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
The Roller Coaster Ride of Entrepreneurship
COL/JNE Chirag Shah, Apurva Bhansali, Surekha Jain, Neal Daftary
CAREER Have dreams of being an entrepreneur? Does the idea of starting or running your own business get your heart pumping? Join this session to listen to four different speakers talk about their experiences with starting their own business, running a company, managing others, and doing it all while applying Jainism to their work. Bring your own questions and speak to the panelists individually afterwards!
The Transient World: Nothing Lasts Forever
JNE Fulchand Shastri
EDUCATION This session provokes critical thinking and fights the false belief and delusion within you. Get ready to identify permanence and impermanence and learn the truth about the transient nature of the world so that you can widen your perspective. In this session, you'll learn to accept circumstances that arise externally and enhance your ability to deal with them - with improved wisdom, a balanced state of mind, and the awareness of the Soul. Right Knowledge is only achieved with exposure to the truth - the truth about the transient nature of reality itself. The Truth Behind the Mask Amit Shah
LIFESTYLE Come and take a look behind the mask of those who struggle with mental health issues. During this session we will be exploring topics that typically remain unspoken within our Indian community. We will also learn about how to help loved ones who are struggling. Let's take off this mask together.
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Transforming Culture With Storytelling
HS/COL/JNE Amit Dodani
SOCIAL IMPACT In a world in which a chaotic, fear-based painting drawn by the media often overshadows our personal experiences, human stories are our sole source of connectivity. Our narratives transcend the walls erected by our differences in race, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity. We should use them as a means to connect, a means to empower, and a means to organize among our communities. If we are able to recognize their exceptional value, a world seeming far too vast to unite may start to try. This session will talk about how we can use our narratives effectively to positively transform culture. Veganism? Yeah, Right!
HS/COLIJNE Tushar Mehta
LIFESTYLE Have you ever heard someone say: "I kinda get some of that vegan stuff but I could never give up ice cream. Veganism is a bit extreme." This is a funny and slightly embarrassing story of a formerly reluctant vegan...Me. In this session, we'll go over some of the solid environmental and health benefits along with the connection to the Jain Ahimsa philosophy. We'll also talk about some amazing practical pointers to make veganism (or partial veganism) tasty, healthy, and awesome for you. Learn how you can wow your carnivore friends in just a few minutes - Veganism can be unexpectedly easy and amazing! Virtues: A Bridge to Happiness
HS/COL Parul Kothari
SOCIAL IMPACT The Jain religion today is far different from what it once was 2500 years ago. Not only have there been large reforms, but the religion has adapted and evolved - often to stay alive. Then we must ask ourselves, should the same principles guide our actions and decisions in our modern-day lives? When so much has been lost, can we still build a spiritual trust with ourselves, our families, and our communities in an effort to promote happiness and prosperity? How do we fit the significance of values and kashays in our day-to-day practices to become more virtuous humans? Let's find out together! Walk With Me Through the Pathway to More Success
HS/COLINE Avish K Jain
LIFESTYLE Growing up in a multicultural environment, it's often hard to keep up with faith and religion. Growing up in a strict household, it's even harder to follow your passions and dreams. This interactive session will explore a story on how it's possible to pursue your personal and professional goals simultaneously in even the most adverse conditions. Keeping the principles of Jainism in mind and working with drive and motivation, you too can be an Agent of Change-or rather, in the wise words of DJ Khaled, a major key to success!
Walking the Path to Change: Making Vegan Shoes
COLIJNE Paras Doshi
SOCIAL IMPACT A few years ago, Paras realized that he wanted to change the direction of his career by starting a venture that would combine a desire
to solve a problem, harness a need to be creative, and give back to what he believed in. This summer, Paras will launch a line of vegan shoes and accessories serving people looking for quality, fashionable products and giving back to human, animal and
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2016 YJA CONVENTION | LOS ANGELES, CA