JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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SAMANI MANGAL PRAJNA
New era of Jain education-vishva Bharati University
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The first ever Jain University which is based on Lord Mahavira's Vision and Values.
•Propagating Jain Dharma at world level and presenting Jain Religion and Philosophy in a pure academic way are our predominant aims.
⚫ It will launch a great platform for our Jain youth to be connected with Jain Dharma.
It will also open new avenues for higher studies to Jain Monks and Nuns.
• Preservation of Jain Manuscripts and other valuable resources has been included in our main tasks.
SAMANI MANGAL PRAJNA
Peace Through Language management
• Peace is desirable for everyone
Communication is essential for our survival and it is at the very root of all human relationships
Undisciplined communication creates turmoil in life.
•There are four types of communications:
1. physical, 2. mental, 3. vocal, 4. emotional
SAMANJI SHRUT PRAGYA SWAMIJI
Anger/Stress Management
First, we must understand that, stress is always a part of our daily life; no one is immune from it. Second, stress is not harmful at all; it can be very helpful in life. Third, stress is not harmful, but living continuously with stress is. Three reasons of stress - overload of time, activity, and information. If we can manage the reasons of stress, then we can save ourselves from harmful effects of Stress. Anger is the by product of Stress. Lots of psychosomatic diseases are created by stress. Few yogic techniques are very useful to remove psychological stress. You should understand the master key which is: Only we ourselves are responsible for creating our own stress, and only we have the ability to destroy it because no one else can directly come and take out your stress.
SAMEER PRAKASHCHANDRA SHAH
Unnati Kram of Aatma - Nigod to Manushy
Body containing countless Jiv (lives) is called Nigod in Jainism. It is a class of infinitesimal, inperceptible doemant being awakening from Apathy and starting spiritual evolution. It is a lowest form of life. The elevation of a Jiv from Nigod to Manushy, in its final stage, is called Manushy bhav. Whena Jiv attains Manushy bhav, he can now practice Jainism to attain Moksha. Having attained this Manushy bhav, it should be our constant endeavour to attain Moksha through intense Sadhna. The speaker will explore various steps of Sadhna to attain Moksha.
SANGEETA KUMAR
Animal Rights and Veganism
Veganism is the most powerful decision you can make to help end animal suffering, social injustice and environmental destruction. Each time we buy any animal products (including dairy and eggs) we are giving money to industries to torture animals in ways we could never do ourselves. By becoming conscious of the foods we eat and where it comes from, we can help end the cycle of violence towards animals. Our lives can become statements of compassion by embracing a vegan diet.
SAURABH DALAL
Jainism, Ecology, and Global Warming
An animal-based diet is perhaps the greatest contributor to global warming. i would describe the background, most basic science and mechanism, supporting facts, and individual and community actions as solutions within our reach as Jains.
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