YJA Convention 2014 07 Washington DC

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

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SESSIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
Jainism Ecology, and Kicking Butt in Antarctica
HSC/COL / UNF Tushar Mehta What is the state of our planet's ecology, and what single word captures the root of all of earth's ecological problems? What are the solutions? And how does Jain philosophy tie in? Find out in this session! Dr. Tushar Mehta will also discuss his experience working with the Sea Shepherd Zero Tolerance campaign through which he spent three months in Antarctic waters, amongst icebergs and ocean life, as crew and ships battled whaling ships to stop a slaughter. Get ready to see some great pictures and challenge your thinking!
Jainism Ancient vs. Modern
HSC Hemang Srikishan With several thousand years of history it is easy to believe that Jainism has always been the same. However, early Jain scriptures paint a different picture of Jainism than we see today. In this session, come learn about early Jainism, shifts in scriptures, and ideas of how Jainism will progress.
Know Your Body and Food
HSC / COL Pundit Radheshyam Mishra This session will cover a variety of topics related to physical well-being. These include conscious sleep for mental peace (Yoga Nidra), control over sense organs (Nishpand Bhava), and ways in which different types of food impact the body. In this session you will learn strategies that can help with controlling weight, stress management, concentration, all-day energy, and immunity development
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Kshmapana In Our Times - Jainism's Gift of Forgiveness to the World Vinit M. Doshi This session will explore the universal and profound power of the Jain tradition of Kshmapana (unconditional forgiveness). We will specifically look at the origins and universality of Paryushan, the consequences of anger and resentment, and how forgiveness can be applied to multiple levels and facets of life. We will also analyze the stages of forgiveness and its relationship to karma, and find how to move from self-victimization to a new paradigm of personal empowerment.
Law and Policy Panel
COL / JNE Ramey Ko, Rina Shah Ronak D. Desai Curious about what a career in law or politics might look like? Want to learn about current issues of the day? This is the panel for you! This panel brings together people pursuing a variety of careers in fields related to law and politics, to give you an idea of what a day in the life of a professional might look like. Participants from all backgrounds are welcome.
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Leadership 101 Hema Pokharna Develop the ability to behave with Wisdom and Compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace (equanimity) regardless of the circumstances. Wisdom and Compassion compose the two keys to transformational leadership. We will provide you with Nonviolent Communication skills, which offer a simple framework for communicating that is based on understanding the underlying needs that drive our own behaviors and those of others. Even the most difficult messages can be more easily heard and expressed using this framework to support each other to explore and accomplish what we most care about and what matters most. Leveraging Social Media
HSC / COL/JNE Pulin Modi It's 2014. There's a rich history of people organizing for good causes using marches, protests, and lobbying, but in today's day and age, social media platforms empower people like never before! We'll talk about how students and the general public can use sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Change.org to raise awareness and win campaigns from local to global --all for free!
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2014 YJA CONVENTION WASHINGTON, D.C.