JAINA Convention 2005 07 JCNC Program Guide

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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3. An International Symposium: Ahimsa and Aparigraha in Contemporary Contexts Sunday, July 3, 2005; 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 1% Winchester Room, Westin Santa Clara, CA
Co-sponsored by JAINA
AHIMSA CENTER
Ahimsa Center at Cal Poly Pomona presents an international symposium featuring scholars and participants from all around the world. The purpose of this symposium is to examine the multiple dimensions of ahimsa (nonviolence) and aparigraha (nonpossession or simplicity) in Jainism, and explore their practical significance in the contemporary social, political and ecological contexts-especially, in addressing the problems of violence, exploitation, consumerism and poverty in our world.
4. CME Sessions for Physicians Activities Category 1 (Approved) & organized with the Federation of International Physicians (USA)
Attend two sessions and four topics by world renowned speakers and earn four hours CME credits
Session 1 - July 2, from 4:15PM to 6:15PM, Room: Westin - Lawrence+SanTomas
Session Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Topics: (1) Arterio Sclerotic Heart Disease
(2) Metabolic Syndromes
Session 2 - July 3, from 4:15PM to 6:15PM, Room: Convention Center: Great America - 2
Session Sponsored by Astra Zaneca Topics: (1) Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (2) Alzheimer's Disease
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