What does your MyJainPlate look like? Learn about the Jain Diet and the modern ways we can apply this to our daily lives. This podcast episode focuses on the experiences of members in the Jain community and following the Jain Diet.

To access the rest of this YJA Pathshala module and further your understanding of this concept, please visit https://yja.org/pathshala.

Experiences with the Jain Diet

In this episode, Anjali and Chintav discuss why YJA is starting an online Pathshala and why we are including a podcast. They also reflect on their own experiences with Pathshala and talk about what we hope participants get out of YJAP.

YJA Pathshala
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Intro to YJA Pathshala
Featuring: Anjali Doshi, Director of Education, and Chintav Shah, Director of Projects

YJA Pathshala is an online course on Jainism. Intended for ages 16-29, this course will provide a basic understanding of Jain principles and practice. Visit yja.org/pathshala to learn more!

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For more information on YJA and events in your area, visit our website and follow us on social media!

Website: http://yja.org
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Episode 1 - Intro to YJA Pathshala

In this month's YJA Pathshala content, we explore Jain cosmology with topics like the 6 Universal Substances, the Jain Universe, and the Jain Time Cycle. To complement the universal focus of this month’s content and by popular demand, this podcast episode focuses on Jainism’s prayer for universal peace, Shivmastu Sutra.

You can find the rest of the May content at yja.org/pathshala and be sure join the discussion of this month's content at YJA Forums here: http://forums.yja.org/index.php?forums/yja-pathshala-may-2017-jain-cosmology.76/

Episode 3 - Shivmastu Sutra

In this excerpt from the 4th episode of the YJA Podcast, we delve into the idea of God/Tirthankars in Jainism, what they're supposed to represent, and how they can influence our lives beneficially.

Episode 4 (Part 1) - The Idea of Tirthankar And God In Jainism

In part 2, we understand the difference between an Arihant (one who spreads Jainism) and a Siddha (one who destroys all Karmas).

This clip ends with the question of how an Arihant and/or Siddha can achieve liberation if some sense of identity within the world remains.

Episode 4 (Part 2) - Difference In Truths

Panch Achar Sutra

Uvasagaharum Sutra

Namuthanam Sutra

Navkar Mantra

Vandittu Sutra

In Episode 5 of the YJA Pathshala podcast, we focus in on Bhagwan Mahavir. In part 1, we retell a story from his life, “The Afflictions of Sulpani,” which is appropriate for all ages.

Episode 5 (Part 1) - "The Afflictions of Sulpani"

In Episode 5 of the YJA Pathshala podcast, we focus in on Bhagwan Mahavir. In part 1, we retell a story from his life, “The Afflictions of Sulpani,” which is appropriate for all ages. In part 2, we suggest motifs for discussion.

Episode 5 (Part 2) - Motifs from “The Afflictions of Sulpani”

Young Jains of America (YJA) is an organization for Jain youth aged 14-29 across North America. For more information on YJA and events in your area, visit our website and follow us on social media!

Website: http://yja.org
Facebook: https://facebook.com/youngjains
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yjatweets
Instagram: https://instagram.com/youngjainsofamerica

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