YJ International Newsletter 2004 Vol 18 No 01

Author(s): Young Jains (UK)
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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Young Jains Diary for 2003 NOVEMBER 1st, goth, 16th, 23rd, 29th
Night of Illuminations was a memorable experience celebrating Diwali with an evening of singing and story telling to explore and understand the Jain significance of Diwali.
Jainopoly was played with the Shree Chandana Vidyapeeth students from Northampton, South London and North London.
Another Training Shibir was delivered sharing presentation skills training and planning events for
2004.
The Drum Jam was something different at 'Choose Your Opportunities'. "Don't bring your money! Bring your time and an open mind...! Just as Gandhiji saw injustice in the world, you too, by following his example, have the opportunity to bring further value into this world through contribution and service." The workshop explored what's important in our lives and how to lead by example. The charities attend provided a platform to fulfil the need to contribute to the outside world. Amongst the charities attending were : Make A Wish Foundation, Nirvana Coaching, Sense, Shishukunj and Young Jains.
On the last Saturday of the month Jain Dharma was contributed at the Festival Of Light at the V&A Museum. Shree Chandana Vidya Peeth (SCVP) North London, SCVP Northampton, Shramanjis from Jain Vishwa Bharti and Young Jains shared Jain Dharma, Why Jains celebrate Diwali and the significance of the Diwa (lamps) through skits and presentations.
DECEMBER
1st, 14th, 20th, 26th
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The Experiments in Jainism II looked at the Kashay, inner enemy, 43 of Ego at the interactive event on Ego Awareness. With our active
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organised an event in South London and took Shramaniji Pratibha Pragya. Young Jains teamed up with Navnat Youth Association to
WORKING s once again help at the Crisis Christmas Shelter for the Homeless
. on 7 Boxing Day. The Young Jains Students had a Training Shibir and there was also a weekend Strategy and Planning Shibir for active members to make plans for 2004.
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List of Organisations worked with this year
Barnet Interfaith Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University Crisis Drum Jam Eyes, Nose, Throat (ENT) Camp Kenya Harrow Interfaith Hindu Samiti Sangh Institute of Jainology Jain Association of UK Jain Samaj Manchester Jain Spirit Jain Vishwa Bharti Make A Wish Foundation Navnat Youth Association
Nirvana Coaching Oshwal Association of UK Oshwal Gujarati School North West Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal Sansaar Sathya Sai Service Organisation Sense Shishukunj Shravika Satsang Mandal Shree Chandana Vidyapeeth Manchester Shree Chandana Vidyapeeth Northampton Shree Chandana Vidyapeeth South London Theosophical Society of Kenya Victoria & Albert Museum Young Indian Vegetarians
Themes
Interfaith Delivering in schools Yoga & Meditation
Outreach to other areas Kids activities Celebrations of Jain Festivals (Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan and Diwali) and others such as Navratri Invited as speakers to many events by various organisations
Weekend Retreats/Shibirs Study Sessions Sweet Harmony
Training & Development Shibirs
Love defies all logic. The more you give the more you get' Dontated by Arjun, Nikhil, Hasu & Hitesh Jain Education International
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