JAINA Convention 2005 07 JCNC Program Guide

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

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Spiritual Leaders' Bio...
Gurudev Chitrabhanuji: Disciple of Acharya Sagaranand Surishvarji. Formerly a very famous monk from India, Gurudev spent the first five years of his monastic life in silence and meditation. First monk to bless America. He was a freedom fighter earlier in his life. He participated in the Second Spiritual Summit Conference in Geneva in 1970, becoming the first Jain master to come to the West. He came to the Third Spiritual Summit Conference at Harvard Divinity School in 1971. He is the founder and advisor to the Devine Knowledge Society in Mumbai and Jain Meditation International Center in New York City, a spiritual guide of 67 Jain Centers in North America under JAINA, and of other centers in England, Africa, Japan (Kobe), Singapore, Dubai and India. He is a world-renowned author of over twenty-five books. Performed innumerable workshops, seminars and temple sthapanas around the world.
Acharya Chandanaji: Disciple of Upadhyaya Amar Muniji, Acharya Chandanaji began her spiritual journey at the very tender age of twelve. She took Diksha at the age of 14 in Mewar, Rajasthan. She established Veerayatan center in Rajgir, Bhuj, Bombay and Pune in India following the principles of Seva, Siksha and Sadhana, and has activities in North America and many other countries. Acharya Shreeji has a deep understanding of all the Jain Shastras, is an extraordinary poetess.
Bhattarakji Devendrakeerthiji: Took Diksha at the age of 21. Immediately established as Bhattaraka at Humbuja Jain Math. He has MA in Philosophy from Madras University and PhD from Madurai University. He directs monthly magazine "Gurudeva" and "Sri Siddhantkeerty Granthmala" and has published hundreds of religious books. He has traveled to many countries and has performed Pratishtha for at least 25 Jain temples and ten Hindu Jain temples. He graced Parliament of World religion, UNO Peace Summit, World religion and Cultural conference (Belgium - 1974
Bandhu Triputi Jinchandraji Maharaj Took Diksha at the age of 8 and spent first 15 years of Diksha Life under the guidance of benevolent Gurudev Jainacharya Sachi, and has continued Atma Sadhana for 33 years. His preachings are available in 300 audio and 100 Video cassettes. His two elder brothers have also taken Diksha and together they are known as Bandhutriputi. In 1985, they established Shanti Niketan Kendra at Tithal near Valsad (South Gujarat) where they hold various Shibirs, have an Ayurvedic Dispensary and offer Free Medical Camp to all. He has traveled to many countries to spread Jin Vaani and conduct tens of pratishtha ceremonies.
Roop Chandraji Maharaj: Took Diksha at the tender of 13 under Acharya Tulsi Sangh. He is the founder of "Nav Tairah Panth" and "Manav Mandir Mission". has author of more than 15 books and has translated several Indian scriptures into Bangla, Kannad, Gujarati, and English. He has walked 35000 miles bare-footed to may parts in India and Nepal as a monk. He is a great poet, writer, philosopher and has deep knowledgeable of Jain scriptures, and many nonJain scriptures such as Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagvatgeeta, Buddhist literature and of Bible. He has mastery of Man
tra-Yoga-Meditation.
Amrendra Muniji Maharaj: Took Diksha at the age of 14 and traveled worldwide with Acharya Shushil Kumarji Maharaj. He did M.A and MA Phil from Delhi University. Shastri from Punjab University. He is a great Hath yogi and well versed in all yogic kriyas including Arhum yoga based on the science of sounds, vibrations and breathing. He has established Shukal Foundation and other centers for poor people through alternate medicines such as Naturopathy and Homeopathy.
Bhuvnesh Muniji Maharaj: At the age of 12 Muniji was initiated into the ascetic order by Gurudev Shri Roopchandraji Maharaj in the city of Beawer (Rajasthan). he underwent a very strict regimen of learning Sadhu-Kriyas, studying Philosophy, Agamas, Vedas, Puranas, Geeta and other religious scriptures under multiple gurus. He has M.A.(Hindi), M.A.(Philosophy), Ph.D. from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. Munishriji has been traveling abroad since 1996. His message is for Ahimsa, universal Compassion, Environment protection, interfaith and World Peace harmonizing the world order..
Manak Muniji Maharaj: Took Dikhsa at the age of 14 and devoted next 12 years to study of Jain Philosophy and scriptures. He is a great Shatavdhani. Shatavdhan is an ancient science of memory and mathematics based upon the concentration of mind, which he has demonstrated in North America and other countries. Muniji has traveled far and wide all over India and Nepal from village to village by foot for 27 years, and has given lectures at many universities in North America. Muniji has founded Shri Pdmavati Shakti Peeth with the aim to awaken inner powers of the soul through yoga, meditation and MantraSadhana. It also advances the services to the needy and poor for education, welfare, and health.
Sadhviji Shubhamji: Took Diksha at the age of 12 under the guidance of Acharya Chandanaji and has dedicated her life to Veerayatan. She has deep understanding of many the Jain shastras, stotras and stutisShe is also one of the rare "Shatavadhni". If she is presented verbally with a list of 100 words, she has the ability to recollect any randomly asked word in a matter of seconds.
Sadhviji Vibhaji: Took Diksha at the age of 12 under the guidance of Acharya Chandanaji and has dedicated her life to Veerayatan. She has studied Jainism under the divine guidance of Pujya Shree Amarmuniji Maharaj and Acharaya Shree Chandanaji. She has traveled extensively in India and all over the world with Acharaya Shree Chandanaji. She is a melodious singer, an eloquent speaker and above all the messenger of compassion in action.
Samaniji Madhur Pragya Ji: Disciple of Acharya Mahapragyaji, she initiated in 1980 at at age of 22. She was with the first consortium of Samanijis initiated by Gurudev Tulsi. Samaniji is an advanced trainer of Preksha Meditation and Yoga, and has traveled extensively. She attended the Conference on Prayer for World Peace in Vatican City and has presented lectures on Jainism, Karma
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