Jain Spirit 2000 03 No 03

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
A workshop from a previous Young Jains
International
Convention.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
YOUNG JAIN PROFESSIONALS CONVENTION
ARIZONA. APRIL, 21ST - APRIL 24TH 2000 The Mission Palms Resort in Tempe, Arizona, will be the venue for this year's YJP conference. The event will centre around interactive discussions and workshops focussing on the application of Jain principles in daily life, and the difficulties of retaining these principles in a professional and commercial workplace. There will also be dinner-dances and opportunities to make contact with other like-minded professionals. The carly registration deadline is 5th February, but late registrations will be accepted until 15th March. There will be no on-site registration available. Further information is available from Saurubh Dalal (301 577-5215, e-mail sdalal@erols.com) or Shilpa Shah (404 321-4637, e-mail shilpashah@attglobal.net). Information about the resort can be found at www.missionpalms.com.
YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA CONVENTION
LOS ANGELES, 30TH JUNE - 3RD JULY 2000 The 2000 conference of the Young Jains of America will be held in Los Angeles. This is the fourth biennial conference, entitled 'Four Days' Journey into the Self". The emphasis is being placed very much on making the conference 'fun for everyone, meaning all ages and both genders'. Registration for the conference opens on 1st February (any applications received before that date will be returned), and places are expected to be in very high demand, especially considering the success of the previous conventions. Prices for the conference are $200 if registration takes place before 7th March 2000, $225 before 12th April, and $250 before 1st June. Information is available from the YJA web site (www.YJA.org/conv2000), or via e-mail on uregister@mail.com. Alternatively, details can be obtained from Sameer Shah (714 572-2304).
YOUNG JAINS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
LONDON 28TH-30TH JULY 2000 This event will be the fourth such gathering in the UK of Jains from all over the world. The event always attracts speakers from many diverse global backgrounds, but with one thing in common; how to achieve spirituality and a deep caring for everything around us through all disciplines of life.
The convention will provide opportunities to take part in workshops designed to give delegates with a deeper appreciation of the teachings of the Tirthankaras. Delegates will be able to meet and exchange ideas with like-minded people, and also participate in the post-convention trip touring some of the most beautiful and interesting places in the UK.
Prices for the conference are as follows: registration before 25th July 2000 is £25 to YJ members, £35 for non-members and £25 for students, the student category including a free membership to Young Jains until December 2000. After this date all registrations are £40. Those registering before 7th April 2000 will also receive a free gift. All conference fees include registration, convention literature, entry to the evening entertainment programme and all meals. Registration forms are available at www.youngjains.org.uk, or via e-mail at youngjains@yahoo.com. Alternatively, information is available from Shaileen Shah on +44 (0)20 8959 5563.
Mareh - May 2000. Jain Spirit
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