Below is an overview of ome of the sessions among many, many others to look forward to!
For a detailed view of all the sessions, please visit List of all Sessions

Back by popular demand sessions:

Jain Debates
At past conventions, debates have been one of the most enjoyable as well as enlightening sessions where participants pick a side on a controversial topic such as “Should Jains defend their country in war?” or “Is Animal testing justified for medicinal purposes?” and discuss the merits of each side. Debates not only give you a chance to participate and share your views, but you also learn through your fellow attendees and meet new people! Get ready to defend what you stand for!

Interfaith panels and/or discussions
Do you wonder why people say Buddhism and Jainism are extremely similar? Or do you want to learn more about the differences between Eastern and Western religions? Well here’s your chance to do all of the above and much more. The interfaith panel will serve as a place for you to get your questions answered as well as a chance to learn about other religions and gain appreciation for them.

New sessions:

Jain Cooking
Sick of your mom trying to teach you how to cook or do you just want to learn some new, easy dishes that you can make yourself at college? Well this is definitely the session for you! Get a chance to watch a Jain and vegan chef whip up some meals for you and learn some amazing recipes while you’re at it. Even if you aren’t a big fan of cooking, the session ends with a tasting of some scrumptious Jain and vegan meals. Now who can say no to that?!

Jain Games
Here’s a chance to play “Who Wants to be a Jain Scholar?” or draw a “Tirthankar” in “Jain Pictionary.” If art’s not your area of expertise, maybe you act out the word “puja” in “Jain charades.” Show off your Jain knowledge and win some big points for your team at this session!

Jain Music
Get a chance to listen to some Jain bhajans and stutis, while learning the origins of the music as well as the meaning of the words. So next time you go to temple, you’ll not only have a new stuti to say, but you’ll also know exactly what it means.

Please note that these sessions are subject to change.

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