Jain Digest 2005 01

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

Page 35

AL 2005
Extending Jain Heritage in Western Environment
• For the first time in JAINA history, there will be two special tracks devoted to discussions and brainstorming to help formulate JAINA's long-term strategy and charter for the next decade. The objective of these sessions is primarily to debate the topics that are important to Jains in North America and the West in general to "Extend Jain Heritage to the Western World". This will comprise of 10 hours of symposium style sessions for lectures and discussions, and 10 hours of workshop style working sessions. The subject matter is designed especially for the next generation of Jain leaders, and is will involve current and new JAINA leaders.
• For the first time, JAINA Convention will feature a a one-day symposium Jain values presented by California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, and sponsored by JAINA. The symposium being organized by eminent Jain researcher, Dr. Tara Sethia will be on the subject "Ahimsa and Aparigraha in Contemporary Contexts", and the participants will include Dr. Saryu Doshi, Hon. Director, National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai; Professor Peter Flugel, Chair, Centre of Jaina Studies at Department for the Study of Religions, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London; Mr. Surendra Bothara, Jain scholar and author; Dr. Anne Vallely, Department of Religion, University of Ottawa: Professor Cromwell Crawaford , Hawaii; Dr. Robert Del Bonta, San Francisco; Professor Jagdish Sheth, Emory University, Atlanta; Dr. Kristi Wiley, UC Berkeley.
. Enjoy a Mela featuring rangoli, art & craft, fashion, Jain compliant cosmetics, massages, and other fun activities.
• Enjoy the evening entertainment • A musical performance by Anuradha Paudwal & Manhar Udhas • A Dandiya-Raas night with music by the famous Satellite Group of Bombay
• The Convention will offer a special social track that will include sessions on Women's Forum, Seniors Forum and Children's perspective.
• The Convention will offer multi-pronged program for young Jains of all ages:
. Various sessions to promote Compassion, Charity and Communications for young Jains. This will include multiple service sessions for various groups, Jain Academic Bowl, religious discourses and discussions on subjects such as four passions in Jainism, workshops on rites and rituals in Jainism, and sessions on Preksha Dhhyan and other forms of meditation.
• Special tracks consisting of oratory contests, a track on "Growing up in America", and Bollywood aerobics. • Enrich your relationships through JAINA Networking Forum sessions, on Cruise, and Musical Night! • A special trip to Great America for a fun evening . There will be special sessions and events for children under 13 so that the parents can attend the sessions
We want to make this the most memorable JAINA Convention in the history! Plan on attending this trendsetting convention and register online at http://secure.jaina.org (or you can download the registration form). We look forward to seeing each and every member Experience, Enjoy, Enrich, Escape and Explore JAINA Convention 2005!
JAINA CONVENTION 2005 HIGHLIGHTS
Jain SAIN DIGEST Spring 2005/33