Jain Digest 1998 01 Vol 14 No 01

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

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"There is nothing more powerful than an idea. No weapon can destroy it, no power can conquer it, except the power of another idea."
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YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA
Sign up for the 1998 YJA Convention
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Jai Jinendra! The Young Jains of America and the Houston YJA Convention Committee (HYJACC) cordially invite you to attend the Third Biennial YJA Convention to be held in Houston from July 2-5, 1998. The purpose of this event is to provide Jain youth, ages 14-29, an exciting forum to explore the religion's philosophy, culture, and beliefs.
The gathering of so many Jain youth in one place will create a unique community in which the free exchange of ideas and experi- ences will allow everyone to share their Jain heritage. One of the goals of this convention is to foster a sense of pride about our religion which will allow Jain ideals and fundamentals to continue and grow into the future.
The Houston YJA Convention Committee expects a roughly even split of participants between the three groups of attendees ages 14-17, ages 18-22, and ages 23-29. Thus, we highly encourage youth and young adults of all ages to attend this one of a kind event.
The activities will be geared towards participants with differing knowledge levels of Jainism. Whether beginning, intermediate, or advanced, all attendees will have the opportunity to learn from insightful guest speakers, panel debates, small group discussions, open forums, etc.
The convention will take place at the beautiful Del Lago Resort and Conference Center. Located in a lush and secluded forest area just north of town, this lakeside facility will provide a peaceful natural environment for the weekend's activities. At the same time, the expansive meeting facilities Plug in to the convention website and lavish tower
at www.yale.edu/yja/ suites will assure - Registration Forms the participants a
Programming plans as they are made, including a comfortable list of confrmed speakers and scheduled sessions weekend.
- Pictures and descriptions of the faboulus Del Lago Don't miss Resort and Convention Center this opportunity
- Information on submitting articles for publication to spend time with
in the convention souvenior guide hundreds of your
Contact list for YJA officers and HYJACC fellow Jains. In addition to the informative programs and relaxing atmosphere, this convention is the ideal place to make lots of new friends. Hope to see you there!!
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Contact the Houston YJA Convention Committee
(HYJACC)
Activities
Rajesh Dharamshi
rajesh_dharamshi@notes.pw.com
Fund Raising
Kalpesh Shah
Kal_Shah@ees.enron.com
281-261-8223
Records
Swapna Mehta
progress@hal-pc.org
281-820-9325
Site
avan
pz692187@bcm.tmc
713-797-0217
Sonia
ssd59580@jetson.uh.edu
281-933-5540
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