Jain Center of Southern California
In this Issue:
- Ongoing Programs
- Life Time Tithis
- Upcoming Events
- Dignitary Visits and Shibirs
- Chaumasi Chaudas - 2/28
- Samyak Darshan Shibir - 3/4 - 6
- Varshitap Prarambh & Shri ADK - 3/9 - 10
- Medical Camp at JCSC - 3/18
- Aaymbil Oli & Chaitri Poonam - 3/23 - 31
- Shri MJK - Actual 3/29 & Observed 04/08
- Tapasya Anumodana & Recognition - 4/8
- Amazon Smile Program
- Wellness Challenge
- TCCOP & ACC Update
- Other News
Ongoing Programs - Feb - Mar, 2018
| 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 | 2/28 (Chaumasi Chaudas - Dev Vandan 2:30 PM),3/16, 3/30 | 6:30 PM (Weekday) 6:00 PM (Weekend) |
| Monthly Snatra Puja and Navkar Mantra Jaap | 3/24 | 9:00 AM |
| Monthly Bhavna Bhakti | 2/23,3/30 | 7:30 PM |
| A) JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class B) Yoga Session | 2/25, 3/11, 3/25 | 9:40 AM 10:15 AM |
| Webcast of Discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri | 2/25 | 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM Aradhana Hall |
| Weekly Evening Swadhyay | Every Monday, Tuesday & 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) |
| Yogshatak Swadhyays | Thursday | By Girishbhai (8:00 PM to 9:30 PM) |
| On Non Pathshala Sundays: JSG Gujarati Class JCAG Samuh Puja JCAG Recorded Swadhyay, Bhakti JCSC Senior Activities (Bhakti,Lecture etc) | 3/18 3/4, 3/18 3/4, 3/18 3/4, 3/18 | 10.00 AM 09:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM |
Please Note:
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For coming Sunday (February 25) in adult swadhyay class, audio from Acharyaji's Maun Shibir will be played.
- Shri Girishbhai's weekly evening Swadhyay's on Monday and Thursday,
are temporarily suspended until further notice.
Life Time Tithis
- 02/28 - Shah, Yogesh & Saurabh - For Anand Shah
- 02/28 - Shah, Dr. Jaykumar & Ramilaben - In memory of Shri Haribhai Shah
- 03/02 - Shah, Vidyaben Jayantilal- Birthday of Shah, Vidyaben
- 03/06 - Desai, Suraj, and Hetal (Shah, Navnit & Niru Shah) Punyatithi of son/brother Kamal Shah
- 03/07 - Shah, Jayantilal Chunilal- Birthday of Shah, Jayantilal Chunilal
- 03/24 - Shah, Dilip, and Pragna- Punyatithi of Manekben Shah
- 03/31 - Salvi, Kirit and Rekha Punyatithi of Savitaben Ambalal
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Upcoming Events
- Chaumasi Chaudas - Feb 28, 2018
- Samyak Darshan Shibir - Mar 4 - 6, 2018
- Varshitap Prarambh & Shri Adinath Janam & Diksha Kalyanak - Mar 9 - 10, 2018
- Medical Camp 2018 At JCSC - Mar 18, 2018
- Navpad Aradhna, Aayambil Oli & Chaitri Poonam - Mar 23 - 31, 2018
- Shri Mahavir Janm Kalyanak - (Actual) Mar 29, 2018, (Observed) April 8, 2018
Dignitary Visits and Shibirs
- Swadhyayakar Atmarpit Rajuji-"Samyak Darshan" Shibir-3/4 -
Chaumasi Chaudas - Feb 28, 2018
Jains celebrate Chaumasi Chaudas three times in a year: On the fourteenth day of Kartik, Falgun and Ashadh months. Jain Community celebrates Chaumasi Chaudas with great joy and enthusiasm all over the country. They make it a fabulous event by performing religious acts and by worshiping Lord Mahavira. People celebrate it by wearing colorful clothes and by adorning their houses. They also give some charity and donation on that day for earning good ‘Karma'. Chaumasi Chaudas Dev Vandan will start at 2:30 pm followed by Pratikraman, on February 28, 2018 at JCSC.
Samyak Darshan Shibir - Mar 4 - 6, 2018
"Samyak Darshan" Shibir: Sun-Tue, March 4 - 6, 2018
Swadhyaykar Atmarpit Rajuji from Dharampur will conduct a four-session seminar on Samyak Darshan from Sunday, March 4th to Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 in the Jain Center.
He also will conduct a session on "Keys to Happiness" on Saturday, March 10th. The timings are provided below. To RSVP, please fill out the form below.
Schedule of sessions: No. Day/Date Time Session 1: Sunday, March 4 10:00 am-12:00pm (Lunch 12pm to 1pm) Session 2: Sunday, March 4 02:00pm-04:00pm Session 3-4: Mon-Tue, March 5-6 8:30pm-10:30pm
The shibir has been designed under the guidance of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai. It consists of 4 two hours sessions and will cover the following:
· What is Samyakdarshan?
· What is Vyavhar (Relative) and Nischay (Absolute) Samyakdarshan?
· How one can attain Samyakdarshan?
· How one can make the right effort?
· What are the Simple keys to attain it?
This is an extraordinary opportunity for all of us. The shibir will help us to learn and understand the fundamentals of Samyakdarshan,
to apply the techniques of attainment, to start our inner journey and to experience the transformation.
In addition, Atmarpit Rajuji will also hold a general session on the topic "Keys to Happiness" on Saturday, March 10th from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
To RSVP for these sessions, please use the link below to fill out the form by Thursday, March 1st, 2018
https://goo.gl/forms/ vixwzHo4tLsdW6ws1
All the sessions are open to all and there is no cost to attend. We encourage you all to attend and look forward to seeing you at the sessions.
For any further information please contact: Dilip and Sushama Parekh on 310-721-5947
Click here for Samyak Darshan Shibir Flyer
Click here for Key of Happiness Flyer
Varshitap Prarambh & Shri Adinath Janm & Diksha Kalyanak - Mar 9 - 10, 2018
Jain Center will celebrate Shree Adinath Janam and Diksha Kalyanak on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
Actual Kalyanak day and Varshitap Prarambh day is March 9, 2018.
We hope that this auspicious day inspires our community and Sangh to start their Varshitap.
Program detail for Saturday, March 10, 2018 is as follows:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Snatrapuja with Nakro - $101
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Panch Kalyanak Puja with Nakro - $51 for each puja Followed by: Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti Kalash per Gheeboli
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Ekasana for sponsorship of $ 501 (whole, partial or multiple sponsorship are accepted)
Contact:
- Chetna Sawala (For Puja Matters) at 1(310)406-7403 or email [email protected]
- Geeta Khona (For Sponsorship) at 714-872-7283
Medical Camp 2018 At JCSC - Mar 18, 2018
The JCSC and the Anekant Community are organizing a free Health Fair on March 18, 2018.
The Health Fair will be from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Jain Center, Buena Park.
Please CLICK HERE for the flyer.
Please make use of this opportunity at our Jain Center.
Navpad Aradhna, Aayambil Oli & Chaitri Poonam - Mar 23 - 31, 2018
Navpad Aradhana & Aayambil Oli - Mar 23 - 31, 2018
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 Fri-Sat, March 23-31.
Program Schedule:
Fri - Sat, March 23 - 31, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Vidhi in Derasar according to book or with guidance
12:00 Noon - Ayambil, If you have Kansa thali/vatki bring it or JCSC will provide.
Evening - Vidhi at home.
Navpadji Puja: Saturday, March 24, 2018 - 9:30 am onwards
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 of any amount, irrespective of the day, is most welcome, to sum up, the total sponsorship for Ayambil Oli.
Please sign up on the signboard to let us know which day you are coming to do Ayambil.
For further information please contact: Chetana Sawla (For Puja matters) on 310-406-7403 or at [email protected]
Savita Mehta on (714) 898 - 3156 or at [email protected]
Chaitri Poonam - Mar 31, 2018
Chaitri Punam is the auspicious day, when many scholars, Chakravarti, two sons of Shri Rushabhdev-Nami & Vinami,
First Gandhar of Shri Rushbhavev Shri Pundarikswami along with 5 crore sadhus, attained moksha at Shri Shatrunjay Tirth.
While doing Chaitri Punam Tap many other souls, of Shri Krishna's sons Shamb, Pradhumna, Dashrath's son Bharat,
Muniraj Shuk, Shailkaji, Panthakji, Ramchandra, Dravid king,9 Narada, Five Pandavas, all have achieved moksha at Shidhachalji.
Chaitri Punam Dev Vandana is observed on the last day of Shasvati Chaitri Ayambil Oli.
JCSC will observe Dev Vandana Vidhi on Chaitra Sudi 15, Saturday, March 31, from 7 am to 4 pm.
Shri Mahavir Janm Kalyanak - Actual Mar 29, 2018 Observed April 08, 2018
Shri Mahavir Janm Kalyanak Celebration:March 29 (Actual) April 8 (Observed)
Please note that Shree Mahavir Janam Kalyanak Celebrations and General Body Meeting will take place on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
According to the lunar calendar, Bhagavan Mahavir was born on Chaitra Sud 13 which is on March 29th, 2018.
Shree Mahavir Janma Kalyanak will be celebrated at the Jain Center with its usual festivity and fervor on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
The program will be as follows:
Time /Program:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Snatra Puja (with Nakro of $101)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Shree Mahavirswami Panch Kalyanka Puja (Total of 5 Pujas. Each Puja with nakro of $51.)
Gheeboli will be conducted for Asthprakari Puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo and Shanti Kalas
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Ekasana
02:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Children's Cultural Program and General Body Meeting
05:30 pm - 6:30 pm Swamivatsalya Dinner
Please note that dinner will be served till 6:30 pm so that everyone can finish dinner before sunset and avoid Ratri Bhojan.
Please RSVP ahead of time so we can make necessary arrangements. A separate email will be sent to RSVP.
For full or partial sponsorship of Ekasanas or Swamivatsalya Dinner, all are welcome.
Sponsorships are: Ekasana $701, Swamivatsalya Dinner $3,101
Please contact:
- Chetana Sawla (For Puja matters) on 310-406-7403 or at [email protected]
- Geetaben Khona (For Sponsorship) on 714-872-7283 or [email protected]
Tapasya Anumodana and Recognition - Apr 8, 2018
JCSC is pleased to announce Tapasya Anumodna and Tapsvi recognition on 8th April 2018, during
Mahavir Janm Kalyanak celebration. All members are cordially invited.
The criteria for Tap and other details are as follows.
Tap - Updhan Tap-either 45 days,35 days,28 days or 18 days.
- 99 yatra of Satunjay, Palitana/Girnarji
Duration - during your stay in California under JCSC umbrella.
- Date: April 8th, Sunday, during a cultural program on MJK day.
- Time: About 3:30 pm Venue: Cultural Hall.
Information to be submitted:
- Name:
- Age:
- Type of Tap:
- When:
- Address, phone no, e-mail address:
- Will attend: Yes () No ()
- Remarks:
Please contact Dr. Mahendrabhai Shah on [email protected] or on 714-757-9490 for any questions or further information
Amazon Smile Program
Amazon Smile Program
A lot of our members purchase at amazon.com. Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase amount to a charity of your choice. Start shopping at http://smile.amazon.com and it will show you available Charities. Enter "Jain Center" and click on Search button. It will show you all Jain Centers. Select "Jain Center of Southern California, Buena Park, CA" from the list. Only pick the one which is Buena Park, CA. Once selected, Amazon shopping pages will always show "Supporting: Jain Center of Southern California" on the top left of all your shopping pages and will save it for all future shopping.
From now on, if you start your shopping at http://smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of that purchase to Jain Center of Southern California, Buena Park.
Remember to start shopping at http://smile.amazon.com (no other link) and help Jain Center receive 0.5% of your purchase as a donation from amazon.com.
Wellness Challenge - Do A Set Of Balance Exercises
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Do A Set of Balance Exercises." Most older adults don’t think about the importance of balance exercises until they have a scare or experience a fall. Or maybe they see an older relative struggling to stay independent because of his or her lack of balance. Whatever the reason, there is a point in each of our lives when we suddenly realize how much we have taken our balance for granted over the years. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.
TCCOP & ACC Update
Tender Care Community Outreach Program (TCCOP) January 2018 update
ACC (Anekant Community Center)
Our efforts of serving the community is continuing with your gracious support. We added few more projects this year and had very good support from the community.
We are continuing our routine of serving weekly breakfasts and monthly dinners, providing groceries, and visiting lonely patients. Making sandwiches for homeless in downtown LA and Santa Ana.
We want to thank our sponsors for last month:
1. Nitu and Harshad Kothari
2. Chetna and Rupen Patwa
3. Alka and Ramesh Kothari
4. Smruti and Jayesh Shah
5. Vinita and Salil Dangi for Dinner at Long Beach Church.
7. Serving friends of JCYC and Annonymus Donor were donors for sandwiches to LA Downtown Mission for homeless.
We can help you celebrate yours or other family member's birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions meaningfully, by sponsoring an event in their honor! Also, if you want to help us in any of our projects please contact us.
Thank you in advance for your contributions.
Please call 714-856-4256 or contact any of us at the following:
- Smita Doshi: [email protected]
- Sachi Jain:[email protected]
- Darshna Shah: [email protected]
- Jayana Shah: [email protected]
- Prafulla Shah: [email protected]
Other News
1) A Unique Opportunity to Study Non Violence, Jain Dharma & Religious Traditions in India
Last Date to Apply is March 31st, 2018
International Summer School for Jain Studies (ISSJS) is currently accepting applications for three, four and six week study programs in India.
Jain Dharma/Religion originate d in India several thousand years ago. An elder cousin of Buddhism, Jain dharma teaches a lifestyle rooted in the practice of unconditional nonviolence.
Its teachings inspired and influenced Mahatma Gandhi. Students and scholars will learn about Jain traditions from learned lay scholars as well as practicing monks and nuns in India.
The Program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students, Post-Doctoral Fellows, full-time faculty and High School Teachers with an interest in the Jain Studies and ahimsa (nonviolence). The three, four and six weeks long, stand-alone and separate intensive courses in International Summer School for Jain Studies (ISSJS) 2018 will entail morning lectures, afternoon field trips, visits to some schools, time in a few ancient cities and meetings with Jain professionals, monks and nuns.
For the last 13 years, every summer, ISSJS have been offered regularly in India. The number of participants has seen a steady increase every year. Nearly 800 students and scholars from many universities and High Schools have participated in ISSJS programs so far.
We are excited to be offering ISSJS - 2018 in its 14th annual year.
ISSJS is unique in that it is an experiential and India based program and makes India a classroom for the study of ahimsa /nonviolence, Jain, history, art, culture, and philosophy.
This program is highly subsidized by the Jain community. For Program Details & Application, Visit our website www.isjs.in
CLICK HERE for the Flyer
CLICK HERE for Details
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CLICK HERE for Program Details
Please contact Dr. Sulekh C. Jain, Houston, Texas, USA for further information.
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