Jain Digest 2000 03 Vol 16 No 1

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

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Y2J-CALL FOR CREATIVE WORK
Are you a writer, artist, poet or photographer? Is your work inspired by Jainism? Does it depict Jain images? This is your chance to be published! We are looking for creative works to be included in the Convention 2000 Souvenir Book entitled Four Days' Journey into the Self.
This book is a serious undertaking. Books from previous conventions have been archived by the U.S. Library of Congress. We need your help in making it great! You can: SPARK AN INTEREST in youth power for national and community development. INSPIRE US THROUGH STORIES of the courageous lives and exploits of prominent Jain figures of history. EXPRESS YOUR INNER BEING through poetry. TELL US ALL ABOUT the special things your youth group does. Who are you, and what makes you guys unique? RESOLVE THE CONTROVERSY of our individual and community practice of Ahinsa: Why is Ahinsa foremost? Where do we comply and where do we compromise? How can we best practice what we preach? ADDRESS THE ISSUES which relate to the male and female genders. Is it important to marry Jain? Tell the guys and gals what they need to hear. ENLIGHTEN US on the cardinal virtues of forgiveness, self-control, and vigilance. PROFESS TO THE WORLD why you choose to be Jain. PROVE WITH YOUR EXPERIENCE the importance of learning Jainism and practicing its teachings. EDUCATE US on the meanings of the Jain traditions, rituals and practices. SHARE YOUR WISDOM AND INSIGHT into how we can explain our philosophy to non-Jains: How does one address a hard-core meat-eater? A devout Christian? A Hindu acquaintance? An atheist? CONNECT Jainism with how one makes a living. How can Jain thinking and conduct) set us up for success? How does it show in the material "wealth" of the Jain community? Can one be a Jain and Bill Gates at the same time? HELP US PRACTICE AHIMSA with your vegan and veggie recipes. ANSWER THE QUESTION: Why does life suck without Jainism? Or write and be heard on whatever Jainism- or community-related issues are important to you. Written pieces need to be in electronic form and should not exceed 1500 words, but we'll try to be flexible.
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we are also looking for cover art for the souvenir guide
Send us your written submissions by May 8, 2000 to yja2000souvenir@yahoo.com
YJA 2000 - ILLUSTRATION CONTEST
We want to see Jainism through your eyes! If you or someone in your youth group has interesting ideas and a creative eye, and would like to express them through photography, drawing, paining, pencil art, or any other two-dimensional medium, we want to print your work. Submissions will be accepted both from youth groups and from individuals. (No more than two (2) entries per youth group or per individual, please.) You'll see the "best" entry (or two) published on a full page in the souvenir book and in full color. All entries received will be placed on display at the LA convention. Share your insight with the world through the visual medium. Awe us with your originality, dazzle us with your creativity, and enlighten us with your message!
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To Send Art Work:
contact us first by email souvenir2000@yahoo.com".
For more information contact us first by emailing souvenir 2000@yahoo.com". Or, call us: Pina Shah (714-343-0772) or Amar Salgia (310-542-0414). All entries need to be RECEIVED by May 8, 2000. Also, contact us for any research, reference, illustrations or other materials you'll need to make your article the best it can be. We'll send you whatever you need free of charge.
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