Ongoing Programs | May 2016 | | Event | Date | Start Time | Daily Ashtprakari Puja | Daily | 7:30 AM | Aarti-Mangal Divo | Weekdays | 8:15 PM | Sat/Sun/holidays | 7:30 PM | Chundadi | Daily in the morning | | Chaudus Pratikraman | 5/20 | 6:30 PM (weekday) | Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | (First Saturday of Lunar Month) | 9:00 AM | Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 5/27 | 7:30 PM | Pathshala
| 5/15** | 9:40 AM -11:00 AM
| JCYC/JSG/Pathshala/AdultSwadhyay | 5/22'`' | 9:40 AM | Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Mon,Tue,Wed & Thu | | Shri Adhyatmsar Granth | Monday | By Girishbhai (8.00 PM) | 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai
(8.30 to 10.00 PM) | Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai
(8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) | Shri Yogshatak Granth^^ | Thursday | By Girishbhai (8.00 PM) | - **Due to Jinalay Anniversary program all the classes on May 15, 2016 will be postponed. Only Pathshala will continue up to 11:00 am.
- '`'Due to Memorial day weekend Pathshala and other classes are moved from 5/29 to 5/22.
| | - 5/16 Shah Nilesh and Krina - For Ramilaben Nanalal Shah
- 5/17 Shah Mehul and Sneha - For Birthday of Mehul
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at . Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information or questions. | | - JCSC Anniversary Celebrations | May 13 - 15, 2016
- Gautamswami Diksha Kalyanak | May 21, 2016
- Lectures by Pandit Fulchand Shastriji | May 21 - 22, 2016
- "Sadhana Bhatti' Program | May 28 - 30, 2016
| | - Friday - Sunday, May 13th - 15th: Anniversary Celebration - Shri Niravbhai Sanghavi
- Saturday - Sunday, June 18th - 19th: Lecture by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
| | Jinalay 28th Anniversary Program - May 13 - 15, 2016 | | The Jain Center Of Southern California would like to cordially invite all Community members to take part in the 28th Anniversary Celebrations of our Jinalaya, from May 13 - May 15, 2016. We encourage members to make use of all available opportunities during this Anniversary Celebration. We are fortunate to have Vidhikar Niravbhai Sanghvi from Mumbai, India (Grandson of renowned Vidhikar Babubhai Kadiwala) to perform the ceremonies during the Celebration. We are blessed to be having the Girnarji 99 Prakari Puja performed for the first time in USA during the Jinalaya Anniversary Celebrations. So please all do attend this auspicious event as well as other events planned during the Anniversary Celebrations.
The link for RSVP is as follows: http://jaincenter.org/rsvp.php
CLICK HERE for the Program Details
Looking forward to seeing all of you.
| | Please look at Girnar Patt on which community members will do Girnar 99 Prakari Puja, along with Ghabhara Bhagvan Puja. JCSC offers this opportunity with $ 51 each, along with CD. Looking at the capacity of our Derasar rang mandap, we have ordered 75 at present which includes 11 to the families who will take laabh for Ghabhara Bhagvan. Patt Puja laabh will be given on first come first basis.
Following is the update for opportunities during the anniversary:
- Shri Girnarji back drop, multiple sponsorship with $ 501.
- Asthprakari Puja - 2 opportunities: (a) Shakrastav Abhishek (b) Remaining Pujas.
- 18 Abhisheks of Ghabhara Bhagvan - slots which were reserved for patrons are now open.
- Girnar Patt Puja with $ 201 nakro which was announced before stands cancelled.
- Chamar Puja during 99 Prakari Puja, honoring with chhadi etc.
| | Jain Youth Exchange Program Deadline Extended to May 15, 2016 | | Thank you to those who have already applied to the Jain Youth Exchange Program (JYEP).
For those who haven’t yet applied, we still need YOU and as a courtesy have extended the deadline to Sunday, May 15th, 2016. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!!!!!
Please CLICK HERE for the Flyer and Details
| | Gautam Swami Diksha Kalyanak - May 21, 2016 | | Shree Gautamswami Diksha Kalyanak falls on Vaishakh Sud 11, Tuesday, 17th May 2016.
We will be celebrating this day on Saturday, 21st May, 2016.
We will perform Shree Gautamswami Puja followed by Ekasana on this auspicious day.
The Program is as follows:
9:00 am - Snatrapuja.
10:00 am - Gautamswami Kalyanak Puja.
12:30 am - Ekasana.
Pledge opportunities are as follows: - Snatrapuja $101
- Puja at $51 each
- Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash per Ghee Boli
- Ekasana $501
Please Contact:
1) Padmaben Shah (for Puja matters) 714-670-7854 [email protected]
2) Geetaben Khona (for sponsorship) (714) 872 -7283 [email protected]
| | Lectures By Pandit Shri Fulchand Shastriji - May 21 - 22, 2016 | | Lecture by Pandit Shri Fulchandji Shastriji
Venue: Aaradhana Hall
Schedule:
May 21: Saturday: 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM - Lecture Session 1
8.00 PM to 9:30 PM - Lecture Session 2
May 22: Sunday: 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM - Lecture Last session
Please CLICK HERE for Shree Pandit Fulchandji Shastri's Introduction.
| | JAYA Event "Desi Masti 2016" - May 21, 2016 | | JAYA proudly presents it's upcoming event "Desi Masti 2016". Please come and join us for an exciting and fun filled "Family Fun Night".
Date: Saturday, May 21st from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Place: Jain Center, Buena Park, CA
Dinner will be served from 6:00 PM to 7:00 only!
We will be selling tickets for this event on April 17 (Pathshala day), April 24 (MJK Program), May 1 (Pathshala day) and May 15 (Pathshala day).
Pre-sale tickets will be $10/adult, $7/child ages 2 and above, and if you purchase at the Door it will be $15/ adult and $10/child. This event is for Jaya Members ONLY (Ages 25-50) or you must be a part of JAIN CENTER. Do not forget to stop by at the JAYA booth to register. You can get more details about purchasing tickets by emailing us at [email protected] or call Kruti Shah (714-585-5981).
Babysitting will be available for kids. Movie and lots of activities to keep them entertained while you enjoy your special evening!!!
This will be one night to remember; and YOU can be the "star"!!!!
JAYA presents a special evening for special couples and stars! It is guaranteed to be a memorable evening full of fun, laughter, dancing and prizes.
- Bring your passion for fashion and walk on the ramp and be part of the red carpet awards!
- Participate in trivia to quest for your Indian film knowledge!
- Dance like a Rockstar on pulsating Bollywood hits!!!!!
- Power couple games to reignite spark in your life!
- Photo booth to remember this evening!
- Awards for best dressed couples, variety of dancing stars and even more special awards!
This event includes dinner, fashion show, dance, fun games and Bingo raffle.
CLICK HERE for the Flyer!!!!!!!!
| | "Sadhana Bhatti" Program - May 28 - 30, 2016 Starting At 7.00 AM Every Day | | | After a successful program last year, JCSC is again pleased to announce a "Sadhana Bhatti" Program over the Memorial Day weekend presented by Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur, Los Angeles Center, in the Aradhana Hall during Saturday, May 28th to Monday, May 30th from 7.00 AM to 7.00 PM everyday. This is a powerful program which initiates a seeker into meditation. Just as fire purifies gold, seekers too are purified in the fire of meditation.The program includes morning and evening prayers, yoga, meditation, introspection, jaap and Shri Rakeshbhai's discourse videos.To get the most benefit, it is preferred to observe maun for 72 hours and attend the program for all three days. However, if that is not possible, you may choose to attend one or two days and must observe maun for a minimum of 12 hours during the program sessions. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be provided each day at no charge. All participants are requested to: - Be on time
- Attend all sessions during the day
- Observe Maun for a minimum of 12 hours during the daily session
- Wear white clothes
- Bring your Samayik kit if you plan to do Samayik
- Bring Meditation chair, if needed.
The schedule for each day will be provided shortly.
Please fill out the RSVP form by Wednesday, May 25, 2016 using the following link: http://goo.gl/UNkJWu
Please contact Dilipbhai Parekh at 310-721-5947 for any further information and questions | | Wellness Challenge - Be Active For At Least 15 To 30 Minutes Every Day | | For the upcoming weekly challenge we are challenging the participants to "work up to being active for at least 15 to 30 minutes each day.” Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. You don't need to set aside large chunks of time for exercise to reap weight-loss benefits. If you can't do an actual workout, get more active throughout the day in simple ways - by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or revving up your household chores. It takes only a few minutes every day. When you cultivate a seed with love, the more it blossoms. For more information and to participate in the challenge, click here.
| | A JAINA Wellness Committee has been formed to promote a program "JWELL" meaning JAINA Wellness For Life.The Sarva Mangal Trust is the main donor for this program.The committe includes Dr Nitin Shah, Mrs Jayana Shah, Dr Manoj Jain & Mr Manu Shah.
Please CLICK HERE for the Program Details.
| | 1) Talk on Jainism at Loyola Marymount University - May 18, 2016
The Yoga Studies Program at LMU is hosting a talk on Jainism on May 18, 2016, titled “Basic Principles of Jainism” by Ben Prabhu. She started the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission in Delhi, India in 2010 with the goal of inspiring and uplifting others. In this talk, Ben Prabhu will share with everyone her thoughts on the core principles of Jainism. CLICK HERE for the flyer.
2) "Young Jain" Authors For Jain DigestJain Digest committee is Looking for “Young Jain” authors for the next issue of Jain Digest The theme of the August 2016 issue of Jain Digest is “Young Jains”. We are looking for articles related to the following topics: 1) Growing up in North America as a Jain - In this topic we are looking for your childhood experiences; up to high school. You can provide a general narration about your trials and triumphs Or a write up about a specific incident. 2) Learning about Jainism – In this topic we would like you to describe about your pathshala learning experience. You can describe ‘a typical day in pathshala’ and take our readers on a virtual tour of your pathshala class. Or you can write about one or two things that you learned about Jainism that has made an impact on you. 3) Practicing Jain Principles at College or Work - In this topic we are looking for specific college or work incidences where you were able to apply some of the Jain principles you have learned. 4) Jain Entrepreneurs - If you or someone you know has a business that uses Jain values, principles as a basis for their venture, we would like to publish information about it. The length of the article can be from 200 words to a maximum of 1,000 words. You can also include pictures related to your write-up. The deadline to submit your entry is May 23, 2016. Your entry will be reviewed by the Jain Digest Editorial Team and you will be notified by May 31st if your entry is selected for publication. Please send your entry as a Microsoft Word file to [email protected]. You can also write to us or call us at 310-721-5947 if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanking You Jain Digest Editorial Team
3) Gujarat Mahotsav in LA - June 18-19, 2016
As you know there is an upcoming Gujarat Mahotsav in LA on June 18 & 19, 2016.They are organizing a Gujarati Speech Competition along with various other Cultural Activities during this event. Please CLICK HERE for details regarding the Speech Competition as well as the Form to register for participation in the Competition. They need participants for the following: 1. Six students for Gujarati Speech Contest. (3 each in the 2 categories) 2. 5 boys and 5 girls age 6-12 for singing Jai Garvi Gujarat during opening ceremony. 3. One Gujarati folk dance group. Please attend and support this wonderful event!!!!! For any questions you may call Nitin bhai on 562-244-9035
4) IAAMJV Offering Scholarship & Loans for College Education
International Alumni Association of Shri Mahavir Jain Vidyalaya (IAAMJV), a non-profit organization supported by Jain community in USA, is proud to offer loans of $5,000 ($2,000 for the 1st year and $1,000 per year for the next 3 years) to deserving Jain students graduating from US high schools and pursuing undergraduate studies in USA. The loan is repayable starting six months after recipient enters workforce on a full time basis.
This program was introduced in1999. It is a nationwide program and is funded by generous donations from IAAMJV Benefactors. It has been established as a loan program to allow reuse of the funds in perpetuity. When repaid, the same loan amount will be made available to other deserving students. Forty six students have taken advantage of this program over the past 16 years.
We encourage every family to take advantage of this program in coming years. Deadline for submission of applications for current year is June 30, 2016. Please visit www.iaamjv.org (College Education Loan Scholarship for U.S. High School Students) for more information.
5) News from India - Jains granted Minority Status in Gujarat
Jains have been granted Minority Status in the State of Gujarat in India. We would like to thank Shri Harkisan bhai Vasa for sharing this news with us.
CLICK HERE for the Flyer and details. | | | | | |
