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
Secret to Success and Happiness
What is the secret to success and happiness? Human beings are forces of immense energy. Once we realize how to utilize that energy effectively, happiness and success follows effortlessly. This session offers insight into how we can facilitate spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing by incorporating a variety of Jain concepts.
Speaker Biographies Session Descriptions &
Ashok Sanghavi - Please refer to "Meditation Made Easy" on page 36 for a full biography.
Sharpening Sathiyo Skills!
The sathiyo serves as one of the most prominent symbols related to Jainism. It is a universal symbol of peace and is a symbol of the 4 destinies of the soul. You see it everywhere in the dherasar and in art exhibits throughout the world. Come learn the art of making sathiyo and several intricate variations with rice through this interactive workshop series.
Snehal Shah - Snehal Shah helped plan fun patshala activities at the Cherry Hill Dherasar for over ten years. As a first-time convention speaker, she is excited to share Jain knowledge with the Young Jains of America.
Should Jains be Doctors?
It is ironic that many Jains aspire to be doctors when the job requires them to prescribe antibiotics and to get into contact with ashuddha bodily discharges. Can Jains become doctors? Or do medical practices conflict with fundamental Jain principles. Professor Sarma will lead a discussion to discuss this and related topics.
Deepak Sarma - Professor Sarma received his BA in Religious Studies from Reed College in 1991 and then attended the Divinity School at the University of Chicago. After spending several years in India doing research for his doctoral thesis, Sarma graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religions in 1998. Sarma joined Case Western Reserve in 2004. He has published two books on the Madhva School of Indian Philosophy (An Introduction to Madhva Vedanta, and Episte mologies and the Limitations of Philosophical Inquiry: Doctrine in Madhva Vedanta as well as a reader in Hinduism (Hinduism: A Reader). In addition he continues to publish articles on method and theory in the study of religion, Hinduism, and Indian philosophy. Sarma's Reader in Indian philosophy is currently in process with Columbia University Press.
Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship for Jains
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? How does one find opportunities to make an impact socially while still being profitable? Are there opportunities for Jains that do not compromise our value system? This interactive session gives the audience a chance to generate ideas for potential ventures that encompass Jain ideals while practicing social responsibility. Some concepts covered will be CSR, Triple Bottom Line, Environmental Issues and Opportunities, Sustainability, and social impact.
Amit Jain - Please refer to "Being Jain and Living Green 2.0" on page 18 for a full biography.
Inspire. Connect. Do The Jain Thing.
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