The 2nd Annual Claremont International Jain Conference: “Women’s Perspectives in the Dharma Traditions (and beyond)”. August 23-24, Claremont, California

We  received the following information from Whitny Braun of Claremont Lincoln University on the 2nd Annual Claremont International Jain
Conference.  Some of our members, particularly those living in Southern California  might be interested.
The 2013 Claremont International Jain Conference: “Women’s Perspectives in the Dharma Traditions (and beyond)”.
Registration is now open!The 2nd Annual Claremont International Jain Conference:
Women’s Perspectives in the Dharma Traditions
(and beyond)
This multi-cultural conference begins with a candid look
at the state of women around the world, and moves into constructive dialog,
led by nine world class keynote speakers and 20+ presenters on topics such as:

cultural norms and religious hierarchy
women’s bodies and spirituality
violence toward women and animals
gendered mythology
women and disability
ecology, animals and women’s rights
confronting and resisting violence
“feminism” in diaspora communities
gender in the Indian epics
alternatives gender identities
and many more…

With an evening lecture event on “Love and Eros,” an art exhibit,
a trip to the Jain Center of Southern California,
and two-days of delicious vegan Jain meals,
this is a low-cost, high-value conference not to miss!

Visit the conference website at:

Our mailing address is:Claremont Lincoln University
1325 North College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 447-6310or visit us on the web at http://jain.claremontlincoln.org/

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