JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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Spiritual Leaders / Speakers
Bio's
ABHAYKUMAR JAIN After completing M.Com from Jabalpur University in 1974 he went on to receive a Jain Darshanacharya from Rajasthan University in 1985. He has served as a teacher at the Shree Todarmal Jain Siddhant Mahavidyalaya in Jaipur from 1981 to 1998. His innumerable achievements include publishing 10 volumes of Bhakti Sarovar including many religious songs on tape. He has translated several poems from Sanskrit to Hindi including "Atmanushasan" written by Acharya Gunbhadra, "Laghu Tatva Visfot" written by Acharya Amrutchandra, "Niyamsaar Kalash”, and “Pravachan Saar Kalash”. He has also translated several poems from Gujarati to Hindi including “Adwitiya Chakshu”, “Adhyatmik Ratnatray”, and “Samavsharan Stuti”. He has written a book entitled “Kriya, Parinaam Aur Abhipraay" in 2004. Pandit Abhay Kumar Jain has travelled to various places including London, Toronto, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, Dallas, Houston and many other cities throughou the United States to give religious lectures and spread the teachings of Jainism. His current interests include giving religious discourses, self studying and writing
ACHARYA CHANDANAJI Disciple of Upadyaya Amar Muniji. Acharya Chandanaji began her spiritual journey at the very tender age of twelve. She took Diksha at the age of 14 in Mewar, Rajasthan. She established Veerayatan centers in Rajghiri, Bhuj, Bombay and Pune in India, and has international activities in USA, UK, East Africa, Singapore, Dubai and many other countries. Veerayatan is founded based on the principles of Seva, Siksha and Sadhana. It has been carrying on its humanitarian work through religious seminars and the building of schools and hospitals. Acharya Shreeji has a deep understanding of all the Jain Shastras. She accomplished the monumental task of translating the Uttradhyana in 33 days. She is not only a great philosopher, but an extraordinary poetess. Her recent publication "Bhav Dhara" mirrors her purity of thoughts, words and deeds.
ALKA DALAL Alka Dalal has been painting since 1988 and started her current Paintings for Peace' series in 2001, which aims to spread the message of peace. Dalal currently works in a broad cross-section of media, including oil, water color, acrylics, mono print, collage, and mixed media.
AMRENDRA MUNIJI H.H. Shantidoot-Dhyan Yogi Acharya Shree Amrender Muni, a Jain monk, travels the globe extensively to preach the values of nonviolence, vegetarianism, yoga , mercy and compassion. He emphasizes the importance of meditation, and mantra (chanting positive affirmations) through Arhum yoga.( Arhum yoga differs in that it's a science of sounds, vibrations and breathing). Muni Ji was born in 1949 in Delhi, India. He is a disciple of Acharya Shree Sushil Kumarji, the first Jain monk to travel outside India. Muniji founded The Universal Ahimsa foundation and Shri Shukal Foundation. Muni Ji is an internationally renowned yoga teacher as well as Spiritual Guru who has met major world leaders. Muni Ji has many followers in the US as well as across the globe. Muni Ji holds a degree in Sanskrit, a master's degree in philosophy and is self-educated in the Hindu, Buddist and Jain scriptures. Muni Ji has been honored with many awards. Muni Ji's path is not just some philosophical ideal; it's about people taking responsibility for nonviolence. His message is not only for nonviolence of deeds, but also for nonviolence of thoughts.
ANOP VORA Past President of JAINA and of the Jain Society of Rochester, Founder President of International Alumni Assoc. of Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya. Published articles on: Anger, Arrogance, Forgiveness, Theory of Karma and Meditation, Was instrumental in raising over $1 million to promote professional education for Jain students. Established a Foundation in 1998 to help the poor residing in a small village-Pachhegam (Gujrat). Attended VIPASSANA Meditation Camps and Preksha Meditation in Ladnu, India. Participated in the local Interfaith programs as well as in the one at Barcelona, Spain in 2004.
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