1. Types and Real Life Examples Presented by: Kajal Ravani On Behalf of Group G Taap

2. External Taap 1.Anashan- Fasting 2.Unodari- Limited Fasting 3.Vritti Sankshep- Limiting Consumption 4.Rasa Tyag- Limiting Tasty Foods 5.Kaya Klesha- Physical Forbearance 6.Pratisanlinata- Controlling senses

3. Internal Taap 1.Prayashchitta- Repentance/ Confession/ Remorse 2.Vinay- Humility 3.Vaiyavruttya- Selfless Service 4.Swadhyay- Self Study 5.Dhyana- Meditation/ Thought Process 6.Vyutsarga- Abandonment of External/ Internal Aspects

4. Vaiyavruttya Bird Feeder Project- selfless service with senior citizens project. Christmas in Action – selfless service of repairing senior citizen homes. Hospital Volunteer Work – youth have dedicated up to 25 hours weekly for this activity. Service in the Derasar – from serving food to the general public, and to assisting in setup for large scale activities.

5. Anashan Atthai – youth participation in fasting for 8 days –Several youth in our community have performed fasting for long durations Ekasnu/ Beasnu – youth participation on a daily basis beginning at age of 4 Limitation of Eating Out / taking vow to not eat certain foods. –This means no Taco Bell! Even, if it is Jain.

6. Swadhyay Youth practice self study during bi-weekly sessions at the derasar. Youth prepare and perform Snatra Puja and Asthaprakari Puja during Mahavir Jayanti and Diwali celebrations Youth practice and perform stavans and stuties for annual competition. Youth participate in essay contests to express the real world application of Jain Dharma