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Change your thinking, Change your life!
By, Nikhil Jain
JVB Preksha Meditation Center, Houston organized its 11th Annual Family Retreat Camp at the serene location of Camp Woodmen located in Bellville, TX. The theme of this camp was "Change your Thinking, Change your Life". About 70 people participated in this 3 day retreat including people from Austin, San Antonio, Palestine, & Shreveport, Louisiana. The camp started at 4 PM on Friday, 22nd April and concluded on Sunday, 24th April at 1.00 PM and was conducted under the guidance of Samanji Akshya Pragyaji and Samani Parimal Pragyaji.
There were activities and sessions for all ages starting from Meditation, Yoga, Relaxation, etc. There were some wonderful sessions conducted by Samaniji's about Thoughts and how they can be changed for our betterment; how a simple Smile can work wonders & how enthusiasm can change your life etc. Dr Manish Jain, a cardiologist from Austin conducted a session about Heart Ailments amongst Indians and provided practical tips on preventive and proactive measures including diet. Mr Jitendra Tanna conducted two session on Laughing Yoga, which made even the little ones enjoy. Children & Youth had parallel sessions conducted by Samanijis & volunteers. Saturday evening's highlight was a cultural eve program in which various teams were formed amongst the kids and adults and each team presented 10 minute acts based on the various topics covered at the camp. Participants also enjoyed sports including flood lit cricket at night, volleyball paddleboat & canoeing.
At the end, everyone shared their experiences and were very ecstatic with what they went through in the 48 hours. Everyone had picked up lots of practical tips on how to live a better life and how to become a better person.
Sunday Pravachan: 05/01st, 10:30 AM
Art of Joyful Living by Samani Akshay Pragyaji
Other Upcoming Events:
05/08/2010: Guest Speaker from India, Dr. Bajrang Jain (10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon followed by 30 minutes Q&A)
05/14/2010: Monthly Day Camp (9 to 1 PM)
05/15/2010: Path of Ahimsa (3 to 5 PM followed by dinner)
About Sri Bajrang Jain
- The Chairman of a publicly traded company, Computer Point Ltd, the first and foremost retail and computer education chain in India established in 1983.
- Highly qualified and socially active business oriented academician.
- One of the founder member of Jain Vishwa Bharati University, presently a senate member and actively associated in the University’s activities.
- Highly involved in most of the central organizations of Jain Terapanth Sect.
- A prominent advisor of Vikas Parishad, the highest organizational body of Terapanth Sect which controls and supervises all the institutions and other organizations of the sect.
- An experienced trainer of Preksha Meditation since 1980.
- A master trainer of Jeevan Vigyan.
- A well-known and highly acclaimed speaker in India and UK on corporate, social and spiritual subjects like-
- (Corporate): Efficiency Enhancement, Team-Building, Customer Relationships, Strategic Planning
- (Social and personal): Self-Esteem, Personality Development, Conflict Resolution
- (Religious): Anekantvad, Karmavad, Barah Vrat of Shravakas, Living with Peace and Purpose, etc.
- Widely travelled throughout India and abroad.