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 conguer is, except the power of another idea." YOUNG MINDS (continued)
Calling All Volunteers!
“Jainism - Back to Basics"
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
We need your participation!!! We want this convention to be a representation of YOUR ideas, thoughts and suggestions. The Activities Committee of YJA and HYJACC would appreciate it if you could send us feedback... and if you are interested in getting involved for the upcoming convention, here are a couple of ways that people can take part:
1) Organize a workshop/lecture/discussion in conjunction with
participants from your local Jain center. 2) Become a moderator for a small group discussion. 3) Set up presentations individually or as a group. 4) Help identify and sign up speakers for the convention. 5) Or just offer your suggestions on programming topics.
Registration is Thursday, July 2nd, 1998 from 2pm to 7pm. Programs begin daily at 8:00am and continue until 12am.
Programs will consist of panel discussions followed by group discussions, educational classroom like seminars, presentations, workshops and lot of fun games.
Guests invited to speak include Gurudev Chitrabhanuji, Balbhadraji, as well as Jain scholars and Philosophers.
Session topics are being developed as a collaborative effort of youth across North America. These topics are being developed to address issues to various age groups and knowledge levels.
The goal of this convention is to provide its participants with a forum for sharing knowledge and experiences of Jainism through discussions, seminars and team work. Topics will be spread across the whole spectrum, specifically to enlighten the participants with the basics and applications of Jainism. Some topics to be covered include:
If you are planning to attend the convention, and are interested in taking part, please send us your name and how you would like to participate. If you have some specific knowledge on a topic that you'd like to present, consider leading a workshop/lecture/panel debate. If you don't have a specific topic or view in mind... but would like to take an active part... then the small group discussion 'moderator' would be an ideal way to participate. No prior experience required!
Please contact us directly at Rajesh_Dharamshi@notes.pw.com
• Jainism's true followers • Understanding Jain Cosmology • Rituals and traditions in Jainism • Jain literature - Where do we take it from here? • Art and Architecture in Jainism • Jainism at crossroads in a changing world • Influencing work ethics with Jain principles • Molding Jainism into our daily lives • Jain activism • and many more.......
Don't forget...all volunteer participants must register using the normal registration procedure, so make sure you sign up early!
Thanking you in advance for your valuable insights,
Rajesh Dharamshi HYJACC Activities Chair
Sheetal Khandhar YJA Activities Liaison
Express Yourself ....
material by April 15, 1998 to the following address:
Young Jains of America clo Souvenir Committee PO Box 1069 Alief, TX 77411-1069
The 1998 Houston YJA Convention Committee is inviting Articles, Editorials, Papers, Poems, Stories, Studies and much more to include in the Convention Souvenir Guide. Jainism - a great religion with many avenues and paths to explore. Choose any subject related to Jainism and its practices... And show it to the world in a new light or with an in depth look. Or if you have material already prepared or published and would like to share it with us, please let us know.
Along with the material please include a brief description and small photograph (if available) of the author. Please send your
If available, please email the electronic copy of your material as an attachment to dhanesh@worldnet.att.net
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Dhanesh Shah, Souvenir Guide Editor.
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