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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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
VIDHI DESAI
Atmarpit Vidhi Desai is part of a group of life-long celibate devotees of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur. Vidhi has the unparalleled opportunity of learning directly under Pujya Gurudev Shri Rakeshbhai. founder of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission. Atmarpits have chosen to lead a life of sadhana (spiritual pursuit) and seva (selfless service). Under the direction of Pujyashri Gurudev, Atmarpits are progressing towards their goal of complete renunciation. They have reached the fourth 'paushad' pratima (4th level of preparatory monastic practices) out of eleven pratimas of shravaks or lay worshippers on their journey to becoming sadhus (monks). Vidhi currently handles the youth educational programs and is part of the core team of Divinetouch. With over 119 centers worldwide, Divinetouch is an initiative aimed at inspiring and enabling children to live a more enriching life, in line with the teachings of the Enlightened Souls.
VIJAY UNCLE
Vijay Uncle retired as the Chief of General Thoracic Vascular Surgery from Central Texas VA few years ago. His passion to understand our generation, ability to think out of the box and presenting politically incorrect views has earned him special place in the hears of younger generation.
VINIT TALSANIA
Vinit Talsania, an avid spiritual seeker and self development student, grew up in New Jersey in a traditional Jain family - reciting the Navkar Mantra, doing Athai during Paryushan, practicing Ahimsa, and being a vegetarian. Still, he felt something deeper was missing. In the last 10 years he has dedicated his life to finding a deeper sense of inner peace - spending the last 3 years in India around different spiritual Gurus, listening to hundreds of discourses by various experts, reading countless books, and completing several 3 to 10 day meditation retreats. Although he does not consider himself an expert, he does enjoy sharing valuable insights and realizations he has had through his own personal journey, in light that it may help fellow seekers on their own path.
YOGENDRA JAIN
Yogendra is author of "Jain Way of Life - A Guide to Compassionate, Happy, and Healthy Living. He is JAINA's North East VP, Chairman of Long Range Planning Committee, and teaches Pathshala at Jain Center of Greater Boston. He has led more than a dozen "out of the box” seminars and groundbreaking projects on Jainism. The objective of these projects is to expand the understanding of Non-Violence. Non-Absolutism. and Non-Possessiveness in modern way of life for Jains and Non-Jains. Yogendra started his career at MIT Lincoln Labs and Texas Instruments before founding and operating several successful companies. He holds a B.S. from Boston University, an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Rice University, and an M.B.A. from Babson College.
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