YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

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

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Breathing and Meditation: Jainism in Action | Bhavisha Shroff Jain Lifestyle | HS In this session, we will introduce some simple ways of breathing and meditation that we can incorporate in our daily lives and connect them with relevant Jain theories such as Dhyaan (meditation). We'll begin with centering/breathing and end with a guided meditation. You will leave with something you can practice on your own time.
Bridging Our Divides Rachna Shah Diversity & Inclusion HS It's no secret that political polarization has become an everyday feature of American politics. Yet while many of the reasons for polarization are symptomatic in government, their effects are public and all too individual. How can you work to reduce political polarization? We'll examine how to use dialogue to bring together people on opposite sides of issues to build understanding and engage with their political differences.
Bringing Women to the Top of the Ladder Komal Shah, Saloni Shah, Sheenika Gandhi - Career & Networking | JNF Although women may have rights, we still face a lot of issues, especially in the workforce. Come join us in this panel discussion to learn about our experiences and some ways we were able to overcome our own hurdles.
Bullying Prevention & Intervention Sushil Jain Diversity & Inclusion HS 67% of teenagers reported being a victim of bullying. Only 1 out of 25 cases are reported. Bullying results in depression, substance abuse and even suicide. We will examine and discuss bullying, what we can do to prevent it and how we can intervene. Can we work together to build a community of respect? Our session objective will be: “No Place for Hate."
Calling All Superheroes (Community Service Activity) Social Issues JNF Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The best way to find yourself is in the service of others." The aim of this session is to provide JNF Superheros with a unique opportunity to give back to the community! We will be decorating t-shirts and creating comic books to brighten the day of young patients in local community children's hospitals. Come prepared to tap into your creative side for a good cause!
Can Your Genes Practice Jainism? | Dipal Savla Social Issues College The genome is described as the biological core of our existence - encoding the ultimate roadmap of our life and molecular speed bumps we might hit along the way. Scientific advances allow us to map this landscape with detail and edit a more "perfect" genome. But what if some of the most powerful ways of editing the genome lay in the tenets of Jainism? Join us in this session as we explore how the Jain way of life has far-reaching consequences for our genetic code.
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