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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JNF SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
ACCIDENTALLY VEGAN SPEAKERS: SHEENIKA SHAH AND MITESH SHAH
This session will cover every day tricks to practicing veganism. There are a lot of items already on our grocery lists that are accidentally vegan - and this session will reveal the secret! Also, we will be exploring alternative options for dairy products, where to buy these products, the best way to use them in cooking and any other helpful tips that will lead to an animal-free diet.
Session Descriptions
AHIMSA: IT'S MEANING & APPLICATION | SPEAKER: GARY FRANCIONE
Although Ahimsa is a concept found in several spiritual traditions, Jainism involves an understanding of Ahimsa that is unique in a number of respects. In this session, I will be talking about the particular characteristics of the doctrine of Ahimsa in Jainism and I will explore practical applications of Ahimsa in our everyday lives. I will also discuss how modern life presents particular challenges for those who embrace Ahimsa as a fundamental principle of spiritual life.
ANIMAL ETHICS IN JAINISM SPEAKER: GARY FRANCIONE
Jainism imposes on all--ascetics and laypeople alike--an obligation not to impose injury or harm on mobile, multi-sensed beings. What does this mean, both as a theoretical matter and as a matter of our everyday lives? In this session, I will explore what Jainism tells us about animal ethics and what that means for our daily lives. I will discuss the relationship between Ahimsa and a total vegetarian, or vegan, lifestyle. I will do this session twice: for college students and for high school students.
BATTLE OF THE SEXES SPEAKERS: KRUPA SHAH AND SEJAL DHRUVA
In this session, we will take the competitiveness of trivia and turn it up a notch by making this the ultimate battle to see who can reign supreme! The Battle of the Sexes Game is about defending your gender tooth and nail. As a proponent of your sex, you must test your knowledge of the opposite sex by answering questions from a series of gender-based question cards. Some questions appear terribly easy, until you realize that the opposite sex must answer them. Come join us as we duke it out in a battle of the wits between men vs. women in all areas to determine who can really hold their own. May the best gender win!
BHAJAN NATION SPEAKER: AMEET SHAH
The Bhajan Nation Session offers participants the opportunity to learn popular Jain stavans and prayers that have been an important part of Jain reflection for generations. This session aims to help youth learn not only the transliterations of these popular prayers, but also provide them the translations to help them sing and understand the meaning behind these inspirational prayers. This process will hopefully encourage regular recitation and reflection. The session will also include a modern remix to supplement the singing of these popular stavans.
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