JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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REKHA GOSALIA M.A. with Sociology and Psychology from the M.S. University of Baroda. Doctorate in Sociology in the topic of "Spouse Relationship". Diploma in Jainology. Currently teaching Jainism in Mumbai University - Philosophy Department. Award winning lecturer. Devoted last fifteen years to study of Jain Philosophy. Approach towards Jain Philosophy is that of a reformist. Writes articles on social issues in dailies and magazines. Active member and social service through involvement in Rotary as well as Lions Club, Consumer Guidance Forum and All India Women's Conference.
ROBERT ARNETT Robert Arnett is the internationally acclaimed photographer specializing in spiritual photographs of India and the author of the multi award winning books "India Unveiled” and “Finders Keepers." As a recognized speaker, he has given numerous slide presentations on India at various locations including The Smithsonian Institute, Yale, Harvard and Stanford University.
ROOP CHANDRA JI MAHARAJ Deeksha at the tender of 13. Followed Acharya Tulsi Sangh. Founder of "Nav Tairah Panth" and "Manav Mandir Mission". Author of more than 15 books. Translated several Indian scriptures into Bangla, Kanner, Gujarati, and English language. As a pilgrim , he walked 35000 miles bare-footed to many parts in India and Nepal. He is a great poet, writer, philosopher and extremely knowledgeable of Jain scriptures. He is a great orator and monk with profound understanding. He has deep study of Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagvatgeeta, Buddhist literature and of Bible. He has mastery of Mantra-Yoga-Meditation. Lecture series and seminars on Jain religion and philosophy, vegetarianism, non-violence, and mantra - Yoga classes and camps in India (Delhi, Punjab and Hariyana) and abroad are conducted under his guidance. Naturopathy, dispensary centers are managed by him for service to humanity.
SADHVI SHILAPJI Sadhviji Shree Shilapiji has been associated with Veerayatan since 1986 and has been working under the guidance of Acharya Shree Chandanaji in preaching, teaching and spreading the message of Jainism and humanity in a broader sense. Sadhviji Shree Shilapiji is often invited to Oxford, Harvard and other well reputed universities as a guest speaker. She has been a representative at the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago; in Cape Town, South Africa; in Geneva, Switzerland, and at many other international conferences. Sadhviji Shree Shilapiji' is also the first Jain Monk ever to have studied abroad. She is currently pursing her PhD in Comparative Religions from King's College in London.Due to her efforts, a permanent educational institution in Jakhania, Kutch has now materialized. At present, there are also fifteen other vocational training programs that have stabilized numerous earthquake victims to gain a meaningful livelihood under Sadhviji Shree Shilapiji's able guidance.
SADHVI SHUBHAMJI Sadhvi Shubhamji has been a disciple of Acharya Shree Chandanaji since the early age of 12 and was the first one to have Diksha in Rajgir, Bihar after Bhagwan Mahavir's Diksha. With the blessings of Upadhyay Shree Amar Muniji, Acharya Shree Chandanaji established Veerayatan Centers in Rajgir, Bhuj, Bombay and Pune in India, and has international activities in USA, UK, East Africa and many other countries. Veerayatan is founded on the principles of Seva, Siksha (education) and Sadhna. It has been carrying on its great humanitarian work through schools, hospitals and religious seminars.Sadhvi Shree Shubhamji is a proficient scholar of Sanskrit and Prakrit. She has extensively studied scriptures and theories of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi. Sadhviji Shree Shubhamji has been traveling all over the world preaching and spreading the message of humanity and Jainism. She has also been teaching meditation, yoga, and delivering discourses on Jainism and on other religions.
SAMANI AKSHAY PRAGYA Qualification M.A. in Jainology, JVBI(Ladnun) Language known Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, English, Rajasthani Field of Specialization Jain Philosophy, Meditation & Yoga, Science of Living, Non-Violence Achievements "Niyojika' (Head of saman order) from 2002 to Jan 2007, Member of Board of Management (BOM), JVBI; Member of management comity of saman order(Pragya parishad), guided parmarthik Shikshan Sanstha for 4 yrs. Other Information Organized many Preksha Meditation camps, Attended Jaina Conventions, Interfaith Conferences, many Other Conferences & Seminars in India & overseas.
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