Jain Digest 2011 04

SR No.: 527119
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 2011
Total Pages: 80
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 18 MB

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JAIN DIGEST.. May 2011
2. Executive office - serving Jain community, Jain Centers, and the broader society 3. Jain Membership Management
4. Jain Unity
5. Mentorship for young Jains in North America.
YJA Convention 2010: A Grand Success: 700 + attendees from ages 14-29, 100 volunteers and 60 guest speakers made this convention a visual and spiritual spectacle. The combination of thoughtprovoking daytime sessions, magical social events, sumptuous Jain food and marvelous decorations brought YJA convention to a new level. Keynote speakers were Parag Mehta, Michael Tobias, and Dr. Vinod Shah. Attendees got an opportunity to do networking with people from around the world. Young Jain Professionals Convention: Three-day YJP convention was held in June 2010 on a cruise from Miami to the Bahamas. The purpose of this convention was to bring everyone together and discuss various issues that affect us as young Jain professionals, in a setting that would be enjoyable and different from the usual conventions. At the end, group parted with a strong feeling of closeness and friendship.
Jain Milan: This event was arranged to support and facilitate matrimonial activities in the Jain Community. It was organized in New Jersey in 2010 and in San Jose in 2011 under the leadership of Gunvantbhai Shah. Over 100 individuals participated in the event.
Jain Digest is Going Green: Following JAINA 2009 Convention's theme of Ecology - The Jain Way, JAINA Executive Committee decided not to distribute a hardcopy but instead offer the publication in the electronic format. eJain Digest is available on both a print-ready PDF and a web-friendly version on www.jaina.org website.
JAINA Directors: We have started to strengthen the engagement and support of our 104 directors through dialogue and regional teleconferences.
Jain Diaspora: Jain Diaspora is the JAINA initiative to connect all the Jain communities living in 36 countries outside of India and thereby drive greater unity and cohesiveness in the global Jain community. The purpose is to unite Jains around the world under one umbrella; this will empower the next generation to preserve our traditions, and become significant players in global affairs. Late Dr. LM Singhvi envisioned Diaspora Conventions and chaired the first convention that was held in 2007 in NJ, USA. The 2nd Jain Diaspora Conference is being organized on Sunday, July 3, 2011 during JAINA Convention in Houston, Texas. Invitations have been sent to engage leaders from India, UK, Belgium, Kenya, Kuwait, Singapore, Australia and other communities to present talks. The goal of this 2011 Jain Diaspora Conference is to form an intercontinental group for maintaining regular contacts across unified global Jain communities - significant size populations are resident in at least 36 countries of the world. Parliament of World Religions: JAINA through its Interfaith Committee managed a strong presence at the Parliament of World Religions meeting in Australia, December, 2009.- JAINA members played a superb role in sharing the core values of Jainism with the world. Various topics like, "How a Jain Starts the Day: The Rituals" (by Kirit Daftary), "Preksha Meditation" -(by Vinay Pragyaji and Samani Akshay Prajnaji), "Basic tenets and Karma" in Jainism (by Davendra Keertiji and Dr Narayan Kachhara), "Jainism and the environment" (Pravin K shah and Sohan Lal Gandhi) and "Ancient Jain mantra: sound and spirituality" (by Maharaj Amrender muniji) were presented and discussed.
Multifaith Conference in Indonesia: US National Security Council, State Dept. and White House organized a multi-faith conference in Indonesia. 20 religious leaders from USA and 20 members from Indonesia gathered in Jakarta in January 2010. It was a matter of pride for us to know that our Interfaith Chair of JAINA, Arvind Vora was selected to represent JAINISM at this prestigious world forum, thus granting a much-needed acknowledgement to Jainism in a world forum.
Task Force for Global Initiatives: Task Force for Global Initiatives for Faith, Health and Development had its first meeting in the White House in July 2010. Approx. 25 people attended it. It is initiated, hosted and supported by Center for Interfaith Action. The second meeting was in October 2010 at the UN. The primary purpose of such initiatives is to discuss how different faiths can work together to solve some of the most pressing human problems.
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