JAINA Convention 2003 07 Cincinnati OH

SR No.: 527525
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 2003
Total Pages: 50
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Convention JAINA, & USA
File Size: 6 MB

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YOUTH BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Topic
Questioning our Faith
Topic
Meditation for young Jains-Inner Happiness
Session Information:
Despite overwhelming evidence, my Grandmother does not believe that man went to the moon. It took many generations and much turmoil for the world to realize that Earth is not the center of the universe. Is Soul the center of the human existence? Just because the scriptures say that the Soul exists, should we believe it blindly?
With new findings over the past 10-20 years in mind/brain/body connection, evolution, medicine, bio-technology, and the sciences, does our Jain definition of Soul remain intact and defensible. Do such questions shake our faith? These are just some of the issues we'll present in this lively, interactive, and thought provoking session.
Topic Planning a Jain excursion
Saturday July 5th, 2003
Location/ Time Rm. 213/214 9:30-10:30 AM
Topic
The Earth is flat....No really?!!
Presenter
Jain Center of Greater Boston
Topic
Manipulating the Matrix
Presenter Jyotindra Doshi
Session Information:
Jains are followers of JINA and practice five codes of conduct. Jina means victor; the individual who has conquered his passions of anger, pride, greed, hatred and thoroughly achieved self realization and "Keval Gyan". The process of meditation: 1. Breathing techniques, 2. Sound vibrations, 3. Relaxation, 4. Flow of energy, 5. Thinking about pure qualities of soul 6. Forgiveness 7. Self Realization 8. Experience inner happiness.
Presenter YJA Board
Location/ Time Rm. 202/212 10:30 to 11:30 AM
Location/ Time Rm. 202/212 1:30-2:30 PM
Session Information:
This session reflects a theme of preparing for a Jain Excursion. You will learn many of the rituals that are important to various pujas and other religious ceremonies, what equipment and utensils are used and how to use them, what relevant chants and mantras should be said, the proper attire, and the significance of performing these customs. Rather than being a full lecture, this seminar will be demonstrative and interactive, while being informational. You will learn the traditions of culture and religion and how you can apply them to daily life.
Presenter
YJA board
Presenter Dhrumil Purohit
Location/ Time Rm. 213/214 1:30-2:30 PM
Recommended ages
ALL
Session Information:
The Earth is round...or is it? Jainism is both a spiritual and science-based religion. Modern science has finally begun to prove many age-old Jain philosophies to be true. Nevertheless, one ancient theory, that the Earth is flat, conflicts with modern day scientific reasoning. Certain information taught by scholars and in scriptures seem to conclude that the Earth actually exists on a flat plane rather than the common sphere known by the western world. In this session, we will explore both of the ancient and modern theories, introduce new evidence, and debate the possibility of a flat Earth.
Location/Time Rm. 213/214 2:30-3:30 PM
Recommended ages 18 up
JAINA Convention 2003 Program Book Page # 23
Recommended ages 18 up
Recommended ages 13-17
Recommended ages 13-17