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taste of the West, YJA stepped away from it's typical formal dinner and dance, to feature a As a speaker, I saw a lot of camaraderie among
Luau the last evening of the youth people. There was a singular the convention. The objective of learning about Jainism and mutual scene was set as an support from the values each attendee brought island paradise with him or her. This event provides a profound complete with palm foundation for the future of Jainism in the US. trees and tropical leis. The crowd was - Kamal Shah pleasantly surprised by Speaker, The Practicality of Jain Tradition in the arrival of America, YJA Convention 2004 professional Hawaiian dancers who attempted Our goal was to discuss, analyze and encourage to teach on-lookers a lifestyle that promotes respect for others. their fine art.
Being a Jain and living in the modern world
don't have to be two separate things, and To bring focus to the many convention Jainism is even more relevant today than ever activities, two exceptional speakers provided before." wisdom and guidance to the attendees. The highlight of the opening ceremonies was Dr.- Samir Ajmera Dipak Jain, Dean of the Kellogg School of Co-chair, Bay Area Convention Committee Business at Northwestern University, who urged attendees not to forget the role of religion This convention in California was a great time. even as the youth embark upon their various I especially enjoyed the interactive sessions and career paths. To conclude the convention, the lectures from scholars. It was also great to see attendees learned from the experiences of many of my friends from around the country. I Dwarko Sundrani, a disciple of Mahatma look forward to the next YJA convention in Gandhi, who spread the message of living with 2006" each other in harmony. His conclusion provided an exceptional end to four days of - Sonal Shah self-realization
Participant (Houston, TX), YJA Convention Quotes:
2004
This experience was extraordinary. It exceeded all over our expectations. The hard work and dedication from
parents, volunteers, and especially
the executive board was exceptional. The response from
attendees has been truly positive. We concluded the July 4th weekend looking forward and expecting great things from Jain youth across America.
- Arpan Shah Co-Chair, Young Jains of America
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