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RITUALS: TO DO OR NOT TO DO?
Ever been bored sitting through a puja? Ever chit-chat during lectures because they didn't make sense? Ever think certain rituals were meaningless?
Well, despite their prevalence in Jainism, rituals are being overlooked and lost as a new wave of Jains grow up in today's society. The historical significance and the role they play in our understanding of Jain philosophy, as well as the application of the rituals in our daily lives, will be presented. Participants will perform specific rituals in small groups, with a step by step explanation, to gain a better understanding. A closer look will be taken at pujas, typical everyday prayers including Namokar Mantra and aarti, pratikraman and samayik. By the end of the workshop, individuals will have a better understanding of the rituals and be able to formulate their own opinion as to their significance.
Within this book, is the research compiled by the youth of the Jain Center of Greater Boston for the presentation at the 1996 Young Jains of America Biennial Convention in San Francisco, California. We hope the information will serve as a future resource for Rituals and apologize for any errors or omissions on our part. This book is hopefully just the beginning of many more to explain rituals in a more understandable fashion for generations to come. We thanks all those who have help for their generous effort and time.
Workshop coordinated by: Nisha Vagadia
Participants:
Sonali Dalal Anand Kenia Sejal Mehta Shamit Mehta Achira Shah Amee Shah
Lina Shah Paromita Shah Shrenik Shah Shripal Shah
Veeral Shah Neha Vagadia Nisha Vagadia Ruchir Vora
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