JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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She has studied various Jain Agams viz: Chaha Dhala, Ratankarand Shravakachar, Dravya Sangraha, Tatvartha Sutra , Samayasaar, Sarvartha Siddhi etc.and several other Jain and Hindu religious books for example the Bhagwat Geeta. She gives discourses on the Geeta as well. She is fluent in Sanskrit, Marathi and Hindi languages. She has authored two books: Subh-Mangalam and Shubum-Shbhanam and is currently writing a book which will have Jain Shloks with their meanings. She is an editor of the monthly patrika (magazine) ""Anklikarwani."" She is known for giving discourses on Jain philosophy and instructions on how to do meditation. She has traveled extensively throughout India visiting various Jain Sanghs/temples giving religious discourses and performing religious rituals."
NARENDRA JAIN Dr. Narendra P.Jain has been an accomplished career diplomat who has distinguished himself as India's Ambassador to European Union, Nepal, Mexico, Belgium and U.N., as well as Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. He is a noted economist, ardent environmentalist, a well-known poet, author and eloquent orator and above all a renowned Jain scholar. His publications on Jainism include books like "AHIMSA-The ultimate Winner', Wave of Bliss, Karuna ka Jharna (Hindi), Jainism in the global perspective. He has addressed Parliament of World's Religions at Chicago and Cape Town, Millennium Spiritual Summit of U.N. in New York, U.N. Earth Summit in Brazil, several JAINA Conventions and many inter-faith conferences on the world view of Jainism. His essays and articles have been regularly appearing in inter-faith journals like World and I (Washington) and leading Jain research Institutes. He has been a prominent speaker at the various international Jain conferences. In 2004, Vice President of India honored him with the title of JAIN GAURAV sponsored by Bharat Jain Mahamandal, He enjoys the status of Permanent Academician at the Mexican Institute of International affairs as well as Distinguished Professor at the Frei University, Belgium He has been a member of the world Spiritual Assembly of the Parliament of World's Religions, and is currently Executive President of World Jain Confederation and Advisor to the Jain University, Ladnu and Prakrit Bharti Academy, Jaipur.
NARESH JAIN Co-Chair of the Interfaith Committee of JAINA and its Director, VP, International Jain Sangh; Board Trustee, Educare Foundation and the Council for a Parliament of World's Religions. Advisor to the Board of the Monmouth center of World Religions and Ethical Thought in NJ. Involved in the interfaith forums as a presenter, moderator and organizer. Organized family camps and youth workshops. Coordinated a Jain international delegation to the 2004 Parliament of World's Religions held in Barcelona and served as an advisor to its Program Task Force.
NIRANJAN SHAH Niranjan Shah is a retired civil engineer presently a columnist in various Indian-American weeklies. He teaches Indian philosophy at State Universities in New York.
NIRMAL DOSI Started learning Jain philosophy when came in contact with Dalsukhbhai Manvaliaji during study at Banaras Hindu University. Learned 'Samaysar' when CFO of Heavy Electricals presented the book. Came in contact with many monks and scholars in India from early age. Learned Jain philosophy from understanding scriptures namely Tattvartha Sutra, Saman Suttam, Purushartha Sidyupaya, Chhadhala, Jin Dhammo and Ratna Karan Shrävakächär. As a part of JAINA scholars program, working on unified JAIN vision for North America - "We were 'one Jain'- only in North America we can have such unity and that we need to pass on to next generation". Learned Indian Classical Music on Violin from Guru Expert in Saragi (reverse Violin) and participates in local poetry recitals. Two of the poetries were published in collection of poetries of overseas Indians. From these learning wrote many Jain Bhajans. Participated as a Jain speaker on the subject of removing poverty at UN world religion conference organized in year 2000 and on Jain Unity seminar with Dr. N.P. Jain and Mr. Vinay Jain at San Fransisco 2005 Jaina convention.
NIRMAL SETHIA "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."
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