YJA Convention 2002 07 NJ Fifth

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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Concept of Desiny in Jainism
Boston Youth Group
In this session, you will learn about three concepts:
1. Work with presenters, who Idestiny, fate, and karma. Each word affects our daily
already have a skit in mind, and lives and the actions we take. This session is designed to
perform it help you learn more about the different types of karmas
Other groups voice opinion on and what role they play in our life. In our presentation, we
what the outcome would be if will discuss the phrase, "what comes around goes around"
they were in the situation and and the truth behind it.
then see the outcome that is
chosen 1. Introduce Karma Theory and Destiny
5. Conclusion of "what comes around goes A. Define karma and destiny
around" B. Explain what we are trying to do
A. Briefly explain the saying 2. Karma Theory
B. Discuss how true the statement is A. Name the 8 types of karma 1. Describe each
Concept of Jain Destiny is dedicated towards 2. Explain their effects on life
introducing youth the different Jain terms relating 3. Destiny
to karma and expanding your knowledge of how A. Explain relationship between fate and outcome destiny, fate, and karma play a role in Jainism. B. Discuss if things are destined to happen
Karma Theory 4. Skits A. Examples of different types of karmas
1. Perform skits based on them B. Audience participation
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