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2002-Tasting the Mango (TTM)
Inspirational Conventions
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The opportunity to develop your understanding of the fundamentals of Jain Philosophy such that you can use it consistently and use it every day. Focus upon the Jain Jigsaw puzzle consisting of the following pieces Atma, Mithyatva, Samyak Darshan, Moksha, Karma, Nav Tattva, Kashyas and Upsham and understand how these are part of the Path to Moksha, and experiencing the divinity within. Workshops allowing individuals to look at their own lives were very powerful.
2004- Tasting the Mango 2 - the Next Slice! (TTM2)
The previous convention, "Tasting the Mango", saw the laying of foundations of the Jain path, and a refresher of these cornerstone sessions was delivered. Tasting the Mango 2 focused on the "next slice", the 12 Bhavnas (Reflections or Facets of Reality) where participants were encouraged through plays, discussions and workshops to understand how Jainism can be applied easily to our daily lives and used to help overcome difficulties we face.
"Excellent convention. I was very impressed by the effort gone into coming up with such brilliant ideas and methods of conveying concepts which are complex and abstract in such a beautiful enjoyable and truly inspiriting way - well done and hats off to the team!" Anjli Shah, Manager, London UK
By Priti Shah and Sonal Shah
"Just as a mighty mango tree is hidden within the stone of the mango, even so, O man, divinity itself is hidden within you. Rest not until you uncover it." Bhagwan Mahavir
The delegates were fortunate to hear the wisdom of Samaniji Pratibha Pragyaji and Samaniji Punya Pragyaji (of Jain Vishva Bharati, London) and Pujya Minalben (of Raj Saubhag Ashram, India). Pujya Minalben delivered an excellent speech that inspired delegates to "act now" with regards to meeting their ultimate goal of Moksha. She told the BBC World Service that as a result of the convention, "young people will have a wider horizon" and "understand the religion much better". The guest speakers also took part in a panel discussion together with members of various organisations.
2007 - Everyday Hero - A Change of Perspective
We all face challenges in our daily lives, but how do we deal with them?
"It was a really cathartic experience, I talked about things I haven't yet plucked up the courage to talk about even to my closest friends and maybe they did too." Feedback from a delegate
• What perspective do you work from?
Have you stopped to consider another point of view?
Do you deal with matters heroically?
This one day conference allowed delegates to explore their own challenges, and empowered them to respond to those challenges heroically.
The keynote speaker, Aidan Rankin (PhD in Political Science, London School of Economics), a writer, researcher and stress management consultant spoke very eloquently on Anekantavada. There was also a panel Q&A session with a variety of panellists, which led to a very interesting and informative session.■
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Photos L-R: Convention 1994, Convention 1994, Art of Living, Freeing the Spirit organisers, Jain Jigsaw at TTMI, Panel Discussion at TTM2, Creche at TTM2, Lunchtime at Everyday Hero.
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