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  • Young Jains of America (YJA): THIS JUST IN! This quarter's issue of Young Minds is now released! This is a special edition issue prepared by your Co-Chairs: http://issuu.com/youngminds/docs/may_2013_ym-final?mode=window&pageNumber=1 Please take a moment to look through this issue for fun photos, event recaps, future events, exciting new articles by our guest writers and, of course, YJA 2014 Convention updates! Leave your thoughts in the comments below :) 1 week ago
  • Young Jains of America (YJA): Happy Mother's Day, everyone! Here's a trivia question for you: Name this Jain mom! Who shed tears when her son, who had just gained omniscience, did not even look her way? After much contemplation, she realized why he had given up the kingdom and as a result, she attained kevaljnan (omniscience). Hint: Her son was our first tirthankar. Comment below with your guess! 1 week ago
  • Young Jains of America (YJA): We are OFFICIALLY in Phase 2 of the YJA 2014 Convention Bid Process! These cities have the bid packet in hand: Boston Houston Los Angeles/Orange County New York San Francisco/San Jose Washington, D.C. Help your city win the bid by joining your city’s bid committee team! If you’re interesting in joining forces with the aforementioned cities, please e-mail us ASAP to projects@yja.org. Super good luck to all bid committee teams and may the odds be ever in your favor! 2 weeks ago