JAINA Convention 2001 07 Chicago IL

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

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PROGRAMS
66. Opening Ceremony program will start with Navkar Mantra recited by all the participants. Bipin Parikh, the
Chairman & Convenor will give an overview of the convention program. A galaxy of Jain stars such as Sanghpati (Dr. Mahendra Varia and Family), keynote speakers, honorable guests, Jain Munis, Jain scholars, and the members of the JAINA and Convention Committees will enter the hall in a procession with music and dance. After the welcome addresses by the Convenor and the President of JAINA, the convention will be formally opened by lighting divas by the high priests of the various Jain traditions and will offer their blessings. This will be followed by Bhagvan Mahavir's 2600 Janmakalyanak celebration ceremony performed by the sponsor of the event. Then, an Inaugural Address will be delivered by Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanu (1). The next will be keynote speech by Dr. L. M. Singhvi (22) and other invited guest and the dignitaries. This session will conclude with the opening of JALMANDIR.
Overview
of
the Fri
Dr. Bipin Parikh Chairman and Convener Dr. Mahendra Pandya President of Jaina
Welcome Address and convention program Welcome Address
Between 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Gurudev Chitrabhanu Dr. L. M. Singhvi (22)
Mahavir's 2600 Janma Kalyanak Celebration Inaugural Address Keynote Speech - Practicing Jaininism in the 21st Century - Challenges & Opportunities Opening of Jalmandir
67. Keynote Speeches will be delivered by several distinguished dignitaries in the convention center Hall F
between 9:00AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday.
Sat
Father Valles (21) Satish Kumar Jain (24) Sadhvi Shilapiji (9) John Robbins (25) Herman Kuhn (26)
Vardhaman: Jainism as a Religion of "Growth". Practicing Jainsm - Keynote Practicing Jaininism in the 21st Century Animal Compassion The Need to Expand Jainism into Western World
9:00 to 9:40 AM 9:40 to 10:20 AM 10:20 to 11:00 AM 11:00 to 11:40 AM 11:40 to 12:20 PM
68. Closing Ceremony program will start with Speech by Dr. N. P. Jain (23) and other dignitaries. Then will be
the honoring of the recipients of JAINA recognition awards. Honoring the recipients of the Ahimsa Award, JAINA Ratna Award, JAINA President's Award and special JAINA Recognition awards will follow it. This will be followed by the prize distribution to the winners and recognition of guests.
Dr. N. P. Jain (23)
Sun
Practicing Jaininism in the 21st Century - Keynote Speech
9:30 to 10:00 AM
UNIQUE PRESENTATIONS
71. Bob Arnett, the author of the book "India Unveiled" is a winner of three national awards. His presentation
with heart-warming portrait of the people, landscape, and multi-hued culture in India will highlight some of the most famous Jain sites in India. It is a must for all second generation Jains growing up in an American culture which pressures them to conform to Western values. Adults, too, will gain a great sense of pride from being a descendant of the world's oldest continually surviving and most metaphysical blessed culture on earth.
India Unvaeiled - Slide Show
Hyatt - The Forum
F
ri - Sat
2:30 to 4:00 PM
The book "India unveiled" is a winner of 3 National Book Awards, British book of the month travel club selection; Best travel book and best travel essay of the year; placed in all Foreign missions by Government of India. The author Bob Arnett takes us on a fascinating journey to a place where we have spent many early years. A 1-hour slide presentation of award winning photographs is a heart-warming portrait of the people, landscape, and multi-hued cultures of India. Such a positive approach to India from one who grew up in the U.S. has a profound psychological effect on the youth. This book should be in all Indian homes.
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