Jain Spirit 2002 06 No 11

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

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
5TH YOUNG JAINS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION: “TASTING THE MANGO” London, 23-25 August, followed by a four-day tour of England.
This unique event, which draws young people from all over the world, should not be missed! Over 400 young people are expected and there is even a creche facility for 5-9 year olds! How's that for forward thinking! Contrary to popular belief, this is not an all serious event, there is great fun and plenty of opportunity to socialise. Registration fees are very reasonable (if you register early), and host family accommodation is provided for all foreign delegates who register in advance. For details / to register, www.youngjains.org.uk email : youngjains@yahoo.com
MIKE TURNER
BIENNIAL CONVENTION OF YOUNG | JAIN EDUCATION FOR THE DIGITAL JAINS OF AMERICA:
GENERATION CONFERENCE: JAINA The Young Jains of America (YJA) and the youth wing of the | Education Committee is hosting a conference from 25-27 May Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) will 2002 at Los Angeles, USA to promote and enhance learning and hold their Biennial Convention at Sheraton Crossroads, teaching of Jain philosophy and religion while fostering unity Mahwah, New Jersey from 4-7 July 2002. This year's theme, amongst Jains. The conference will offer a platform for Walking the Path of Jainism, focuses on showing Jain youth the communication among Jain religious schoolteachers of various importance of Jainism in their daily lives. The purpose of the Jain centres, Jain scholars and authors, web site moderators and YJA convention is to help Jain youth explore Jain ideas, values, educationists. This will be a great opportunity to share some beliefs and culture through numerous workshops, panel effective teaching techniques and presentation styles to educate discussions, seminars and lectures. Through highly acclaimed Jain philosophy to the digital generation. speakers, lively discussions and interactive presentations, the For details www.jainbhavan.com youth will learn the joy of bhajans, realise the power of ahimsa, understand the importance of pooja and much more. The NEW JAIN PLAY: convention site offers total seclusion and gives the convention
Bali - the Sacrifice by Girish Karnad, participants full access to all amenities of the hotel. Attendees
starring the famous Indian film actor will enjoy a night of carnival booths designed to promote
Nasseruddin Shah, is to be staged cultural awareness through a fun and enriching Mela night, the
between 31 May and 15 June 2002 at Indian carnival, a traditional garba raas and a semi-formal
Leicester Haymarket Theatre - Box dance.
Office 0116 253 9797. It is a premiere As an added bonus, participants over the age of 21 may
production with a star-studded cast participate in the Jain Networking Forum (UNF), a social
and inspired by the Jain epic experience dedicated to helping young adults to meet their
Yashastilaka. The story runs as future partner for life and build business contacts.
follows: "In the heat of a dark Visit www.yja.org or contact Chintan Shah
midnight, in a ruined temple, a song chintan.shah@yja.org & Ronak Shah ronak.shah@yja.org,
floats through the air. The voice co-chairs of YJA 2002.
belongs to a Mahout - the elephant
keeper - and it is so beautiful that it THE JAIN ADHYATMA ACADEMY OF
draws the queen from her bed. The king feels her leave his side NORTH AMERICA AT EDISON, NEW
and silently follows. What he finds in the temple makes his JERSEY, USA ORGANISES THEIR 2ND
blood run cold. The impulse to do violence to resolve the ANNUAL JAANA SHIBIR (CAMP) FROM
situation and assuage feelings of betrayal and anger collides 4-7 JULY 2002.
head on with the belief that only a life of non-violence is the one Experience three days of total internal peace while learning
worthy to be lived. This ancient myth shouts to us down eleven about Jainism. Lectures, panel discussions, bhakti, socials.
centuries as we struggle with the dilemmas that face us now." For more details, email: info@jainadhyatma.org
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - SCIENCE IN JAINA SCRIPTURES
Udaipur, India, November/December 2002 Papers are delegates are invited to this conference. Free boarding and lodging for all authors and guests.
For details, please contact Pradhuman Zaveri, pszaveril@attbi.com by 30th September.
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