Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to bring Jain youths from all over the world together to help them become better human beings by participating in this program. It serves every individual in personal development, leadership skills, and communication through a sense of community involvement and by giving back to the needy. It also aids them to master stress management though meditation and yoga under the guidance of Samanj Shrutpragyaji.

PROGRAM DETAILS

It is an 8 day program open to single youths of ages 16 - 30. The program is designed to enrich and transform the lives of all individuals joining it. Participants will gain not only personal and spiritual development under the leadership of Saman Shrutpragyaji, but the program will touch their lives deeply, along with the lives of people in the communities served by means of charity, education, animal welfare, and spirituality.

Charity:
Participants visit local schools that include blind and deaf students, local hospitals, senior citizens’homes/ shelters; and there they donate books, school supplies, back packs, clothes, serve dinner, and lend a helping hand to those in need.

Education:
Participants journey to local schools, teaching communication skills, mannerisms, as well as interacting and listening to the stories of students’ lives, empowering them to achieve and be the best that they can become. It involves giving young people self-confidence so that they can succeed with anything in life and with everything they put their minds to. In return, participants develop leadership skills, public speaking ability and get the satisfaction of selfless giving by empowering others.

Animal Welfare (JivDaya):
Participants spend a day at a local rescue shelter where animals are cared for with food, water, and medical intervention to heal their wounds. The animals are also seen in their local habitat.

Personal/ Spiritual Development:
This is a life changing program. It not only involves doing yoga and meditation and perfecting life skills, but participants learn directly from Saman Shrutpragyaji, as well as reflecting on who they are and want to become in life. The program helps participants in terms of teaching them stress management, ways of improving leadership qualities and public speaking, and increases their self-confidence.

Fun/ Jain Tirth Trip:
A visit is made to a Jain tirth at the end of the program, where participants enjoy local food and cement bonds of lifelong friendship.