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________________ HS/COLLEGE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS BE THE JAIN YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD: A VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITY Take the knowledge about yourself, Jainism, and its place in the world that you have learned over the weekend, and get ready to put it into action! Learn some basic ways that you can effectively apply Jain principles to helping others, and do a short volunteering activity with your fellow attendees. BEING VEGAN: IT'S EASIER THAN YOU THINK | SPEAKERS: SATIEN MEHTA & RIKHAV SHAH Thinking about being vegan? Worried how hard it will be? Parents discouraging you? It may not be easy being green, but it is being vegan. Come learn and discuss making the vegan choice. We will discuss how Jainism and veganism relate, and offer practical tips and insights from practicing Jain vegans. Open discussion and opportunity to ask questions. BOLDNESS IN AHIMSA | SPEAKER: ROOPAL SHAH In Nonviolent Soldier of Islam, Eknath Easwaran recounts the story of Abdul Ghaffar Khan. Abdul Ghaffar Khan was widely known as the Frontier Gandhi (he was native to Indian frontier province between what is now Pakistan and Afganistan). Khan rallied thousands of Pashtuns, for whom killing seemed synonymous with honor, to embrace Ahimsa in India's fight for freedom (from the British). Many suggest that to truly understand Ahimsa, you must have a fighter's spirit. We will co-explore the evolution of the mind from fighting to non-violence with the full force of boldness present in Ahimsa. BUILDING MUSCLE ON A PLANT-BASED DIET | SPEAKER: ROBERT CHEEKE Learn how a plant-based whole food diet is fuel for a better body for better health. Explore how to eat to fuel your athletic interests and how to lose fat, gain muscle, lower stress, and prevent injuries. Champion vegan bodybuilder and best-selling author Robert Cheeke shares the most important lessons to be learned in the process of building a better, healthier body. BUSINESS AND THE LAW | SPEAKERS: GARY FRANCIONE, AMEET SHAH & RUSHABH KAPASHI Did you know that 80% of job openings are never advertised? Real face-to-face networking is essential. Come meet and learn from the experts in business and law. Connect with other working professionals and learn the best tips for building your career and growing your network! CARVING A GOOD HUMAN OUT OF YOU - HOW? | SPEAKER: MEHUL SHAH Discuss and discover the art of learning with the practice of the three jewels- Right Knowledge, Right Perception, and Right Conduct. We will discuss how to fight habits we know are wrong, how to influence the mind, and how to remain on track using "Satsang", Introspection, and Meditation. Apply Right Knowledge to purify Perception, ultimately leading to the joy of living and being. 20 YJA CONVENTION 2012 | Tampa, FL
SR No.527618
Book TitleYJA Convention 2012 07 Tampa FL Tenth 027618
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorYoung Jains of America (YJA)
PublisherYoung Jains of America YJA USA
Publication Year2012
Total Pages135
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationMagazine, USA_Convention YJA, & USA
File Size26 MB
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