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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A Happy Life: Getting the Past Out of the Future
Do you ever feel that your past experiences are limiting your present and future potential? Have you ever felt that you know how to overcome challenges, but are unable to turn that into action? This highly engaging session will discuss how to remove filters from your past experiences and how to empower yourself today and for the future.
Jain Networking Forum (JNF) Sessions
Landmark Education - Landmark Education, a global leader in the field of training and development, offers The Landmark Forum and other graduate courses and seminars that are innovative, effective, and immediately relevant. The Landmark Forum, the foundation of all Landmark Education's programs, is designed to bring about a fundamental shift or transformation in what is possible in people's lives. People are able to achieve higher standards of excellence and to think and act beyond existing views and limits - in their personal lives, relationships, and wider communities of interest.
Agams - Our Jain Scriptures
What is the Jain equivalent to the Bible? Bhagwan Mahavir's followers compiled his teachings into many texts which are collectively known as Agams. This highly informative session will discuss the meaning and purpose of the Agams as well as other important Jain scriptures.
Sadhvi Shri Shilapiji - Sadhviji Shree Shilapiji is a great philosopher, an eloquent speaker and multilingual writer. Her numerous publications in magazines and chapters in books have marveled many readers and scholars at all levels. Her fluency in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and English have enabled her to connect with people of all faiths and backgrounds across the world. Sadhviji Shree Shilapiji is often invited to Oxford, Harvard and other well reputed universities as a guest speaker. She has been a representative at the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago; in Cape Town, South Africa; in Geneva, Switzerland, and at many other international conferences. Sadhviji Shree Shilapiji is also the first Jain Monk ever to have studied abroad.
Can You Meet Your Match in 3 Minutes?
Toss out all your pre-conceived notions about speed dating! Meet your Match in 3 Minutes promises to be a no-pressure, relaxing, and enjoyable event. The session organizers will guide all participants through ice-breakers and most importantly how to let that special someone know that you're interested! The activities will be conducted one-on-one and in small groups, allowing for everyone to feel comfortable in this fun-filled session!
JNF Committee - The Jain Networking Forum (JNF) is for young Jains between the ages of 2129 from across North America. JNF provides programming at YJA which is specifically tailored to the needs of this dynamic group. This year we are proud to present 30 engaging and enlightening daytime sessions, as well as fun and exciting social events for the 250 JNF attendees at YJA Convention 2010!
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