YJ International Newsletter 2004 Vol 18 No 03

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

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INTERNATIONAL PREKSHA MEDITATION CAMP
Compiled By Ashok Shah
Contemplation - Anupreksha - Reflect on what is eternal, true and real so as to be face to face with reality AND to effect attitudinal change by the process of autosuggestions and repeated recitation.
kendra (centre of energy) to janana-kendra (centre of knowledge, top of the head) via the spinal cord. Perception of Breathing - Svash-preksha - To live equanimiously and impartially whereby proper regulation of respiration by the conscious mind results in the development of the controlled activity of the mind. Perception of Body - Sarir-preksha - Changes one's perception for the development of totally impartial perception of pleasure and pain. Perception of Psychic Centres - Chaitanya kendras - Results in the firm control of the reasoning mind over all actions by built in mechanism through which our subtle spiritual self can exercise its authority and control the grosser elements of the physical body located in the endocrine glands. Perception of Psychic Colours - Lesya-dhyan - Has proved to be a practical means of transformation. Hormones and Neurohormones generate feelings and also command actions to satisfy the need and urges. We either progress or retrogress depending on whether we can control and subdue our primal drives or succumb to them. Auto-Suggestions - Bhavna - Conceptual concentration of mental faculty coupled with intense willing results in the fulfilment of the desired objective.
On the last day of the seminar, there was a tremendous flow of energy and vibrations amongst the delegates and the atmosphere was like that of one family. Over one hundred delegates from around the world from all walks of life, i.e. professionals, engineers, doctors, therapists, businessman, housewives, students, etc. were highly appreciative of the camp and were eager to share their experiences personally or on the stage to the audience.
HEALTHY BODY & HAPPY SOUL..........IS THE BIGGEST TREASURE KNOWN TO ALL !!.
For Preksha Meditation Courses contact JVB London Jain Vishva Bharati : Tele 020 8452 0913 email jvb@yahoo.co.uk
Samani Pratibha Pragyaji from the JVB is one of the Key Speakers at the Young Jains Convention - Tasting The Mango 2 - The Next Slice!
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wanted to congratulate Young Jains on putting together a fabulous play to celebrate the I Mahavir Jayanti celebrations. Special congratulations to all the participants who portrayed the message of Mahavir Bhagwan so well that it really hit the mark with one 6 year old who watched the play. He came home and contemplated on all he had seen and heard.
Mahavir Bhagwan says love everything equally whether they give you pain or happiness. All living things are important and have feelings. Do you remember they mentioned this in the play we saw last week?"
A few days later he asked his mum, "Mum, do you love me and my sister the most?"
His mum was left speechless but smiled warmly - how true his words were. If only his mum could apply Jainism that well in her life! A few weeks later this boy went and talked about Jainism to all his friends at Beavers-Scout group and talked about the special festivals that Jains celebrate. He now remembers why Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated thanks to the play.
Mum replied, as any mum would, "Yes, darling - 1 love you both the most. All mothers love their children the most. Why do you ask that, son?"
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The young boy said, "You know mum, you shouldn't really love us any more than anyone else because
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