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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Jain Networking Forum (JNF) 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 follow effortlessly. This session offers insight into how we can facilitate spiritual, mental, and physical well-being by incorporating a variety of Jain concepts.
Ashok Sanghavi - Ashok Sanghavi, CPA is a certified financial planner. He has performed various Jain pujas and rituals with easy to understand, effortless to follow, practical advice. His life mission is to create peace of mind for all the people whom he touches in his life.
Significance of Jain Rituals
What is the purpose of doing pujas, pratikramana, and fasting during Paryushana? Have you ever wondered the meaning behind the rituals Jains perform? Are they ancient relics or an important practice of our faith, helping us achieve self-realization? This thought-provoking session will provide an overview of various Jain practices and rituals, including the history and significance of each.
Preyas Shah - Preyas Shah has taught pathshala at the Cherry Hill Dherasar for over ten years. As a first-time convention speaker, he is excited to share Jain knowledge with the Young Jains of America.
Who Wants to be a Jain Entrepreneur?
Did you know that Jains are amongst the most entrepreneurial communities in the world? This exciting session will teach budding entrepreneurs how to create a flourishing business aligned with Jain principles.
Speaker Biographies Session Descriptions &
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.
Inspire. Connect. Do The Jain Thing.
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