Jain Digest 2007 11 1

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

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LOIVCLIO II
2007
14th Biennial JAINA Convention New Jersey Convention & Expo Center
Edison, New Jersey
July 5 - 8, 2007
Peace
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Convention Board
January 1, 2007
Jai Jinendra!
Dilip V. Shah Convener (215) 561-0581
Dilip Punatar Co-Convener (937) 848-3228
JAINA cordially invites you and your family to the 14th Biennial JAINA Convention. The Convention will be held at the New Jersey Conference and Expo Center in Edison, NJ from July 5th to Sunday, July 8th, 2007. It will be an exhilarating journey for your mind, body and soul. The Theme for the Convention is "Peace Through Dialogue". We hope to highlight the Jain principle of Anekant, taught to us by our Teerthankars. We plan to invite many religious leaders & scholars and have a dialogue on peace, harmony and unity by promoting communication, mutual understanding and respect.
Keerti Shah Finance (630) 837-8716
The 14th Biennial JAINA Convention promises to be different. This is the first convention that will be organized by JAINA with help from many Jain Centers. Jointly with JAINA, these Jain Centers will collaborate to produce a vibrant convention that meets the needs of the Jain community of North America.
Nitin Talsania Programming (908) 306-1406
Naresh Jain Souvenir (201) 933-8963
There will be a variety of speakers, seminar and panel discussions to explore means of achieving Peace Through Dialogue. We want our youth to rediscover Jain values in the new millennium. To this end, we are planning to invite well known scholars like Sri Sri Ravishankar, Dipak Chopra, Father Valles and Dr Rakeshbhai Jhaveri. Our youth leaders are working hand in hand with us to bring out the best in programming for all age groups. We will not only teach what we are good at, we will learn from others as well. We plan to show you different dance forms including the well known Sufi techniques of bhakti. Our Exhibits will be innovative and insightful. For health and meditation, we will focus more on the techniques of dhyan in addition to yoga. The four-day event will also be filled with entertainment for all ages - from garba to internationally recognized entertainment groups. Special bus tours to Siddhachalam, New York City Temple (JCA) and Franklin Township - "Temple in the making" will be arranged. This year's youth activities will include INF, separate youth programming and discussion groups to explore Peace Through Dialogue.
Ashok Domadia Registration (510) 979-9312
Dr. Nitin Shah Fundraising (714) 506-6699
Alka Dalal Exhibition (908) 725-7638
Mark your calendar and register early to save on registration fees. Our secure online registration is available at www.jaina.org. For those who prefer paper, the attached hard-copy form may be used to register. Early bird registration will end on January 31, 2007 and therefore, we encourage you and your family to register soon. Please email registration 2007@jaina.org with any questions you may have when completing your registration. You may also call (866) 826-6048, a toll free number in USA and Canada, if you have any questions. More details and updates on the convention are also available at www.jaina.org.
Dr. Sushil Jain Scholar Invitations (301) 670-0519
Once again, we look forward to welcoming you and your family to Edison, New Jersey on Thursday, July 5th, 2007!
Dr. Mahendra Mehta Marketing (416) 241-2044
With regards,
Dhrumil Purohit Youth Activities (302) 559-8082
Dilip V. Shah Convener, JAINA Convention Board
Dr. Navin Mehta Chairman, Host Committee
Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization, IRS Section 501 (c)(3) EI #54-1280028 PO Box 700 Getzville, NY 14068 Phone/Fax (716) 636-5342
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