YJA Convention 2012 07 Tampa FL Tenth 027618

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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JAIN IN THE MEDIA: INTERACTIVE MEDIUMS SPEAKER: MALHAR TELI
These days, we deal with numerous forms of media. Some, like film, take up your day, stunning you with both visuals and audio that stretches the bounds of the imagination. Others, like music, color your day with beats and lyrics. Books, posing queries, telling stories, etc. all play a major role in society. In recent years, increasing interest has been expressed in a new field called "Interactive media." While most media can be passively consumed, interactive media demands more of the audience. It demands cooperation, thought, and even a bit of attention. What role can Jainism play in this new and exciting world? How will it be reflected in Interactive media?
GENERATION WAKING UP: WAKE UP. STAND UP. BUILD UP. | SPEAKER: VALERIE LOVE
The Generation Waking Up Experience - called a "WakeUp" for short - is an interactive, multimedia, peer-led workshop that moves young people into lasting hope and inspired action toward a thriving, just, sustainable world. Through powerful videos and music, dynamic group processes, and engaging dialogue, participants explore the critical questions facing society today: Who Are We as a generation coming of age in these times? Where Are We as a global society around key challenges of environmental sustainability, social justice, and human fulfillment? What Has To Change in the way we see ourselves, each other, and our world, if we want to create a world that works for all? What Do We Do Now, given all this? What is our unique role to play, as individuals and as a generation? Come gain an expanded sense of identity and purpose, as members of a generation of young people to transform our world.
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HOW CAN CHARITY HELP IN OUR SOCIETY, TODAY? | SPEAKER: DEEPIKA DALAL
People make charitable donations for many reasons, but they most often do so to help people in need. How can the young generation help apart from traditional religious tracks of charity? We will explore the various avenues available for you to change lives, from becoming an organ donor to volunteering at the local Senior Center. "A generous heart, kind speech, & a life of service & compassion are the things which renew humanity."-Buddha.
JAIN DEBATE: JAINISM AND HINDUISM | SPEAKER: TAMPA YOUTH
Do people consider Jainism to be a branch of Hinduism and to what extent is this true? This debate session will explore the ideas of how closely related Jainism and Hinduism truly are and to what extent people believe Jainism is a branch of Hinduism.
JAIN JEOPARDY! | MODERATOR: JIGESHA SHAH
Get ready to play an all-time favorite game-Jeopardy...with a twist! Learn more about Jainism, show off what you already know, and hopefully win a prize! Answer: What is Jain Jeopardy?!
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Session Descriptions