YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

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

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That's So Jain! | Neelam Savla Diversity & Inclusion | HS Have you ever felt judged for the way you dress? Had access to education your whole life? Had to defend your dietary restrictions? Join us in an interactive session to discuss the power and privilege that surrounds us in our Jain culture. Be prepared to share your experiences and learn from your fellow attendees!
The Best Is Yet to Come (Power of Gratitude) | Manda Pokharna Jain Lifestyle College Dr. Albert Schweitzer once said, “The gratitude that we encounter helps us believe in the goodness of the world, and strengthens us thereby to do what's good." Similarly put by Meister Eckhart, “If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough." In this session, we will explore the power of this gratutude, learn simple practices that can reconnect us with the flow of life, and learn to become co-creators of our lives and not victims!
The Best Way to Secure Your First Job | Komal Shah, Sagar Khona Career & Networking College/JNF We all know that one of the best ways to easily secure a job after college is by having internships while still in college. Let us teach you how to get those meaningful internships, how to get them again, and how to secure a job offer after you graduate!
The Future of Jainism in the Next 100 Years | Manu Shah, Nitin Shah
19. Social Issues College/JNF The population of Jains is decreasing drastically from the 10th century, when we were at an estimated 10-15% of the Indian population, to now, at less than 0.5% of the Indian population. What are some of the possible reasons? The fertility rate among Jain women is 1.2%, signaling a 40% decline over the next 70 years. Join us in a discussion about what our young and future generations can do to prevent this decline.
The Life-changing, Transformative Power of Jain Dharma | Vinit Doshi Jain Lifestyle | HS/College Life is an adventure, a river that meanders back and forth. Where is our life headed? According to Jain dharma, the future depends on circumstances, on our karma, and our actions. Jain spiritual practice helps to identify diminishing behaviors and attitudes, understand the role of mithyatva (delusion), and recognize our true sources of happiness. In this session, we will learn how to apply Jain principles to empower ourselves in day-to-day life.
The Practical Vegan | Preeti Jain Jain Lifestyle | HS/College/JNF The Jain diet of OUR generation. A vegan diet is a gateway to a modern Jain way of life by practicing our main principle of Ahimsa. In this session Preeti Jain will discuss her personal pathway to veganism, the health benefits of a vegan diet, and practical aspects of cooking/baking multi-ethnic foods.
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