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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PARTH SAVLA
Parth is the founder of TruVizon Designs, a business strategy company that builds websites, leverages social media, and connects social entrepreneurs. In addition, a few years ago he and a band of friends started GEL (Global Education and Leadership), which is committed to dissolving boundaries through empathy and compassion by uniting youth locally and globally. They are currently creating a web portal as a learning resource to connect educators and students worldwide, as well as a Young Heroes Program that works with middle school youth to empower them to use their "superpowers" to be the change they want to see in the world. He has also been a life coach and loves supporting people in discovering their passion and living it. He received his undergraduate degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Education and community development are central themes in his work.
PATHIK SHAH
Jai Jinendra! My name is Pathik Shah. I studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Maryland, and currently pursuing a Masters degree in Systems Engineering there as well. I currently work as a Systems Optimization Engineering with SAIC, working on an airport surveillance and safety system (called ASDE-X), which helps air traffic controllers keep track of all aircraft and vehicle movement on the airport surface. I am passionate about the field of aviation and engineering in general and would love to help any and all younger generations of Jains looking for advice or guidance about how to pursue a career one is passionate about. Discussing the balance of Jain values and the demands of the real world also interests me, so let's talk about it!
PRAMODA CHITRABHANU
Pramoda Chitrabhanu has a Major in Psychology and Philosophy. She is a Chairperson of Jivadaya Committee of JAINA, a Director of Jain Meditation International Center - NY, Director of PETA - India, and Founding Member of Vegetarian Society in Mumbai. She lectures and teaches the philosophy of Ahimsa, Love and Compassion and has authored and co-authored several books.
PRAVIN K. SHAH
Pravin K. Shah is a founding member of Jain Study Center of North Carolina (Raleigh). He is also a member of the Harvard University Pluralism Project Advisory Council and director of Triangle Interfaith Association. He is an Electrical Engineer, retired from IBM and lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a scholar, vegan, and an activist, he has published several articles and books on Jain philosophy, cruelty to animals, and comparative religions. His works aim to provide Jain religious education to youth born in the Western world. He offers a two-day workshop on Jainism to prepare teachers for Jain Päthashälä (Sunday school). As a chairperson of the JAINA Education Committee and advisor to YJA and YJP youth organizations, he has published a complete set of JAINA Päthashälä Educational Materials. Today, more than 3,500 Jain Päthashälä students across North America use this material. He is also the author of the books: Jainism - a Religion of Ecology and Non-violence and the Book of Compassion and Essence of World Religions. Keeping with modern trends, Pravin Shah has established the Jain eLibrary website www.jaineLibrary.org, to provide Jain religious information worldwide. Currently, more than 4000 books (more than 1,000,000 pages) of Jain literature in English, Hindi, and Gujarati are available on this site. The literature covers many aspects of Jain philosophy and religion such as Jain scriptures, commentaries, philosophy, rituals, conduct, art and architecture.
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