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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HS/COLLEGE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
TOOLKIT OF JAIN DHARMA | SPEAKER: JAYESH KHONA
As a Jain, you often come across situations where people ask you questions that you may be unprepared for. This session will provide you the tools to come up with some answers to work through questions you may be asked in all aspects of life.
TRIBAL MENTALITY ANEKANTVAD: NEGOTIATING ACROSS DIFFERENCES | SPEAKER: PARTH SAVLA
One of the main tenets of Jainism is Anekantvad, which is acknowledging the multiplicity of views and realizing that one's own view is simply one view of reality. The more we realize this, the more we are able to meet people where they are, often eliciting a positive response. In this interactive, hands on activity, you will be exploring what it means to negotiate across "tribes," across "differences." You will be tribal people, building structures, bartering with other tribes as "tribal ambassadors," and truly learning what it's like to communicate your needs and listen to others.
TRYING TO DO IT ALL | SPEAKERS: KAYURI SHAH, FORAM SHAH, & RUHEE SHAH
Sometimes it's hard to imagine being a Jain and a teen in the pop-culture world we live in, but it's possible! Being Jain is simply a way of life, and you'd be surprised who out there is living with all the Jain values, without even being Jain! It's not just about non-violence to others, but keeping it real for yourself, too. Join us at Trying to Do It All where we'll talk about having fun and partying...but doing it the Jain way! (Yes there's even some jokes involved). Believe it or not, you can have a good time and still keep Jainism in mind.
TURNING AN IDEA INTO A SUCCESSFUL START-UP | SPEAKER: GAGAN PALRECHA
Entrepreneurship can be a risky yet rewarding field. Through planning and a bit of hard work, a simple idea can become a career. Come learn how to turn your idea into a success in which you are your own boss!
UNITY AND DIVERSITY OF RELIGIOUS EXPRESSIONS OF WORLD RELIGIONS | SPEAKER: PRAVIN K SHAH
During the thousands years of search of mankind's history, man's search for God / Self has led down many pathways. The result has been the enormous diversity of religious expression found worldwide. It includes from endless variety of Hinduism, emptiness of Buddhism, self-control of Jainism, harmonious approach of Sikhism, to the monotheism of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and to the oriental philosophies of Shinto, Taoism, and Confucianism. The presentation will highlight the similarities and philosophical differences of World's major faiths.
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YJA CONVENTION 2012 | Tampa, FL