YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

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

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Samet Shikhar: How Our Tirthankars Reached Nirvana Salil Ojha Jain Education | HS/College 20 Tirthankars attained Moksha while on the venerable mountain Shikharji. Located in Jharkhand, experience their journey in a photography-driven session that will highlight their lives and show you the holiest site in Jainism. I hope that you will be as impressed as I was by the journey of our Tirthankars to reach the summit, and the beauty that lies in India. I'll also add my thoughts about how the 21st century can allow us to reconnect with our centuries-old roots.
Science of Self-Realization: Then & Now | Uttamchand Jain Jain Lifestyle College/JNF This session will be comprised of an engaging discussion of the spiritual journey from the ancient eras of enlightenment bestowed upon the seekers of Truth (Tirthankaras). Come learn how that has descended to current conditioning of mundane environments that have compromised the efforts to the path to self-realization.
Seize the Moment and Live Without Regrets | Manda Pokharna Jain Lifestyle | JNF Join me, as we discuss how you can live your life to the fullest, seize the moment, and live without regrets! In this session, you will learn how to do daily introspection and journaling in order to experience the creation of yourself as limitless in every moment, as well as how to release your past, reclaim your potential and transform any aspect of your life with ease and compassion!
Speak Peace in a World of Conflict | Hema Pokharna Social Issues College What you say next will change your world. In this session, we will learn how we can transform conflicts at home, at work, and in the world. When you see violence and conflict among your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors, do you wish you could do something to offer an alternative to violence, force, and domination? In this session you will learn some very simple steps you can take to mobilize peace in any situation.
Speed Dating (Casual) | Aakash Shah, Vaishali Shah Jain Lifestyle | JNF We can't guarantee you'll meet your life partner, but we can guarantee you'll meet a lot of other interesting young Jains! Join us for a great, fun way to build some new connections!
Speed Dating (Serious) | Sheenika Gandhi, Varun Gandhi Jain Lifestyle | JNF How many times have you been asked to meet this girl or that boy? Or how many times have you been to a function where people say ‘now when is it going to be your turn?' We all get it. Parents don't understand! With our fast-paced lives and so much technology, it's hard being as social as your Facebook says! So where do we meet people just like us? This session is for anyone looking for that special connection - who knows if life's next chapter begins here!
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