JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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SHEFALI & NITIN AJMERA Nava Graha and ashta karma - effecting zodiac signs Planets throw light and indicate what Karmas are going on and will come in an individual's life. They are not the cause of the Karma; they are just a light in a dark room indicating what is where. These indications get filtered through the respective zodiac signs and planetary combinations of one's existence to cause a good or adverse effect on one's life. These Planets have akritrim Jinalayas of Teerthankars. When we realize that our Karmas are obscuring us from our path to Moksha; we should pray to the respectiveTirthankars to bring us out of the doubt and closer to the absolutism that we need to finally attain. The Japya Mantra of the planet would help in removing the adverse effect or give us strength to handle the effect. Highlights of the seminar: 1. Natural temples of teerthankars. 2. Jain Astronomy- Planetary combinations. 3.Eight Karmas and the reasons of the karmas. 4.Jain Astrology- Zodiac signs etc. 5.Japya mantras of the teerthankars. 6. How can this concept of seminar help bring peace, happiness and tranquality in our lives.
SHEKHARCHANDRA JAIN Vishva shati mate Ahinsa ek matra upay - Moderan concept of ahinsa-environment The modern world finds itself in the dangerous possibilities of total annihilation. This was not to be seen in past. Nobody is to be blamed for this situation than man himself. The panacea for the modern world is peace which is nowhere to be seen. There is a loud talk about peace, conferences are held to discuss about peace but in practice it is not to be found anywhere. Those who talk about peace, themselves have amassed weapons of mass destruction. They have endangered the world. - If we are to look at non violence from the view point of Jain Darshan, we find it is the ultimate formula which can bring tranquility to the modern world without any bloodshed. Not only Lord Mahaveer, but all the Teerthankars before him, widely exploring all the religions of the world including the Islam, Christianity or Jewish have advocated non violence. None has preached mass killing, yet millions of followers of all these cults have not understood non violence and its significance in toto.
SHIVANI MEHTA & CHAITALI MALDE Magic Touch Workshop for Children Age 5-13 Education is the foundation for the upliftment of mankind. It is of utmost importance in the development of each individual. - Children are taught to create magic in their own lives... the magic of love. - Magic Touch is merely a medium to bloom the budding divinity within each child. This workshop does not believe in teaching, it believes in inculcating values, in inspiring and transforming lives. And this is done through Spiritual Enhancement, Self Development and by imparting strong Moral Values in the children. These are playfully imparted to the children through puppet shows, captivating skits, cartoon characterizations, interactive worksheets, creativity sessions, rhymes, dances, and much more.
SNEH RANI JAIN Jain Archieology Harrapa and Mohanjudaro cultures, Their archetect, Sumbolic lenguage and their association with Jain symblos and religion will be discussed.
SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR Jainism An interactive session that will cover the various aspects of Jainism and will not limit to any particular principle. He will adrees the youth also in the same talk.
SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR Key Note Peace through dialouge A Key note lecture by Pujya Guruji Sri Sri on our theme of the convention: "Peace through Dialogue"
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