YJA Convention 2010 07 New Brunswick NJ Ninth

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

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High School / College Sessions
Animal Rights 101
Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. We'll discuss how animals are exploited in society, the reasons why animals deserve to be included in our circle of compassion, and simple ways we can make kind choices. We'll have plenty of free peta2 stickers, too!
Speaker Biographies Session Descriptions &
Pulin Modi - Pulin Modi has been vegan and an animal rights advocate for more than a decade. He works as PETA's Action Team manager. His experiences include working on peta2. com where students get advice on everything from starting a school animal rights group to adding vegan options in the cafeteria. He loves corresponding with people all over the country to support their efforts to promote animal rights and other social justice issues. In his free time, he enjoys reading books, listening to music, playing soccer and football, and making the world a better place.
Application of Jain Tattva (Physics) for Stress Management, Conflict Resolution & Good Decision Making
Your school and work life is filled with conflict, problems, and dilemmas that you may have no idea how to handle. Jain teachings can help make your life simpler! Come learn the simple concepts of Jain Tattva (physics) and its wide-ranging applications to all aspects of our lives such as stress management, conflict resolution and good decision-making.
Prerit Shah - Prerit Shah is an Aerospace Engineer working at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. He has been a pathashala teacher at Jain Society of Houston for a few years and a Young Jain Professional class Coordinator for Mumukshus of North America. Prerit has studied various Jain Scriptures of Acharya Kund Kund and he is specializing in application of Jain Tattva (physics) in various aspects of our lives such as stress management, conflict resolution, and good decision making.
Are You Smarter Than a Pathshala Student?
Do you have what it takes to move up the Gunasthanak ladder? Do you know the fundamentals of Jainism? This session will test your knowledge of every subject of Jainism, from Kashays to Karma theory. Are You Smarter Than a Pathshala Student?
Connecticut Youth - We, the youth of the Jain Center of CT, are an inquisitive group of Jains who like to explore the nuances of Jainism and especially like to find modern connections of Jain principles in our everyday lives. Presenters: Veer Dedhia, Nikhil Shah, Dhanan Lathia, Sneha Mehta, Kousanee Chheda, Sumaali Chheda, Nikin Shah, Kinnari Shah, Tina Lapsia, and Jinesh Mehta.
Inspire. Connect. Do The Jain Thing.