JAINA Convention 2007 07 NJ Edison Program Guide

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

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Sri is transforming lives. Touching upon every section of society and addressing every aspect required to build a violence-free, crime free and stress-free society, Sri Sri's work covers the areas of conflict resolution, trauma relief and disaster management, stress elimination, prisoner rehabilitation, youth & women empowerment, education, community development, empowering individuals and the revival of ancient wisdom. Sri Sri's range of social work encompasses conflict resolution, disaster relief, women empowerment, prison reform, campaign against female infanticide and eradication of child labor. He is engaged in peace talks and counseling in conflicts zones around the world. His expertise in bringing people to the negotiating table in Sri Lanka, Kashmir and other places is widely acknowledged. Sri Sri has brought to the masses ancient techniques which were traditionally kept exclusive. He has designed many self-development modules which people can take back home and use to calm their minds and heighten enthusiasm. Through these programs, thousands have come out of depression, suicidal tendencies and aggressive behavior. Traveling throughout the year to around 40 countries, Sri Sri has been calling for globalization of wisdom. Governments and organizations across the world have honored Sri Sri in recognition of his tireless service to humanity. Over the years, he has been invited to address several global forums, including the UN Millennium Peace Summit (2000), NASA scientists (2004) and several parliaments across the globe.
SWAMI RAMDEVJI Baba Ramdev Maharaj ji is a renowned Yoga and Ayurved guru. He is well-versed in Sanskrit Grammar, Ayurveda and Vedic Philosophy His practical approach to Yoga has won him millions of followers throughout India and abroad. Swami Ramdev was born as Ramkishan in a very humble family of a farmer in Narnaul village at Alipur, in Mahendragarh district of Haryana. Two and half months after he was born half of his body was paralyzed but he recovered. He got his primary education in the village then went on to a gurukul to learn Sanskrit. From there he joined the Kalva gurukul under Acharya Baldev ji Maharaj. He traveled to Himalayas for several years before he settled in Haridwar. He spent a considerable amount of time in the caves of Gangotri. He discovered several medicinal plants in the Himalayas which he uses in treating his patients. Swami Ramdev started relentless efforts to popularise Yoga in 1995 with the establishment of Divya Yoga Mandir Trust, along with Acharya Karamveer and Acharya Balkrishna. Ramdev became the president of the trust, Karamveer the deputy president and Balkrishna the general secretary. The objective of the trust was to reach Yoga in every part of the country and cure as many patients as possible. With this he began activities in health and spiritual pursuits. Now thousands of people everyday attend his Yoga Camps. And many are following him in Yoga through television. Swamiji has given a new birth to Yoga by bringing it to public and benefiting people with it. He has helped Yoga become popular among common man. He is responsible for a revolution in Yoga and health. Guru Ramdev has planned dream project, Patanjali Yog Peeth, near Haridwar. It is an ambitious project with a Yoga university, a naturopathy department, a residential complex for patients, a hall for thousands of people to practice Yoga and a large hospital ward to treat thousands of patients. Swamiji believes that "yog se yeh Aaryavrat desh punah Vishva guru ke garimamay pad par pratishthit hoga" (India will again become world leader through Yoga). He dreams of a "rog mukt Bharat Varsh aur Vishva" (Disease free India and World).
SWAMI TADATMANANDA Swami Tadatmananda is the founder and resident teacher of Arsha Bodha Center. From 1981 onwards, he studied in the U.S. and India under Pujya Swami Dayananda, who initiated him into a traditional Hindu monastic order on the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh in 1993. Swami Tadatmananda is also a Sanskrit scholar and former computer engineer. His background allows him to draw upon contemporary scientific and psychological insights while unfolding sacred Sanskrit scriptures. He thus endows the spiritual teachings of ancient India with a new relevance. His teachings are full of warmth and humor; his style is informal and personal. He relates easily to all, including teens and children who love to sing bhajans to his guitar accompaniment.
TARLA DOSHI She sas been interested in Jain Dharma since childhood. Well known Jain scholar, participating in educational activities for adults & teachers. Extensive knowledge of Jain scriptures. Current editor of “Jain Prakash” magazine & frequent contributor of articles on Jain philosophy in several Jain publications as well as reviewing books on Jainism. Ex-associate editor of "Bal-Jyot”, a monthly publication of Bruhud Bombay Jain-shala Utkarsha Sangh. Education: Masters in Literature & Ph.D. thesis completed. Reiki Master: Reiki is an ancient art of mind, body & spirit healing. Mudra vigyan:Self healing through various postures & Mudras. Has written National award winning essays, such as "Syadwad" & "Propriety in Jain Darshan".
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