JAINA Convention 2001 07 Chicago IL

Author(s): Jain Society of Metropolitian Chicago
Publisher: USA Jain Center Chicago IL

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51. Dr. Rajnibhai Shah, an economist by profession, has come in contact with many Acharyas, Sadhus and
Sadhvijis. He has conducted Swadhyay at many centers in USA, and practices what he preaches.
Mahavira's Sandesh of Sakshi-Bhav (Gujarati) Namaskar- Maha mantra na Rahasyo (Gujarati)
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom D Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom C
Fri 4:30 to 5:30 PM Sat 1 3:30 to 4:30 PM
52. Mr. Anop Vora is Ex-president of Jain Society of Rochester and Current President of International Alumni
Association of Shri Mahavira Jain Vidyalaya. He is current Treasurer of JAINA. He learned most of the Pratikraman Sutras at the age of 12. He led Samvatsari Pratikraman in the local community for many years. He is interested in sharing knowledge of JAINISM with others. He has written articles on Anger, Forgiveness, Theory of Karma, Meditation and other topics.
Meaning & Analysis of Samvantsari Pratikraman
Rosemont Ballroom D
S at
1:30 to 2:30 PM
The power point presentation on Samvatsari Pratikraman will include its meaning & analysis, macro structure, types of different pratikramans, six essentials and related issues. It is aimed at increasing the general understanding of this very important ritual of the Jain community.
56. Niraj Jain & Dr. Sekharchand
Karma, Fate & Efforts
Hyatt Eastern A-B
Sat
1:30 to 3:30 PM
57. Dr. Suman Jain & Dr. Shailendra Sharma
Hindi Poetry
Hyatt Florence
Sat 11:30 to 2:30 PM
58. Dr. Paras Agrawal
Meditation & Modern Science
Hyatt Florence
Sat
2:30 to 3:30 PM
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
59. Moderator: Mr. Jasu Shah & Dr. Kalyan Gangwal
Vegetarianism
Hyatt Florence
Sat
3:30 to 4:30 PM
61. Moderator: Dr. Mahendra Mehta is currently Trustee of Jain Society of Toronto and Regional Editor for
Canada for Jain Digest. He is ex-president of Toronto Jain Society: 1990-1992. He was also a vice president of JAINA 1990-1992.
Jainism in the 21st Century: Are We Steering in the Right Direction?
Convention Center Hall F
Fri
3:30 to 5:30 PM
Following Guests will participate in this discussion:
Gurudev Chitrabhanuji(1) Dr. Shailendra Palvia(47) Sadhviji Shilapiji(9)
Dr. L.M. Singhvi(22) Mr. Sudhir Shah Dr. Manibhai Mehta
Dr. N.P. Jain(23) Paulomi Gudka Dr. Pradip Shah
62. Moderator: Dr. (Captain) Sushil Jain was born in Rajasthan, India and raised in USA. He is an
Optometric Physician serving as CAPTAIN in US Navy. Among his many duties he also serves as The Eye care consultant to the US Capitol and The White House. Dr. Jain is well known for his dedication to community and humanitarian services in the communities he lived in for last 30 years. Currently he is serving as Chairman of JAINA Public Affairs Council. During his short tenure as chairman he has been instrumental in promoting Jainism in North American society through Western Media, Interfaith Communities, Religious Leaders, and Elected Officials.
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