JAINA Convention 2001 07 Chicago IL

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

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Following Guests will participate in this discussion:
Dr. John Cort(32)
Muni Jinchandra Vijayji(4) Sadhvi Subhamaji(10)
Samniji(11)
63. Moderator: Ramesh Solanki & Dr. Hemlata Pokharna (BC 504)
Non-violence An Interfaith Perspective
Convention Center Hall F
3:30 to 5:30 PM
This panel will explore non-violence as observed by different faiths and will include panelist listed below:
A Rashied Omar, South Bend, IN
Ms Lorelei Mclurebhai House of worship, Evanston, IL
Dr Balwant Singh Hansra, Chicago, Il Mr. Rohinton M. Rivetna, Hinsdale, Il Mr. James Yellow bank, Anawin Chicago, Il Swami Chidanand Saraswati (Muniji)
Sadvhiji Shilapiji (9)
Ms. Asayo Horibe, Evanston, Illinois Mr. Dilip Kothari, Pune, India.
Sr Dianne Bergant, Chicago, Il Rabbi Herbet Bronstein, Glencoe, IL Rev. Stan Davis of National Conference of Community and Justice (NCCJ), Chicago, IL
64. Moderator: Pravin K. Shah (49)
Dr. L. M. Singvi (22) Dr. Mahendra Mehta
Convention Center Hall F
Dr. N. P. Jain (23) Jugna Shah
Session 1:
Session 2: Session 3:
Session 4:
Session 5:
Bhattarak Devendra Kirtiji(2) Satiskumar Jain(24)
Jain Unity
Hyatt Rosemont Ballroom A-B
4:30 to 6:30 PM
What does Jain unity mean? Is it non-sectarianism? Or is it preserving the different sects and appreciating different ways of worshiping Tirthankars, interpreting the scriptures, and practicing Jainism? The panel will discuss some problems associated with Jain unity at large. The discussion will also high light strong bond that exist among Jain community in North America. The panel will discuss the steps taken by the Federation of JAINA and other centers to preserve Jain unity in North America. The panelist are:
Dr. Mahendra Pandya Amar Salgia
Sat
Fri Sat
Pramodaben Chitrabhanuji(77) Dr. Manoj Dharmsi
Sat
1:30 to 3:30 PM
65. Moderator: Girish Shah is a Regional Vice Prsident of JAINA and has been active in JAINA for the last 20 years. He is a founding member of JAINA He has served in various positions for JAINA and Jain Center of Northern California (JCNC). As the Convention Co-Chair of 6th Biennial JAINA Convention at Stanford University, he participated in developing the convention format which is popular today.
Jain Society Interactions
Hyatt - Ozark A-B
Sat
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Sadhvi Shilapiji (9) Dr. Dhiraj Shah
A special track consisting of five sessions has been organized to promote opportunity for the member center/societies to interact with each other and exchange ideas. This will be the first time such sessions are held in JAINA convention.
1:30 to 5:30 PM 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Temple Architecture and Construction Management- Fri 1:30 - 3:20 PM President's Forum - Fri 4:30-5:25 PM
Fund Raising Strategies - Sat 1:30 - 2:50 PM
Center Management and Operations - Sat 3:00 - 4:20 PM
What can JAINA & Members do for Each Other - Sat 4:30-5:50 PM
The admission to these sessions is limited to those involved in your center management and operations (e.g. Trustees, Benefactors, Board of Directors, Presidents, Center Executive Committee Members, Center SubCommittee members, and your JAINA Directors).