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Dear Sadharmiks,
Jai Jinendra! Pranam!
We are just a week from the upcoming JAINA Convention, where the core theme is “Maximizing Human Potential”. In line with this theme, Dr. Bipin Doshi will take us through an intellectually enlightening journey of the scientific exploration of Jain doctrine. He will present a mind-stimulating preview of the research work carried out by eminent space scientists from ISRO & NASA, defense researchers, engineers, doctors, and multidisciplinary academic scholars, on various topics where science and spirituality converge. Check the details about this session below and mark this event in your convention itinerary.
Please check the promo video by Rahul Kapoor Jain, who is a keynote speaker at JAINA Convention.
If you are unable to make it for all four days, then we encourage you to register for one-day or two-day at your convenience. Do get in touch with us for any special arrangements that you may need during your visit to the JAINA Convention.
We have arranged a smooth airport transfer by bus from Orlando (MCO) & Tampa (TPA) airports. Please check the schedule of buses from each airport which is arranged at a nominal rate of $30 per person from either airport.
JAINA Convention Team is actively seeking more helping hands to make this event memorable and successful. I encourage you to sign up for the volunteer slots during the check-in process at the convention.
Staying updated with JAINA Convention and other JAINA news is now easy. Join the JAINA WhatsApp Group by scanning the QR code or download the JAINA Mobile App and log in to the Convention Account to get all current updates.
I recommend you read an inspiring story inside the Jain Digest June 2023 issue by Khushi Patel, who tells about a mother who chose Love instead of Hate and gave birth to a beautiful movement, even in the wake of a heartbreaking tragedy of losing a six-year-old daughter during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012. Read the whole article in the link below.
The Jain Community of New York plans to celebrate Gurudev Shri Chitrabhanuji’s 100th Birth Anniversary, organizing a Hindi play, ‘Maitri Bhaav,’ on July 15, 2023. Please check the contact details below to book your tickets to attend.
JOY from the Jain Society of Greater Detroit is conducting an alum session, Reflect & Express, on July 14, 2023, where they will welcome JOY alums of all ages, from college students to new professionals and field leaders, to meet and network with.
JAINA congratulates Sakhi Shah from Georgia State University for winning an essay competition on ‘Aparigraha in the Context of American Life’, which was organized by the Jain Society of Greater Atlanta
JAINA Student Guidance Committee has been receiving excellent responses. Please visit their booth at the upcoming JAINA Convention, meet the committee members there, and sign up as a regional director or a host family.
People from 18 countries worldwide have registered for the ‘Hum Chale Pathshala 2.0’. This is an opportunity to actively learn Jain sutras in your own Pathshala and set personal goals for sutra recitations and attendance. Please check their flyers below for details and register by June 23, 2023.
On June 4, 2023, YJP had an epic trivia night with YJA full of fun and laughter. YJP is looking forward to more such fun collab with YJA. Stay tuned for more YJP events.
Yours Sincerely,
Haresh Shah,
JAINA President
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JAINA Convention 2023
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We welcome you wholeheartedly to the JAINA Convention 2023 to celebrate Jainism with a core theme of Maximizing Potential through scholar lectures, events, cultural programs, drama, evening programs, networking, yoga and meditation sessions, and much more. Each committee has worked hard to bring the community together on a large scale and serve them the best. Be ready to have a memorable experience for life!
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JIF - JAINA India Foundation
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Rahul Kapoor Jain
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One and Two Day Registration
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JAINA Convention 2023
Maximize Human Potential - The Jain Way
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We are pleased to announce that you can now register for the Convention for one or two days.
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To register:
- Please go to www.jainaconvention.org and click on
"Single Day Registration"
- Fill out the form and choose the days that you would like to attend.
- Pay the registration fee. You can have all meals of the day and attend all the morning & evening programs.
Please note that the one or two-day registration is limited to 200 people and will be closed after we reach two hundred registrants. So, hurry and don’t miss this opportunity to have the experience of a lifetime!!
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Airport Transportation
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We have arranged hassle-free and reasonable airport transfer options from Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA) airports. Check out the schedule and rates for JAINA bus rides and Uber/Lyft
here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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The more the merrier. Only with your generous voluntary support, we can make this community event a grand success Please signup for a volunteer slot at your convenience during the check-in process at the Convention Center.
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JAINA WhatsApp Group and JAINA App
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Now JAINA news and updates are delivered through a WhatsApp group. Please join the WhatsApp group through the link below or the QR code.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CH4FvCHwkpe4JZoARltDhY
OR
Download the JAINA App and Login to your JAINA Convention account to get all the Convention updates
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JAINA Convention 2023 Pulse
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We have an exclusive newsletter, Convention Pulse, that gives you all the on-going activities, facilities, and other updates related to Convention. Please subscribe to receive the newsletter.
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June 2023 Jain Digest
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Choose Love, Not Hate by Khushi Patel
It is often said that tragedy and grief often translate into frustration and hate. But is it truly universally applicable to all the situations? In this article, Khushi Patel tells us about a mother, who chose Love instead of Hate and gave birth to a beautiful movement, even in the wake of a heartbreaking tragedy.
Learn about the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement founded by Scarlett Lewis, the mother of Jesse Lewis, a six-year-old victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012. Inspired by Scarlett’s ability to forgive and choose love, Khushi explores how we all can do the same and spiritually uplift ourselves and others. She says,
“Through compassion and kindness, we can imbibe the qualities of a loving nature within ourselves and make the world a better place.”
To read the full article, go to the:
Click Here to Read this Article
To read the entire June 2023 Jain Digest, go to:
Jain Digest June 2023
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Jain Centers News
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Jain Community of New York
On the occasion of Gurudev Chirabhanuji’s 100th Birth Anniversary, the Jain Community of New York brings us a Hindi play, Maitri Bhaav, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Hindu Temple Society of North America Community Center. Please find the invite and more details in the
flyer.
Tickets are available. Please contact Kalpana Gandhi at 917-744-9138 or Naresh Shah at 516-314-7830.
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
As a part of the JSGD 25th Anniversary, JOY announces an alumni session: Reflect & Express, on July 14th at 8:30 PM. They’re welcoming back JOY alumni of all ages, from college students to new professionals and field leaders. Reflect & Express is a three-part event: we’ll learn from a panel of JOY alumni, host a meet & greet networking event to connect society to this community, and end with a vision to look forward to the next twenty-five years.
For more information, contact Sheily Shah | 2485130404 | sheilyhshah@gmail.com
Shilpi Shah | 2489128904 | shshah2018@gmail.com
Jain Society of Greater Atlanta
The Jain Society of Greater Atlanta’s Scholarship program concluded last week, and they announced a winning essay on "Aparigraha in the Context of American Life” from Sakhi Kiran Shah, a student at Georgia State University. JSGA had received a total of seven submissions. JAINA congratulates Sakhi Shah for her victory and remarkable essay.
Read her essay here.
JAINA also congratulates Rutvi Shah and Sakshi Shah from the University of TN Chattanooga for taking the 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.
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Hum Chale Pathshala 2.0 - BY SAMKIT GROUP
Samkit Group presents Hum Chale Pathshala Yojna 2.0 an exciting initiative designed to deepen your knowledge of Jain sutras and reward your dedication. It is open to worldwide NRIs who are six years and above. You will actively learn Jain sutras in your pathshala and set personal goals for sutra recitations and attendance.
We have received an overwhelming participation from around 18 countries, including India, the USA, Canada, the UK, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, UAE, Oman, Australia, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, and Tanzania. The last date to
register for the Pathshala is June 23, 2023.
Key points:
- The first Lucky Student prize: ₹ 1.11 CR (111 Prizes for Lucky Students)
- The first Lucky Pathshala Prize: ₹ 11 Lacs (111 Prizes for Lucky Pathshala)
- Criteria: All six years and above must enroll for the Shwetambar Murtipujak course.
- Scheme Period: 24th June 2023 - 11th March 2024
- The prize is given based on the performance; 500 Best Students (250 Males & 250 Females).
- Target (For NRI Participants): Achieve a Target of 68+ Attendance (Offline & Online) & 68+ Gatha, and win Surprise Gifts.
- Registration Fee: US $ 30 (for NRI)
For details and FAQs, please click here.
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YJP Update
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YJP recently had a trivia night with YJA on June 4th,2023, and we can’t stop raving about it! What an epic night meeting new Young Jains, making new friends, and inspiring new ideas. It was indeed a splendid trivia night full of fun and laughter. We look forward to continuing working with YJA for fun collab events, charity events, and a fun-packed JAINA 2023 convention. YJP is thankful to YJA for having a trivia night event with them. Stay tuned for more events with YJP.
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