Eleven-days of Bhakti, Satsang & Swadhaya
by Pujyashri (Dr.) Rakeshbhai Jhaveri of Shreemad
Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur and Mumbai, India,
concluded in Toronto. More than 450 people, including
several guests from USA, UK and India, benefited
from these discourses. Two-session debate on the
religious topic was of great interest to everyone.
More than 75 youth attended the open forum in English
for the youth. Atmarpit Apurva Kothari also gave
educational sessions in the afternoon, daily for
11 days. Pujyashri performed the consecration ceremony
in the home-temples of few people. Individual guidance
and counseling was given to many people.
YJP
Convention - October 2003 (San Diego, CA)
YJP
has announced San Diego as the host for this year's
convention. The theme for the convention is Balance:
Inside and Out where the aim is to have participants
learn how to truly balance all the aspects of their
lives: spiritual (Jainism), professional and personal.
As with all YJP conferences there will be plenty
of opportunity to network, socialize, and learn
about Jainism with your peers. There is will also
be time to explore San Diego, take in the attractions,
and spend sometime at some of the best beaches in
the USA. Visit http://www.yjponline.org/san%20diego_files/frame.htm
for YJP's slide show on this year's conference.
The convention will be held at the Shelter Pointe
Hotel and Marina – http://www.shelterpointe.com.
The hotel is situated at the tip of Shelter Island
in San Diego Bay. Recreational features at the 11-
acre resort including two pools and Jacuzzis, full
service fitness club, a sunning beach with volleyball
courts on the sand, bicycle & tennis court rentals,
water sports & boat rentals, jogging paths. The
Resort is also just a short drive from excellent
golfing in San Diego and La Jolla.
Objective - To discover the
rich and varied history of Kachchh To get involved
in community service at the Bidada medical camp.
Destination - Kachchh, Gujarat Date of Travel - 10 day trip to Kachchh.
Departing by Train from Mumbai to Kachchh on Jan
02, 2004 and returning to Mumbai on Jan 13, 2004.
Cost of Trip - $150 US dollars (excluding
airfare to Mumbai, India). The trip cost includes
accommodation, meals, coach tours, sightseeing and
surface transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.
It does not include items of personal nature such
as shopping. Registration deadline - August 31, 2003 Age
Group: 18 - 35 Total Participants: 25 each for KOJAIN
and YJP
