JAINA Convention 2005 07 JCNC Program Guide

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

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Theory, Jain Philosophy, Monasticism, History, Science of Living, and Preksha Meditation and Yoga at many universities and organizations.
Samaniji Charitra Pragya Ji: Disciple of H.H.Acharya Maha Pragya, she initiated in 1990 and got 6 years of training as 'mumukshu'. Has earned M.A in Jainology and comparative religion & philosophy. Expert in Jain Agamas, training in non-violence, science of living, Preksha meditation & yoga, she has delivered a series of lectures in various universities while traveling worldwide.
Samaniji Sanmati Pragya Ji: Disciple of H.H.Acharya Mahapragya, she took her Diksha in 1990 from H.H.Acharya Tulsi. She has an MA in Sanskrit from University of Ajmer and an MA in Jain Philosophy and Comparative Studies from JVBI, Ladnun. She has traveled to fifteen different countries including USA and lectured on different aspects of Jainism and Management through Preksha Meditation and Yoga. She has composed hundreds of devotional songs and poems. Samaniji is also an influential writer and a good orator.
Samaniji Parimal Pragya Ji: Took Samani Diksha in 1990. She holds an MA in Non-violence and Peace Research. Over the years she has traveled extensively throughout India and USA. She lectures and conducts camps and workshops on various topics, and she also teaches regular classes at the Jain center.
Speakers Bio...
Samanji Shukla Pragya Ji: Disciple of H.H.Acharya Maha Pragya.Initiated in 1999. 5 yrs training as 'mumukshu'. Earned M.A in Jainology and comparative religion & philosophy. Traveled London and USA. Nominated as a teacher in Brahmi Vidya Peeth. Conducts Preksha Meditation and lecture series.
Samanji Jayant Pragya: Disciple of H.H.Acharya Mahapragya and took her Diksha in 1988 by H.H.Acharya Tulsi. She has an MA in Non-violence and Peace Research from JVBI, Ladnun. She has traveled to many countries including USA, and has lectured on different aspects of Jainism. She has a deep knowledge of Jain Tatva Gyan, History, Sanskrit and Ardhmagdhi. She is an innovative orafor and melodious singer.
Swami Shrutpragya Ji: Saman Diksha at the age of 20 under the guidance of Acharya Tulsiji. Visited several prominent Universities in many countires, has conducted thousands of Yoga and Meditation seminars and has trained thousands of people in the subject. He publishes several articles regularly. His lectures focus on. "how to handle Anger", stress management, healthy life style, human psychology, peace of mind, Indian culture, healthy diet, art of enlightenment, Jain way of living, how to achieve emotional balance, yoga and meditation.
Robert Arnett is the author and photographer of the internationally acclaimed book India Unveiled and the author of an illustrated children's book set in India, Finders Keepers? Both books have won multiple national book awards. A nationally recognized speaker, Mr. Arnett has lectured on India widely throughout North America to include The Smithsonian Institute, Harvard, Yale, and Stanford Universities, major corporations, and Indian conventions. He was a speaker at The Parliament of World Religions held in Cape Town, South Africa in December 1999. Mr. Arnett has been interviewed on National Public Radio, Voice of America, South African Broadcasting Corporation, and on various television programs.
Dr. Hukamchand Bharill After having received the degrees of Shastri, Nyayatirtha, Sahityaratna and M.A., he conducted research on 'Pandit Todarmal: Vyaktittva Aur Kartrittva' and received a Ph.D. from Indore University. The Jain community has awarded him 'Vidyavachaspati', Paramagam Visharad". 'Tattvevtta". Vanivbhushan, Jain Ratna, Adhyatm Shiromani'. Adhyatm Divakar" 'Mahamahoupadhyaya" etc. He has written 53 books with more than 4 million copies translated in eight languages. He is the best disciple of Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami and has made contributed to the spiritual revolution accomplished by Swamiji.
Pratap Bhogilal is a prominent industrialist and Chairman of Batliboi Ltd. India. He is trustee of many institutions including Jain Academy Trust, Mumbai and Vishvakalyan Atma Jain Foundation, Delhi. He is the founder and Chairman of Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology, and Atma Vallabh Jain Smarak Shikshan, Delhi. He has played a pioneering role in the advancement of Jain scholarship at various institutions in India, Europe and the United States
Dr. Robert Del Bonta has received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He has taught courses in South and Southeast Asian art and curetted many shows and exhibits at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, the Berkeley Art Museum and Indian art for the University of Michigan Museum of Art. He has published many articles, including on Jain art from all over India.
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Dr. Surendra Bothara is a Jain scholar and managing editor at the Prakrit Bharti Academy in Jaipur. He has authored more than a dozen books, including Ahimsa: The Science of Peace (2004); and have translated the Agamas and Agamic literature in both English and Hindi.
Pramodaben Chitrabhanu started studying Jainism at the age of eleven. She is gifted in Sanskrit, Jain mantras, vegetarian nutrition and music - she plays the sitar and is an accomplished singer. She ha a BA in psychology from Bombay University. She is President of the Jain International Meditation Center in Bombay, is on the Board of Directors