JAINA Convention 2001 07 Chicago IL

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

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Monali Shah has been Vegan for last 8 years. She has conducted workshops at previous Jain Conventions and spoken at Panel discussions. She has also written several articles in various Jain publications. She is currently pursuing MBA at University of Chicago.
Number Topic AB 403 Creative performance skills:
Jain stories and beyond
Speaker Surbhi Shah, Jina Shah
Time/ Location Saturday 3:30-5:20 p.m.
yatt, Turnberry
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Session Information: Fun!!! Enjoy these Creative Performances! - By listening or giving one of your own!! Ever wanted to explain Jainism to your friends? Or family? Do you love to perform? Or are you waiting for your chance? Don't miss this interactive workshop! We'll explore ways to express ourselves creatively while communicating Jain concepts. Learn creative performance skills and apply them in storytelling and other performance situations. Prepare to have fun! Shy people are welcome too. Surabhi Shah & Jina Shah present this new and amazing workshop for those who enjoy being entertained and entertaining others! Their Jain Storytelling Workshops at JAINA '99 were so popular that they're back to feed their creative spirits - and yours!
Speaker: Jina Shah is a physician working in family medicine and international public health in Atlanta. Surabhi Shah is an environmental engineer, and has worked on drinking water issues and community-based solutions in North Carolina and in Gujarat, India. Surabhi Shah and Jina Shah both are accomplished story tellers in a creative fashion. Surabhi has a M.S. in Enviromental Engineering from University of Waterloo, Canada. Both Surabhi and Jina have been very active in YJA and now in YJP. They both have presented many sessions in past YJA conventions. Both of them are animal right activists and vegan for the past many years.
Number Topic BC 504 R | Encounters
with Difficult
People BC 504
Speaker Dr. Hemlata Pokharna, Dr. Manadakini Pokharna.
Time Location Friday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Augusta A/B
Saturday 1:30-2:20 p.m. Hyatt, Turmberry
Session Information: Whether it is a neighbor or a vexing co-worker, difficult people surround us. Yet, from a Jain perspective, all our relationships and experiences can be viewed as vehicles for spiritual development and even the most difficult people can become our teachers. This session outlines the spiritual mechanics of difficult relationships in the context of Eastern and Western traditions. We shall see how difficult encounters assist us in developing such spiritual qualities as compassion, patience and, forgiveness. We will learn skills to live a non-violent way of life and practical communication alternatives to empower self and others.
Speaker: Dr. Hemlata Pokharna, Ph.D. is a scientist and a researcher at University of Chicago. She is also the director of Journeys of Life: A program to promote health, wholeness and disease prevention. Hema has presented workshops across the world. Her work provides a powerful and practical training in connecting with the self and others by the ways of meditation, focusing and non-violent communication. Mandakini Pokharna, M.D. is an internist practicing in Chicago.
Number Topic BC 501 Evolving Role of Jain
Men and Women - YJP
Speaker Mona Kothari, Jugna Shah
Time Location Sunday 9:30-10:20 a.m. Hyatt, Pinehurst A/B
Session Information: With Indians migrating to western frontier, the traditional roles of men and women have undoubtedly changed dramatically. For the women, in addition to her multifaceted role of wife, mother and homemaker, she has embraced educational opportunities and pursued careers in traditionally male arenas, such as business and engineering. Does this empower the Indian woman of 21st century? What impact does this have on her self-image? What is her new position in the family? In society at large? With more women entering the women entering the workforce, men have had to shoulder traditionally" female" responsibilities such as child care and household duties. Men are no longer the sole breadwinners of the family. Does this alter men's role in the family unit? His standing in society? Will he view his female relatives, friends and spouse as his equal?
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