JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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PRAVIN L. SHAH
Dr. Pravin L. Shah is a Molecular Rheologist with his own private practice, and lives in Reading, PA. Pravinbhai has been keenly interested in Jain Scriptures for more than twenty years. He has extensively studied the teachings of Shrimad Rajchandra who is his Spiritual Master (Sadguru). Pravinhhai's spiritual Sadhana has been highly influenced by the epic works of Acharya Kundkund, Haribhadara, and Yashovijayji. He writes regularly for Jain Digest and has contributed more than twenty articles on Jainism. Pravinbhai is fluent in Sanskrit and Ardhamagdhi. He has been an invited scholar to numerous Jain programs and has been very instrumental in presenting the Jain concepts to youth groups and adults with a scientific approach with excellent clarity. He has studied more than two hundred scriptures and plans to write on Jainism for the westerners and the youth group.
PROF. JOGA RAO
Prof. Joga Rao is a professor of Computer Science at NJIT. He has received several academic accolades during his time at NJIT, which he accredits to his implementing the tools of Landmark Education. Dr. Rao received his PhD from Texas A&M University, MS from the University of California at Berkeley and his BTech from the Indian Institute of Technology.
Prof. Nalin Shastree Professor at Magadh University, Bodhgaya, India.
RAJENDRA DALAL
Rajendrabhai Dalal is blessed by leading Acharyadev Late Sei Vikramsuriji and present Acharyadev Rajyashsurij. He learnt so many Jain Poojans and Jain Philosophy from Gurudev since 35 years. He performs Sri Sidhchakra Poojan, Bhaktamar Poojan, Uvasagram Poojan, Parshva Padmavati Poojan, Gautamswami Poojan and Sarasvati Poojan. He performed poojan at President and Prime Minister Houses. He is the main co-ordinator for developing Banaras Parsvnath Jain Temple, Uvasagram Jain Temple, Kulpak Jain Temple and Bharuch Jain Temple, along with Pujya Gurudev Rajyash Sri M.S. Since 30 Years he is President of Jain Sangh at Secunderabad A.P. India.
RAJENDRA KAMDAR
An eminent Jain Scholar, based in Rajkot, India. Conducts classes for the young adults. Actively involved as Trustee / President in various educational activities for young Jains. Studied Jain Scriptures in depth. His very simple and easy to understand teaching/expressing method, has attracted many. Widely traveled throughout the world. Devoted to religious activities since more than two decades. Studied scriptures by eminent Jain Acharyas and entire literature of Shrimad Rajchandra. Currently serving as Chairperson: Delhi Public School at Rajkot. Vice President: Lions Club.
DR. RAJNI SHAH (NJ)
Dr. Rajnibhai Shah, an economist by profession, has come in contact with many Acharyas, Sadhus and Sadhvijis. He has conducted Swadhyay at many centers in USA, and practices what he preaches.
DR. RAJNI SHAH (NY)
Rajni Shah is a physician by profession, presently in Gem-Stone Business. He was instrumental in the construction of Jain Center of America Temple Building at New York. Currently he is working on and researching the Shri Ashtapad Maha Tirth.
DR. RAKESHBHAI JHAVERI PUJYASHRI (REVEREND)
Dr. Rakeshbhai Jhaveri has dedicated his life to the promocion of Jainism, especially amongst youth. His first experience of samyak darshan was at the age of eight. He told his parents that he wants to pursue the religious path but his parents advised him to first obtain a thorough knowledge by completing PhD studies. He was awarded his doctorate on December 2,1998 under the guidance of Guru Krupaludev and Dr. Ramanlal Shah.. He has remained brahmchari (celibate). He got deeply involved in the spiritual sadhna and meditation. Puj. Rakeshbhai has established Shrimad Rajchandra Adhyatmik Satsang Sadhna Kendra in Mumbai, India and Ashram at Dharampur. Pujyashri gives numerous discourses and regularly conducts Shibirs, retreat camps, both at Mumbai and Dharampur. He feels that followers create divisions, not founders. He wants to be classified as a Jain and not a follower of Shrimadji. His publications include four volumes of his PhD thesis on Atmasiddhi and few others in Gujarati like Jeewan Ane Kavan, i.e., life & works of Shrimad Rajchandra.
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