JAINA Convention 2001 07 Chicago IL

SR No.: 527523
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Jain Society of Metropolitian Chicago
Publisher: USA Jain Center Chicago IL
Publication Year: 2001
Total Pages: 56
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Convention JAINA, & USA
File Size: 6 MB

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JAINA
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Biennial JAINA Convention
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All sessions are in English except when noted as (Gujarati) or(Hindi).
All the Lectures are in Hyatt Regency O'Hare except when noted. Opening ceremony, Keynote Speeches and Closing ceremony are in the Convention Center Hall F. You can use the following listing of speakers and abstract to decide which session to attend.
JAI JINENDRA
SPEECHES BY VARIOUS SCHOLARS
Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanu will deliver Inaugural address to the Convention Attendees during the opening ceremony(66) on Friday morning. He will also participate in Panel Discussions on Saturday and perform closing ceremony(68) on Sunday. Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji was the first Jain monk to travel abroad in order to address Spiritual Summit Conference in Geneva. He is the founder of the Divine Knowledge Society in Mumbai and the Jain Meditation International Center in New York. He has been the spiritual leader and motivator for the formation of JAINA and many Jain centers in North America. He has also worked closely with the World Fellowship of Religions and other organizations in North America. He has lectured at many institutions including the United Nations, Yale University, and many others. He is the author of more than twenty-five books, which reflect his message of world peace and non-violence. He has led innumerable retreats, workshops, and seminars, and Pratishtha programs throughout the world. He will deliver a message to youth via his speech on “Realize who you are?". See youth section item (BC 505).
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Sri Devendrakeerti Bhattarakji was born in a Roval Family of South Kanara District in Karnataka State. He got his B. Se degree from Mysore University; M.A. in philosophy from Madras University and Ph. D from Madurai University. He accepted saintly life on March 20 1971, and was assigned as the head of Sri Hombuja Jain Math on October 30, 1971. As a head of religious and spiritual head of Jain religion in Digambara Sect, he tried to bring the Harmony among all these sub sects of Jain religion like Shwetamber, Digambar, Sthanakwasi, Terah Panthi, Shrimad Rajchandra Panth etc. in India and abroad. Because of his long vision, peace loving and quiet nature more than 18 Jain temples are started and dedicated to all the different sects of Jain religion, and four temples dedicated to Jain and Hindu faith in USA, Canada, Nepal etc. He has gone abroad more than 34 times covering almost all the countries of the world. His last two visits were to South Africa in November and December 1999 to grace the Parliament of world's religion & to South Korea in February 2000 to grace the world religious and cultural conference. He is a highly learned scholar, and has written several books on Jain philosophy. He has delivered hundreds of speeches in India and far away countries.
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Jainism - Past, Present & Future (Hindi) Jainism - An Universal Faith (Hindi)
Hyatt - American/Branif Hyatt - American/Branif
Fri Sat
1:30 to 2:30 PM 3:30 to 4:30 PM
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Acharya Shri Chandanaji is the first and only female Acharya in the Jain tradition. She is dedicated to carrying on the dream and work of Upadhyaya Amar Muni. She single-handedly took on the task of building "Veerayatan", a scripturally confirmed and archaeologically proven site where Bhagwan Mahavira spent fourteen chaturmas". The place is also blessed with the Nirvan of Bhagwan Mahavira's eleven Gandhars, as well as the composition of some significant Jain scriptures. Veerayatan has a hospital where free services are offered for eye treatment, polio and general medication. It also has a beautiful museum/art gallery featuring exquisite panels depicting life of Lord Mahavir and teachings of Jainism.
Muni Shri Jinchandra Vijayji is the youngest of the three brother monks known as "Bandhu-Triputi". Born in Kutch, Gujarat, Muni Shri was initiated at a very early age by the great Acharya Shree Prem Surishvariji. Muni Shri Jinchandraji is a poet and a writer. He travels extensively giving lectures on Jainism. He helped establish "Shantiniketan Sadhna Kendra" in Gujarat, where religious retreats, Yoga and Sadhna (Meditation) camps are regularly held. Muni Shri Jinchandra Vijayji will participate in panel discussion (Ask the Scholar -62) and speak on two topics as listed below.
Balancing Religion & Work (Gujarati) Convention Center Hall F Prayer (Bhakti) - The Way To Moksha Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B (Gujarati)
Fri Sat
1:30 to 2:30 PM 3:30 to 430 PM
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