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
Ashtapad- Legend of the Hidden Temple!
Historians and researchers are baffled - where is the mountain Ashtapad in the Himalayan range? The Jain, Buddhist, and Hindu scriptures all have references about Ashtapad but still its search has remained inconclusive and its location not found. Come attend this session as we attempt to answer some of the unanswered questions and shed light on some interesting facts!
JCA Youth - JIVA is the Youth Committee Branch of the Jain Center of America in New York City. It caters to a large community of Jain families from Queens, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut. For the past few years, JIVA has been facilitating bi-weekly discussions at the Jain temple on various topics relating to Jain dharma and Jain philosophy. The discussions are typically done in an open format where participants are strongly encouraged to raise questions and enter into debate on the items under review. In the past, members of the group became involved in the Jain Academic Bowl and performed very well. Topics that have been covered as part of the discussion group include: the 5 vows of a householder, 12 Bhavana's, 6 Leshya's, Free Will vs. Destiny vs Karma Theory and The 14 Gunasthatana's.
Being Jain and Living Green 2.0
This session will cover different topics of living 'green' such as climate change, energy, water, biodiversity and land use, chemicals, air pollution, waste management, oceans and fisheries, and deforestation. We will discuss these issues and how they tie into Jainism and Jain principles.
Amit Jain - Amit Jain is from Los Angeles and has followed a different path his entire life. He started his first business when he was 15 and completed his MBA at 24. As an individual, Amit has a unique perspective growing up in an interfaith family which follows both Hindu-Brahmin rituals and maintains Jain traditions. He has always been curious, questioning what his own true beliefs are and testing his faith to constantly find a stronger connection to his spirituality. He shares his insight from his many unique experiences through his candid approach of story-telling.
Brilliant Minds, and Adventurous Careers in Science, Engineering, and Technology
Scientists, engineers and technologists find fulfilling careers that provide joy, happiness and prosperity while serving society by improving the quality of life. Over 5 billion people can be served with new, affordable, and environmentally sustainable discoveries. From space exploration to clean water on ground, countless possibilities are open to young people pursuing careers in science, engineering and technology. This session will illuminate and inspire young minds to step up to a career in science, engineering and technology and change the course of the future for a better world.
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