YJA Convention 2016 07 Los Angeles CA

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

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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Anyone has the potential to become a leader, an Agent of Change, or both. And it's the decisions and impact made by these individuals that powerfully influences both regional and global communities. These decisions and impacts also flow across generations and through time. Together, let's brainstorm the what, why, and how regarding leadership as a whole - Then you decide on the type of leader you want to be. #YouDecide
#YouDecide Yashwini Kamdar
24 Frames per Spirit: Filmic Storytelling and the Nature of Spirituality Megha Kadakia, Saurabh Kikani
HS/COL INTERFAITH
Spiritual stories are the foundation of human civilization. As societies have grown, our stories have become simultaneously more universal and more complicated. With the dissemination of powerful forms of media that cross borders, cultures and language, we invite you to discuss how film and other media forms have come to reflect our complicated world on the surface, and our most simple desires just underneath - connection, transcendence, and pure entertainment.
7 Steps to Change the World
Sohum Daftary
HS SOCIAL IMPACT
You've finally figured out the problem with your organization (school, team, government, company, etc.). You've identified an injustice, an inefficiency, or an opportunity for improvement. But how do you move from ideation to implementation? How do you convince people that your action of change is correct? What should you do to motivate people to help enact your change? How do you make sure the change sticks after it is implemented? Luckily, we can learn from top businesses and theories of change to answer these questions. We all want to change the world, so let's learn how.
A Blueprint for Future Financial Success
Khyati Shah
A New and IMPROVed Soul Kanvi Shah, Shreyal Gandhi
COL/JNF CAREER
Have you thought about your financial future? It's never too early to start planning! This session will cover the basics about planning for your future - Join us for a discussion on how you can make the right decisions to live comfortably in the years to come.
A Spiritual Paradox: Jainism and the Army Raj Kankaria
HS EDUCATION
Ever wanted to comprehend the intriguing concept of the soul? To grasp at the ominous descriptions Jainism gives us of this mysterious life force? Come join us to explore the journey the soul takes through interactive improv activities, by which you will come to understand the experiences of the soul. Enjoy a few laughs while learning about the soul through improv games!
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JNF CAREER
JNF SOCIAL IMPACT
This session will explore the experiences of a young Jain officer serving in the United States Army, and how Jainism has helped him become an effective leader and problem solver. Following the theme of the convention, the session will also narrate and discuss how Jainism has allowed 1LT Raj Kankaria to act as an 'Agent of Change' in the organization he leads and in the lives of the soldiers he is given charge of.
Anekantvaad and How it Improves Human Interactions
Nilesh Dagli
Applying the Jain Karma Philosophy to your Daily Life
Pravin Shah
HS/COL EDUCATION
When we are asked to describe the basic principles of Jainism, often Jains will point to non-violence and an overall detachment from worldly possessions. In this session, you'll incorporate Anekantvaad - non-absolutism - as a basic pillar in the Jain religion. Understanding how Anekantvaad can be incorporated into one's life and the overall benefits achieved through this principle will be our main objective. We will examine how Anekantvaad is correlated with other basic principles in helping Jains reach the ultimate goal of inner peace and salvation.
HS/COL LIFESTYLE
The philosophy of Karma in Jainism is inherently spiritual in nature; however, this aspect of Jain thought is often misconstrued in a dogmatic fashion. When someone suffers, some Jains think that it is solely due to their Karma. Some think that we should not participate in charity work because if a person commits any sin after we help them, we will acquire their bad Karma. These type of interpretations result in discrediting our Jain religion. This session reviews the practical aspects of the Jain Karma philosophy and will discuss the proper role and true purpose of Karma philosophy.
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2016 YJA CONVENTION | LOS ANGELES, CA