Ongoing Programs - September 2017 | | | 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 | | Chaudas Pratikraman
| 9/19 | 6:30 PM (Weekday)
6:00 PM (Weekend) | | Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 9/23 (First Saturday of Lunar Month) | 9:00 AM | | Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 9/29 | 7:30 PM | | JSG Group B Adult Swadhyay Class* in Gujrati | | 10:00AM | | JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class | 9/17(first class),9/24 | 9:40 AM | | Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Monday To Thursday | | | Adhyatmasar Swadhyays | Monday | By Girishbhai
(8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) | | 14 Gunasthanak | Tuesday | By Hasendrabhai
(8.30 PM to 10.00 PM) | | Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai
(8.30 PM to 10:00 PM) | | Yogshatak Swadhyays | Thursday | By Girishbhai
(8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) | | | - 9/16 Gala Rajiv & Darshana - Punyatithi of Shital Gala(daughter of Shantilal & Rajul Gala)
- 9/20 Shah Jagrut & Darshana - Birthday of Mahika Shah
- 9/23 Modi & Shah family - Birthday of Nagindas Modi
- 9/27 Shah Kaushal & Bhavi - For their sister Purviben Shah
Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at .
Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges. | | - Rahul Kapoor Jain's Afternoon Program by JAYA - 9/17:1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
- Rahul Kapoor Jain's Evening Program - 9/17: 8:00 PM
- Sasvati Ayambil Oli - 9/27 - 10/5
| | Dignitary Visits and Shibir | | - Fri-Sat, Sept 15 -16: Lectures by Shamanijis from India
| | Children's Tapascharya Recognition | | Jain Center would like to recognise the Taascharya of children during the recent Paryushan and Das Lakshana.
Age Groups for Chidren's Tapascharya
5 - 8 years - Two Ekasana or more (separate days will do)
9 - 12 years - Two Upvas or Eight Ekasana
13 - 16 years -Three Upvas or Five Ekasana
Here is the list of Children Tapasvis received as of now:
Name of Tapsvi Tapsya
Jaina Doshi 8 Upvas
Kimte Parekh 8 Upvas
Nigam Vadecha 8 Upvas
Mahika Shah 2 Upvas (9-12 Age Group)
Kavya Mehta 1 Upvas, 1 Ekasana & 6 Beyasna-Age 9 Years
Sasvi Mehta 3 Ekasana & 5 Beyasna-Age 7 years
Hridhaan Mehta 1 Ekasana & 7 Beyasna-Age 4 years
Siddhansh Khapra 8 Ekasana (5-8 Age Group)
Ayushi Shah 1 Upvas, 7 Ekasana(9-12 Age group)
Milonee Shah 1 Upvas,1 Ekasana, 6 Beyasana(8 years Age group) To encourage all children, the JCSC committee has decided to recognize all children irrespective of announced Tapsya as above. Parents of the children are requested to send the information about Tapsya of their children during Paryushan/Das Lakshana to following contacts latest by Saturday,23rd Sept,so as to decide for recognition on Sunday, Sept 24th, morning of Pathshala day. Please Contact: Ashok Savala at (626)372-4246 or email at
Dr Mahendra Shah at (714)757-9490 or email at
NOTE: Information received will be sent to Sailes Jain, for ceremony on observe. | |
An appeal to JCSC members for help with pictures for Panchang for Vikram Savant 2074- 75
We are happy to announce that preparation for our 5th, Jain Center calendar for 2018 is ongoing. The new calendar is scheduled to be distributed to JCSC members by Diwali i.e. by 3rd week of Oct 2017. This year the theme for the calendar is "Chhods" with different themes prepared and displayed during Ujamanu celebration. The Jain calendar will include tithi's, sun rise & sunset times of Los Angeles, major events of our Jain center, ongoing programs,
Pathshala and Swadhyay schedules, Tirthankar bhagvan's kalyanaks, details of families sponsoring tithis and other valuable information.
If you have any suggestions for the new calendar please do let us know. We are looking for $501 sponsorship for each page similar to present calendar. we would like to thank you all for your support.
For further details please contact Dr Mahendra Shah at 714-757-9490 or at [email protected].
| | Jain Study Group Classes Registration | | The Jain Study Group (JSG), which is an integral part of Jain Center of Southern California (JCSC), was formed in 1997 with a goal to study principles of Jainism and practice them in daily lives.
The JSG is for young adults who are striving to progress spiritually on the path shown by Lord Mahavir. Members learn the absolute and practical aspects of Jain religion as applicable to current lifestyle through the interactive discourses and story sessions. These sessions help members to immerse into self reflection and introspection necessary to develop inner virtues and spiritual worthiness.
Each year about 50 members commit themselves to meet on Sunday mornings to learn the essence of Jain philosophy with a common goal of self improvement. We discuss a wide variety of topics such as basic tenets of Jainism, importance of human life, karma theory, vows of householders and monks, nine fundamentals, stories of great souls, etc.
If you would like to be a part of fun & interactive group which has serious desire to pursue path of enlightened ones, you have come to a right place. The JSG sessions are held on Sunday morning at Jain Center.
Group A - This is an English group which meets on Sundays from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM during regular Pathshala days. Check Jain Center's website for Pathshala schedule.
Group B -- This is a Gujarati group which meets on non-pathshala Sundays.
To enroll in the JSG sessions, the minimum qualification is to show up with curiosity. We welcome individuals from all ethnic background who have aptitude to learn. If you are interested in joining the Jain Study Group (JSG), please contact Shefali Parekh () or Tushar Shah() through email. | | | | Rahul Kapoor Jain's Afternoon Program by JAYA - Sept 17, 2017 | | JAYA (Jain Association of Young Adults) has arranged a program by Rahul Kapoor Jain
on Sunday,September 17, 2017 from 1:15 PM AM to 3:15 PM. This is for the benefit of the families to enhance love and bonding and bring family closer. You do not need to be JAYA member to participate. The program will be in main hall.
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE AND TIME.
Quick Facts about Rahul Kapoor (Speaker * Presenter * Author):
Outstanding Young Persons of India for 2010, JCI
Author of Work Wise - Lessons in Excellence for Young Professionals
Author of Dad & I - Inspiring Stories for Teens
Guest Faculty at IIM, Bangalore
Presenter for Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 3,4 & 5
Certified Consultant of Thomas Systems, UK
Certified Trainer for Six Thinking Hats, USA
Patron Member of JITO (Jain International Trade Organisation)
Click Here for More information
(Please ignore date and time in flyer)
We are limiting this program to 30 families only. Two to Three generations with children over the age of 10 can participate.
Please RSVP with name and age of each participant to . Please feel free to call Vipin vadecha on 909-861-2677 for any questions or further information.
If you have done RSVP for Saturday, September 16th, note this new date and please RSVP again for new date and time. Sorry for any inconvenience.
| | Rahul Kapoor Jain's Evening Program - Sept 17, 2017 | |
It is our pleasure to inform that we have arranged at our Jain Center an evening program by Shri Rahul Kapoor Jain. He is one of the most sought after speakers in India as well as a Keynote speaker in the recent Jaina Convention and also many earlier Jaina Conventions. Shri Rahul Kapoor Jain will be giving us an enlightening talk on " Forgiveness - Your Key To Happiness".
During his first ever appearance in the last week of June 2017 at our center almost 500+ enjoyed his presentation and we ended up arranging a second program within couple of days due to an overwhelming request from the audience.
Subject of his Talk:
"Forgiveness - Your Key To Happiness" by Rahul Kapoor Jain
FOR EVERYODY!!!! ALL JCSC MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS!!!
When - Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 8:00 PM onwards
Where: At the Jain Center Main Hall
The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. And the first to forget is the happiest.
The word Forgiveness ‘Kshama’ means patience, forbearance and pardon. Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is the vehicle for changing our perception and letting go of our fears, condemning judgments and grievances.
Through this inspirational talk, Rahul Kapoor Jain will share how to make forgiveness a choice, and experience happiness (almost instantly). The ability to seek forgiveness, forgiving others and learning to ‘forgive and forget’ is an ornament of the brave. It requires deep understanding of psychology, science and spirituality to bring about lasting change in our behaviors and life.
Come experience the power of forgiveness.
About the Speaker
Rahul Kapoor is India’s leading Inspirational Speaker and an Author. He speaks in the areas of peak performance, teamwork and relationships. His customized content, which is a combination of Psychology, Science and Spirituality, is delivered to hundreds of prominent organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies resulting in increased sales revenue, superior customer service and operational excellence.
In 2016, Rahul launched his mega program for families called Charan Sparsh to rejuvenate understanding, trust and love among family members. Currently, he is on a 30 city India tour of this program. Over the last 19 years, his programs have inspired over 150,000 people across 13 countries like India, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, USA and The Middle East. You could found more info on GOOGLE and also on his website: www.rahulkapoor.in | | Swadhyay by Shamnijis - Sept 15 - 16, 2017 | | 9.15.2017 Friday............8.30 PM to 10.00 PM
"Self Realization by Swadhyay" by Samani Sudhannidhiji followed by "Compassionate living through Jain way of Living" by Samani Dr. Suyashnidhiji
Compassion plays a crucial role for the attainment of human birth and it is one of the characteristics in the attainment of Right Faith (Samyaktva). As Jain Way of Living highlights more on non-violence, this session brings in a greater understanding as to how a householder can practice the principles laid down by the Tirthankars in day to day life. This in turn will help a person understand him Self. Swadhyay is the study of the Self and leads to Self realization. Understanding the concept of Soul and body consciousness is the core aspect of the lecture. Both the sessions would facilitate the progress of spiritual journey.
9.16.2017 Saturday.............10.00 AM to 12 noon
Workshop on "Respond to life with acceptance" with meditation by Samani Dr. Suyashnidhiji
Acceptance in life brings in great solutions to many problems. This session delivers easy and simple techniques to develop the quality of acceptance from within. Practical Meditation Session facilitates the telescopic view of your own Self. | | Sthanakvasi Pratikraman - Sep 20, 2017 | | The Sthanakvasi PAKHI Pratikraman will be on Bhadarva Amas Sep 20 Wed @ 7:00 PM in upstairs class room 4 in our Jain Center. Everybody is welcome.
Contact: Viren Shah (949 812 8216) | | Navpad Aradhana And Ayambil Oli - Sep 27 - Oct 5, 2017 | | Navapada Aradhana is associated with the Shripal-Mayanasundari legend. Navapada Aradhana is performed by meditating on Navapada and doing an Ayambil. In an ayambil, only one meal is eaten each day of boiled plain food without any spices, sugar, salt, oil, butter, milk, vegetables or fruits. It is performed for nine days, twice a year. It is called Ayambil Oli. It falls in the months of Chaitra (March/April) and Ashwin (September/October).This is one of the most auspicious religious festivals and is soon approaching from Wednesday, Sept 27 - Thursday Oct 5,2017.
Program-Schedule:Daily: Sept 27 - Oct 5 9:30 am - 11:30 am - Vidhi in Derasar according to book or with guidance, Pachakhan. 12:00 Noon - Ayambil. If you have Kansa thali/vatki bring it or JCSC will provide. Evening - Vidhi at home. Navpadji Puja: Saturday, Sept 30, 2017 - 9:30 am on wards. Sponsorship opportunities are as follows: - $101 for Snatrapuja
- $51 for Puja (Total of 9 available)
- Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash- Ghee Boli
Grocery purchases, cooking, serving and cleaning for the entire Oli days will be done by volunteers. We encourage all members to come forward and sponsor this auspicious occasion. As per our policy, we shall try and accommodate as many sponsors as possible. Partial Sponsorship with any amount.irrespective of day are most welcome to sum up the total sponsorship for Ayambil Oli.
Please sign up on the sign board to let us know which day you are going to do Ayambil.
For further information please contact:
· Savita Mehta on (714) 898 - 3156 or at [email protected] · Meena Chheda on (562) 665 - 3162 or at [email protected] · Padma Shah (for Puja matters) on (714) 670 - 7854 or at [email protected] | | Wellness Challenge - Read Every Day | | For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Read Every Day." Life used to be a lot simpler and easy and reading was one of the most popular forms of self-development and entertainment. But these days, with the ever advancement and technology, there is more distraction and other things for people to do. Many people have lost interest in reading, some children, even find it boring as they prefer to play video games or spend all their times on their phones. This is a cry of shame, as reading offers many benefits, it also plays a vital role in children’s and adults development because it improves your ability to focus, retain information, think better and concentrate. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here. | | 1.Interfaith Expression on Peace & Non-Violence
Please find flyer on Gandhi Jayanti to be celebrated on
October 1,2017 Sunday at Jain center of Southern California.
Please support the event.
“Interfaith Expression on Peace & Non violence "
in Commemoration of Birth of Mahatma Gandhi.
Date: October 1,2017
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 pm
Venu: Jain Center of Southern California
Address: 8072 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park,Ca 90621
Your presence and support will be greatly appreciated
Please open the Attachment | | | | | |
