JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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DINESHBHAI MODI
Influence of Jain Principles on Moghul Emperor Akbar
Highlights of the seminar:
-Diverse Missions of Jain Munis of various Jain sects visiting the court of the Emperor at his request.
- Fiats and farmans issued by Akbar from time to time pursuant to teachings of these Munis for the benefit of Jain community and others.
- Incidents in Life of Akbar pursuant to influence of Jain Religion.
-Jain Doctrines which influenced Akbar the most viz., Attributes of soul, Independence of soul, Independent predetermined sequential pattern of modification of matter, Cycles of Karmas, Rebirth, Cosmic Composition, Jain ontology and epistemology. -Contribution of Jain dictates in evolving Hijri Religion by Akbar.
- Honours bestowed by Akbar on all these Munis
DR. BRUCE COSTAIN (BALABHADRA)
Atma Kalyan - Jain meaning and purpose
The speaker asserts the following on the premise - Fatigue in jain community; Lifestyle issue; Caught up in western society. People are not resisting them. People need to focus on atma kalyan; pure soul meditation to improve the quality of soul. Proper use of mantras. Pure object (atma) plus pure instrument (mind) = pure effect (experience of soul). Atma darshan and gnan are to aspects of chetna. Our goal should be to not only experience our soul, but also become consciousness; transmute knowledge into knowing and perceiving- so that they are united - at that ultimate level
DR. DIPAK JAIN
Ethics, Values and leadership: A Jainism Perspective
Through its foundational teachings of Ahimsa (nonviolence), Aparigraha (nonpossessiveness), Anekantavada (multiplicity of viewpoints) and others, Jainism offers many insights of profound value for leaders. Through such practices, one can endeavor to eradicate the Päpsthanaksthose qualities such as anger, criticism, violence and deception that form impediments preventing a liberated soul. The world today seeks the enlightened leader, one who is responsible both for creating shareholder value and value for society in general. The challenge of preparing such leaders is one that confronts business schools. No longer is it sufficient for leaders to concern themselves narrowly with material gain only. While shareholders and those involved in the life of an organization do indeed seek material returns, they also wish to balance those returns against the larger social good that they and their colleagues can effect. Hence, today's leader must be aware of an array of responsibilities inside and outside the organization.
DR. KIRIT GOSALIA
Six Dhalas-Scriptures
Chha Dhala is a scripture written by pundit Daultamji. There are six chapters in this scripture and each chapter has poetry with different tunes hence is called chha dhala. First chapter describes the sufferings of the Tran migratory soul in the four realms of existence. The second chapter gives the reason for these sufferings of the soul. The third chapter describes the nature of the right faith, the fourth about the nature of the right knowledge. The fifth chapter describes the nature of the right conduct and the twelve contemplations. Sixth chapter describes the right conduct for monks and also the nature of the Omniscient Lords. It is considered as mini samaysar and many Jain families recite it daily as their routine. We will discuss the overview of the scripture in the class.
DR. KIRTIBHAI SHAH
Mithyatva nu Swarup
Mithyatva means wrong attitude, wrong taste, wrong activities, and lack of faith in the seven fundamentals (Tattvas) in Jainism. Mithyatva also means not having interest and faith in the path of Moksha. A seeker of liberation (Moksha) leams the meanings of Mithyatva and Samyaktva. The speaker provides an overview of the the reasons to breakdwon Mithyarva and explores various examples of Mithyatva in practical life and oulines some basic principles in twelve Bhavana.
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