JAINA Convention 2015 07 Atlanta GA

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

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Speakers
Speakers
Samani Maryada Pragya
Gurudev Rakeshbhai Zaveri
Samani Maryada Pragya is a disciple of H.H. Acharya Mahashraman. She was a Gold Medalist in her undergraduate degree in Jainology and also holds Master degree in Sanskrit. She is currently a Research Scholar at JVBI Ladnun. Her fields of specialization are: Jainology and Comparative philosophy, Yoga, Meditation and Sanskrit language. She has attended seminars and conferences and given discourses on Jainism and Meditation
Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai is the founder of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, to enhance the spiritual growth of seekers. In Mumbai, on alternate Sundays, Gurudev delivers spiritually enriching discourses. These discourses, with focus on applying spirituality in every dimension of life, provide the impetus needed to begin advancement on spiritual quest. These discourses thus pave the way to eternal bliss, and are true source of inspiration and transformation for devotees across the globe.
Samani Ratna Pragya
Dr. Hukamchandji Bharill
Samani Ratna Pragya is a disciple of H.H. Acharya Mahashraman. She holds M.A. degree in Jain philosophy and Comparative Religion, and also in Preksha Meditation and Yoga. Both degrees are from JVB1, Ladnun. She has travelled in India and abroad to give lectures and camps on Jain Philosophy, Meditation, and Skill Development. On the occasion of birth centenary of H.H. Acharya Tulsi she participated in Anuvrat Samkalpa Yatra at several places in Maharastra, India.
Dr. Bharill is a disciple of Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami. He is well known as a highly learned person of our Jain community. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Indore University. He has received a Jain Ratna award. Dr. Bharill has written 53 books and translated in eight languages. He is a disciple of Gurudev Shri Kanji Swami. He has made an unprecedented contribution to the spiritual revolution. He is regular speaker at many Jain centers around the world
Samani Shruth Nidhi
Dhirubhai Pandit
Shruthnidhidi is with the JPP Jain Samani group, and was initiated in 2008, at the age of 22, under Acharya Pravar Shri Shubhchandraji Maharaj Saheb, with her entire family. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Marwadi. She leamed many religious scriptures: Tattvartha Sutra, Dashvaikalika Sutra, Karma Theory, Mantra Shastra, Personality Development, Art of Living, and Principles of Lord Mahavira. She teaches Jain Anuppeha Dhyan, Yog Sadhana, naturopathy, etc. She educates children about moral values, non-violence and vegetarianism.
Dhirubhai has studied at YashoVijay Pathshala in Mahesana, Gujarat. He has been teaching Jain scriptures for over 40 years. He has taught shravaks, monk-to-be, and monks on Jain scriptures ranging from basie scriptures such as Nav Tatva to heavy aadhyatmik scriptures and logic (nyaya) scriptures. He has written many books, and has translated several Sanskrit books into Gujarati. His simple yet lucid and interesting way of teaching has made him extremely popular all across India and United States
Samani Dr. Suyashnidhi
Tarlaben Deshi
Samani Shri Suyashnidhi was initiated in the JPP Jain Samani Group in 2010, in Mysore, at the age of 24, under Acharya Pravar Shri Shubhchandraji Maharaj Saheb. She has a Master's in Jainology with Gold Medal. She is fluent in English Hindi, Kannada and Marwadi. She has learned many religious scriptures: Tattvartha Sutra, Dashvaikalika Sutra, Uttaradhyayana Sutra, Antakrut Dasa Sutra, Acharang Sutra and Principles of Lord Mahavira. She teaches Jain Anuppeha Dhyan, Yog Sadhana, memory power, fundamentals of Jainism, and also educates children about non-violence and vegetarianism.
Well known Jain scholar, participated in educational activities for adults and teachers. She has extensive knowledge of Jian scriptures. She is a co-editor of Shasan Pragati for last two years and ex-editor of Jain Prakash magazine for past 20 years. Tarlaben has been visiting USA for last 20 years and has provided good insight of Jainism and Non-violence to many Jain organizations in USA and Canada
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