Jain Center of Southern California
In this Issue:
- "Dosh Dahan" Holi Program at JCSC - 3/17
- Medical Camp at JCSC - 3/18
- Jain Senior Association Program
- Discussion on discourses - 3/18
- Aayambil Oli & Chaitri Poonam - 3/23 - 31
- Shri MJK - Actual 3/29 & Observed 4/8
- Tapasya Anumodana & Recognition - 4/8
- Wellness Challenge
- Ongoing Programs
- Lifetime Tithis
- Upcoming Events
- Dignitary Visits & Shibirs
- Other News
"Dosh Dahan" - Holi Program at JCSC - Mar 17, 2018
March....is the month of Holi (HOLY)
રંગાઈ જઈએ પ્રભુના રંગમાં....ભક્તિ અને સત્સંગમાં
The expression Holi is captured in English language as H-O-L-Y. This word signifies purity. Purity means - without vices. So this great festival of Holi...is telling us to gain control over our vices/doshos. When we do that, we experience true peace & happiness within.
This year we will do 'Dosh Dahan' --An experience of understanding our main faults as a Truth Seeker and burning [as a symbolism] them in front of Jineshwar Bhagwan/Sadguru.
સંસાર નો રંગ ઉતરે ત્યારે પ્રેમ નો રંગ ખીલે!!
- Where: JCSC Swadhyay Hall
- When: Saturday, 17th March 2018
- Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Followed by snacks)
Please RSVP by clicking on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp9ilxNeNpMCkyG25bbOJ96sc37kuIzrpDt4SCSVXRyfFfZA/viewform?c=0&w=1
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
- Premal Doshi - (213)210-3711
- Hiren Shah - (949)375-7063
- Reena Raj Shah - (818)859-8183
Medical Camp 2018 At JCSC - Mar 18, 2018
The JCSC and the Anekant Community are organizing a free Health Fair on Sunday, 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 note we need Volunteer help for this Medical Camp!!!!
1) Set up on Saturday, March 17th, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
2) On Sunday, March 18th, 2018 from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Please note that all the volunteers will be given a Community Service Certificate!!
Please make use of this opportunity at our Jain Center.
Jain Senior Association Program:
A special program has been arranged by the Jain Senior Association,
on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 10.00 am at the Jain Center.
The program will be to discuss a very important issue of
Social security, Medicare, and Medical benefits available and how to obtain them.
This is a very informative program and all are requested to participate.
Discussion on discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
Event: Discussion on discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri
Date: Sunday, March 18, 2018 Time: 2:30 pm to 6 pm (Dinner will be served)
Attendees to RSVP by Thursday, March 15th using the link: http://goo.gl/0NrUCs
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:
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Snatra Puja (with Nakro of $101)
9:30 AM - 12:00 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 - 1:30 pm: 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 Swamivatsalya Dinner $11001 Grand Sponsorship
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
- 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
Wellness Challenge - Bring Your Own Lunch
For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to “Bring Your Own Lunch." Consider bringing your own lunch to work? You should: Not only does bagging it save you money, it can also help you with your weight loss efforts. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here..
Ongoing Programs - 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 | 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 | 3/30 | 7:30 PM |
A) JCYC & JSG Pathshala / Adult Swadhyay / Sutra Class B) Yoga Session | 3/25 | 9:40 AM 10:15 AM |
Webcast of Discourses by Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri | 3/25 | 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) |
Shrimad Rajchandra Vachnamrut | Wednesday | By Rameshbhai 8:30 pm to 10 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 3/18 3/18 3/18 | 10.00 AM 09:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM |
Lifetime Tithis
- 03/24 - Shah, Dilip, and Pragna- Punyatithi of Manekben Shah
- 03/31 - Salvi, Kirit and Rekha Punyatithi of Savitaben Ambalal
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Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.
Upcoming Events
- 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 & Shibirs
- To be announced
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
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CLICK HERE for Program Details
Please contact Dr. Sulekh C. Jain, Houston, Texas, USA for further information.
Home: 281-494-7656 Cell: 832-594-8005
His blog is https://sulekhcjain.wordpress.com
2) Mahavir Hanma Kalyanak Diwas from the Vatican City
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