth enjoy and understand basic Jain prayers.
Amit Jain has been passionate about blending entrepreneurship, sustainability and social responsibility into a lifestyle and career. He is an 'eco warrior', developing, consulting and teaching green programs, startups and practices. Amit is MBA and certified for LEED Green Building Expert as well as Sustainability Leadership. Amit was a YJA Co-Chair in 2008.
Ashwin Madia attended the University of Minnesota and NYU School of Law. Madia provided pro bono representation to battered women, disabled children, and immigrants seeking asylum while in law school. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed in Japan, where he served as a prosecutor, defense counsel, and legal advisor. Madia served in Iraq from September 2005 to March 2006. Madia ran for Congress in 2008 and just barely lost a three-way race to the Republican candidate.
Dr. Edward Blair is a Professor and Chair of Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship in University of Houston. He serves as chair of the American Statistical Association Committee and the American Marketing Association conference. He has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, and Journal of Business Research.

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Dr. Falguni Gandhi completed her Bachelors of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery from Bombay University and holds a diploma in Naturopathy. At the Maharishi Ayurveda Center in Massachusetts, Mrs. Gandhi worked as an in-house Ayurveda Consultant guided by Dr. Deepak Chopra and others. Mrs. Gandhi has written articles in various health magazines and newsletters and holds a radio show, 'Ayurveda Today'.
Jasbina Ahluwalia is an attorney turned entrepreneur, relationship expert, matchmaker and radio show host. She is pursuing her entrepreneurial passion as the Founder and President of Intersections Match. Jasbina was one of the finalists in OPRAHS search for a new TV Host. She has received worldwide press including in several media avenues. Jasbina previously practiced law and earned her B.A/M.A. in Philosophy
Jainesh Mehta is a director for the Mehta Family Foundation. He is actively involved with "MANAV SADHNA" institute, JVB Preksha Mediation, JAINA convention and JSH Pathsala. Jainesh founded Case Services, an Oil & gas production and automation software company, later acquired by oilfield services company. Jainesh is ME, MBA, and serves on the Engineering Leadership Board at University Of Houston.
Khushbu Vora is the Director of Education for YJA. She has pursued interfaith work through the North American Interfaith Youth Network as a Co-Convener. The network is affiliated with Religions for Peace, a coalition of religions organizations who work together for peace and justice. In July, she will be joining General Motors as a Treasury Analyst
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Kunal J. Rambhia is a Senior Analyst at the Center for Bio security of UPMC where he studies government policies for responding to infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorism, and large destabilizing events. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2011 with a MS in biotechnology and obtained a BS in molecular biology and political science from Yale University in 2007.
Kunal Shah after graduating from the University of Southern California in 2006 worked as an analyst in Merrill Lynch's investment banking division specializing in leveraged buyouts and high yield debt issuances. In 2008, Kunal left Merrill Lynch to join Solar Capital, a fund primarily investing in high yield debt.
Dr. Manoj Jain is an infectious disease physician, writer, professor and healthcare quality-improvement leader. He writes for the Washington Post, Commercial Appeal, NY Times and Times of India. He received engineering, doctorate, and public health degrees from Boston University. He has been interviewed by CNN, NPR, and India Today
Mitesh Shah is one of the co-chairs for YJA. He is a Business Intelligence consultant from Atlanta and grew up in Alabama. Come hear his interesting story about how he became involved in leadership positions within YJA, his local Jain sangh, and within his company.
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JAINA CONVENTION 2011
"Live and Help Live"
Neha Mehta has done various volunteer projects from after school programs to health care, both locally and internationally. Remember: "Be the change you want to see in the world" Mahatama Gandhi
Nikita Jagad has vast knowledge of the special requirements of Jain food and has created and catered delicious Jain food on multiple occasions. For whatever dish you choose, you will surely get valuable tips and tricks. She can teach the proper way to look at recipes and the reasoning behind the choice of healthier alternatives.
Nish Shah is currently a medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. Nish was selected to participate in the Baylor Squared Medical Track program with direct admission to BCM. He has served on the BCM admissions committee and interviewed prospective applicants. Nish has extensive knowledge of direct college-to-medical school programs.
Pavak Shah is the YJA Southeast Regional Coordinator. He's a PhD student in biomedical engineering at UNC Chapel Hill and the chief engineer of Cell Microsystems Inc., a biomedical sciences start-up. Pavak's interested in infectious diseases and develops technology, policy and business strategies to ensure access to affordable medicines.
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JAINA CONVENTION 2011
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Pradip Morbia graduated from Ramnarain Ruia College, University of Mumbai Medical School and Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai (Bomabay) India. For the past 22 years, he has been practicing cardiovascular medicine in Port Arthur, Texas. He is Triple Board Certified (Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine as well as Interventional Cardiology).
Prerit Shah is an Aerospace Engineer by profession who lives in Houston, TX. He is a Pathashala teacher at Jain Society of Houston (JSH). He also conducts Stress Management workshop based on Jain Fundamentals. He presented Stress Management workshop session at the Young Jains of America (YJA) 2010 convention in New Jersey.
Suchita Shah is a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. She has worked in pharma, biopharma, and medical devices industries, in roles ranging from market strategy to continuous improvement engineering. She has an MBA from the Wharton School at U Penn and a BS in Chemical Engineering from University of Michigan.
Satien Mehta received his BBA from University of San Diego and has worked for Inter scope Records, Sony BMG, and DJ Skee. Satien has produced music videos including "Like A G6" and worked with Rick Ross, Snoop, and Jason Derulo. He is CEO of The Two Five, a creative marketing-production company.
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Tushar Mehta is an avid rock climbing and world traveler. In his spare time he is a Family, Emergency, and Addiction medicine physician from Toronto, Canada. He has volunteered for a various organizations dealing with aboriginal people, at-risk-youth, and medical work in India.
Dr. Vijay Mehta is a retired Chief of General Vascular Thoracic Surgery from Temple, TX. He has recently embarked on helping desi youths find their soul mates. His mantra, "Goodbye barbaadi.com, hello VijayUncle.com!"
Vishal Mehta is the Midwest Regional Coordinator for YJA. He worked for Rick Snyder on his campaign team to become governor of Michigan even though he was unable to vote. Being on the campaign team and the YJA Board helped develop his organizational and leadership skills that he will continue to build as a freshman at the University of Michigan in the fall.
Yogendra Jain is author of Jain Way of Life - A Guide to Compassionate Healthy, and Happy Living. He has been active in the Jain Center of Greater Boston since its inception. He is JAINA North East VP of JAINA, chairman of Long Range Planning Committee and teaches at the Pathshala. He has led more than a dozen "out of the box" seminars and groundbreaking projects. The objectives of these projects are to expand the understanding of Jainism in modern way of life. He started his career at MIT Lincoln Labs and Texas Instruments before founding and operating several successful companies. He has a B.S. from Boston University, an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Rice University, and an M.B.A. from Babson College.
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Volunteers for Jaina Convention 2011
(not in the Group Photos of Convention Committees printed in the Souvenir)
Finance Committee
Vinay Shah
Ashok Savla
Parth Jhaveri
Web Registration Committee
Hemang Ajmera
Neha Gosalia Souvenir Committee
Rajan Vora
Jain Network Forum-Master of Ceremony
Pratima Shah
Ranju Shirish
Rima Shah
Marketing Committee
Shashank Jain
Khyati Mehta Rishita Dagli Swagatam Team
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Ashok Sancheti
Rushabh Jain
Sandeep Shah
Fund Raising Committee
K.T. Shah
Asit Shah
"Live and Help Live"
Sanjana Jhaveri
Sunil Jain
Swagatam Team
Lipi Mehta
The Souvenir Committee also appreciates the Patience, Cooperation, Hard Work, Sincerity and Perseverance of all the Members.
Your Souvenir Committee
Setu Shahi
we take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all the Contributors & 2011 JAINA Convention volunteers for their support, & confidence in the Souvenir Committee to produce Souvenir & Program Guide. it has been an honor & our privilege.
Yogesh Shah
Amit Shah
Meera Shah

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