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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Moksha in the Modern World
Moksha is one of the most powerful concepts of Jainism. But in the modern world, how can we use the concept Moksha to govern our daily lives? For just a moment, imagine that the concepts of Jainism were absolutely false. From this point, is it possible to practically implement our Jain teachings to help us battle the challenges of the modern world? The short answer is yes. But the truth is that unless we learn to question our own teachings, we will never learn how to act upon them. For once, let's take off the rose colored glasses and ask ourselves if following the path of Moksha and Enlightenment makes sense in today's world. This will be an eye opening session for all who attend. It may intrigue some, and anger others, but all will walk out with a new perspective on Jainism.
High School/College Sessions
Parth Savla - Parth Shah is a better way, or at least what he believes to be a better way. Parth does not wish to force his views upon anyone proud to be a Jain. He likes to question and challenge everything around him. It is these questions that have motivated him to pursue his dreams, regardless of what anyone tells him. His goal is ultimate freedom and happiness and he's tired of people settling for less, and allowing their circumstances to dictate how they live their life. For anyone who listens, he will show them else. The only thing he cares about is you enjoy what you are doing with your life. Suffering is a fact of life. And if you're going to suffer, suffer towards a goal that you've set for yourself, as opposed to a goal that someone else has set for you.
No More Drama: 5 Simple Ways To Be Happier and Drama Free
You don't have to be a reality TV star to have drama in your life. Drama is a force that effects us all and brings a heaviness to an otherwise happy life. Sometimes it seems that if it's not one thing, it's another. Relationship drama, school drama, friend drama... What is the cause of all this drama and do we really have to put up with it? Join session host Dhrumil Purohit in an interactive conversation on the topic of drama and moving beyond it.
Dhrumil Purohit - Dhrumil Purohit is a simple sherpa who enjoys guiding people and communities through the world of holistic healing and spiritual living. During the day Dhrumil is a founding partner at the Clean Program, a health and wellness company that manufactures and sells detox and cleansing kits. He and his business partner Dr Alejandro Junger MD have a vision to revolutionize the world of cleansing by providing the most supportive detox program on the planet. Dhrumil is also the Chief Community Organizer behind We Like It Raw, the most popular online raw food community. And Lastly, Dhrumil serves as an advisor to a few non-profits including Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation. Dhrumil is based in Delaware, loves his family dearly and strives to be as present as his role model Eckhart Tolle.
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