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JAINA Convention 2021
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We are extending a special invitation to you and your loved ones to register for the 21st JAINA Convention which will be held virtually from July 1-6, 2021.
For the first time in JAINA history, the JAINA Convention has expanded to international audiences and will be hosted entirely virtually. We welcome attendees from
the USA, Canada, India, Europe, Africa, UAE, Australia, and nations across the globe.
Be prepared to virtually listen to 70+ Speakers, attend 130+ Sessions, 40+ NextGen Events, Virtual Tirth Darshan, Jain Academic Bowl, Jain Connect, Jains
Got Talent, Young Jain Professionals (YJP), Youth Activities by Young Jains of America (YJA). Evenings will be an opportunity to relish cultural programs, a Jain drama
"Rang De Sanskar" and “Sunheri Yaadein” - a Bollywood musical that will take us back 40 years to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of JAINA, and much more!
Attend the Women’s Conference on July 5th at the JAINA Convention! This year’s conference will feature sessions by highly accomplished speakers on a wide
variety of topics centered around women’s empowerment! To attend and for more information, visit jainaconvention.org
Check out various sponsorship opportunities that you
can take part in and be a part of this first-ever virtual convention of JAINA.
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Mahavir Janma Kalyank
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 On the 13th day of the bright half of the month of chaitra, in the year 543 before the Vikram Era (599 B.C.) the overjoyed royal family was blessed with the birth of one of the greatest propagators of the Jain tradition. His birth took place in the region known as Kshatriyakund in present day Bihar. The child was named Vardhamana, the ever-growing one, because from the day He was conceived, the wealth, power, prosperity and glory of the royal family and all the subjects grew in leaps and bounds.
An extraordinary physical prowess, an attractive appearance and a heart full of kindness were some of the special traits that Prince Vardhamana effortlessly exhibited from his early childhood. His exemplary courage and fearlessness earned Him the title of Mahavira – the courageous one. Respecting the desire of His parents, He married princess Yashoda, and they had a daughter named Priyadarshana. Though He remained a householder for the first 30 years of His life, living in the luxury of a palace, inwardly He was always drawn towards spirituality. His mind was always focused towards renunciation.
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2nd UCI Shri Parshvanath Lecture in Ethical Innovations:
Alternatives to Animal Testing
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 UCI Center of Medical Humanities invites you to the 2nd UCI Shri Parshvanath Presidential Chair in Jain Studies Lecture in Ethical Innovations on Friday, May 7 at
12:00-1:15 PM PDT
This second lecture continues our theme of Alternatives to Animal Testing.
Kunal Parikh, co-founder of the Jain Innovation Network, affiliate with the Center for Bioengineering Innovation & Design in the Biomedical Engineering
Department at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and a Forbes 30 under 30, will offer opening remarks.
The featured speaker is Dr. Kathrin Herrmann DVM, Ph.D. of the Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public
Health. The talk is titled:
"Replacement, Reduction & Refinement in Practice: Are We Doing All We Can?"
Registration and more information on the event are
Here
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Jainism, Relativism and The Moral Imperative of Ahimsa
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Jain Vishva Bharti London, Jain World Peace Center brings you a lecture on “Jainism, Relativism, and the Moral Imperative of Ahimsa” by Prof. Gary Francione
on Sunday, May 30, 2021. The Professor will discuss Anekantvada explain how often it is applied to moral issues with the result that Jainism may be seen as embracing
moral relativism. He will argue that this is not right and that we must confine Anekantvada to ontological issues, or issues of existence, and not apply it to moral
issues.
All moral issues are guided by one and only principle: Ahimsa. He will use Veganism as an example & explain how Anekantvada cannot be used to justify
non-veganism.
More information and Zoom meeting details are here.
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The True Meaning of Ahimsa
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 Ahimsa is widely understood as ‘not harming or hurting others.’ But is this its complete meaning? Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai offers an invaluable insight into the true essence
of ahimsa.
Bhagwan Mahavira expounded ahimsa as the ultimate dharma. One may question why the negative word ahimsa meaning non-violence was used. Should religion
not denote something positive? In truth, though non-violence sounds negative, it is an extremely positive state. It is the state of absolute and complete love – and
what can be more positive than love itself?
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Jain Tattvas and Philosophy of Karma Part III
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Currently, we are learning about the 9 Tattvas under the Jain tattvas and Philosophy of Karma. Last week we learned two tattvas, Asrava and Bandha. Today, let’s understand the 4 types of Bandha in detail.
Prakriti Bandha (Type of karma):
When karmic matter attaches to the soul, it will obscure the soul's essential nature of; perfect knowledge, perfect vision, bliss, perfect power, eternal
existence, non-corporeal, and equanimity. The different types of karma obscure different qualities or attributes of the soul. This is known as Prakriti bandha.
Prakriti bandha is classified into eight categories, according to the particular attribute of the soul that it obscures.
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Appeal to all Jains not to use Leather products
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 Real leather is the skin of the animals and they (animals) are the only source for real leather. Humans are the only species that use the skin of another animal. No
animal uses other animals’ skin.
Today, humans use leather for all kinds of footwear, wallets, purses, trouser belts, camera and computer cases, briefcases, suitcases, shoes, jackets
and coats, headgear and head coverings, furnishings (seats in vehicles and in-home furnishings), home decorations (including paintings and many other items).
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DIABETES 360
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Hope everyone is excited for Week 3! Get ready to learn about some Ayurvedic practices and some more delicious food in this 90-minute session!
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DIABETES 360
Sunday April 25, 2021
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5 PM - 6:30 PM EST
Meeting ID : 973 6130 2944 Passcode: JAINA
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As some background on this program:
The Diabetes 360 Camp is a holistic approach towards understanding and managing
diabetes. This series will offer a comprehensive look into the disease, its treatment, and alternative methods for care. This program will
be conducted through 90-minutes sessions hosted each Sunday for 6 weeks. Each session will contain an educational component led by experts
in the field. Additional topics include tips for improved health & wellness and nutrition. The skills delivered throughout the 6-week program
are meant to be leveraged as tools to support lifelong changes in diabetes management. This program emphasizes integrative care and may
be used for preventative and response medicine.
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Guest Speaker:
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Speaker and Cooking Demonstrator:
Ms. Ajita Patel
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Ajita Patel is an Ayurvedic Doctor, who runs an Ayurveda and pancha karma clinic at the Sanctuary yoga studio and wellness center in Tustin and is a founder of the Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine training Ayurveda practitioners. Her focus is a holistic
approach to health. with a focus on Vedic counseling, creating customized herbal blends, and providing a safe, comprehensive approach that
heals, educates, empowers, and cultivates greater self-awareness and contentment.
She is also a reiki master in the Usui tradition and has developed the Prana reiki certification course. Ajita is very passionate
about Pranayama and meditation which she teaches daily at 6:30 am online for the last 3 years! She is also an author (is currently writing
a book for anyone who is depressed or wants to give up on life) and has co-authored Night flower - a book for women who have suffered abuse.
Additionally, she is an avid gardener and loves to cook.
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Live Cooking Demonstration: We recommend having all ingredients cut and pre-measured before the session begins!
Bajra Roti or gluten-free Millet Flat Bread
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Pearl Millet Flour (Bajra Atta)
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1¼ Cup Warm water
- Ghee for basting
Sprouted Methi ( fenugreek) and Mango Salad
Ingredients:
- Fenugreek seeds sprouted
- Turmeric
- Pink Himalayan salt
- Flaxseed oil
- Raw mango or green apple
- Chilli powder
- Lemon juice
To sprout fenugreek seeds:
- Rinse a half cup of fenugreek seeds
- Soak in water for 24 hours
- Drain out all water and store it in a stainless steel container on the counter top for 2 to 4 days (you can tie the seeds in a cotton cloth
first before placing it in the container)
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Please feel free to look review their bios and/or website and the recipes and come with any questions as well.
See you this Sunday!
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YJA Update
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Planting a Seed: Nish Shah’s Journey to Self-Publishing a Jain Children’s Book
 Nish Shah
grew up in Sugar Land, TX in a bustling Jain community. Years later, he became a father. Learn more about how he navigated sharing Jain values with his daughters by
creating his own Jain-friendly kids resources. Read more about Nish’s journey to publishing a Jain children's book about the Tirthankars and his relationship with
Jainism
here.
A Plant-Forward Future! [EVENT]
 Plant-based
educator and Senior VP of Operations for Mercy for Animals, Mamta Jain Valderrama will share her personal story and shape our collective conversation around veganism
and sustainability at this upcoming event! She will speak about how a plant-based lifestyle is closely tied to Jainism, and how all of us have the power to shift the
conversation and take steps towards a more cruelty-free and eco-friendly world.
Details: Monday, May 3rd, 2021 | 9 PM ET Register here for the Zoom link: http://bit.ly/eco-vegan-reg-21. Open to all ages!
Taboo, Jainism Edition! [EVENT]
 Looking
to join a fun game night filled with competition and learning? Introducing Taboo, Jainism Edition! At this event, players will learn Jain vocabulary at the level of
their choosing (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Following this brief walkthrough of words and their meanings, participants will play a Taboo-style game to familiarize
themselves with the new terms they learned and compete for an exciting prize!
Details: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 | 9 PM ET Join the Zoom meeting at the following link:
http://bit.ly/yja-jain-taboo
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SAY NO TO PLASTIC BOTTLES
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JAINA India Foundation has joined hands with 10 other organizations to celebrate this Mahavir Jayanti differently - by campaigning to “SAY NO TO PLASTIC BOTTLES”
Join in the webinar on Saturday 10:30 am EST
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10-10-10 Formula By Rahul Kapoor
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