Jain Digest 2002 01

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Second Jain Pathshala Teachers Conference May 25-27, 2002 Los Angeles, CA "Jain Education for the Digital Generation" Organized by JAINA Education Committee
Hosted by Jain Center of Southern California Website - www.jaincenter.net
MISSION STATEMENT: To promote and enhance learning and teaching of Jain philosophy while fostering unity amongst all Jains.
OBJECTIVE: To offer a platform for communication among Pathshala teachers of various Jain centers, Jain scholars and authors, web site moderators, educationalists, and JAINA education committee. This will also be a great opportunity to share some
effective teaching techniques and presentation styles that many of us are using successfully to educate the "Digital Generation".
FOCAL POINTS:1.Communication among Pathshala Teachers 2. Review of JAINA Educational Material / Feedback 3. Teachers Training/Qualification/Lesson Plan/Aid 4.Creation of Reference Library (Books, CD's, Videos) 5.Formation of Jain Educational Website
6. Evolution and Growth of Pathshala
REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATION
Dates: Sat May 25,2002 8:00am to Mon May 27th 2:00pm Registration Fee: $25
All meals and accommodations with host families. Last Day of Registration - March 31, 2002 Registration form is available on Website - www.jaincenter.net
Make check payable to: Jain Center Of Southern California, Teacher's workshop 2002
For more information call Kiran & Rajul Vasa at
(562) 860-7273 or email @ RKVASA@AOL.COM
Jain Forum For Friendship
A Gathering To Unite Jain Adults 21 and Older May 17-19,2002, Los Angeles, CA
The Jain Forum for Friendship cordially invites Jain single adults, age 21 and older, to the first recreational weekend to be held at the Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC), Los Angeles, on May 1719, 2002. The three-day event is dedicated to stimulating friendships and lifelong relationships.
7. Possible Future Youth Projects
CALL FOR PAPERS: Share your successful methodology, styles, techniques and ideas with others. This call for papers is an invitation for you to submit a proposal for presentation on one of a variety of possible topics relating to effective teaching and learning of Jainism. The presentation time slot is about 15 min. Pro- Emergency Contact: Name:_ posal to be received before March 31, 2002.
Date of Birth:
Address1:
Phone:
Pravin K. Shah, Chairperson JAINA Education Committee Pkshah1@attglobal.net, 919-859-4994
We'll kick off the forum with a variety of activities consisting of
icebreakers and night events. During the day, you'll get to enjoy the
best of California outdoors and beach activities. After a full day of making new friends and touring the hotspots of Los Angeles, you will have the opportunity to listen to some entertaining realities of relationships from people that have been through it all.
Mark your calendars May 17th to May 19th, 2002 for a one of a kind weekend. Registration begins Friday, February 15th at
www.jain21.com. Please visit our web site regularly for updates and travel information. Please forward questions to info@jain21.com or contact Mamta Jain, mamtajain45@hotmail.com or 202/607-5246.
Registration Form - Part 1
Last Name:
First Name: Address1: City, State, Zip. Phone Res:_
Cell Phone:_
Education Visa Status Special Needs Interests
Sex: M
Registration forms received
By March 15th
By April 15th
Middle
cell
Part 2(optional)
Profession Food Habits
Bus:
$175.00 $225.00
$275.00
Part 3 Registration Fees
F
After April 15th
Please make checks payable to Jain Center of Southern California and send to: Amisha Wadher, Registration Chair
PO BOX 431, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92402
Early registration is advised, as only 200 places are available. You may also register online at www.jain21.com. If you are unable to afford the registration fees, please contact Vipin Vadecha at 909/ 861-2677 or e-mail vadechav@juno.com.
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