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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Presenters:
Jain Fellowship of Houston The Jain Fellowship of Houston is the official name of the Jain youth group in Houston, Texas. Several young Jains who felt that there was a need for an official organization founded it. The Jain Fellowship has nearly fifty members and has nee mom existence for a number of years and each year new challenges are undertaken to become more active in the community, at the temple and getting to know each other. These enterprising youth are quite motivated to expand their knowledge and make an impact in lives of others.
Satya-J The Jain youth group of New Jersey, commonly known as Satya-J, originated in 1992 with the goals of uniting young Jains in neighboring areas to come together and learning what the Jain faith is all about. Indeed, this undertaking has been a success. Many young Jains find comfort in a group that is solely about them and what they represent. The ideas of Jainism are put into play through numerous activities and discussions. The end result is a group whose members are not only partners in teaching the community about religion and culture, but also life long friends. Together they form a team whose members depend of one another for support and collectively uphold the religious convictions that they so passionately exemplify. These young people are poised to take on the responsibility to ensure the passage of Jain ideals to future generations.
YJA The Young Jains of America (VJA) is a committee of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), whose emphasis is on the Jain youth aged 14-29. YJA's mission is: 'to be recognized as a national and international umbrella Jain youth organization for establishing a network to share Jain heritage and religion through young people." It is an organization that was started with the goal to reinforce Jain ideals to the youth of North America and is thriving in its tenth year. This year YJA has undertaken a highly proactive agenda and due to this diligence we have enjoyed a great deal of success. In the past six months YJA has hosted five regional conferences, sent motivated young people to assist in the earthquake relief efforts with the Veerayatan organization in Bhuj, India, established strong community relations by restructuring our website and expanding our resources and role with other organizations. Furthermore, the next six months should prove to be equally dynamic as we prepare to establish local YJA chapters in various locations around North America, continue with charitable efforts in teaming up with Habitat for Humanity in our second annual YJA H4H to build homes for the less fortunate, and in starting the process to facilitate the YJA Convention in 2004. Consequently, in order to take on these enterprises we must acknowledge the supportive parents, hardworking volunteers and dedicated board members who make these endeavors possible.
Dhrumil Purohit Dhrumil Purohit is one of many souls in this universe simply seeking purification. He is currently Principal and Creative Director of Dharmaboost and spends his time providing creative means to companies, organizations, and people proactively changing the world. Dhrumil says he enjoys "Manipulating the Matrix" by practicing yoga, meditating, and eating only raw fruits and vegetables. Occasionally Dhrumil attempts to live solely off pranic nourishment. His biggest inspirations are Mahavir, Buddha, and Shrimad Rajchandra. Dhrumil has been around the sun 21 times and is known to repeatedly exclaim, "Every day is the best day ever!"
YJP Speakers
Mona Chitalia has been actively involved with JAINA and YJP. She has led numerous discussions, including "The Future of Jain Marriages" Professionally, she is a management consultant with Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. Sheetal Sheth has been an active member of JAINA and YJP. Professionally, she is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for MD Anderson Cancer Center. Amar Salgia is an electrical engineer and an independent scholar of Jain philosophy and history. One of the founders of Young Jains of America, Mr. Salgia has written the book "Pure Freedom: The Jain Way of Self-Reliance", a first introduction to Jainism for Americans of all backgrounds. Shilpa Shah was raised in a family where Jain philosophy was discussed on a day-to-day basis. She has a Masters degree in psychology and is a counselor for children and adolescents. Shilpa is the founder of YJP, and served on the YJP board for four years. Additionally, she has been a vegan for seven years, and has served on the Jiv Daya committee and the YJA board. Currently, she is an advisor to YJP and editor of The New Jain, YJP's bi-monthly email newsletter Paulomi Gudka, a resident of Toronto, Canada, is an active member of the Jain community. She has in previous Jaina Conventions been involved in such seminars as the Jain Twilight Zone and the Jain X-Files. She is currently an executive on the Young Jain Professionals board and working as a Business Analyst in a telecom company.
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