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Page 1: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

JAI JINENDRAJAI JINENDRA WELCOMEWELCOME

2009 Jain Diaspora Conference2009 Jain Diaspora Conference July 2July 2ndnd 1 1--330 PM330 PM

Jain Diaspora at a GlanceJain Diaspora at a GlanceByBy

Manish Mehta PhDManish Mehta PhD(Organizing ChairmanJAINA Vice(Organizing ChairmanJAINA Vice--PresidentPresident--MidWestMidWest Region)Region)

Jain Society of Greater DetroitJain Society of Greater Detroit29278 W 12 Mile Road29278 W 12 Mile Road

Farmington Hills MIFarmington Hills MIwwwjainwwwjain--templeorgtempleorg

manishmcomcastnetmanishmcomcastnet Tel (734) 604 Tel (734) 604--79897989

Conference ObjectivesConference Objectives11 Bring together Jain leaders from around the Bring together Jain leaders from around the

world and thereby drive greater unity and world and thereby drive greater unity and cohesiveness in the global Jain communitycohesiveness in the global Jain community

22 Leverage our common identity views and Leverage our common identity views and lifestyles by reaching out across borders and lifestyles by reaching out across borders and continents via the interchange of information continents via the interchange of information about each international centers about each international centers composition activities amp challengescomposition activities amp challenges

33 Identify ways for Jain Diaspora communities Identify ways for Jain Diaspora communities to work togetherto work together

Our Inspirer amp VisionaryOur Inspirer amp Visionaryhelliphellip

Late Late ShriShri LM LM SinghviSinghvi

TodayTodayrsquorsquos Program s Program -- 11Opening amp Keynote AddressesOpening amp Keynote Addresses

1100am 1100am -- 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp Networking LunchNetworking Lunch

1200pm 1200pm Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements (Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)(Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)

1215 pm 1215 pm Welcome Address (Welcome Address (DilipbhaiDilipbhai Shah President of JAINA)Shah President of JAINA)1225 pm 1225 pm Keynote Address 1 (Keynote Address 1 (MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Chairman Mehta Chairman

RatnanidhiRatnanidhi Charitable TrustJAINA Representative Charitable TrustJAINA Representative ndashndash Mumbai)Mumbai)1240 pm 1240 pm Keynote Address 2 Keynote Address 2 ldquoldquoImpact of Jain Studies on Jain Impact of Jain Studies on Jain

Diaspora with Historical ContextDiaspora with Historical Contextrdquordquo(Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of (Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of Hawaii)Hawaii)

1255 pm 1255 pm Keynote 3 Keynote 3 ldquoldquoDiaspora Vision amp OpportunitiesDiaspora Vision amp Opportunitiesrdquordquo(Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of (Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of International Summer School for Jain Studies)International Summer School for Jain Studies)

Program Program -- 22Individual Country Presentations by DelegatesIndividual Country Presentations by Delegates

110 pm 110 pm KuwaitMiddle East KuwaitMiddle East -- Jain Social Group Jain Social Group International Federation (Mrs International Federation (Mrs HarshaHarsha D Shah D Shah JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to ArihantArihant Social Group)Social Group)

120 pm 120 pm Young Young JainsJains UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal Shah Secretary Roshni Shah Secretary Roshni GudkaGudka Editor Jyoti Editor Jyoti Mehta amp Members Parita Shah Mehta amp Members Parita Shah BhavniBhavni Shah Shah DileshDilesh Haria Haria MaliniMalini Shah)Shah)

145 pm 145 pm Canada Presentation (Dr Canada Presentation (Dr MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Mehta Past President Jain Society of Toronto)Past President Jain Society of Toronto)

200 pm 200 pm USA Lighthouse Center (USA Lighthouse Center (NirmalaNirmala Nancy Nancy HankeHanke President of LHC President of LHC ndashndash Ann Arbor USA)Ann Arbor USA)

215 pm 215 pm MessagesPresentations by Other CountriesMessagesPresentations by Other Countries

Program Program -- 33Pathways to Diaspora Collaborations

230 pm ldquoThe Importance of Media in Assuring Unity of the Jain Diasporardquo (Dr Mamta Shaha Chair of JAINA Media Productions Committee amp Founder of Mangalam TV Program New York)

240 pm ldquoSpirituality Moral Codes amp Dietary Rules for 2nd Generation Jains in the USArdquo (Dr Bindi Shah Roehampton University London UK)

Program Program -- 44Discussions QampA Concluding Remarks

250 pm QampAGroup Discussion on Common Challenges amp Opportunities (facilitated by M Mehta)

310 pm Prioritization amp Next Steps for 1 Year Action Plan (led by Dilipbhai ShahArunbhai Mehta)

325 pm Closing Poem Readings by Nirali Becky Kleinschmidt (Lighthouse Center Ann Arbor USA)

330 pm Closing Remarks amp Adjourn

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

ORG COMMITTEEDilipbhai V ShahDr Sulekh JainPooja JainAjay Dagli

Harshaben D Shah (JSGIFASG Kuwait)

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSLataben ChampseeAshokbhai DomadiaDr Nitinbhai Shah

Dr Varsha MehtaAnshul MehtaVishal Mehta

OUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMOUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMhelliphellipFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSEDFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 2: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Jain Diaspora at a GlanceJain Diaspora at a GlanceByBy

Manish Mehta PhDManish Mehta PhD(Organizing ChairmanJAINA Vice(Organizing ChairmanJAINA Vice--PresidentPresident--MidWestMidWest Region)Region)

Jain Society of Greater DetroitJain Society of Greater Detroit29278 W 12 Mile Road29278 W 12 Mile Road

Farmington Hills MIFarmington Hills MIwwwjainwwwjain--templeorgtempleorg

manishmcomcastnetmanishmcomcastnet Tel (734) 604 Tel (734) 604--79897989

Conference ObjectivesConference Objectives11 Bring together Jain leaders from around the Bring together Jain leaders from around the

world and thereby drive greater unity and world and thereby drive greater unity and cohesiveness in the global Jain communitycohesiveness in the global Jain community

22 Leverage our common identity views and Leverage our common identity views and lifestyles by reaching out across borders and lifestyles by reaching out across borders and continents via the interchange of information continents via the interchange of information about each international centers about each international centers composition activities amp challengescomposition activities amp challenges

33 Identify ways for Jain Diaspora communities Identify ways for Jain Diaspora communities to work togetherto work together

Our Inspirer amp VisionaryOur Inspirer amp Visionaryhelliphellip

Late Late ShriShri LM LM SinghviSinghvi

TodayTodayrsquorsquos Program s Program -- 11Opening amp Keynote AddressesOpening amp Keynote Addresses

1100am 1100am -- 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp Networking LunchNetworking Lunch

1200pm 1200pm Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements (Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)(Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)

1215 pm 1215 pm Welcome Address (Welcome Address (DilipbhaiDilipbhai Shah President of JAINA)Shah President of JAINA)1225 pm 1225 pm Keynote Address 1 (Keynote Address 1 (MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Chairman Mehta Chairman

RatnanidhiRatnanidhi Charitable TrustJAINA Representative Charitable TrustJAINA Representative ndashndash Mumbai)Mumbai)1240 pm 1240 pm Keynote Address 2 Keynote Address 2 ldquoldquoImpact of Jain Studies on Jain Impact of Jain Studies on Jain

Diaspora with Historical ContextDiaspora with Historical Contextrdquordquo(Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of (Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of Hawaii)Hawaii)

1255 pm 1255 pm Keynote 3 Keynote 3 ldquoldquoDiaspora Vision amp OpportunitiesDiaspora Vision amp Opportunitiesrdquordquo(Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of (Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of International Summer School for Jain Studies)International Summer School for Jain Studies)

Program Program -- 22Individual Country Presentations by DelegatesIndividual Country Presentations by Delegates

110 pm 110 pm KuwaitMiddle East KuwaitMiddle East -- Jain Social Group Jain Social Group International Federation (Mrs International Federation (Mrs HarshaHarsha D Shah D Shah JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to ArihantArihant Social Group)Social Group)

120 pm 120 pm Young Young JainsJains UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal Shah Secretary Roshni Shah Secretary Roshni GudkaGudka Editor Jyoti Editor Jyoti Mehta amp Members Parita Shah Mehta amp Members Parita Shah BhavniBhavni Shah Shah DileshDilesh Haria Haria MaliniMalini Shah)Shah)

145 pm 145 pm Canada Presentation (Dr Canada Presentation (Dr MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Mehta Past President Jain Society of Toronto)Past President Jain Society of Toronto)

200 pm 200 pm USA Lighthouse Center (USA Lighthouse Center (NirmalaNirmala Nancy Nancy HankeHanke President of LHC President of LHC ndashndash Ann Arbor USA)Ann Arbor USA)

215 pm 215 pm MessagesPresentations by Other CountriesMessagesPresentations by Other Countries

Program Program -- 33Pathways to Diaspora Collaborations

230 pm ldquoThe Importance of Media in Assuring Unity of the Jain Diasporardquo (Dr Mamta Shaha Chair of JAINA Media Productions Committee amp Founder of Mangalam TV Program New York)

240 pm ldquoSpirituality Moral Codes amp Dietary Rules for 2nd Generation Jains in the USArdquo (Dr Bindi Shah Roehampton University London UK)

Program Program -- 44Discussions QampA Concluding Remarks

250 pm QampAGroup Discussion on Common Challenges amp Opportunities (facilitated by M Mehta)

310 pm Prioritization amp Next Steps for 1 Year Action Plan (led by Dilipbhai ShahArunbhai Mehta)

325 pm Closing Poem Readings by Nirali Becky Kleinschmidt (Lighthouse Center Ann Arbor USA)

330 pm Closing Remarks amp Adjourn

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

ORG COMMITTEEDilipbhai V ShahDr Sulekh JainPooja JainAjay Dagli

Harshaben D Shah (JSGIFASG Kuwait)

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSLataben ChampseeAshokbhai DomadiaDr Nitinbhai Shah

Dr Varsha MehtaAnshul MehtaVishal Mehta

OUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMOUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMhelliphellipFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSEDFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 3: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Conference ObjectivesConference Objectives11 Bring together Jain leaders from around the Bring together Jain leaders from around the

world and thereby drive greater unity and world and thereby drive greater unity and cohesiveness in the global Jain communitycohesiveness in the global Jain community

22 Leverage our common identity views and Leverage our common identity views and lifestyles by reaching out across borders and lifestyles by reaching out across borders and continents via the interchange of information continents via the interchange of information about each international centers about each international centers composition activities amp challengescomposition activities amp challenges

33 Identify ways for Jain Diaspora communities Identify ways for Jain Diaspora communities to work togetherto work together

Our Inspirer amp VisionaryOur Inspirer amp Visionaryhelliphellip

Late Late ShriShri LM LM SinghviSinghvi

TodayTodayrsquorsquos Program s Program -- 11Opening amp Keynote AddressesOpening amp Keynote Addresses

1100am 1100am -- 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp Networking LunchNetworking Lunch

1200pm 1200pm Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements (Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)(Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)

1215 pm 1215 pm Welcome Address (Welcome Address (DilipbhaiDilipbhai Shah President of JAINA)Shah President of JAINA)1225 pm 1225 pm Keynote Address 1 (Keynote Address 1 (MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Chairman Mehta Chairman

RatnanidhiRatnanidhi Charitable TrustJAINA Representative Charitable TrustJAINA Representative ndashndash Mumbai)Mumbai)1240 pm 1240 pm Keynote Address 2 Keynote Address 2 ldquoldquoImpact of Jain Studies on Jain Impact of Jain Studies on Jain

Diaspora with Historical ContextDiaspora with Historical Contextrdquordquo(Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of (Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of Hawaii)Hawaii)

1255 pm 1255 pm Keynote 3 Keynote 3 ldquoldquoDiaspora Vision amp OpportunitiesDiaspora Vision amp Opportunitiesrdquordquo(Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of (Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of International Summer School for Jain Studies)International Summer School for Jain Studies)

Program Program -- 22Individual Country Presentations by DelegatesIndividual Country Presentations by Delegates

110 pm 110 pm KuwaitMiddle East KuwaitMiddle East -- Jain Social Group Jain Social Group International Federation (Mrs International Federation (Mrs HarshaHarsha D Shah D Shah JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to ArihantArihant Social Group)Social Group)

120 pm 120 pm Young Young JainsJains UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal Shah Secretary Roshni Shah Secretary Roshni GudkaGudka Editor Jyoti Editor Jyoti Mehta amp Members Parita Shah Mehta amp Members Parita Shah BhavniBhavni Shah Shah DileshDilesh Haria Haria MaliniMalini Shah)Shah)

145 pm 145 pm Canada Presentation (Dr Canada Presentation (Dr MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Mehta Past President Jain Society of Toronto)Past President Jain Society of Toronto)

200 pm 200 pm USA Lighthouse Center (USA Lighthouse Center (NirmalaNirmala Nancy Nancy HankeHanke President of LHC President of LHC ndashndash Ann Arbor USA)Ann Arbor USA)

215 pm 215 pm MessagesPresentations by Other CountriesMessagesPresentations by Other Countries

Program Program -- 33Pathways to Diaspora Collaborations

230 pm ldquoThe Importance of Media in Assuring Unity of the Jain Diasporardquo (Dr Mamta Shaha Chair of JAINA Media Productions Committee amp Founder of Mangalam TV Program New York)

240 pm ldquoSpirituality Moral Codes amp Dietary Rules for 2nd Generation Jains in the USArdquo (Dr Bindi Shah Roehampton University London UK)

Program Program -- 44Discussions QampA Concluding Remarks

250 pm QampAGroup Discussion on Common Challenges amp Opportunities (facilitated by M Mehta)

310 pm Prioritization amp Next Steps for 1 Year Action Plan (led by Dilipbhai ShahArunbhai Mehta)

325 pm Closing Poem Readings by Nirali Becky Kleinschmidt (Lighthouse Center Ann Arbor USA)

330 pm Closing Remarks amp Adjourn

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

ORG COMMITTEEDilipbhai V ShahDr Sulekh JainPooja JainAjay Dagli

Harshaben D Shah (JSGIFASG Kuwait)

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSLataben ChampseeAshokbhai DomadiaDr Nitinbhai Shah

Dr Varsha MehtaAnshul MehtaVishal Mehta

OUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMOUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMhelliphellipFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSEDFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 4: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Our Inspirer amp VisionaryOur Inspirer amp Visionaryhelliphellip

Late Late ShriShri LM LM SinghviSinghvi

TodayTodayrsquorsquos Program s Program -- 11Opening amp Keynote AddressesOpening amp Keynote Addresses

1100am 1100am -- 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp Networking LunchNetworking Lunch

1200pm 1200pm Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements (Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)(Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)

1215 pm 1215 pm Welcome Address (Welcome Address (DilipbhaiDilipbhai Shah President of JAINA)Shah President of JAINA)1225 pm 1225 pm Keynote Address 1 (Keynote Address 1 (MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Chairman Mehta Chairman

RatnanidhiRatnanidhi Charitable TrustJAINA Representative Charitable TrustJAINA Representative ndashndash Mumbai)Mumbai)1240 pm 1240 pm Keynote Address 2 Keynote Address 2 ldquoldquoImpact of Jain Studies on Jain Impact of Jain Studies on Jain

Diaspora with Historical ContextDiaspora with Historical Contextrdquordquo(Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of (Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of Hawaii)Hawaii)

1255 pm 1255 pm Keynote 3 Keynote 3 ldquoldquoDiaspora Vision amp OpportunitiesDiaspora Vision amp Opportunitiesrdquordquo(Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of (Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of International Summer School for Jain Studies)International Summer School for Jain Studies)

Program Program -- 22Individual Country Presentations by DelegatesIndividual Country Presentations by Delegates

110 pm 110 pm KuwaitMiddle East KuwaitMiddle East -- Jain Social Group Jain Social Group International Federation (Mrs International Federation (Mrs HarshaHarsha D Shah D Shah JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to ArihantArihant Social Group)Social Group)

120 pm 120 pm Young Young JainsJains UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal Shah Secretary Roshni Shah Secretary Roshni GudkaGudka Editor Jyoti Editor Jyoti Mehta amp Members Parita Shah Mehta amp Members Parita Shah BhavniBhavni Shah Shah DileshDilesh Haria Haria MaliniMalini Shah)Shah)

145 pm 145 pm Canada Presentation (Dr Canada Presentation (Dr MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Mehta Past President Jain Society of Toronto)Past President Jain Society of Toronto)

200 pm 200 pm USA Lighthouse Center (USA Lighthouse Center (NirmalaNirmala Nancy Nancy HankeHanke President of LHC President of LHC ndashndash Ann Arbor USA)Ann Arbor USA)

215 pm 215 pm MessagesPresentations by Other CountriesMessagesPresentations by Other Countries

Program Program -- 33Pathways to Diaspora Collaborations

230 pm ldquoThe Importance of Media in Assuring Unity of the Jain Diasporardquo (Dr Mamta Shaha Chair of JAINA Media Productions Committee amp Founder of Mangalam TV Program New York)

240 pm ldquoSpirituality Moral Codes amp Dietary Rules for 2nd Generation Jains in the USArdquo (Dr Bindi Shah Roehampton University London UK)

Program Program -- 44Discussions QampA Concluding Remarks

250 pm QampAGroup Discussion on Common Challenges amp Opportunities (facilitated by M Mehta)

310 pm Prioritization amp Next Steps for 1 Year Action Plan (led by Dilipbhai ShahArunbhai Mehta)

325 pm Closing Poem Readings by Nirali Becky Kleinschmidt (Lighthouse Center Ann Arbor USA)

330 pm Closing Remarks amp Adjourn

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

ORG COMMITTEEDilipbhai V ShahDr Sulekh JainPooja JainAjay Dagli

Harshaben D Shah (JSGIFASG Kuwait)

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSLataben ChampseeAshokbhai DomadiaDr Nitinbhai Shah

Dr Varsha MehtaAnshul MehtaVishal Mehta

OUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMOUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMhelliphellipFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSEDFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 5: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

TodayTodayrsquorsquos Program s Program -- 11Opening amp Keynote AddressesOpening amp Keynote Addresses

1100am 1100am -- 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp 1200 noon Delegates Arrival Convention Registration amp Networking LunchNetworking Lunch

1200pm 1200pm Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements Opening Prayer Introductions Acknowledgements (Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)(Manish Mehta Organizing Chairman)

1215 pm 1215 pm Welcome Address (Welcome Address (DilipbhaiDilipbhai Shah President of JAINA)Shah President of JAINA)1225 pm 1225 pm Keynote Address 1 (Keynote Address 1 (MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Chairman Mehta Chairman

RatnanidhiRatnanidhi Charitable TrustJAINA Representative Charitable TrustJAINA Representative ndashndash Mumbai)Mumbai)1240 pm 1240 pm Keynote Address 2 Keynote Address 2 ldquoldquoImpact of Jain Studies on Jain Impact of Jain Studies on Jain

Diaspora with Historical ContextDiaspora with Historical Contextrdquordquo(Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of (Cromwell Crawford Emeritus Professor University of Hawaii)Hawaii)

1255 pm 1255 pm Keynote 3 Keynote 3 ldquoldquoDiaspora Vision amp OpportunitiesDiaspora Vision amp Opportunitiesrdquordquo(Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of (Dr Sulekh C Jain Past JAINA President amp Convener of International Summer School for Jain Studies)International Summer School for Jain Studies)

Program Program -- 22Individual Country Presentations by DelegatesIndividual Country Presentations by Delegates

110 pm 110 pm KuwaitMiddle East KuwaitMiddle East -- Jain Social Group Jain Social Group International Federation (Mrs International Federation (Mrs HarshaHarsha D Shah D Shah JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to ArihantArihant Social Group)Social Group)

120 pm 120 pm Young Young JainsJains UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal Shah Secretary Roshni Shah Secretary Roshni GudkaGudka Editor Jyoti Editor Jyoti Mehta amp Members Parita Shah Mehta amp Members Parita Shah BhavniBhavni Shah Shah DileshDilesh Haria Haria MaliniMalini Shah)Shah)

145 pm 145 pm Canada Presentation (Dr Canada Presentation (Dr MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Mehta Past President Jain Society of Toronto)Past President Jain Society of Toronto)

200 pm 200 pm USA Lighthouse Center (USA Lighthouse Center (NirmalaNirmala Nancy Nancy HankeHanke President of LHC President of LHC ndashndash Ann Arbor USA)Ann Arbor USA)

215 pm 215 pm MessagesPresentations by Other CountriesMessagesPresentations by Other Countries

Program Program -- 33Pathways to Diaspora Collaborations

230 pm ldquoThe Importance of Media in Assuring Unity of the Jain Diasporardquo (Dr Mamta Shaha Chair of JAINA Media Productions Committee amp Founder of Mangalam TV Program New York)

240 pm ldquoSpirituality Moral Codes amp Dietary Rules for 2nd Generation Jains in the USArdquo (Dr Bindi Shah Roehampton University London UK)

Program Program -- 44Discussions QampA Concluding Remarks

250 pm QampAGroup Discussion on Common Challenges amp Opportunities (facilitated by M Mehta)

310 pm Prioritization amp Next Steps for 1 Year Action Plan (led by Dilipbhai ShahArunbhai Mehta)

325 pm Closing Poem Readings by Nirali Becky Kleinschmidt (Lighthouse Center Ann Arbor USA)

330 pm Closing Remarks amp Adjourn

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

ORG COMMITTEEDilipbhai V ShahDr Sulekh JainPooja JainAjay Dagli

Harshaben D Shah (JSGIFASG Kuwait)

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSLataben ChampseeAshokbhai DomadiaDr Nitinbhai Shah

Dr Varsha MehtaAnshul MehtaVishal Mehta

OUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMOUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMhelliphellipFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSEDFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 6: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Program Program -- 22Individual Country Presentations by DelegatesIndividual Country Presentations by Delegates

110 pm 110 pm KuwaitMiddle East KuwaitMiddle East -- Jain Social Group Jain Social Group International Federation (Mrs International Federation (Mrs HarshaHarsha D Shah D Shah JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to JSGIF amp Overseas Chairperson and Advisor to ArihantArihant Social Group)Social Group)

120 pm 120 pm Young Young JainsJains UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal UK (Presentation led by Chair Kewal Shah Secretary Roshni Shah Secretary Roshni GudkaGudka Editor Jyoti Editor Jyoti Mehta amp Members Parita Shah Mehta amp Members Parita Shah BhavniBhavni Shah Shah DileshDilesh Haria Haria MaliniMalini Shah)Shah)

145 pm 145 pm Canada Presentation (Dr Canada Presentation (Dr MahendrabhaiMahendrabhai Mehta Mehta Past President Jain Society of Toronto)Past President Jain Society of Toronto)

200 pm 200 pm USA Lighthouse Center (USA Lighthouse Center (NirmalaNirmala Nancy Nancy HankeHanke President of LHC President of LHC ndashndash Ann Arbor USA)Ann Arbor USA)

215 pm 215 pm MessagesPresentations by Other CountriesMessagesPresentations by Other Countries

Program Program -- 33Pathways to Diaspora Collaborations

230 pm ldquoThe Importance of Media in Assuring Unity of the Jain Diasporardquo (Dr Mamta Shaha Chair of JAINA Media Productions Committee amp Founder of Mangalam TV Program New York)

240 pm ldquoSpirituality Moral Codes amp Dietary Rules for 2nd Generation Jains in the USArdquo (Dr Bindi Shah Roehampton University London UK)

Program Program -- 44Discussions QampA Concluding Remarks

250 pm QampAGroup Discussion on Common Challenges amp Opportunities (facilitated by M Mehta)

310 pm Prioritization amp Next Steps for 1 Year Action Plan (led by Dilipbhai ShahArunbhai Mehta)

325 pm Closing Poem Readings by Nirali Becky Kleinschmidt (Lighthouse Center Ann Arbor USA)

330 pm Closing Remarks amp Adjourn

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

ORG COMMITTEEDilipbhai V ShahDr Sulekh JainPooja JainAjay Dagli

Harshaben D Shah (JSGIFASG Kuwait)

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSLataben ChampseeAshokbhai DomadiaDr Nitinbhai Shah

Dr Varsha MehtaAnshul MehtaVishal Mehta

OUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMOUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMhelliphellipFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSEDFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 7: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Program Program -- 33Pathways to Diaspora Collaborations

230 pm ldquoThe Importance of Media in Assuring Unity of the Jain Diasporardquo (Dr Mamta Shaha Chair of JAINA Media Productions Committee amp Founder of Mangalam TV Program New York)

240 pm ldquoSpirituality Moral Codes amp Dietary Rules for 2nd Generation Jains in the USArdquo (Dr Bindi Shah Roehampton University London UK)

Program Program -- 44Discussions QampA Concluding Remarks

250 pm QampAGroup Discussion on Common Challenges amp Opportunities (facilitated by M Mehta)

310 pm Prioritization amp Next Steps for 1 Year Action Plan (led by Dilipbhai ShahArunbhai Mehta)

325 pm Closing Poem Readings by Nirali Becky Kleinschmidt (Lighthouse Center Ann Arbor USA)

330 pm Closing Remarks amp Adjourn

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

ORG COMMITTEEDilipbhai V ShahDr Sulekh JainPooja JainAjay Dagli

Harshaben D Shah (JSGIFASG Kuwait)

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSLataben ChampseeAshokbhai DomadiaDr Nitinbhai Shah

Dr Varsha MehtaAnshul MehtaVishal Mehta

OUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMOUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMhelliphellipFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSEDFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 8: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Program Program -- 44Discussions QampA Concluding Remarks

250 pm QampAGroup Discussion on Common Challenges amp Opportunities (facilitated by M Mehta)

310 pm Prioritization amp Next Steps for 1 Year Action Plan (led by Dilipbhai ShahArunbhai Mehta)

325 pm Closing Poem Readings by Nirali Becky Kleinschmidt (Lighthouse Center Ann Arbor USA)

330 pm Closing Remarks amp Adjourn

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

ORG COMMITTEEDilipbhai V ShahDr Sulekh JainPooja JainAjay Dagli

Harshaben D Shah (JSGIFASG Kuwait)

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSLataben ChampseeAshokbhai DomadiaDr Nitinbhai Shah

Dr Varsha MehtaAnshul MehtaVishal Mehta

OUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMOUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMhelliphellipFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSEDFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 9: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

ORG COMMITTEEDilipbhai V ShahDr Sulekh JainPooja JainAjay Dagli

Harshaben D Shah (JSGIFASG Kuwait)

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSLataben ChampseeAshokbhai DomadiaDr Nitinbhai Shah

Dr Varsha MehtaAnshul MehtaVishal Mehta

OUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMOUR MICHCHAMI DUKKARAMhelliphellipFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSEDFOR INADVERTENT OMISSIONS OR OTHER INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 10: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

WellWell--WishersWishersrsquorsquo MessagesMessages

Jain Social Groups Jain Social Groups International International Federation (JSGIF)Federation (JSGIF)

United KingdomUnited Kingdombullbull London NorthwestLondon Northwestbullbull Middlesex GroupMiddlesex Groupbullbull MahavirMahavir FoundationFoundation

KuwaitKuwaitKenyaKenyaCanadaCanada

ArihantArihant Social GroupsSocial GroupsDubaiDubaiNew JerseyNew Jersey

Our Grateful Thanks to Mrs Harshaben Shah (Kuwait) for Soliciting These Messages

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 11: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Some Diaspora LocationsSome Diaspora Locations

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 12: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

North America - JAINA

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 13: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Unique Message of JainismUnique Message of Jainism

Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Infinity amp Eternity of the Universe (No Creator)Focus on Absolute NonFocus on Absolute Non--ViolenceViolenceEquality of Equality of ALLALL beings and soulsbeings and soulsTolerance of Multiple Viewpoints Tolerance of Multiple Viewpoints ((AnekantvadAnekantvad))Universal Prayer (Universal Prayer (Navkar Mantra)Navkar Mantra)Potential for Each Human to Attain Potential for Each Human to Attain MokshaMokshaEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEach Being is a Master of its Own DestinyEmphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness Emphasis on Introspection amp Forgiveness ((ParushyanParushyan))

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 14: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Our Common ConcernsOur Common Concerns

1 STAYING CONNECTED

2 CARING FOR OUR SENIORS

3 PASSING THE TRADITIONS amp Sharing Our Jain Way of Life

D

e

t

r

o S

i a

t n

g

h

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 15: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

MehtasMehtasrsquorsquo 2 sons practice 2 sons practice JivdayaJivdaya by refilling 30+ by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 16: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Diaspora Academic CentersDiaspora Academic CentersGerman Universities German Universities ndashndash Hamburg Berlin MarburgHamburg Berlin MarburgUniversity of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Warsaw Lund University (Norway)University of Michigan University of HawaiiUniversity of Michigan University of HawaiiHarvard Divinity SchoolHarvard Divinity SchoolColumbia University Yale UniversityColumbia University Yale UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityAmherst College Brown UniversityUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaUCLA Cal Polytechnic PomonaRice UniversityRice UniversityFlorida International University Florida International University ndashndash classes by Jain classes by Jain samnijissamnijisMcMaster University Univ of MontrealMcMaster University Univ of MontrealNational University of SingaporeNational University of SingaporeTokyo UniversityTokyo University

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 17: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

FollowupFollowupNext StepsNext Steps

Consensus is to Continue Diaspora Consensus is to Continue Diaspora ActivitiesActivities

Next 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKNext 2010 Diaspora Conference in the UKAttract participation from more countriesAttract participation from more countries

Engage Jain community leadersEngage Jain community leadersPromote networks of youth organizationsPromote networks of youth organizations

Include Jain Diaspora Include Jain Diaspora weblinksweblinks at at wwwjainaorgwwwjainaorg and and wwwjainlinkorgwwwjainlinkorg

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra
Page 18: JAI JINENDRA! WELCOME! 2009 Jain Diaspora Conference€¦ · Ajay Dagli. ¾. Harshaben D. Shah (JSGIF/ASG, Kuwait) VOLUNTEERS. ¾ . Lataben Champsee. ¾. Ashokbhai Domadia. ¾. Dr

Thank You for ParticipatingThank You for Participating

Jai Jai JinendraJinendra

  • JAI JINENDRAWELCOME2009 Jain Diaspora ConferenceJuly 2nd 1-330 PM
  • Jain Diaspora at a Glance
  • Conference Objectives
  • Our Inspirer amp Visionaryhellip
  • Todayrsquos Program - 1
  • Program - 2
  • Program - 3
  • Program - 4
  • Acknowledgements
  • Well-Wishersrsquo Messages
  • Some Diaspora Locations
  • Slide Number 12
  • Unique Message of Jainism
  • Our Common Concerns
  • Mehtasrsquo 2 sons practice Jivdaya by refilling 30+ birdfeeders weekly at a nursing home (in USA)
  • Diaspora Academic Centers
  • FollowupNext Steps
  • Thank You for ParticipatingJai Jinendra