JAINA Convention 1999 07 Philadelphia

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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10th Biennial JAINA Convention
Panel Discussions:
"Vegetarianism and Reverence for life", Saturday afternoon, July 3rd "Ask the Scholar". Q & A session on Jain religion. Sunday morning, "Applying Jain Ethics in our Professions", Sunday morning, July 4th "Jain Ceremonies for Marriage, etc.", Monday morning, July 5th.
JAINA Community Service Activities", Monday morning, July 5.
Workshops
Meditation Workshops, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning "Expectations and Hopes", Saturday afternoon, July 350 "Dealing with Anger Compassionately", Sunday morning, July 4th "Practicing Jainism", Sunday morning, July 4th "Personal Reflections on Happiness and Ultimate Goal", Sunday morning "Ethical Investing", Sunday afternoon, July 4th "Expectations and Hopes", Saturday afternoon, July 3rd "Leadership Workshops", Sunday afternoon, July 4ch
Debate:
Parents vs. Youth Discussion and debate to promote understanding. Saturday afternoon, July 3rd
Interfaith Dialogue:
A panel discussion between heads of various religions. A challenging exchange to promote understanding between faiths. Sunday Afternoon,
Siddha Chakra Poojan:
Siddha Chakra Poojan will be performed by Narendra Nandu and his group which includes his 12 year old son who also performs the Poojan. This Poojan will be performed for the first time during a convention. Sunday afternoon, July 4th
Jain Academic Bowl:
A challenging competition between youths of various centers on Jain principles, literature, rituals and way of life. Saturday-Sunday, July 2-3
Sahitya Sammelan:
Gujarati language originated from Jain literature. Sahitya Sammelan will bring out contribution of Jain religion and philosophy on Gujarati literature. Monday morning, July 5th
Slide Shows:
By Robert Arnett, the author of the well-known book "India Unveiled". Also slide shows on Lord Mahavir's Life and on Jain temples. FridaySunday, July 2-4
Multi-Media:
Presentations on Jain principles and Jain History. Friday - Monday
Story Telling:
Workshop for children as well as adults, exploring Jain stories (of famous Jain women) as an entertaining and creative way to communicate ideas across generations. Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon, July 3-4
Ras Garba for all:
Ras/Garba Music will be provided by Rajendra Jain and his group from India. Friday evening, July 2nd.
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