YJ International Newsletter 2004 Vol 18 No 03

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

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Reminder of the 2002 Convention
"It was phenomenotastic. Activities, accommodation and Jain vegan food were great. The only thing I would add would be an extra day so that in between all the activities we could have a rest day to catch up on sleep. I was pretty tired by the end of the trip! Otherwise / had loads of fun. I have been looking for likeminded people who I can relate to. The trip provided an excellent opportunity to get to know some interesting characters and see things from
different points of view. We had some terrific discussions and I look back on the week as an adventure. Definitely consider going again. Thanks to everyone for the company." [Ajay Sanghvi (21-25)] For more information about the convention or other Young Jains activities, the website address is www.youngjains.org.uk or you can email enquiries@youngjains.org.uk
For your information:
Session
What is the big deal of Jainism - Atma (soul), Mithyatva (body consciousness), Samyak Darshan (expereince of soul consciousness), Moksha (Freedom)
Session 2
Nav Tattva - essential truths in understanding what is happening all around us
Session 3
Karma - what is the impact? Play entitled "27 Significant Lives of Lord Mahavir" written by Young Jains of America. Small group role play with a follow-up exercises showing the impact karma has upon our lives
Session 4
Star Wars - investigation into the Dark Side (Kashays/Passions). Based upon our gross tendencies, which lead to likes and dislikes (Raag Dwesh) as a result of a mis-identification with the body (Mithyatva) not the soul
Session 5
Star Wars - stories that can be your Light Sabres to conquer the Dark Side. Cultivating qualities (Upsham), like humility, straightforwardness, forgiveness, contentment etc to progress along the path to Samyak Darshan and ultimately Moksha
Session 6
Qualities of Life - foundational qualities to be cultivated i.e Maitri (universal friendliness), Pramod (appreciation of the qualities that we see in others), Karuna (compassion) and Madhystata, (equanimityy
Have had an absolutely brilliant weekend. Would definitely recommend it to others. It was quite an experience. THANK YOU! - Bhavna Shah, Northampton (21-25)
Very friendly atmosphere. Helped bring out the best in a
person. How about organising events out of
London? - Kundan Shah, Bolton (41)
The content was very good. It made me think how
Jain principles are relevant and can be
practised practised in every Sonal Shah, Kenton (21-25)
In everyday life.
Excellent Style & Method of teaching about Jainism in a fun & funky Way!
- Malini Kothari, Wembley (31-35)
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