JAINA Convention 2001 07 Chicago IL

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

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3. A video that could change the way you see your life. Don't miss this new workshop with Rae Sikora - a favorite JAINA Convention presenter!
Speaker: Rae Sikora, graduated from University of Wisconsin with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Education. She has been featured by the media in the US and internationally for her work in consumerism, communication and conflict resolution, nonviolence, human and animal rights, diet, health and environmental issues. Rae is executive director of the Center for Compassionate Living and the International Institute for Humane Education in Surry, Maine.
Number AB 404R
Topic
Speaker Practical Meditation | Yashoda Jordan
Time Friday 3:30 -3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pine Valley
AB 404
Saturday 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pine Valley
Session Information: Why meditate? Who cares? What is meditation on our several levels of mind. What you should know about breathing and why it is vital to you. What you should know about using Practical Jain Meditation.
Speaker: Born and raised in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, my parents are of Asian descent from Indonesia (8th generation). Got married and subsequently divorced. Met Gurudev Chitrabhanu in 1976 by accident, during Mahavir Jayanti celebrations in New York City. Did not seriously study with him until the following year. Became a vegetarian in 1978 on and off for a couple of years. Then in 1998 became a vegan especially after reading "The Book of Compassion 1 & 2". Nowadays, besides being a designer (developed and designed 6 other URLs) and webmaster for www.jainmeditation.org, am working for a website that is under construction. (www.facerevive.com, if you must know).
Number BC 506
Topic Real World
Speaker Rina Laxmi Shah
Time Location Friday 2:30-3:20 p.m. Hyatt, Pinehurst A/B
Session Information: Do the pressures of your academics, extracurricular activities, dating, and/or home life leave you feeling overwhelmed? Do you wish that someone else could relate? The "Real World" Session is looking to serve a purpose, and that is to present a forum for young Jains to express their concerns and find advice/answers to dealing with the pressures they face in today's society. Join fellow young Jains at the "Real World" Session for a no-holds barred discussion that will cover topics such as school life, working life, drugs, parents, and the role that Jainism plays in the decisions you make. Hear from peers and older people who may have experienced just what you're going through. You will have the chance to present questions to panelists as well as interact in an intimate group of your peers. Get a different outlook on the challenges you face as well as a chance to gain an adult perspective. Most importantly, come with an open mind to discuss the issues most important to you in an open environment.
Speaker: Rina Laxmi Shah is the YJA Southeast Regional Coordinator since January of 2000. She currently resides in West Virginia. Over the past three years she has served tremendously within organizations such as Key Club International and has volunteered many hours each week as an elementary school Spanish teacher as well as a hospital/nursing home aide. She is an aspiring physician in addition to her plan to continue her career in modern dance. Rina Laxmi has earned numerous awards for her academics, publications, dance, and community involvement over the past few years.
NumberTopic BC 505R Realize Who You Are
Speaker Guruji Chitrabhanu
Time Location Friday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Grand Cypress A/B
BC 505
Saturday 3:30-4:20 p.m. Hyatt, Augusta A/B
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