JAINA Convention 2005 07 JCNC Program Guide

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

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sustainable world. Recently, he has been dedicating his Bollywood shows all over the world with the likes of famous time to inner cultivation and service.
Indian pop artists and actors as well as the celebrated musicians from India and abroad, such as A.R. Rehman and Ricky Martin, respectively. Mona has now officially made dance her full-time career and has introduced a one of a kind Bollywood dance and Bollywood aerobics program at the ICC.
Dr. Cesar Molina is a cardiologist at Santa Clara Medical Center and has been specializing in cardio-vascular disease among people from South Asia. Dr. Molina together with Dr. Turakhia and his team will provide an insight into Cardio-vascular diseases for South Asians.
Surbhi Pandya, B. Sc. reflects her thoughts on canvas with the studies of Jain Texts and Philosophy. She studied Jain principles in last few years. Surbhi is a group counselor and has many Jain presentations to her credit. She practiced Acupressure, Pranic Healing and took deep interest in Astrology, Painting and Music. Surbhi has many canvases filled with Jain philosophy. She currently moved to New York.
Dr. Hemlata Pokharna has PhD Education and Ph.D Biochemistry. She is a researcher in psychology at the University of Chicago. She has spoken at many international conferences. She gives extended training sessions, workshops and lectures and her work provides powerful and practical training in connecting with self (meditation and focusing) and connecting with others (Nonviolent communications).
Dhrumil Purohit is a regular speaker on the topic of Jain Dharma and Presence and has been attending JAINA conventions for the last 6 years. He is a contributor to Jain Spirit Magazine, Jain Digest Magazine and has held various positions on the JAINA and YJA Board. During the day Dhrumil is the Founding Principal of a socially responsible marketing firm, Dharma boost, and actively incorporates Jain Dharma into his business practices.
Dr. Lisa Rahangdale is from UCSF will bring to you the latest researches, medicine, procedures for prevention and care in both the cardio-vascular diseases and women's health.
Dr. Rajat Rao is from UCSF will bring to you the latest researches, medicine, procedures for prevention and care in both the cardio-vascular diseases and women's health.
Netika Raval is passionate about affecting change in the lives of children through education. As President of Asha for Education (Europe and North America), she has the opportunity to be an agent of change in the lives of many children. She has two Masters - one in International Relations and the other in Conflict Resolution and is on the board of many community organizations in the bay area. After a successful career in the corporate world, she decided to tap into her authentic self and do what makes her come alive! Shifting careers was not difficult for her - she took the road less traveled and that has made all the difference... When she finds extra time, she likes to sing, run marathons and collect first edition books.
Mona Sampath, program manager for the India Community Center in Milpitas and co-founder of the bay area professional dance company, Naach has been active on the dance scene since the word Go! Numerous achievements highlight Mona's expertise in what she does best - having performed and choreographed for live and filmed
Dr. Pepper Schwartz is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington in Seattle. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Schwartz holds a B.A. and M.A., where she was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. She also holds an M.A. and Ph.D in Sociology from Yale University. The leading relationship expert in the nation, Dr. Schwartz holds the distinction of being the only relationship expert on the Web who is a published authority, as well as a professor at a major U.S. university. She lectures nationally and internationally on various relationship topics, women's issues, parent and child issues, communication between men and women in intimate and work relationships, and maintaining personal and family well-being in today's world.
Ashok Sethi has been active participant and contributors to JCNC activities. Has learned Jainism from several Jain scholars and monks. Served as the Vice President Education and as a member of the Religious Committee of Jain Center of Northern California. Currently he is a Secretary on the BoD of Jain Center of Northern California and is teaching at JCNC pathshala. He also knows puja procedures for Digambar traadition.
Nirmal Sethia is Professor of Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. His scholarly interests cover the areas of creativity, innovation and design. More recently, he has been exploring the relevance of Gandhian thought to contemporary business practices, especially in the contexts of social entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
Dr. Tara Sethia received her Ph.D. from UCLA. She is Professor of History and Director of Ahimsa Center at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. She teaches History of India, Gandhi, Women in Asia, and Nonviolence in World History. She is the editor of Ahimsa, Anekanta and Jainism (2004) and is working on a book on Gandhi.
Amitbhai (Veer Sainik) Shah, trustee in Tapovan Sanskar and various Public Charitable Trusts under guidance of Pujaya Chandrashekhar Maharaj. Has been involved actively in Jain activities since last 42 Years including giving pravachans and performing Pratikramans and Bhavnas⚫ during Paryushan. Pioneer in development of Tapovan at Ahmedabad. Studied Asthanikha Pravach and Kalpa sutra Pravachan mala with Meaning.
Arvindbhai Shah has MBA with Finance. About 2 decades ago, inspired by work of Shrimad Rajchandra to Vitraag Marg, studied work of Shrimadji and other Jain books, and other philosophies, has developed understanding of Jain philosophy and his internal changes are quite visible. He is retired. Adhyatmik Study and practice is fulltime spiritual work.
Dr Atul K. Shah is pioneering efforts to educate, translate and inform the modern world about peaceful tradition of
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