JAIN YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM (USA TO INDIA) - LAST CALL

The Jain Youth Exchange Program (JYEP) offers exposure to different cultures and ranks as one of the most powerful ways to promote both the Indian culture and the Jain way of life. JYEP participants will meet people from other countries and experience new cultures, planting the seeds for a life of international understanding. The program is designed to offer numerous benefits to its young participants and their hosts and mentors, Jain leaders and to the Jain community at large both in North American and India.

As the JYEP participant’s concept of the world expands, they mature and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Immersion in another country’s value system enhances their academic, professional, social, and personal growth.

The JYEP Program team will take 12 young adult followers of the Jain Way of Life (ages 18 - 24) from North America to India from December 20, 2019, to January 3, 2020, to Ahmedabad, Pune, and Lonavala.

To celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Shri Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi this year, the selected JYEP leaders will have unique opportunities to volunteer at Manav Sadhana (www.manavsadhana.org ) at Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, meet fellow Jain young adults and successful entrepreneurs and industrialists.

Costs:
1. Students from North American will be responsible for all airfare (both international and domestic) health insurance, and additional expenses (for example, souvenirs)

2. JITO (in India) will arrange local transportation, lodging, and boarding in each city. The local host families may sponsor additional events, cultural activities, or programs time permitting.

How to apply?
To apply for this program, please download the application form from the website www.jaina.org/jyep and submit via e-mail jyep@jaina.org.

Key Dates:
1. Application deadline: November 15th, 2019
2. Selection notification: November 22, 2019
3. Travel to India: December 20, 2019, through January 3, 2020

The tentative Itinerary: www.jaina.org/jyep

For more information, please contact Kamlesh Mehta or Soha Shah either via e-mail jyep@jaina.org or phone (408) 475-7481.

JAIN CENTER NEWS

On October 13th (Sharad Purnima), the Jain Society of Pittsburgh sponsored Bhakti Bhavna Program by the famous Khelaiya Group from Bombay, India. The group presented wonderful devotional songs that captivated the listeners in the bhakti of Bhagwan Parshwanath and Mahavir swami.

The temple was decorated with beautiful lights and colorful globes. The entrance way to Garbhdwar was made with shimmering fabrics. The Aangi of lord Parshwanath looked glorious, and immaculate Rangoli on the floor was created with fresh flowers. The temple looked like a Dev-Viman.

The entire Hindu-Jain community was invited. There were about 225 attendees. The blissful atmosphere of temple mesmerized everyone.

QUOTE

The soul is the central point of spiritual discipline.

- Bhagwan Mahavir

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