JAINA Convention 2015 07 Atlanta GA

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

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Speakers
Swami Charukeertiji Bhattarakji
Bhattarakji is the Head Pontiff of Moodbidri Gurupeetha, which belongs to the Acharya Kunda Indigenous tradition. He has B.E (Civil) and M.A. in Economics and Vastuvisharada. The Moodbidri Jain library is the richest of all Jain literary collections throughout India. Bhattarakji is the supreme head of six institutions including Ramarani Research Center and the managing trustee of 18 Jain temples of Moodbidri. He delivers Jainism lectures in many languages.
Chandrasen Guruji
Chandrasenji is a scholar in philosophy, Agam and Kriyakand. Presently he teaches Jain sadhus and sadhvis. He is a faculty member in the Jainology Department, Mumbai University. He took Jain Disksha at the age of 8 in 1966 from Gachadhipati Aacharya Premsuri Maharaj and came to Sansar in the year 2000. He has 34 yrs. of sainthood. He is an expert in Yog Sadhana, Yogdhyan, Aasnas and Pranayam. And is a Sidha Mantracharya.
Manak Muniji
Manak Muniji Maharaj is the founder of Shri Padmavati Shakti Peeth. At the young age of 14, under the guidance of Jain Acharya Shri Tulsiji Maharaj, he took his vows as a Jain Muni. After becoming a Jain Monk, he spent 12 years in deep study and meditation. Muni Shriji is interested in Dhyan-Sadhana (Intense Meditation) and he has undergone several supernatural experiences. After becoming a Muni, he travelled on foot across India and Nepal for 28 years and has been blessed by Mata Shri Padmavati Devi. He established a spiritual ashram SHRI PARASHVA PADMAVATI SHAKTI PEETH, in Pune.
Roop Chandraji Maharaj
Roop Chandraji Maharaj took deeksha at the age of 13, under Acharya Tulsi. He wrote more than 15 books and translated several Indian scriptures into many Indian languages. Maharaj saheb is a poet, writer, philosopher and extremely knowledgeable on Jain scriptures. He also has done deep study of Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagvad-Gita, Buddhist literature and Bible. He was conferred MAN OF THE YEAR - 2004 by American Biographical Institute, and was also honored by Amity Humanity Foundation and National AIDS Control Organization for his involvement in the cause of total health care and prevention.
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Saman Ji Shrutpragya
Shrutpragyaji born in Bhuj-Kutch in December 1966, entered in Saman life at the age of 20. Samanji's teachings integrate ancient scriptures and modern science which validate our day to day experience and knowledge. His discourses are highly skilled on how to apply the Jain principles in daily life. He founded "Peace of Mind Foundation" in Rajkot, Gujarat and the "Peace of Mind Yogic Center" in USA and has written more than 60 books such as Turning point, Answers Within, The Touching Impact, and many more.
Yogi Arun Tiwari
Arun Tiwari is a disciple of Acharya Roopchandra Ji Maharaj and has been learning all facets of Yoga for last 15 years. He practices and teaches physical, spiritual and mental forms of yoga to achieve oneness with the nature and surrounding environment. He has conducted Yoga camps and classes for thousands of people in India and in several international locations, including at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Samani Parimal Pragya
Samani Parimal Pragya is a disciple of Acharya Mahashraman. She holds a M.A. degree in Non- violence and Peace from JVBI Ladnun. She has been practicing spirituality for the past 22 years and has transformed many lives in India and abroad through her knowledge, experience and a unique ability to captivate audiences through her powerful delivery. Her specialties are: Training in Non-Violence, Jain Philosophy, Preksha Meditation, Yoga, and Science of Living. She has organized many camps and workshops on these subjects both in India and Overseas.
Samani Vikas Pragya
Samani Vikas Pragya is a disciple of Acharya Mahashraman. She holds a Master's degree in Philosophy and Comparative Religion from JVBI, Ladnun. Her expertise is in: Jain Philosophy, Yoga and Meditation. She has attended conferences, organized many camps and Workshops and given discourses on: Personality Development, Jain Principles, Yoga and Meditation at many places in India and abroad. She has a melodious voice and is an excellent orator.
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