JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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SAMANI MANGAL PRAJNA Disciple of Acharya Sri Mahaprajna and a member of the Saman order.Born in 1962 in Momasar, Rajasthan (India). Diksha by Sri Tulsi in the year 1984 at the age of 22. Mangal Pragya achieved her Masters in Jainology, Comparative Philosophy, and Religion in 1987, her Ph.D. work was on Philosophical concepts of Jain Agamas'. Formerly director of M.S. Anekant Shodhpeeth of the Jain Vishva Bharati Institute - the first and only Jain University recognized by the Indian Government. At present she is vice chancellor of Jain Vishva Bharari University. Proficient in Prakrit, Sanskrit, and Pali as well as modern languages - Hindi, Gujarati and English. Traveled extensively in many countries. Her field of activities is in teaching and training the Science of Living', Preksha Meditation, and Jainology in schools, colleges, and universities. She has presented papers in national and international seminars and conferences, and has also been interviewed on Radio, TV: and Newspapers. Published three books on Jain Philosophy: Arhati Dristi (Hindi), Vratya Darshan (Hindi), Jain Agam me darshan and more than 50 articles had published in philosophical research journals and other magazines and newspapers.
SAMANI PARAM PRAJNA M.A. In Jainism M.A. In Science Of Living Qualified In Yoga And Meditation Visiting Professor In Jain Darshan & Jeevan Vigyan. Majored In Sanskrit & Prakrit. Proficient In Hindi Gujarati & English. Study of Agamas Under The Guidance Of His Holiness Acharya Shree Mahapragya. Initiation: By Gurudev Ganadhipati Shri Tulsi & His Holiness Acharya Mahapragyaji. On 19th April 1981 At Jaipur (Rajasthan) Places Traveled: London, Hongkong, Japan, U.S.A., Belgium, Holland, Nepal, & Most Of India.
SAMANI PUNYA PRAGYA "Personal Background: Samani Punya Pragya was born on July 25th, 1971 in Asada, Rajasthan, India. She is a disciple of His Holiness Acharya Sri Mahapragya. She was initiated into the Saman order in the year 1993 at the age of 21, after five years training of Diksha as Mumukshu. Academic Background: She has an M. A. in Prakrit language and literature. She knows ancient classical languages such as Prakrit, Sanskrit as well as modern languages Hindi, Gujarati and English. She is gifted with a beautiful voice and a melodious singer. Travels: She has traveled throughout India to propagate Jainism, Preksha Meditation, non-violence as per direction of H.H.Acharya Mahapragya. At present she is working at Jain Vishva Bharati Orlando."
SAMANI VINAY PRAGYA Qualification B.Sc. (Banasthali Vidhyapith) M.A. in Jain Philosophy and Comparative religion. M. Phil. in Jainology, NET(Degree for Lecturership). Designation Lecturer, JVBI, Ladnun, (INDIA). Languages Hindi, Prakrit, Sanskrit, English, Rajasthani. Participated in Conferences and Seminars, Conducted Camps, written Dissertation and some Research articles too. Trained in Yoga, Meditation, Science of Living, Training in Non-violence.
SAMANJI SHRUT PRAGYA Swamiji Saman Diksha at the age of 20 under the guidance of Acharya Tulsiji. Visited several prominent Universities like Oxford, Cambridge, London, Hawaii And Berkley. He has conducted thousands of Yoga and Meditation seminars and have trained Thousands of people in the subject. More than 5000 Youths have been trained by him in various subjects of life, e.g.Personality development, body language, mind power, memory development and spiritual life style. He publishes several Articles regularly in different newspapers in India. More than 12 publications. His main focus of discourses is on, "how to handle Anger", stress management, Healthy life style, human psychology, peace of mind, Indian culture, healthy diet, art of enlightenment, jain way of living, how to achieve emotional balance, yoga and meditation.Several Audiocassettes, cds and DVDs have been recorded and available on various subjects, e.g. Self-management, power, spritual awakening and Jain philosophy.
SAMEER PRAKASHCHANDRA SHAH Shree Sameerbhai is 31 years old and an eminent Jain scholar and teacher based in Ahmedabad, India. Since last twelve years he has been teaching full time at Sadhu-Sadhvi Pathsala in Ahmedabad. Presently there are fifty Sadhu & Sadhviji, sixty adults and hundred children in his Pathsala. He has conducted Shibirs on many subjects including Karma Grantha, Yoga Drashti Samuchchaya, Yogbindu, Yog Shatak, Lalit Vistar, Shodsak and Ashatak.
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